GovCon Wire

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Government technology company Raft has appointed business development executive William “Bill” Bal as senior vice president of growth and human resources executive Danielle McCoy as chief people officer.

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Select GCR

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Understanding the 8(a) Business Development Program: The 8(a) Business Development Program is a unique initiative designed by the SBA to provide a level playing field for small businesses, particularly those owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In this week’s episode we are exploring the remarkable progress both the private and public sector has made in their move to Zero Trust and the value of the human aspect when it comes to strategy, design and leveraging guidance from the federal government.

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 9, 2024

“The primary problem with SEWP VI is it combines IT products with IT services, which makes it the largest GWAC in the federal government with a 10-year lifespan and a ceiling of over $100 billion. Many times the government says ‘thank you’ and they fix it. But in this case, NASA says ‘stop contacting us.’

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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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ivalua

AUGUST 1, 2022

Aligning suppliers to overall Procurement and broader business strategy is critical to create sustained long-term value. . A strategic and holistic approach to supplier management contributes to overall business strategy by: Establishing supply assurance and mitigating disruptions. The main takeaway?

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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. By understanding and adhering to these regulations, contractors can position themselves more effectively in the marketplace and increase their chances of winning government contracts.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 16, 2024

Helenthal said the industry is currently trying to persuade Congress to order a Government Accountability Office analysis to independently determine whether any company can turn a profit based on HomeSafe’s rates. We’d be paid less than we were being paid in 2019, and then you add on all these costs, and there’s just not enough dollars.”

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The Softly Spark

JULY 6, 2023

Achieving a sustainability certification signifies a business’s dedication to minimizing its ecological footprint, promoting ethical practices, and contributing to a better future. Green procurement programs encourage government agencies to purchase products and services from certified sustainable businesses.

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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

JANUARY 31, 2024

Craig has experience in Higher Education, Healthcare, Software Companies, and State government as well as some non-profit experience. With his unique ability to see Security issues as a critical component of a client business strategy, Patrick often speaks at security events and with clients around the world.

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Procureware

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

The National Institute for Government Procurement (NIGP) released their 2017 Public Procurement Benchmark Survey. Recomendations #1-3 and #8 are also part of our business strategy. This report provides metrics that can assist procurement professionals in everyday decision making.

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Select GCR

JULY 30, 2024

If you’re investigating ‘naics code’, you likely need quick, valuable insights on what it is, how it impacts your business classification, and how it could impact your business. Purpose of NAICS NAICS codes are like a secret language, used for statistical analysis, research, and government reporting.

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Govshop

JANUARY 10, 2024

Recognizing the importance of fostering innovation in small businesses, the United States government has established the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Our data and reporting on this topic covers the 2018-2023 time period and we’re adding new.

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Govshop

JANUARY 10, 2024

Recognizing the importance of fostering innovation in small businesses, the United States government has established the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant programs. Our data and reporting on this topic covers the 2018-2023 time period and we’re adding new.

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Bonfire

MAY 17, 2022

Many Bonfire clients have asked this question, so on May 12th we asked Sheena Fain from the City of Akron and Robert Tatum from the Cayman Islands Government to join us in a discussion of the topic. 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

The potential for further investment arbitration to arise from changing political dynamics and the ramping-up of government efforts to meet Paris Agreement targets was also flagged.

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FedInsider

APRIL 22, 2024

Friday, June 7, 2024 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE Government today faces a long list of imperatives in serving and defending its constituents while supporting and empowering its workforce. to develop and execute a comprehensive future business strategy for the company. playing a pivotal role in steering M.E.R.I.T.

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The Softly Spark

AUGUST 3, 2023

We make it simple to identify the best certifications for your business strategy in order to maximize the advantages of certification. Funding from government programs may be available to help offset the cost of certification! If you don’t have any certifications for you product, Softly can help.

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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 11, 2023

So we do this through both advocacy and through education. Tom Temin And access to acquisition by the federal government. That’s a big issue because the government, as you know, you know, has a stated goal of small business contracting every year. And so it’s not just a statistic.

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

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. And they say that government contracting is critical for their business strategies. And from your experience, what do you think the government could do?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 29, 2024

The comments herein do not necessarily reflect the views of The Coalition for Government Procurement. Eisenhower signed the Small Business Act, establishing the Small Business Administration. However, he also recognized the importance of small businesses to national security.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Conflicts of interest must be actively avoided by government officials, necessitating self-disqualification from procurement processes when personal impartiality could be compromised, such as during employment discussions with an offeror. UCB used sole source procurement to eliminate inefficiencies and deliver higher value.

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FedInsider

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

With millions employed by the federal government, and the wide range of activities they are responsible for each day, how do we begin to make a technology like AI live up to its own billing and implement it in a way that makes the workforce more efficient? And everyone is wondering about AI’s impact on data set selection.

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AWS Public Sector

JULY 31, 2024

Industry collaboration is a core part of the business strategy for McGraw Hill. At the policy level, government-led education programmes are being implemented in some countries. Singapore is developing training to equip government staff with specialised knowledge as part of its national AI strategy.

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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is pushing for harder oversight of sexual harassment in government. In a letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, committee leaders are sounding the alarm about the decline of small business participation. A new bill from Ernst would terminate federal employees convicted of sexual assault. With Only 9% of Its D.C.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Prediction 3: Procurement will drive critical business strategies in 2021-22. The next big trend outlined in Bartolini’s presentation is Procurement’s growing business impact. “We’ve seen a lot of news around the blistering-hot real estate market in the U.S., Ardent Partners Big Trends, February 2021.

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AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

By following a systematic process rooted in business strategy and value mapping, teams can prioritize high-impact use cases, align stakeholders, and measure the tangible benefits of their generative AI initiatives. Where will you allocate new capacity unlocked by enhancements in delivery?

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The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Services can include specialized knowledge on business strategies or for functional advisory roles on coaching and mentoring skills. Procurement professionals are highly regarded for their ability to make informed decisions that benefit both the public and the government agencies they serve.

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The Procurement School

JANUARY 20, 2025

Services can include specialized knowledge on business strategies or for functional advisory roles on coaching and mentoring skills. Procurement professionals are highly regarded for their ability to make informed decisions that benefit both the public and the government agencies they serve.

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