GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

million contract to provide sustainment, program management and integrated logistics support services for engines used to power the Osprey tiltrotor military transport and cargo aircraft. Navy has awarded Rolls-Royce a potential two-year, $695.3

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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Boeing is partnering with the Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration to launch an initiative that aims to foster the development and use of sustainable aviation fuel among members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation.

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AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Digital technologies have the potential to make mobility systems more sustainable, intelligent, and inclusive. Islands, like other communities, are working to create effective and sustainable transport linkages. But they are subject to unique challenges, as they are often highly dependent on external transport linkages.

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Government Contracts Navigator

JANUARY 11, 2024

The post 60-Second Sustains: SierTek-Peerless JV LLC appeared first on Government Contracts Navigator. Elizabeth N. Jochum ● SierTek-Peerless JV LLCB-422085, B-422085.2

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Open Contracting Partnership

APRIL 1, 2024

When the pandemic began, the Philippines government suspended all public transport. They turned their attention to sounding the alarm about the transport crisis , when they were approached by commuters’ rights groups who were also trying to organize at the time. But they didn’t stop there.

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ivalua

JULY 13, 2022

Buyers are expected to scrutinize every aspect of the purchasing process to identify ways to reduce their carbon footprint, source sustainable materials, and promote diversity. As the sourcing function evolves, digital procurement technologies have become crucial tools for buyers to capture and report their sustainability achievements.

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University of Bristol

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Photo credit: Flickr While carrying out research on the impact of digital technologies for public procurement governance, I have realised that the deployment of artificial intelligence to promote sustainability through public procurement holds some promise. And it should then put that evidence base to good use.

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AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Rural roads are critical for connectivity, transportation, and development. Photo credit: World Bank Transport Team 2) Road infrastructures connect households to higher quality opportunities for employment, healthcare and education. A road in rural Peru.

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GovLoop

MARCH 22, 2023

The NREL’s plan for protecting the grid includes implementing high-resolution, real-time simulations of energy systems at full complexity, and using AI for autonomous threat detection. The NREL lab, which focuses on energy efficiency, sustainable transportation, and renewable power technologies, is currently conducting research on AI’s threat correlation (..)

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ExecutiveBiz

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The Missile Defense Agency has awarded Raytheon a $900 million contract modification to provide continued operations and sustainment services for two ballistic missile radar platforms.

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Federal News Network

MAY 7, 2024

which would require USPS to collect, track and publicly report all deaths from vehicles transporting mail. DoD secures funding for first tranche of Replicator - DoD) Some lawmakers want to press pause on the Transportation Security Administration’s use of facial recognition. Lawmakers contend that is an incomplete picture of the data.

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GovCon Wire

JULY 18, 2024

The company said Wednesday the firm-fixed-price contract covers lifecycle transport aircraft system modernization, logistical, integration, sustainment, engineering and technical services for USMC’s fleet of 10 Navy to provide system maintenance and modernization support services for the U.S.

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ivalua

MAY 6, 2020

How an agile Supply Chain drives a sustainable competitive advantage. As companies reassess their supply chains in light of the Covid-19 pandemic as well as growing pressure to improve sustainability, some lessons can be learned by taking a look back. A great example of how sustainability can be improved in parallel to cost reduction.

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AWS Public Sector

JULY 16, 2024

In alignment with Singapore’s ambitious sustainability objectives , the Land Transport Authority (LTA) of Singapore is intensifying its efforts to spur the adoption of electric vehicles. This contributes to the nation’s goal of achieving 100 percent cleaner energy vehicles by 2040, and the effort leverages Amazon Web Services (AWS).

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GovCon Wire

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The State Department has approved NATO’s request to purchase contractor logistics support services to help alliance members maintain and sustain their C-17 military transport aircraft fleet under a potential $150 million foreign military sale agreement.

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FedScoop

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In Florida, home to several international airports, the Kennedy Space Center and the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, “the closure of airspace to accommodate commercial space launches now happens often enough to noticeably affect airline schedules,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg explained back in May. Rick Larsen, D-Wash.,

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 22, 2024

In its first published bid protest sustain decision of the new year, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) highlights agencies’ obligation to adequately document a substantive analysis of proposals against the solicitation requirements, even in FAR Part 16.5 procurements. In SierTeK-Peerless JV LLC , B-422085, B-422085.2,

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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Transportation Command has awarded DecisionPoint a $30 million contract to provide Global Freight Management, or GFM, system sustainment, enhancements and cloud-native refactoring services to the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

The fiscal cliff can lead to a range of negative outcomes that diminish community quality of life, strain household finances and stifle economic growth, including: Reduced services: Local governments may be forced to cut essential services, including public safety, education, transportation and social services.

