DULLES, Va., Oct. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Unison, a leading provider of AI-infused federal acquisition software, announced today its selection by the Navy's Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), to modernize its Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) capabilities. Under this new contract, Unison will implement its AI-powered PRISM solution to streamline and enhance CNIC's worldwide contract writing processes. Unison's PRISM software will equip CNIC's acquisition professionals with comprehensive, cradle-to-grave procurement functionality. This includes managing planning, both funding and administrative requisitions, solicitations, commercial contract awards and modifications, and comprehensive reporting. Unison will deliver PRISM across CNIC's user base of approximately 3,600 professionals stationed globally

Federal Acquisition leadership saw a need for Reverse Auctions in an 1102's toolkit.MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Unison Marketplace, the federal industry leader in providing reverse auction solutions for government procurement, is poised to assist federal agencies in complying with the latest Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Final Rule. Announced on July 30th, 2024, the FAR now encourages reverse auctions to enhance competition and achieve cost savings in government acquisitions.This final rule was issued in response to the recommendations of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP). This update provides clear guidance for agencies on using reverse auctions and will boost future federal awards to small businesses, as federal agencies utilizing the Unison Marketplace in FY23 awarded 94% of actions to small businesses."Unison Marketplace has been at the forefront of providing robust, user-friendly reverse auction solutions specifically designed for government procurement," said Reid Jackson, CEO of Unison. "With this new FAR requirement, our platform is uniquely equipped to help federal agencies quickly adapt and remain compliant while achieving significant cost savings."Unison Marketplace offers a comprehensive, secure platform that aligns with the FAR and is working on developing AI functionality that will further enhance its capabilities.Key features include:Ease of Use : Agencies can immediately add Marketplace's reverse auction services into their procurement processes, supported by its dedicated team of experts working days, nights, and weekends in August and September to support Fiscal Year end.: Agencies can immediately add Marketplace's reverse auction services into their procurement processes, supported by its dedicated team of experts working days, nights, and weekends in August and September to support Fiscal Year end. Sourcing help : The full-service Sourcing team will research and reach out to vendors who fit the contracting requirements, quickly documenting industry feedback and offers.: The full-service Sourcing team will research and reach out to vendors who fit the contracting requirements, quickly documenting industry feedback and offers

VAO Ally, A GenAI Tool, Provides Quick, Trusted Answers to Simplify Complex Federal Acquisition RegulationsSTERLING, Va., June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Unison Virtual Acquisition Office™ (VAO), the federal government's leading workforce development solution, announced the launch of its generative AI tool, VAO Ally, today. As the trusted source for acquisition information and insights, VAO developed this tool to address the growing regulation and executive order complexities faced by Contracting Officers, Program Managers (PMs), and Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs). VAO is uniquely positioned to create a powerful GenAI solution to these challenges by leveraging its exclusive knowledge base of acquisition information, insights, and expertise. This proprietary information, coupled with regulatory sources, enables VAO Ally to answer complex acquisition questions quickly and reliably.VAO Ally Streamlines Acquisition Amid Increasing ComplexityFederal acquisition professionals are increasingly strapped for time and resources as the regulatory landscape grows more complex. VAO Ally leverages generative AI to deliver fast, accurate answers to acquisition questions, drawing solely from trusted regulatory sources such as the FAR, DFARS, and proprietary content from Unison's VAO. This AI tool enables users to efficiently summarize information and gather regulatory answers within a user-friendly, conversational interface.Amanda Price, Director of VAO, stated, "The launch of VAO Ally is the latest example of our dedication to continually innovating and enhancing the VAO