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Adacel Selected for US Army Air Traffic Control Common Simulator Program November 11, 2013

Orlando, FL – Adacel announced today that the company has been selected by the US Army for the Air Traffic Control Common Simulator (ACS) Program. This initial award is a 5-year Basic Purchasing Agreement (BPA) which will be used to procure simulation systems, hardware and software support, and training services.

The ACS program will provide a single simulation air traffic control baseline for all Army and Guard units to train on both at home and when deployed to forward locations. Adacel estimates the value of this award will be $10 million dollars or more over the 5 year term.

The simulators will be deployed to multiple military locations throughout the world and the simulation systems contract will be based on Adacel’s high-fidelity MaxSim Tower and Radar suites. Each simulator can support two operator positions simultaneously and can be connected together for collective tower and radar training scenarios. Adacel’s simulators will provide the immersive, high-fidelity graphics environment needed to maintain the high state of readiness available today.

“We are honored to be selected for the Army ACS Program and look forward to continuing our long-term partnership to ensure that Army controllers in the field have the best training technology available now and in the future,” said Seth Brown, Adacel CEO. Adacel’s ATC simulation systems have proven to be effective in the training of military and civilian air traffic controllers in the US. The Department of Defense will be able to save precious resources by taking full advantage of Adacel’s training technology already deployed throughout the other branches of the US Military and the Federal Aviation Administration. The simulators are designed to provide air traffic controllers with realistic hands-on practice that reinforces learning from the basics of phraseology and communications through the advanced skills required to be a fully qualified Army controller as well as provide proficiency training allowing controllers to maintain their certifications.

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US Federal Contractor Registration: Contracting Opportunities Start to Rise Almost a Month After Government Shutdown November 11, 2013

Orlando, FL – Almost every government contractor felt some sort of effect from the recent government shutdown that ran its course from October 1st to the 16th. However, despite the shutdown and the furlough of non-essential federal employees, government contractors were still hard at work during that time.

Even the government’s primary contracting bid board FedBizOpps was still pumping out solicitation after solicitation. Now almost a full month after the government shutdown, FedBizOpps is starting to take on new heights adding even more contracts to its database.

Currently there is over 27,000 available government contracts on FedBizOpps for properly registered government contractors. United States Veterans who are registered in System for Award Management (SAM) can also qualify for specialized set-aside contracts to further help their business as a government contractor. Other resources such as marketing and procurement outreach are also available from companies like US Federal Contractor Registration. US Federal Contractor Registration is currently helping businesses gain an edge in the federal market despite the government shutdown.

Marketing is another valuable tool for contractors, especially small businesses that may be new to federal contracting. Both the Small Business Administration and the VETBIZ Resource Center advise small businesses to “aggressively market” their company’s products and services to the federal agencies who buy from their industries. GovernmentContractingTips.com’s “First Steps to Government Contracting” guide recommends that small businesses draft and distribute a capabilities statement, register their business in the Dynamic Small Business Search, launch a branded government-formatted website, and network with both contracting officers and other vendors to find prime and subcontracting opportunities.

US Federal Contractor Registration is a third party registration firm that has helped thousands of businesses complete their registration and bid on contracts. US Federal Contractor Registration pairs businesses with a dedicated case manager who helps them every step of the way, from initial registration to bidding on contracts.

Forensic Technology, Inc.

U.S. Government Awards $73 Million Contract to Forensic Technology, Inc. November 8, 2013

Forensic Technology Inc. is honored to have been selected by the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) as the service provider for the U.S. National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) program.

The US$73.4 million contract, awarded on October 11, 2013, ensures that the NIBIN program will continue to receive dedicated support services from the Forensic Technology Global Customer Services and Training Center in Florida. In addition, the contract also includes the timely maintenance of NIBIN and the provision of the most up-to-date software for the NIBIN program until 2018.

The NIBIN program uses IBIS® (the Integrated Ballistics Identification System) which is designed, manufactured and sold by Montreal-based company Forensic Technology Inc. IBIS compares images of ballistic evidence (bullets and cartridge casings) obtained from crime scenes and recovered firearms.

“Since 1991 we have had a strong partnership with ATF, but the relationship extends beyond that of vendor and buyer. Working closely together, we ensure that deployments and services are as streamlined as possible and that efforts and dollars are put where they will do the most good,” explains Robert Walsh, president of Forensic Technology Inc. “Because the leadership and management at ATF is strongly focused on fighting crime, our company and NIBIN can look forward to a future where the United States has the most advanced, efficient, and effective automated ballistics identification system at their disposal.”