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 6, 2023

It is currently developing a methodology to calculate the impact of green public procurement on CO2 emissions in high-carbon sectors such as energy and transport and specific products such as paper. In 2023, the LPPO added a set of key sustainability performance indicators to its procurement dashboard.

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AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 2, 2023

In the government sector , digital twins can be particularly useful in optimizing the performance of essential infrastructure, such as transportation networks, power grids, and water systems. It can also be helpful in other scenarios like transportation networks, power grids, and water systems.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 23, 2024

In response to these consequences, the ASCE released the Sustainable Infrastructure Standard, ASCE 73-23, a tool that provides guidance for infrastructure owners to develop and implement sustainable solutions throughout a project’s entire life cycle. Nonetheless, America’s communities are at a crossroads.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

A recent survey that Ivalua did in the UK, “ Gaining the green view, How smart procurement can kick-start sustainability initiatives ” showed that 87% of UK businesses see “greener” supply chains as a competitive advantage. How can large companies address sustainable Supply Chain strategies?

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GovSpend

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Highlighting initiatives like clean schools, green transportation, the Critical Infrastructure Information Act, and Alyssa’s Law, Paige demonstrated how GovSpend can help agencies stay informed on purchasing trends in technology, sustainability, and security.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

With the Open Mobility Foundation, Seattle’s Department of Transportation is creating a way to digitally define loading zones and measure their effectiveness through a Curb Data Specification (CDS). The drivers may end up blocking a lane, increasing congestion and air pollution, and they may be delayed as well.

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FedScoop

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Members of the Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development were largely in agreement on the need for regulations in these mostly uncharted waters. But they also have the potential to bake in existing inequities and to reduce accountability and even limit opportunity.” Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo.,

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ivalua

JULY 7, 2021

COVID-19 had an almost immediate impact on supply chains, as factories closed down and transport was restricted and organizations tried to pivot to remote work. Ivalua’s approach to efficient and sustainable processes. The past 18 months has shined a light on the criticality of an effective supply chain and procurement management.

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AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

APDS New York, NY APDS empowers individuals impacted by the justice system in their pursuit of sustainable employment at no cost to them or their friends and family. Created by first responders, for first responders, the platform provides a cost-effective, modern solution for efficient dispatch, mobile CAD, records management, and more.

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FedInsider

APRIL 4, 2024

Tune in now on your favorite Podcasting platform to hear our experts weigh in on which use cases can make this innovative technology sustainable and trustworthy. To view this webinar: Generative AI in Government. Close CTO, Responsible AI Official, & Division Chief, Information & Process Mgmt.

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AWS Public Sector

JANUARY 25, 2024

Participants in the program range from startups to nonprofits to large enterprises, and offer a wide array of solutions, from apps that span transportation support and better follow-up care, to the surveillance of diseases that pass between humans and animals, and beyond. Jacaranda Health is looking to help reduce these numbers.

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Tracker Intelligence

AUGUST 30, 2024

Public procurement regulations is absolutely front and centre to this, both in terms of buying more sustainable products and services, but also incentivising its supply chain to adopt environmentally friendly practices. The Role Of The Public Sector In Improving Sustainability The public sector in the UK is huge.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JULY 17, 2024

Transport Transport as a form of waste could relate to more deliveries coming than needed. Ultimately, if done well, a LEAN approach can significantly contribute to a company’s bottom line helping to generate more profit as well as playing a key part in an ethical, sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to business.

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Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 31, 2023

Challenge : The City of Des Moines in Iowa wanted to leverage procurement to improve equity and sustainability, but knew its current procurement processes and tools were insufficient. City employees are now able to collaborate on procurement more efficiently, and better plan and track their aspirations around equity and sustainability.

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Sustainability Focus: Many social value frameworks incorporate environmental sustainability, such as reducing carbon footprints or promoting green practices through supply chains. It also aligns with global goals like reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable development.

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GovSpend

OCTOBER 31, 2023

It is expected that this investment will create good jobs which will help grow the economy sustainably and equitably for the future decades. Improve transportation options for millions of Americans and reduce greenhouse emissions through the largest investment in public transit in U.S. With spend expected to cross $1.3

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ivalua

JULY 15, 2015

Done well, strategic sourcing creates measurable and sustainable shareholder value by contributing to top line growth and bottom line profitability. The decision making process used to select suppliers must be fact-based and driven by a rigorous analytical approach. Supplier selection is more critical than ever.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 29, 2024

For forward-thinking governments and government leaders, EV infrastructure is something of a no-brainer—it lays the groundwork for a fully electric future that matches contemporary sustainability goals and eventual cost savings. EVs represent a critical component of their strategy.

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