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04.20.26

Aptive Lands Major Contract to Outfit Federal Landmarks and Buildings – Making America’s Birthday Celebration Great Again!!

Aptive has been awarded a GSA contract to produce and deliver Freedom 250 celebration materials to more than 600 federal buildings across all 50 states ahead of America's 250th anniversary. From banners and flags to building wraps and signage, Aptive will manage end-to-end production and nationwide delivery of more than 6,600 items, all meeting Buy America Act requirements, in time for summer 2026 celebrations.

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03.13.26

Seeing Problems Before They Cost Billions: The Case for Real-Time Accountability

Real-time evaluation powered by AI-driven analytics, formative evaluation and rapid-cycle evaluation (RCE) provides agencies with tools to continuously monitor performance, identify risks earlier and showcase value through current insights. This article describes the policy landscape shaping these expectations, the accountability gap that real-time evaluation can help close and practical steps federal leaders can take to improve oversight.

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01.21.26

Smarter, Faster Government: Real-Time Methods That Transform Performance

The first article in this series introduces the foundations. It explains what formative and rapid-cycle evaluation (RCE) are, how they compliment traditional evaluations and how real-time learning loops can be embedded into day-to-day operations. This article serves as a comprehensive “how it works and how to get started” guide.

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