Networked across the U.S. at over 130 locations, IBIS systems form the NIBIN network that enables investigators to link crime scenes, suspects, and firearms locally, state-wide, and across the nation. IBIS is also able to communicate with systems outside a country’s borders, thus allowing law enforcement agencies to share ballistic information internationally.

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GSA

GSA Highlights the Work of our Veterans November 7, 2013

Veterans Day is a time to remember the commitment and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans. The veterans that work for GSA are continuing the public service they started in the military. For many, the skills they learned in the military helped them transition successfully to the civilian workforce.

Doran Keller, Colorado Fleet Manager, used the skills he gained in the Army to assist in recovery efforts in the aftermath of the Colorado floods this summer. Keller and his team were able to get 50 government vehicles to the federal personnel that needed them.

Public Affairs Specialist Angela Brees served in the Navy for six years. Since then, she’s continued supporting the military through Navy and Air Force reserves before joining the Air National Guard in 2009. She is one of the 75 guards helping Colorado recover from this disaster. Their work includes rebuilding roads, removing debris, which includes cars, trees, and massive boulders, removing asphalt, filling land areas washed away by the water, and installing culverts.

We are proud of the service of veterans like Procurement Officer Jan Worthy, whose experience in the Air Force is seen every day in her commitment to to high quality work; Contract Specialist Edgar Delgado, who joined GSA in 2009 as an intern after serving in U.S. Air Force where he supported troops in Iraq and Afghanistan; Contract Specialist Chris Hall, who was featured in our GSA Helps Veterans Transition back to the Workforce blog; and Darren Hickman, a Major in the Air Force Reserves with more than 27 years of active duty/reserves experience.

Leadership, attention to detail, teamwork, dedication to duty and selfless acts are standard practice when you serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. There are many more veterans who served their country proudly and continue to be committed to public service. GSA will continue to support our veterans and honor the sacrifices they’ve made for our country.

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CACI Awarded $28 Million Prime Contract to Support U.S. Transportation Command’s Defense Personal Property System November 7, 2013 ARLINGTON, Va. – CACI International Inc announced that it has been awarded a $28 million prime contract by the U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) to provide software and systems engineering support for the Defense Personal Property System (DPS). CACI won this contract, which has a 45-day base period plus five one-year options, under the Defense Information Systems Agency’s Encore II contract vehicle. The award is new business for CACI that further expands the company’s presence in its highgrowth Business System Solutions market area.

USTRANSCOM provides global air, land, and sea transportation for the Department of Defense (DoD). Its services and information systems deliver synchronized transportation, distribution, and sustainment, enabling projection and maintenance of national power with efficiency and accuracy. DPS is USTRANSCOM’s webbased system for managing personal property shipments for DoD employees and all service members. This contract award is for Increment III of the system.

CACI will provide operations, development, technology upgrades, and systems engineering support for DPS. This includes a focus on software enhancements and engineering services to improve system capabilities, customer usability, and system performance.

John Mengucci, CACI’s Chief Operating Officer and President of U.S. Operations, said, “The Defense Personal Property System supports the movement and storage of some 600,000 personal property shipments valued at more than $2.2 billion. CACI offers proven, innovative software and systems engineering solutions and services that will assist the U.S. Transportation Command in keeping this valuable system online and operational 24/7, 365 days a year, and at optimal cost and efficiency.”

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FEMA will use Vanguard’s housing inspections to confirm damages to houses nationwide affected by a disaster to help the federal government determine the amount of federal aid granted to disaster survivors.

“Vanguard is proud to provide FEMA and Americans with post-disaster inspection services,” said Tom Lewis, senior vice president for Louis Berger’s U.S. Operations. “Our reach of 14,000 professionals and 290 offices in the U.S. will allow a comprehensive response to deliver assessments quickly so families and businesses are able to file claims.”

Vanguard is one of two teams selected under the indefinite quantity, indefinite delivery contract’s one-year base period, which includes the option to extend for another four years.

Vanguard is a strategic partnership that combines the experience and resources of two of the nation’s largest consulting firms—Louis Berger and Atkins—with the expertise of Tidal Basin, a leader in emergency management and homeland security. Vanguard provides infrastructure, engineering, and emergency services to help communities in times of need.

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Louis Berger Awarded Fourth FERC Contract November 7, 2013

Morristown, N.J. – The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) recently awarded The Louis Berger Group (Louis Berger) a fourth consecutive indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract valued up to nearly $15 million to provide hydroelectric and environmental engineering support services.

