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Participating in Procurement and Other Extreme Sports

Art of Procurement

The post Participating in Procurement and Other Extreme Sports appeared first on Art of Procurement. According to a 2020 study by BCG, 70 percent of transformation projects fall short of expectations. This means that transformations.

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WeWork model for SCIFs could increase small business participation

Federal News Network

The targets and set-asides are often an end in themselves rather than a catalyst for expanding small business participation or identifying critical capabilities,” Schwartz said. The post WeWork model for SCIFs could increase small business participation first appeared on Federal News Network.

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How Tribes Can Benefit from More Native Participation in the IT Workforce

FedTech Magazine

Addressing underrepresentation in the IT workforce is the first step toward developing a robust pipeline of Native American IT professionals, according to Monday’s multipanel session at TribalNet 2024.

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Guidehouse Participates in Multiparty Securitization of Unguaranteed Slice of SBA Loans

ExecutiveBiz

Business consulting company Guidehouse has announced that it will serve as master servicer and custodian under the first-ever multiparty securitization of the unguaranteed portion of Small Business Administration 7(a) loans.

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TribalNet 2024: How Tribes Can Benefit from More Native Participation in the IT Workforce

FedTech Magazine

Addressing underrepresentation in the IT workforce is the first step toward developing a robust pipeline of Native American IT professionals, according to Monday’s multipanel session at TribalNet 2024.

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UPDATE: 8(a) Reopens its Certify Site Welcoming New Applicants

GovCon & Trade

Shortly after, the SBA closed the portal for new 8(a) applicants and mandated that all current 8(a) participants submit a social disadvantage narrative proving their eligibility. The September 29 announcement is good news for potential participants previously waiting to apply for the program, however, Ultima Services Corp.,

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UPDATE: Next Step in SBA’s Implementation of Ultima Ruling to 8(a) Program

GovCon & Trade

The change requires all current 8(a) participants who established social disadvantage using the rebuttable presumption mechanism to complete a social disadvantage narrative to reestablish their social disadvantage. This announcement reflects the next step in SBA’s implementation of the Ultima decision.