Public Procurement Intl
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Spurred by the report on The Future of European Competitiveness led by former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi, institutions across Europe are examining how to promote innovation through public procurement. On November 13-14, 2024, GW Law’s Christopher Yukins met with his colleagues in Europe about these ongoing initiatives. Photo : C. Yukins, N.
FedTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Agencies must prepare for potential breaches with a cyber resilience plan to leverage robust data backup and recovery strategies, which enable speedy restoration of systems and data. These strategies reduce the impact of breaches when they include immutable snapshots that allow agencies to restore clean versions of their systems, minimize disruption and ensure continued mission effectiveness.
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AWS Public Sector
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Amazon Web Services (AWS) , in partnership with Market Connections , is excited to announce the results of a recent study on how public sector leaders are approaching the adoption of generative artificial intelligence (AI). The survey asked 839 IT decision-makers in US government, education, healthcare, and nonprofit organizations about how their organizations envision incorporating generative AI into their unique missions.
FedScoop
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Congressional efforts to extend the Chief Data Officer Council past the end of the year got a boost Monday when a bipartisan House bill was introduced as the companion to earlier Senate legislation. The Modernizing Data Practices to Improve Government Act ( H.R. 10151 ), introduced by Reps. Summer Lee, D-Pa., and Nancy Mace, R-S.C., calls for an extension to the council’s lifespan until 2031, while also requiring the CDO Council to report to Congress about data governance challenges that prevent
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Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,
Federal News Network
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
A long-standing rule concerning small business preference is about to get a major expansion, courtesy of the Small Business Administration. The rule, which applied to open market competitions, will, once the rule is finalized, also apply to multiple award contract vehicles. That’s a big change. Haynes Boone procurement attorney Dan Ramish joined the Federal Drive with Tom Temin to provide more details.
American City & Country
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
When ranking the most significant developments of the digital age, the evolution of data storage does not garner many glamour points. Yet few innovations have had such a profound impact on the ability to develop new technologies and perform tasks previously unimaginable. The ability to gather, store and analyze almost unlimited amounts of data has transformed almost every aspect of society, including law enforcement.
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FedScoop
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
A National Science Foundation demonstration project aimed at improving data infrastructure within the U.S. government is eyeing an artificial intelligence chatbot that could help answer questions about statistical information. The tool is currently in the process of being prototyped by a contractor with an expected competition date of August 2025. If it’s proven to be feasible, the hope is that someday it could answer a variety of user queries about public data.
SmallGovCon
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Please join us on December 3, 2024, 9:30-11:30am CST for this webinar event. Touted as a game-changer when it was first introduced in 2016, the U.S. Small Business Administration’s All Small Mentor-Protege Program isn’t new anymore. Known now as simply the SBA Mentor-Protege Program, it is still extremely useful for large and small contractors alike.
The Procurement ClassRoom
NOVEMBER 16, 2024
Throughout the evolution of project and public procurement management, terms and expressions in the field have increasingly been used interchangeably. Yet, these terms—such as Request for Quotations (RFQ), Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI), and Invitation for Bids (IFB)—are technically indicative of distinct concepts.
WashngtonExec
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Parimala Rao, deputy chief information security officer with the General Services Administration, and finalist in the Government Cybersecurity Executive of the Year category.
FedScoop
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Federal agencies may need to rethink how they handle individuals’ personal data to protect their civil rights and civil liberties, a congressional watchdog said in a new report Tuesday. Without federal guidance governing the protection of the public’s civil rights and liberties, agencies have pursued a patchwork system of policies tied to the collection, sharing and use of data, the Government Accountability Office said.
USFCR
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
GSA Schedules: Your Path to Federal Contracting Success The General Services Administration (GSA) plays a vital role in simplifying government procurement. Through GSA Schedules , also known as Federal Supply Schedules (FSS) or Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) , businesses can access a streamlined pathway to sell goods and services to federal, state, and local governments.
SmallGovCon
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
We have previously blogged on SBA OHA decisions where an applicant was denied certification in one of SBA’s socioeconomic programs because the applicant failed to meet SBA’s control requirements. (You can check out some recent posts here and here ). These decisions served as friendly reminders that before submitting an application, future applicants should take a closer look at its governing documents for potential concerns SBA may raise in its review.
GovCon Wire
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Digital consulting firm Raft has named Steve Morgan as vice president of data. Morgan, who announced his latest career development on a LinkedIn post on Sunday, most recently served as the company’s chief data engineer. According to the executive, Raft provided him the opportunity to work on the data architecture of the U.S.
Whistleblower Network News
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
On November 12, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that University of Colorado Health (UCHealth) agreed to pay $23 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act through fraudulent billing for emergency department visits. The settlement stems from a qui tam lawsuit filed by a whistleblower. According to the DOJ, UCHealth “violated the False Claims Act in seeking and receiving payment from federal health care programs for visits to its emergency departments, by f
WashngtonExec
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
Beth Skoletsky Chief Human Resources Officer, Ultra Intelligence & Communications Over the past 16 months, Beth Skoletsky’s team at Ultra Intelligence & Communications transformed HR by using data-driven decisions to modernize technology and refine systems. This effort has standardized data, reduced preparation time for business reviews and linked analytics to business strategy.
USFCR
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The USFCR blog provides articles, news, videos, and training on government contracting, SAM.gov (System for Award Management) and SAM registrations.
GovCon Wire
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
AeroVironment has agreed to acquire BlueHalo for approximately $4.1 billion in an all-stock transaction to establish a diversified defense technology company with a portfolio of capabilities, including uncrewed platforms, space technologies, short- and long-range loitering munitions, cyber and electronic warfare systems.