Louis Berger will provide National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analysis and documentation for licensing nonfederal hydropower projects and ensuring environmental concerns are addressed before licenses are issued by the commission.

For 15 years, Louis Berger has prepared more than 125 environmental assessments and environmental impact statements and completed more than 200 tasks for the commi ssion’s Office of Energy Projects.

“In recent years, the commission has experienced exponential growth in the number of filings for permits and license applications, placing increasing demands on staff and resources,” said Jess Commerford, senior vice president of Louis Berger’s planning, facilities and resource management business unit. “For more than a decade, we have helped the commission successfully manage these challenges, and we are pleased to continue in this role.”

Louis Berger will evaluate proposed projects for engineering issues and potential environmental impacts on fish and wildlife, cultural resources and recreational activities as well as recommend measures for resource protection, mitigation and enhancement.

The contract carries one base year and four option years.

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Federal Agencies Making Gains in Cloud and Data Center Consolidation Despite Budget Constraints, According to Deltek New Deltek GovWin IQ report provides insight into federal progress in cloud computing, data center consolidation, big data and mobility.

November 7, 2013

Herndon, VA – According to Deltek’s new report, Federal Upd ate: Cloud Computing, Data Center Consolidation, Big Data and Mobility, federal agencies are continuing to invest in key “transformative” IT solutions in cloud computing, data center consolidation, big data and mobility, despite the uncertainty shaping agency budgets. Although the pace of investment has been slower than planned, Deltek anticipates agency spending on cloud computing to grow from $2.3 billion in FY 2013 to $6.1 billion in FY 2018. Spending on core big data solutions will also experience growth from $5.2 billion to $5.8 billion from FY 2013 to FY 2018. Agencies’ need for lower cost and flexible infrastructure, as well as better use of increasing volumes of data, will drive targeted investments.

In the current market environment, solutions that directly impact agencies’ ability to streamline operations, pull costs out of infrastructure maintenance, and increase efficiency have the greatest potential for investment. Cloud computing, data center consolidation, big data and mobility solutions facilitate better financial and operational performance, so these investments represent attractive opportunities within a constrained market.

Funding will continue to be a challenge so agencies must identify priority needs, often enterprise-wide, when making investments. Data center services tops the list of cloud investments, illustrating the trend of agencies using cloud as a computing infrastructure. The integration of the Federal Data Center Consolidation Initiative into the PortfolioStat 2.0 program has turned the focus of the initiative to data center optimization solutions. High Performance Computing (HPC), advanced analytics and analysis support services are top areas of interest for big data solutions. In mobility, agencies are concerned about Mobile Device Management (MDM), security and mobile applications. “These solution areas are priorities for agencies individually,” says Alex Rossino, Principal Research Analyst at Deltek. “But in tandem, these solutions work together to facilitate the cost savings and improved performance that every agency seeks.”

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Atlas Research Receives Veterans Affairs Contract to Provide Benefits Assistance for Homeless Veterans November 7, 2013

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Under the contract, the Atlas team will develop and promote a benefits assistance and support system to provide VA case management staff with knowledge, skills, and resources to help Veterans apply for appropriate benefits. The system’s tools will include web apps, skills training in benefit access, and a help desk with trained staff knowledgeable about benefits in the targeted cities. The information will include a variety of mainstream resources available locally through national programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, Medicare, various Social Security programs, the Child Health Insurance Program, as well as locally-administered legal aid, credit counseling, vocational, income, and benefits assistance, including the TANF program.

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"This collaboration between government and community-based staff will provide a simple and comprehensive ‘one-stop’ access system for VA staff and Veterans," said Hilda R. Heady, senior vice president with Atlas and the program’s director. "The provision of easy access to assistance programs for Veterans who are homeless or at risk is an important contribution to VA’s FiveYear Plan to End Veterans Homelessness."

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GSA Climate Adaptation Project Earns GreenGov Presidential Award November 6, 2013

The White House recognized GSA with a Presidential GreenGov Climate Champion Award for the agency’s efforts to address climate risks. The GreenGov Presidential Awards celebrate extraordinary achievement in the pursuit of President Obama’s challenge to reduce energy use and carbon pollution, curb waste, and save taxpayer dollars.

Climate change impacts organizations around the world, and GSA is doing its part to make sure it can continue to serve the American people well into the future. Building upon GSA’s Climate Adaptation Action Plan, GSA’s Public Building Service and Federal Acquisition Service teamed with federal partners to conduct “threshing sessions” that build capacity, capability, and confidence within the federal government to address incremental climate risks.

