Modern analytic methods, including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) classifiers, depend on correlations; however, such approaches fail to account for confounding in the data, which prevents accurate modeling of cause and effect and often leads to prediction bias. The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) has developed a new AI Robustness (AIR) tool that allows users to gauge AI and ML classifier performance with unpreceden...

Pricing, Cost Estimates, Research Competitors-To Make Your Proposals Stand Out In Government Contracting REGISTER HERE https://www.govassociation.org/event-5739454 This week’s lab is set up to help you understand the pricing component of the proposal process. We’ll review some pricing templates and benchmarks after your competitors’ pricing. This is part one of a two-part proposal lab series. LAB TOPIC: Benchmarking after you...

Delegation of Procurement (DPA) training gives Contracting Officers access to the OASIS Unrestricted and OASIS Small Business contract vehicles and teaches best practices for task order issuance. A single DPA will be issued for both OASIS and OASIS SB. Warranted contracting officers (a contracting officer appointed pursuant to FAR 1.603) can request a DPA, which allows direct access to our Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs). The DPA...

The adoption of Generative AI (GenAI) has exploded. Technologies that process and analyze large amounts of data to generate content, such as ChatGPT and Gemini AI, have become daily companions for many people who seek to improve their productivity in both their personal and professional lives. Moreover, the potential of GenAI to revolutionize the business landscape appears to be without limits. GenIA promises to optimize complex business proce...

Getting ready to attend VETS24 or another government contracting conference this year? Plan your strategy before attending so you can get the best return on your investment. Conferences connect industry professionals, government buyers, and small business owners. Learn how to prepare to make new connections, and explore potential opportunities. FREE LinkedIn live VETS24 | Step-by-Step Guide for Success at Federal Market Conferences In this tra...

Following the success of last year's event, we are excited to be hosting this year’s event at the prestigious Waldorf Astoria in Washington, D.C. on May 16th. The 2023 Offset Symposium brought together over 500 attendees and featured insightful talks from world-renowned leaders like Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan, Congressman Don Bacon and General John W Raymond. Discussions centered around overcoming bureaucratic hurdles, fostering agil...

Doing Business With Oak Ridge National Laboratory REGISTER HERE The Oak Ridge National Laboratory Small Business Programs Office focuses daily on small business outreach, counseling, support, and advocacy. This includes attending conferences and trade shows, one-on-one meetings with small businesses, and individual problem-solving. As a contractor to the Department of Energy (DOE), ORNL works to meet annual small business goals by subcontracti...

The lineup for GSA’s FAST 2024 “Emerging Innovation and Trends” conference is filled with experts from across the federal government and industry discussing topics crucial to making your next acquisition a success! Register to learn about: How to expedite your acquisition process by using emerging technologies, trending solutions, and best practices GSA’s pricing-control standardization and our automated continuous moni...

Win Government Contracts-Podcast Viewer Registration Link: (share with your community) - Note: this link changes every week https://streamyard.com/watch/5a3c3fW9pEKk Come learn how to win government contracts with us. Join GovAssociation and GovGenie each week in our live streaming coaching sessions where we address real world scenarios about strategies and techniques to win more government contracts. If you want to build wealth in the governm...