Whistleblower Network News
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
On November 19, Better Markets, a non-profit focused on financial reform, released a report “Blow the Whistle: The Importance of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Whistleblower Office” highlighting the financial crisis threatening the hugely successful CFTC Whistleblower Program. Created with the passage of the Dodd-Frank Act in 2010, the CFTC Whistleblower Program has steadily grown into a critical enforcement tool.
FedScoop
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
The Department of Veterans Affairs’ top IT official told House lawmakers on Wednesday that a larger budget and the ability to pay certain government workers more would improve the agency’s cybersecurity posture. Kurt DelBene, the VA’s assistant for information and technology and chief information officer, called during a House Veterans Affairs (HVAC) subcommittee hearing for the entire federal government to “take steps to increase the salaries” of tech workers who are classified as GS-2210
ExecutiveBiz
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Orion Space Solutions, a subsidiary of Arcfield, has secured a contract from the U.S Space Force to provide support for the Tetra-6 mission while continuing support for Tetra-5.
American City & Country
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
It’s no secret that procurement professionals nationwide are struggling with budgets, bandwidth and staffing shortages. These roadblocks reveal opportunity though, as teams look toward cooperative purchasing for relief. With the help of a cooperative purchasing organization, you can increase savings at your organization by leveraging pre-awarded cooperative contracts and streamlining your purchasing process, resulting in a stronger overall strategy.
Whistleblower Network News
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
On November 15, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that pharmaceutical company QOL Medical LLC and its CEO Frederick E. Cooper agreed to pay $47 million to settle False Claims Act allegations. A group of whistleblowers, all former QOL employees, alleged that QOL and Cooper were defrauding federal healthcare programs by offering kickbacks in the form of free Carbon-13 breath testing services as part of a scheme to induce claims for QOL’s drug Sucraid.
Government Contracts
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Billionaire Elon Musk and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, President-elect Donald Trump's picks to lead a newly created "Department of Government Efficiency," on Wednesday said two recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings will give them the authority to cut off power to regulatory agencies and conduct massive federal layoffs.
ExecutiveBiz
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
RIVA Solutions has secured two task orders to enhance financial reporting and systems integration within the Department of Health and Human Services grants management ecosystem.
American City & Country
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
When it comes to procurement, having a clear, strategic approach is key to delivering value to your organization. Whether you’re in education, government, nonprofit or the private sector, procurement can be a powerful tool for maximizing savings, streamlining operations, and ensuring compliance. Strategic procurement is more than just buying goods and services—it’s about creating value, optimizing resources, and aligning purchasing decisions with organizational goals.
Federal News Network
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Modernizing space programs while maintaining operations is one of the most challenging things, and rings true for the U.S. Space Force. It’s key though to keeping up with near peer competitors in the space front. Joining us earlier to discuss this issue, Dan Laubach, Senior Director of Programs for the technology consulting firm Raft. Interview transcript: Dan Laubach So the landscape right now is very interesting.
Government Contracts
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
A Malaysian defense contractor and ex-fugitive who pled guilty nearly 10 years ago to a bribery scheme that authorities said cost the U.S. Navy over $20 million has indicated in California federal court that he will appeal his 15-year sentence to the Ninth Circuit.
Open Contracting Partnership
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
This post was first published on Water Integrity Network’s blog. The latest Water Integrity Global Outlook highlights how the global water and sanitation sectors are notoriously opaque and vulnerable to corruption. There are many factors at play: fragmented decision-making, technical complexities, natural monopolies, and weak regulatory oversight.
American City & Country
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Ensuring public safety at large-scale events, whether concerts, sports games, or community gatherings, comes with unique challenges. With the responsibility of protecting attendees, crowd control, and maintaining security, procurement teams play a critical role in making sure the staff has everything they need to execute the event. From acquiring security staff and surveillance technology to event-specific safety gear, having a well-coordinated procurement plan is essential for effective crowd a
AWS Public Sector
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Across industries, generative artificial intelligence (AI) adoption is revolutionizing the way we work, from enabling new capabilities to streamlining inefficient processes and improving service delivery. Successful adoption of generative AI, especially within the public sector, requires organizations to enable systematic experimentation and exploration, with their own data, for their workforce and constituents.
Government Contracts
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
There should have been no lottery to decide where to place an appeal challenging the Federal Communications Commission's new caps on rates charged for prison phone calls — the matter belongs in the Fifth Circuit, a pair of prison phone service providers told the First Circuit.
BLP
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
The Superintendency of Public-Private Partnerships (SAPP) has officially approved the Sanctions Regulation , marking a significant step in regulating and overseeing Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Honduras. Key highlights of the new regulation: Categorizes violations as minor, serious, and very serious. Establishes proportional financial penalties ranging from $1,500 to $25,000, depending on the type and severity of the violation.
American City & Country
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
In today’s fast-paced and budget-conscious public sector environment, efficient procurement practices are more crucial than ever. Cooperative purchasing , by combining the needs of many agencies, not only lowers costs but also improves access to quality products and services, simplifies procurement processes, and ensures compliance with regulations.
AWS Public Sector
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Modular Data Center (MDC) is a service that enables rapid deployment of AWS managed data centers for running location- or latency-sensitive applications in locations with limited infrastructure. It reduces deployment time in remote areas and supports up to five racks of AWS Outposts or AWS Snow Family devices. This self-contained solution uses two 20-foot shipping containers to create an ICD-705 compliant shielded enclosure, equipped as a data center with built-in p
Government Contracts
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
A Court of Federal Claims judge has rejected a protest over a $282.2 million NASA space technology development contract, saying the winning bidder was reasonably determined to be an eligible small business and that NASA fairly evaluated bids for the deal.
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