Mon.Jan 15, 2024

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3 Ways DHS is Working to Enhance the Customer Experience

GovCon Wire

Public engagement is a regular part of many agencies within the Department of Homeland Security , such as the Transportation Security Administration, Customs and Border Protection and more. With its wide variety of public operations, it is critical for the DHS to ensure that its interactions with customers run smoothly. DHS CX expert Dana Chisnell will deliver the keynote address at the Potomac Officers Club's The CX Imperative Forum on Jan. 25.

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Johnathon Vogel - Registration & Contracting Specialist

USFCR

Johnathon Vogel joined US Federal Contractor Registration (USFCR) in June 2023, enriching our team with his extensive management experience and unique educational background in Bible studies and seminary. Originally from Lebanon, IN, he moved to Florida for family and educational opportunities.

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Top Chief Technology Officers to Watch in 2024

WashngtonExec

These experts help modernize IT infrastructure, advance critical technologies, drive technology investments, recruit and develop a top-notch technical workforce, and predict which technologies to focus on for the future. These technology strategies and solution development plans set the bar high for customer capabilities and differentiate each organization from the next.

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Jennifer Kirkhoff Takes on Chief Growth Officer Role at Aptive

GovCon Wire

Jennifer Kirkhoff , a federal professional services industry veteran, has joined Aptive Resources as chief growth officer. In this role, she will work with the federal consulting firm's business leaders to pursue business growth initiatives and help drive market leadership by advancing the delivery of differentiated platforms and capabilities to customers.

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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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Asymmetrical Avenues for Annulment – The Continuing Controversy over the Setting Aside of Negative Jurisdictional Decisions

Kluwer Arbitration

Under Article 34 of the UNCITRAL Model Law (“Model Law”), an arbitral award may be set aside if the arbitration agreement is “ not valid ”. A more controversial issue is whether setting aside avenues should also be available in the opposite scenario, i.e. , when a tribunal found that no valid arbitration agreement existed and declined jurisdiction. Although it has been argued that denying parties this possibility results in “ grave unfairness and inefficiency ” (Gary Born, International Commerci

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Nokia Unveils Federal Business; Mike Loomis Quoted

GovCon Wire

Nokia has launched a new entity focused on delivering innovative and secure platforms designed to meet the critical requirements and missions of U.S. federal agencies. Nokia Federal Solutions will use 5G, IP routing, microwave, optical networking, tactical private wireless and other technology offerings in Nokia’s product portfolio. Nokia will sponsor the Potomac Officers Club's 10th Annual Defense R&D Summit on Jan. 31.

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Julia Filiberti Allen Promoted to Saab Inc. CTO, VP

GovCon Wire

Julia Filiberti Allen , formerly chief scientist at the U.S. subsidiary of Swedish defense contractor Saab , has been promoted to vice president and chief technology officer at Saab Inc. She will oversee the development of technical strategy for Saab Inc., lead research community engagement efforts and prioritize and meet research and development objectives.

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What Government Contractors Can Expect in a Purchase Existence and Consumption Audit

Redstone Government Consulting

In August of 2023, the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) changed what is used to refer to as Mandatory Annual Audit Requirements (MAARS) 13 audits to Real-Time Audits of Purchase Existence and Consumption. This change was to eliminate the mandatory part of the requirement and introduce greater flexibility based on the auditor’s risk assessment of the contractor.

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Jennifer Kirkhoff Takes on Chief Growth Officer Role at Aptive

GovCon Wire

Jennifer Kirkhoff , a federal professional services industry veteran, has joined Aptive Resources as chief growth officer. In this role, she will work with the federal consulting firm's business leaders to pursue business growth initiatives and help drive market leadership by advancing the delivery of differentiated platforms and capabilities to customers.

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USFCR Highlights: Expanding Opportunities in US Army Corps' South Atlantic Division

USFCR

The US Army Corps of Engineers has recently announced exciting opportunities in its South Atlantic Division, a development that US Federal Contractor Registration (USFCR) clients should keenly note. This announcement opens new avenues for businesses in federal contracting, particularly in infrastructure and military support projects.

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„Epicki flip” przy ul. Z?otej 44 w Warszawie – czy aby na pewno epicki?

Traple Konarski Podrecki & Partners

Z końcem 2023 r. w mediach pojawiła się informacja, która rozgrzała portale społecznościowe, dotycząca „Epickiego Flipa” – nowego projektu Rafała Zaorskiego, znanego spekulanta finansowego. „Epicki Flip” polega na ofercie sprzedaży 20.000 udziałów w apartamencie na ul. Złotej 44 w Warszawie. Jak wynika z księgi wieczystej nr WA4M/00482360/8 prowadzonej dla lokalu nr 504 (nr księgi wieczystej jest dostępny w materiałach opublikowanych w Internecie) należącego do Rafała Zaorskiego, znajduje

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Season 11: Episode 1 “FAR Facts”

Public Contracting Institute

Hello and thank you for joining us for Episode 1 of Fun with the FAR Season 11! Our first session will cover: FAR Part 1 (Federal Acquisition Regulations System) and FAR Part 2 (Definitions of Words and Terms) ! As we prepare for our 1st episode of Season 11, here are a few FAR Facts for us to think about: The FAR is issued as Chapter 1 of Title 48 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

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What sections 9 and 10 of the executive order on AI mean for government contractors

Federal News Network

On October 30, 2023, President Biden signed an Executive Order (EO) on the Safe, Secure and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence. While the EO contains many mandates that will impact commercial entities, sections 9 and 10 of the EO, related to protecting privacy and advancing the federal government’s use of AI, are of particular interest to government contractors, as they contain requirements that will directly impact the government’s development, funding and procurement o