GSA regional staff worked with customers to better understand climate risks to their assets. The Kansas City office identified its US Department of Agriculture customer, who is concerned about the future reliability of a mission critical data center and its information technology support given extreme heat and persistent drought conditions that are projected for the region through the end of the century. GSA’s National Capital Region staff wanted to leverage lessons learned from a major flooding event in 2006 at Internal Revenue Service headquarters to assess how projected extreme heat and rising sea levels will impact the facility and the telecommunications services that support it. The NCR threshing session was selected as a White House Council on Environmental Quality GreenGov Spotlight Community.

Unisys

Unisys Wins Order to Support Mission-Critical Applications for GSA Public Building Service Task order is largest awarded to date under previously announced multi-vendor blanket purchase agreement November 6, 2013

BLUE BELL, Pa. – Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS) today announced that it was selected for the largest task order awarded yet under a multi-vendor contract to provide information technology support services to the U.S. General Services Administration’s Public Building Service (PBS).

Under the task order, worth up to $18.8 million over three years, Unisys will provide infrastructure and application support for all of PBS’ mission-critical applications. These applications support PBS’ mission as landlord for the federal civilian government, providing workspace to more than one million federal workers in 2,100 American communities.

Unisys competitively won the task order under a blanket purchase agreement (BPA) awarded to Unisys and five other vendors in April of this year. Under the BPA, worth up to $150 million over five years, Unisys and the other contractors are competing for task orders for work such as desktop maintenance and support, mobile and cloud platforms, building and energy systems program support, and national help desk services.

With this latest award, Unisys has won a total of more than $30 million worth of business under the BPA since it was awarded. This work includes infrastructure, application and end user support services, document management, and web development.

“This task order expands the work that Unisys has provided to GSA’s Public Building Service for more than 20 years,” said Venkatapathi “PV” Puvvada, group vice president, civilian agencies, Unisys Federal Systems. “Unisys recognizes the critical role this work will play in helping PBS serve agencies throughout the federal government, and we look forward to continuing to provide excellent service in support of PBS and its customers.”

CACI

CACI Awarded $45 Million to Support DISA’s Multinational Information Sharing Program November 6, 2013

ARLINGTON, Va. – CACI International Inc. announced that it was awarded a $45 million task order in the first quarter of its fiscal year 2014, which ended September 30, 2013, to provide design, transition, and operations (DTO) services to the Defense Information Systems Agency’s (DISA) Multinational Information Sharing (MNIS) Program Management Office (PMO). This task order was won under the DISA Encore II vehicle and is for one base year and four option years.

The new work expands CACI’s business with DISA and further advances the company’s growth in its Enterprise IT market area and its presence in the international arena.

The MNIS programs provide the infrastructure backbone, centralized network management, common services and core applications, for both MNIS classified and unclassified networks.

These support and host the Department of Defense (DoD) Combatant Command (COCOM), U.S. coalition and Mission Partner communities of interest, and related activities.

CACI will provide network engineering and a wide array of other support services to MNIS PMO’s classified networks, as well as providing support to transition all MNIS PMO networks and operations to a DISA Enterprise Service Management Framework. CACI will integrate these efforts to ensure all information technology service management tasks are seamlessly incorporated into MNIS PMO day-to-day activities.

CACI’s unique qualifications for this work include its proven team of small and large businesses, highly qualified personnel, and its specialized, tailorable, IT service delivery framework. CACI will use this framework to leverage the existing organizational practices and procedures and augment them with the company’s ISO® 20000-certified processes and procedures and several additional industry leading practices. This low-risk approach ensures streamlined, efficient MNIS IT service delivery and end-to-end mission improvement as it helps unify all MNIS program elements and contractors.

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Leidos

Leidos Awarded Contract by Washington Headquarters Services Solutions Company to Provide Professional Engineering and Technical Support Services for Corrosion Prevention and Control November 6, 2013

RESTON, Va. – Leidos, an engineering, national security and health solutions company announced it was awarded a prime contract by Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) to provide engineering and technical support services to the Department of Defense (DoD) Corrosion Prevention and Mitigation Program.

The multiple-award blanket purchase agreement has a one-year period of performance, four option years, and a total contract value ceiling of approximately $50 million for all awardees, if all competitive options are exercised. Work will be performed inWashington, D.C. and the surrounding metro area.

