A recently enacted law, the PRICE Act, is making it easier for federal, state and local government acquisition teams to find innovative ways to address their procurement needs. Central to the effort is the Department of Homeland Security’s Procurement Information Lab.
Putting policy analysis into your policymaking empowers you. You are better able to make well-informed, evidence-based decisions, and enhances the likelihood of achieving desired policy outcomes.
From learning to trust how artificial intelligence (AI) will handle data and provide insights to implementing zero-trust architectures for cybersecurity to building citizen trust with better customer service, agencies are more focused than ever on delivering trust as part of their services.
One type of government contract — the firm-fixed-price, level-of-effort (FPLOE) contract — specifically relates to research and development. But some agencies are using FPLOE contracts for unauthorized purposes, and that’s not innovative, says one GovLoop featured contributor: It’s abuse.
To move forward, you first should look back and appreciate your progress, says a GovLoop featured contributor. Pause and recharge, then visualize where you want to go and create a plan to get there. An advisor or coach can help you on the journey.
Supply chain disruptions can have devastating consequences on our daily lives. So how can agencies prepare for worst case scenarios? What questions should they ask?
Mapping and data analysis help Raleigh, NC, respond to emergencies and plan for the future. Learn how geographic information systems can improve city services.
Being an authentic leader in the workplace is living true to your values and using your gifts. It feels good and produces extraordinary results. When you are authentic, you find the courage to speak up and to make sure you’re not passed over.
Virtually all reporting in government today looks backward, using data sources that can be old or misinterpreted. There are ways, though, to make rear-view metrics more real-time.
In the world of government contracting, “customer” is a somewhat complicated term that applies to various parties involved in the process. A GovLoop featured contributor breaks it all down.