FedScoop

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The federal government is continuing to invest in generative AI technology produced by OpenAI, with a handful of agencies recently inking deals to use the enterprise version of the firm’s ChatGPT platform. The increased activity comes as policymakers weigh potential concerns with the technology, while also trying to exploit its potential benefits. It also shows how OpenAI is developing as an early frontrunner in providing the government with generative AI technologies on both the defense and civ

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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.

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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

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Art of Procurement

OCTOBER 20, 2024

There are two weeks to go until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election. Interest, speculation, and tension have been building all. The post 2024 U.S. Presidential Election Special Series appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

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,

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 17, 2024

For government contractors working with various agencies of the United States government, following specific rules for government contractors is essential for compliance and securing contracts. These rules include procurement procedures, labor laws, non-discrimination policies, and cybersecurity requirements. This article breaks down the essential rules every contractor needs to know.

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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.

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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.

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 2, 2024

In large public projects, like infrastructure, transport, and delivering public services like water and social programs, the difference between success and failure often comes down to how well you plan and who you involve early on. Mexico City is proving that big plans lead to better results when citizens and businesses are part of the process. It all starts with procurement.

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Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Given the increasing fiscal constraints facing Latin America and Caribbean (LAC), it is imperative to adopt smarter, more strategic procurement approaches that reduce waste and enhance the efficiency of public funds, particularly with a focus on mid- and long-term developmental outcomes.Such strategy could go a long way in helping bridge the financing gap for development.

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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 12, 2024

When the Office of Federal Procurement Policy launched its Better Contracting Initiative in November 2023, leaders promised this time would be different when it came to developing enterprisewide software licenses. The General Services Administration is about to deliver on that promise. GSA says its IT Vendor Management Office is close to finalizing a governmentwide deal with Microsoft.

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Whistleblower Network News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

On November 19, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Dell Technologies Inc. and Dell Federal Systems L.P. (collectively Dell), located in Austin, Texas, agreed to pay $2,300,000 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by submitting non-competitive bids to the U.S. Army. Iron Bow Technologies LLC (Iron Bow), located in Herndon, Virginia, also agreed to pay $2,051,000 for its role in the scheme.

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FedScoop

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Legislation to improve federal agency oversight and management of software purchases passed the House on Wednesday, keeping top IT and software trade groups’ hopes alive that the bill will get through the Senate and become law before this congressional term is up. The Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act ( H.R.1695 ) was introduced by Rep.

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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.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

See You Next Week at the Fall Training Conference! The Coalition for Government Procurement is excited to see everyone next week at the Fall Training Conference – The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? on November 20-21 at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church, VA! This year’s event will explore the key issues shaping the federal procurement landscape, including agency programs and initiatives, the budget and policy outlook post-election, and what lies ahead for 2025 and beyond.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Want to start selling to governments but dont know where to begin? This guide breaks down the crucial steps: identifying contracting opportunities, understanding procurement processes, and building relationships with government buyers. Dive in to learn strategies that can help you secure lucrative government contracts. Key Takeaways Understand the unique decision-making dynamics and purchasing policies of government buyers to tailor your offerings and build strong relationships.

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AWS Public Sector

DECEMBER 4, 2024

A multi-account strategy is important for Amazon Web Services (AWS) public sector customers because it is the foundation of cloud governance and compliance. Public sector customers using a shared account model can improve security and operational efficiency by adopting a multi-account strategy. In this post, we explore methods for existing AWS public sector customers to prepare for and migrate to a multi-account environment.

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SmallGovCon

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Every five years, the government is required by 41 U.S.C. § 1908 to adjust the statutory acquisition thresholds for inflation, such as the Micro-Purchase Threshold, Simplified Acquisition Threshold, and others. It just so happens that the last such adjustment occurred back in 2020. As such, the government is once again looking to increase these thresholds in light of the inflation that has occurred over the past five years.

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ExecutiveBiz

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Siemens energy business has secured a contract from the Defense Innovation Unit to prototype and integrate a large energy storage system on a U.S. Navy platform.

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Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Mexico City is a leader in urban mobility, with a public bike share system that is the longest-running and largest network of its kind in Latin America. After operating the environmentally friendly and affordable service for ten years, the city sought to expand the popular “Ecobici” program to cover more neighborhoods, and upgrade the design and technology at a reasonable cost.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

In his article “ The Future of Public Infrastructure is Digital “, Bill Gates envisions a world where infrastructure is smarter, more efficient, and digitally integrated. This vision aligns with the aspirations of many governments: leveraging technology to enhance public services , reduce costs, and promote sustainability. However, one critical element often overlooked in these discussions is public procurement.

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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Navigating the federal contracting landscape can be a daunting experience for small businesses. Despite the innovative solutions they offer, many face significant obstacles when trying to engage with federal agencies, particularly in micro-purchases. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.201(a) is intended to make micro-purchases (transactions under $10,000) straightforward and free from administrative burdens.

