Mon.Feb 17, 2025

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GovCon FAQs: How do I Show Service-Disabled Veteran Status for SBA?

SmallGovCon

Many federal contractors are familiar with or have heard of the Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) program. It is currently run by the SBA, but previously was administered by the VA. Due to the nature of the program being around for a while, and shifting from one agency to another in the past few years, undoubtedly there are some requirements that have changed, but contractors may not realize it.

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The final countdown: National Procurement Policy Statement and new guidance

VWV

New procurement rules take effect soon heres what contracting authorities need to know about the National Procurement Policy Statement and latest guidance updates. With just a week to go before the Procurement Act 2023 (Act) goes live, the National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS) has been published, marking the final piece to complete the package of legislation and guidance on the Act.

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Top AI Execs to Watch in 2025

WashngtonExec

Artificial intelligence has moved from the realm of science fiction to bonafide disruptive and transformative technology. Dont expect humanoids anytime soon, but the power of AI to enhance business and government is more about automation and streamlined processes than in bringing “The Terminator” to life. In fact, we already experience AI in various ways that improve human work, automate repetitive tasks and assist in making intelligent predictions.

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Reduce IT costs by implementing automatic shutdown for Amazon EC2 instances

AWS Public Sector

To remain viable and continue to fulfill their mission, educational institutions are constantly seeking ways to optimize their IT costs while maintaining high-quality services. One often overlooked area for potential savings is the management of cloud resources, particularly Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) instances. Many universities and colleges find themselves facing unexpected costs when EC2 instances are left running during off-peak hours or periods of inactivity.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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Countdown to RIDW25: Price Escalation Under Saudi Law

Kluwer Arbitration

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is witnessing a significant surge in construction activity, from leading giga projects (such as NEOM and the Red Sea Project) to being selected as the host of the FIFA World Cup 2034 and Expo 2030. The KSA is now at the forefront of the region in this industry and is driving an unprecedented demand for materials, labour, and equipment.

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A front seat for 25 years of change in the federal government

Federal News Network

In some ways the government barely ever changes. In other ways, the government today is unrecognizable from the one of 25 years ago. Four presidents, seven administrations and 13 Congresses have each left their mark, from institution of the Presidents Management Agenda to the advent of data-driven decision making. Constantly evolving information technology has also left its mark, with developments including IP communications, the commoditization of hardware, cloud computing and the rise of digit