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NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In a significant development for small businesses across the United States, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has recently lifted the application hold for their 8(a) Business Development Program. This move comes as a breath of fresh air for entrepreneurs looking to gain a competitive edge in the federal contracting arena.

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 28, 2024

Interview transcript: James Hasik I tapped into a think here to for little used database within the federal government that is nonetheless vast and I think, has enormous potential for telling federal procurement officials a great deal more about about about how their contract is performing, if they actually just looked at the data statistically.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Featured Speakers: Akiba Saeedi × Akiba Saeedi Vice President, IBM Security Federal Akiba Saeedi is Vice President, IBM Security Federal where she is responsible for all aspects of business strategy and growth of our cybersecurity business in the US Federal market.

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 9, 2024

Increasing pressure from the industry about the lack of clarity of the SEWP VI solicitation has forced NASA to hit a pause on its governmentwide acquisition contract. “I have never seen in my career a contract or IDIQ have this many questions. “There is a lot of ambiguity in this procurement in a number of areas.

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GovSpend

MARCH 30, 2022

And with consensus, execution of business strategy becomes easier, and eagerness to address the customer higher. The post Thought Leadership: Knowledge – The Secret to Winning Fed Contracts for Prime Contractors appeared first on GovSpend.

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ivalua

MARCH 31, 2020

Key findings include: 97% of advanced procurement departments say procurement strategy is well aligned with overall business strategy versus only 14% of beginners. 51% of advanced procurement departments measure performance weekly or biweekly, versus only 26% of beginners.

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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 3, 2024

In the complex world of government contracting, conducting thorough market research is not just a best practice—it’s a requirement. At Public Contracting Institute (PCI), we understand the intricacies of FAR compliance and offer expert guidance to help you navigate these waters successfully.

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GovCon Wire

MARCH 18, 2024

Executive Mosaic is honored to present Kathleen Hicks, deputy secretary at the Department of Defense, as an inductee into the 2024 Wash100 — an annual list of public and private sector leaders who are at the forefront of trends and events shaping the government contracting activity. Vote for Hicks as your favorite GovCon leader as

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FedInsider

JUNE 19, 2024

of IT Fadi Fadhil × Fadi Fadhil Field Chief Technology Officer Fadi is a seasoned IT executive with 20+ years track record of digital transformation, business strategy, and partnership building in both Government and K-12 Education. Close Secretary & State CIO, North Carolina Dept. Department of Labor (DOL) and the U.S.

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ivalua

MARCH 31, 2020

Key findings include: 97% of advanced procurement departments say procurement strategy is well aligned with overall business strategy versus only 14% of beginners. . 51% of advanced procurement departments measure performance weekly or biweekly, versus only 26% of beginners. .

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Bonfire

MAY 17, 2022

Vendor diversity in public procurement encapsulates the practice of supporting small, minority-owned, or historically under-utilized businesses in gaining access to government contracts. Part of this is to draw business owners in and offer educational opportunities while incentivizing their engagement.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 15, 2024

In the Asian context, clauses often lack specific benchmarks for price reviews, whereas in the Australian context, clauses are very specific, such as defining what ‘long term’ and ‘comparable’ mean for the purpose of ‘taking into account prices under other long term comparable contracts.’ ICC, SIAC).

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The Softly Spark

JULY 6, 2023

Green procurement programs encourage government agencies to purchase products and services from certified sustainable businesses. By holding a sustainability certification, companies gain a competitive edge in securing government contracts and accessing a broader market.

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FedInsider

JANUARY 31, 2024

Before joining the federal workforce, he worked as a contractor for USCIS first in the Contracting Office in Vermont and then with the Office of Security and Integrity in Washington, D.C. As a contractor, Shane helping to charter the technical direction for the intelligence and fraud/risk detection missions on the classified networks.

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FedInsider

APRIL 22, 2024

to develop and execute a comprehensive future business strategy for the company. Roberts enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served as the equivalent to a civilian Contracting Officer for the 81st Contracting Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base. playing a pivotal role in steering M.E.R.I.T.

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Select GCR

JULY 30, 2024

They are necessary for businesses seeking eligibility for federal contracts, grants, or specific designations like Woman Owned Small Businesses or Veteran Owned Small Businesses. State-sponsored grants and programs including energy cost reduction initiatives require businesses to have the appropriate NAICS code.

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ivalua

MARCH 14, 2019

These days a good CPO is more than an expert in business strategy and making cost savings, they are also empathetic leaders with excellent, cross business communication skills who don’t shy away from using the latest technology.

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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 11, 2023

A group of 15 trade organizations recently surveyed small, women and minority-owned businesses, in part to measure their participation and readiness to compete for federal contracts. Our top policy priorities center around creating more opportunities for women owned businesses to participate in federal contracting.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 21, 2024

The conflict has heavily impacted CA countries, leading them to redefine their business strategies in response to sanctions. Based on publicly-available sources, this shift has led to, among other things, a growing tendency for state-owned enterprises to enter into investment contracts that include dispute resolution clauses.

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

So what we wanted to understand was how business owners experience contracting in both the public and the private sectors. And what we found that I think is both super important and maybe a little surprising, is that diverse owned and small businesses have the capacity for contracting. Tammy Halevy Indeed.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 29, 2024

Authors: Moshe Schwartz , President of Etherton & Associates and the Former Executive Director of the 809 Panel on Acquisition Reform Brad Nathan , Assistant Professor at Rutgers University, and a former Electrical Project Engineer at Intel Corporation The Federal Government’s small business strategy dates back to 1953, when President Dwight D.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

By the end, you’ll be well-equipped to approach sole source contracts with confidence, ensuring compliance and due diligence in your single-source endeavors without resorting to fluff or salesmanship. In such cases, the competitive bidding requirement is not applicable. Another example is MOL Group, a multinational oil and gas company.

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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 14, 2023

DoD will soon start looking at a follow-on contract to the Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability contract, according to DoD CIO John Sherman. “No, Among the provisions in the bill is an update to the Small Business Act that requires prime contractors to pay small business subcontractors in 30 days instead of 90 days.

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FedInsider

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Department of Labor (DOL) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

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The Procurement School

JANUARY 20, 2025

Competitive bids need to be issued; policies updated: contracts need active oversight; staff hiring and retention; trade agreement obligations; supplier performance evaluations; or Indigenous engagement must be factored in to the decision-making. A consultant might cost $50,000 to provide the strategy and advice to address the risk.

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The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Competitive bids need to be issued; policies updated: contracts need active oversight; staff hiring and retention; trade agreement obligations; supplier performance evaluations; or Indigenous engagement must be factored in to the decision-making. A consultant might cost $50,000 to provide the strategy and advice to address the risk.

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