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Whistleblower Network News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

On December 2, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Gen Digital Inc. (formerly known as Symantec Corp.) paid $55.1 million in a False Claims Act (FCA) judgement stemming from a qui tam whistleblower lawsuit. Following a four-week bench trial, Gen Digital was found liable “for making knowing false claims to the United States when it mispresented its commercial sales practices during the negotiation and subsequent performance of a General Services Administration (GSA) contract,” acc

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FedScoop

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The FBIs ability to fully embrace artificial intelligence has been hamstrung by funding constraints and various workforce and technical challenges, according to a new watchdog report. The Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General said the FBI has demonstrated initiative and taken steps to integrate AI capabilities in a manner consistent with guidance from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

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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.

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Public Contracting Institute

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Readers know that to provide a complete claim, one of the elements is that the contractor provide a “sum certain” for the dollar damages that are sought. You cannot qualify the sum by stating that it is “approximate” or “about” since that is not a certain sum. But what if you explain in your claim that the sum stated could be changed if there are other payments made, i.e., there may be some double counting.

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Select GCR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

A prime contractor is a company or entity hired directly by the federal government to oversee and execute large-scale projects. They are responsible for managing the entire project, including hiring subcontractors, coordinating tasks, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations and contractual obligations. This article will explore what is prime contractor roles, responsibilities, and the importance of prime contractors in government projects.

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AWS Public Sector

DECEMBER 3, 2024

During AWS re:Invent 2024, an Innovation Session presented by Worldwide Public Sector Vice President Dave Levy illustrated how AWS empowers customers to innovate and tackle critical challenges faster and more efficiently using cloud technology and generative artificial intelligence (AI ). Take a few minutes to read this post and learn more about the transformative initiatives, inspiring customer stories, and technological developments that help AWS public sector customers improve life on Earth.

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SmallGovCon

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The Catalyst Center for Business & Entrepreneurship is hosting this helpful, virtual workshop on Legal Updates 2024. In this webinar, government contracting attorneys, John Holtz and Gregory Weber will discuss the most important legal developments for federal contractors in 2024. Specifically, we will discuss important new small business rules, updates to the 8(a) rules and application procedures, joint venture changes, updated SDVOSB certification requirements, key provisions of the recen

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ExecutiveBiz

DECEMBER 27, 2024

The State Department has approved a foreign military sale request from Greece for uncrewed aircraft systems and armored security vehicles worth $130 million.

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Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Kigali is the center of Africa’s public procurement community this week. In time for this year’s Africa Public Procurement Network conference, hosted by Rwanda’s Public Procurement Authority (RPPA), the agency has developed a new open contracting portal that allows anyone to access data on government contracts dating back to 2016. Supported by OCP, the platform is part of a larger data-driven reform that aims to improve the integrity of Rwanda’s procurement system while attracting more small- an

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Public Procurement Intl

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Photo of Court of Justice: Cedric Puisney The Court of Justice for the European Union issued what observers have called a “ monumental ” decision in Kolin Inşaat Turizm Sanayi ve Ticaret ( Case C-652/22 (Oct. 22, 2024)). Taking up an international trade question that had not been raised by the referring court, the Court of Justice ruled that vendors from third nations – from nations, such as Türkiye, that have not entered into free trade agreements with the EU addressing procurement — cann

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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.

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Scottish Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The latest addition to the Sustainable Procurement Tools website is a case study from NHS National Services Scotland (NHSS). NHSS is aiming to accelerate sustainability within its frameworks in collaboration with suppliers. Describing the approach to the procurement of Haemodialysis Machines and Consumables, this case study provides a range of useful lessons learned for NHSS and others to help with this evolution.

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FedScoop

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Restrictive software licensing practices are impacting multiple federal agencies in the form of cost increases and limited choices of cloud service providers (CSP) or cloud architecture, according to the Government Accountability Office. The Department of Justice, NASA, Department of Transportation and Department of Veterans all told the GAO that as result of restrictive practices in software licensing, the agencies either experienced or expected cost increases in acquisition, infrastructure and

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Brazil is internationally recognized as an arbitration-friendly jurisdiction. As a signatory to the New York Convention, its arbitration framework is modeled on UNCITRAL Model Law, and its highest courts actively support and promote arbitration. Despite this, the participation of Brazilian public entities in arbitration remains a subject of debate, even though legislative reforms aimed at resolving this issue were introduced nearly a decade ago ( see Law No. 13,129/2015 ).

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Public Contracting Institute

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) has repeatedly dismissed protests where the protester has sought to restrict rather than promote competition, by, for example, seeking to solicit an agency requirement on a sole-source basis. UpToDate, Inc., B-422550.2, June 24, 2024. The Defense Health Agency (“DHA”) awarded UpToDate (“UTD”) a contract for a commercial off the shelf point-of-care clinical decision support tool.

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