FedScoop

APRIL 17, 2024

For a federal agency charged with administering health insurance programs, upholding quality standards at facilities and enforcing a seemingly countless number of arcane rules , the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is especially reliant on institutional knowledge.

Insurance 89

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GovSpend

JUNE 20, 2024

However, agencies like NASA, Homeland Security (DHS), and Health & Human Services (HHS) have consistently utilized these programs over the years. Interestingly, DHS and HHS have experienced a notable increase in their utilization of these programs.

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Whistleblower Network News

OCTOBER 11, 2023

From late 2019 through 2022, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) issued twenty-one whistleblower awards to individuals who provided high-quality information about wildlife crime. Over the years, FWS has faced scrutiny for not fully publicizing and utilizing these whistleblower award provisions.

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Federal News Network

JUNE 12, 2024

Doing so would reduce commuting costs and improve quality of life for employees while allowing TSA leadership to manage the workforce appropriately and maintain order and discipline,” Kennedy said during today’s mark-up. The study would evaluate whether such a program could rely on location data from employees’ phones.

Supply Chain 104

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AWS Public Sector

MARCH 8, 2024

Common use cases in public sector could be determining the best way to reduce Friday afternoon congestion, or how to manage building utilities more efficiently. To suggest answers, generative AI systems can combine and cross-analyse a diverse range of data in milliseconds to produce a spoken, graphical, or easy-to-understand written summary.

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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 27, 2023

So for the 13th consecutive year, GSA has earned an A or A+ from the Small Business Administration in terms of our small business utilization. We’re really digging into where can we get the best quality. How do we get the best quality? So lots of success there,” Howder said during a recent ACT-IAC webinar. “I

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Extract Systems

APRIL 9, 2024

As government agencies increasingly turn to generative AI solutions, the implications of poor data quality become even more pronounced. This deficiency raises questions about the seamless integration of data from multiple agencies into cohesive tools and the potential ramifications for data quality.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 8, 2023

By strategically utilizing your marketing budget before the end of the year, you not only invest in the growth of your business but also capitalize on tax deductions that can significantly impact your bottom line. Here’s a breakdown of effective strategies for maximizing your marketing efforts: 1.

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FedScoop

JUNE 5, 2024

Hackers today can simply look up a CVE , plug it into an AI system and ask it to provide “an undetected attack scenario that I can utilize,” Nur said, noting that packages of this kind on the dark web are “ready to go.” “I I heard someone say ‘fight AI with AI.’

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Select GCR

AUGUST 6, 2024

They prioritize small businesses with a history of delivering quality work on time and within budget, as this indicates reliability and competence. Utilize Select GCR’s Proprietary Program By performing market research, you can learn the contact information for various Primes. How do you find a Prime contractor?

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Tracker Intelligence

JUNE 16, 2024

They are very vital in making sure that health care institutions get the necessary resources to be able to provide quality health care to patients. Health tenders provide opportunities for companies to engage in contracts that help create business value and growth.

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Great Government Through Technology

AUGUST 7, 2024

” Ease of use: “STARS III was very easy to utilize. This designation reflects the contract’s high standards, competitive pricing, and ability to deliver quality solutions. ” Enhanced efficiency: “The 8(a) STARS III sole source authority helped me streamline my acquisition and save time.”

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Extract Systems

AUGUST 15, 2023

Day 3 kicks-off with a session on cyber hot topics and concludes with one showcasing ways courts utilize technology to enhance User Experience (UX). There are sessions on Day 2 discussing the uses and ethical implication of Chat GPT and other AI tools, another on Technology Enhanced Courtrooms, and one focused on how to handle data requests.

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Select GCR

JUNE 4, 2024

Utilizing Online Tools and Training The SBA has made it easier for businesses to navigate the 8(a) certification process and maintain compliance through its online resources. Maintaining Compliance and Maximizing Program Tenure Once you’ve secured your 8(a) certification, the work doesn’t stop.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Thresholds Contract Electronics 52

Government Contracts & Investigations

DECEMBER 6, 2023

OMB is particularly interested in comments and recommendations that address whether this proposed collection of information is necessary for agency performance, whether the estimated burden statement is accurate, how to minimize this burden, and any recommendations that enhance the quality, utility, or clarity of information to be collected.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Utilities Quality Budget 52

Mercell

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

If the award criterion is the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT), this involves scoring bids on price and quality and ranking them. Scores are calculated using a bid evaluation formula that takes as inputs price and quality, and their respective weights. Choosing the best bid is a central step in any tendering process.

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AWS Public Sector

JULY 25, 2024

In this post, we will delve into the architectural approach Kite Consult and our customers adopted to meet the stringent compliance requirements of healthcare organizations and ensure resilient and efficient cloud operations utilizing AWS offerings. Application architecture of the Fhirworks solution.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

These scenarios often involve a need for expertise, standardization, quality, compatibility, and exclusive availability of products or services. However, a sole source justification based solely on quality, preference, or standard price comparisons is invalid. There are several common scenarios where it is vital.

