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Posted by on Feb 11, 2020

Putting Robotic Process Automation to Work in the Federal Government

Putting Robotic Process Automation to Work in the Federal Government

In response to the strong emphasis on modernizing technology and utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) throughout the Federal Government, the General Services Administration (GSA) has partnered with Federal Chief Information Officer, Suzette Kent, to establish a governmentwide Artificial Intelligence Community of Practice (CoP). The AI CoP enables leaders to share lessons learned and new ideas for implementing machine learning, human-centered interactions, natural language processing, rule-based automation, and robotic process automation (RPA).  Artificial Intelligence in Action Among the various forms of artificial intelligence, RPA stands out […]

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Posted by on Jan 15, 2020

10 Success Factors for Federal Contracting Professionals

10 Success Factors for Federal Contracting Professionals

Like many other segments of the Federal Government, as the rapid changes in technology impact the way we do business, the differences between contracting in the global commercial market and government continue to broaden. Providing the best possible outcomes for the American people will necessitate Federal leaders working to minimizing these differences and building a […]

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Posted by on Dec 5, 2019

Get Ready for the GSA Multiple Award Schedule Contract Consolidation

Get Ready for the GSA Multiple Award Schedule Contract Consolidation

One of the cornerstone initiatives of the General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Marketplace Strategy is a plan to modernize and simplify the buying and selling experience for customers, suppliers, and acquisition professionals. This initiative, known as Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) Consolidation, seeks to modernize Federal acquisition by consolidating 24 Multiple Award Schedules into a single Schedule for products and services.

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Posted by on Nov 1, 2019

Need-to-Know Facts about Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Contracts

Need-to-Know Facts about Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Contracts

As of October 1, 2019, DFARS 215.101-2-70 limits the use of Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) in source selection criteria in Department of Defense (DoD) solicitations. The next step is to expand the application of these limitations to all civilian agencies as well. The proposed language explains when using LPTA would be prohibited, should be […]

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Posted by on Sep 25, 2019

Will a SOW, PWS, or SOO Work Best to Achieve Your Objective?

Will a SOW, PWS, or SOO Work Best to Achieve Your Objective?

Traditionally, a Statement of Work (SOW) would be drawn up to provide every possible detail of the objectives, process, and assessment of an acquisition.
Then, the idea of performance-based work arose. Why not simply tell the contractor what you want the result to be and give them the freedom to accomplish it in the best possible way with a Performance Work Statement (PWS)?

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