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House Science panel advances National Quantum Initiative reauthorization

FedScoop

That panel recommended continued and expanded support for the program beyond its original sunset in 2028. At a previous markup of the bill in November, the committee adopted 19 amendments, all of which were approved by voice vote. Those amendments included one from Rep. That amendment was offered by Reps. Deborah Ross, D-N.C.,

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NSW Department of Education works with AWS to transform tech skills and the digital jobs landscape

AWS Public Sector

The feedback reflected this, with 89 percent of participants recommending the training to fellow educators. Nine out of 10 student participants said they would highly recommend the virtual placement opportunity to others. How are work placement opportunities changing?

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Ensuring VETS 2 mission delivery

Great Government Through Technology

This adjustment also aligns with the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act, which raised the governmentwide goal for SDVOSB participation from three to five percent, making the availability of VETS 2 to the federal government even more critical. To maintain the contract’s viability and avoid disruptions, we are increasing the ceiling to $6.1

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Key Cyber Security and Software Security Provisions of the House and Senate Versions of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)

Inside Government Contracts

Section 6306(e) of the bill would authorize $100 million over fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to fund this foreign assistance. Both sections would impose numerous requirements on the eligibility, hiring, employment, and security clearance status of “Reserve” members. Next Generation Cyber Red Teams.

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Collaborative Frameworks update: June 2024

Scottish Government Procurement

Framework Public Bodies are encouraged to complete the RFI and confirm their interest in participating in a User Intelligence Group (UIG) for the new procurement exercise. The award is imminent and participating bodies will be notified very soon. Early development work on the re-let has commenced.

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Prime Contractors for the DOD

Select GCR

By aligning yourself with prime contractors, you position your company to participate in projects that demand specialized skills, resources, and expertise. The contract involves the analysis and restructuring of containment and is scheduled to be executed in Cambridge, MA, with a completion deadline set for March 6, 2028.

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2023 Year in Review: Switzerland (Part I: Scope of Arbitration Clause, Capacity of Discernment, Res Iudicata)

Kluwer Arbitration

However, the father and his sons were involved in the implementation of the loans as they participated in the decisions on the investments to be made with the funds in question, personally benefited from part of these funds and actively participated in the discussions on the repayment of the loans in the context of the French tax procedure.