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GovCon & Trade

AUGUST 23, 2023

Socially disadvantaged individuals are defined as “those who have been subjected to racial or ethnic prejudice or cultural bias because of their identity as a member of a group without regard to their individual qualities.” The regulations outline what it takes for an individual to prove they are socially disadvantaged.

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DemandStar

MARCH 28, 2022

ABOUT DEMANDSTAR DemandStar builds communities by connecting government agencies quickly and efficiently with quality suppliers of all sizes.

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AWS Public Sector

JANUARY 3, 2024

Powering MVD’s digital transformation with AWS Kyndryl’s solution utilizes Amazon Connect , a cloud-based contact center platform, to enable MVD to leverage “flex agents.” Kyndryl, which has more than 24 years of experience as a managed service provider for ADOT, developed a solution to address the agency’s needs.

Transportation 73

Transportation Transportation Efficiency Telecommunication 73

Extract Systems

AUGUST 1, 2023

The quality of Optical Character Recognition (OCR) output is crucial to the success of any redaction process. Extract Systems' redaction software boasts a powerful OCR engine that utilizes machine learning to classify documents and identify data within complex unstructured files.

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2020

Buying supplies, equipment, low preference items and the latest innovations to support high-value care delivery is expensive and while it’s not an area where you want to skimp, there are certainly ways to reduce these expenses without impacting quality of care. For many it’s likely that the opportunity is much larger.

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Select GCR

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

This streamlined procurement method can significantly reduce the time and resources required to secure government contracts, allowing 8(a) firms to focus on delivering high-quality services. This involves setting clear business objectives, understanding the federal procurement landscape, and identifying key opportunities.

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Strategic Planning Participation Government Contracts Sustainability 105

AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

US healthcare employers and employees expect a 44 percent increase in labor productivity from full AI utilization. They are optimistic about the potential to help with things like fraud detection, quality assurance, and even review of medical imaging. This post provides a summary and analysis of findings from the study. Key findings 1.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 12, 2024

Kevin Lynch, President and Chief Executive Officer, National Industries for the Blind Kevin Lynch dedicated the last 44 years of his outstanding career to creating meaningful employment for people who are blind, and, at the same time, provided Federal customers with reliable, high-quality, competitively priced products and services.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 20, 2024

Crypto assets are classified based on the technology they utilize, primarily distributed ledger technology (“DLT”), such as blockchain. MiCA distinguishes among three types of crypto assets: asset-referenced tokens (known as stablecoins), e-money tokens, and utility tokens.

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Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

JUNE 22, 2017

This position also prepares resolutions with applicable supporting documentation for the Board of Commissioners’ review and approval.

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Purchasing Insurance E-procurement Bidding 100

Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 9, 2024

Instead, there must be an effort towards increasing the quality or trustworthiness of arbitral awards. Mr. Shnookal, a mediator himself, said that mediation can be utilized in an investment dispute. Abe said that the criticism against the current system is warranted. Yet, he believes that there is no need for an appellate mechanism.

Balance 52

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Inside Government Contracts

AUGUST 23, 2023

Setting aside that the bid protest system serves a necessary and important oversight function—improving the integrity and quality of government contracting actions—as currently drafted, significant questions remain as to how Section 804 of the House NDAA, which introduces the pilot program, would apply.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 14, 2024

The AAA-ICDR has dedicated innovation staff members and innovation chairs that are working on a series of AI-linked initiatives and analyzing employee ideas to use AI to support case filing, create improved tools, improve process quality, and speed up workflow. The first innovation was pitched by Guled Yusuf.

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AWS Public Sector

MARCH 21, 2024

At the top layer live the applications that leverage LLMs and other FMs so that employees can utilize generative AI at work. At the bottom layer of the generative AI stack, it is vital to have high quality, up-to-date data for training the models. A critical step to achieving this is moving data to the cloud.

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Select GCR

APRIL 26, 2024

Our program is tailored to maximize your business plan, reach and impact, utilizing cutting-edge strategies and expert insights to position your business as the top choice for government contracts. To cultivate these connections effectively, contractors should prioritize transparency, reliability, and proactive communication.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Speakers also noted the utility of putting in award delivery time frames, post-closing submissions. Decisions at this stage, especially with regards to discovery and disclosure, affect the quality of the entire process of the arbitration, and the award.

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Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

VIGIA is a unique initiative that allows entrepreneurs to easily find public procurement business opportunities in Paraguay, as well as provide real-time high-quality feedback about irregularities. Yet, the challenge was to know how to capture what the suppliers were seeing, when to do it, and how to utilize that information constructively.

Tender 52

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Mercell

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Negometrix will deliver the software solution, that will be used by all public authorities such as cities, provinces, ministries, hospitals, utilities and others for purchasing goods, services and supplies completely electronically. The awarding criteria was 60% on quality and 40% on price.

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E-catalogue E-procurement Procurement Tender 40

The Softly Spark

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The objective is to prohibit deceptive advertising and improve the quality of product information available to consumers so they can make better-informed decisions. Consider utilizing a service such as Softly Solutions to monitor your product claim compliance. Keeping up with this constantly evolving landscape is a daunting task.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Retail Transparency Quality 52