Under the contract, the Leidos team will provide the DoD Corrosion Prevention and Mitigation Program with a wide range of acquisition, policy, sustaining engineering and technical support services across the program's focus areas, which include the following: Policy and Oversight; Communications and Outreach; Specifications, Standards, and Qualification Process; Metrics, Impact, and Sustainment; Science and Technology; Training and Certification; and Facilities.

Leidos is one of four contractors eligible to compete for task orders under the BPA award.

WHS is the essential services provider for the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), DoD agencies, and offices in the National Capital Region. WHS provides a wide range of centralized capabilities to DoD headquarters, OSD, and DoD components, enabling economies of scale for delivering essential administrative services to fulfill the mission of the Department. WHS is aligned under the Director of Administration and Management for OSD.

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Octo Consulting Group Awarded $11 Million Contract to Support U.S. Treasury’s Office of D.C. Pensions Octo to provide mission critical support ensuring D.C.’s retired workforce receives pension payments.

November 4, 2013

McLean, VA – Octo Consulting Group, an awardwinning provider of mission-critical technology solutions and management consulting services to the federal government, was awarded a five-year blanket purchase agreement (BPA) worth at least $11 million with additional contract options by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of D.C. Pensions (ODCP) to support the underpinning IT systems that enable the agency to deliver all of the pension payments to the District’s retired civil servants.

“Octo is honored to have been selected to ensure that District of Columbia’s retired civil servants receive their pension payments,” said Mehul Sanghani, Octo’s chief executive officer. “Our unique agile system development and maintenance approach com bined with our understanding of the ODCP mission will allow the agency to meet its fiduciary obligations, and deliver critical enhancements to its platform in an extremely cost effective way. “ Octo will support a broad set of mission critical HR & Pension Applications that manage, administer and deliver over $630 million in annual benefits payments to approximately 14,000 retired employees of the District of Columbia. The multi-year agreement will also include maintenance and daily support to ODCP including several planned upgrades and next generation enhancements to the HR & Pension platform.

ODCP is responsible for making timely and accurate benefit payments associated with the District of Columbia retirement programs for all of its retired police officers, firefighters, teachers and judges.

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US Federal Contractor Registration: GSA’s FedRAMP Continues Its Search for Qualified Government Contractors November 4, 2013

Orlando, FL – According to the GSA’s Interior Department Chief Information Officer Bernard Mazer, there are not enough certified cloud service contractors meeting FedRAMP’s guidelines and standards. FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program) is a program the GSA has designed to help certify commercial could service contractors for government contracts. To date, only eight companies have made the cut through FedRAMP. The FedRAMP certification process is done by a third-party reviewer and can take as long as six months to decide which businesses are approved. So far, it seems some of the largest government contractors in the nation are the only ones fitting the bill. Companies like Akamai, AT&T, Autonomic Resources LLC, CGI Federal, Hewlett Packard, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft and Amazon Web Services are the only businesses being approved for these massive cloud service contracts.

Dan Tangherlini, the head administrator of the General Services Administration, is encouraging all government contractors to apply for a FedRamp certification stating, “I want as many people as possible to be interested in getting the FedRAMP certification so I can give guys like [Mazer] the most number of options, so they can get good services for their agencies.” However, in order for a business to start certifying for FedRAMP, they must first complete the System for Award Management (SAM) registration. For most firms, it can take weeks to learn all the information they need to know in order to properly register in SAM. Any mistakes in this registration can cost the firm their eligibility for contract awards, or even more serious consequences. Most businesses new to government contracting may also overlook the many “optional” registrations that could make the difference between failure and success in contract bids.

For these reasons, US Federal Contractor Registration has begun offering a complimentary review of contractors’ SAM registration. During the review, a Placement Specialist will carefully comb through the company’s registration, looking for errors, omissions, and areas that could be improved. Placement Specialists can also make recommendations regarding the firm’s marketing strategy.

Novitas Group

Novitas Group Awarded Three-Year Prime Contract With US Special Operations Command Next-generation job search and matching technology adopted by special operators to assist transition back into the private sector after service.

November 4, 2013

Reston, VA – Novitas Group today announced it was awarded a three-year prime contract by the USSOCOM for its web-based employment as sistance tool, VetConnector.

Branded as “SOF XRoads” for USSOCOM, the tool empowers transitioning servicemembers to find meaningful work in their communities of choice and employers to find exceptional, skilled talent. Like no other tool on the market, VetConnector empowers veterans and reservists to navigate among millions of available jobs nationwide and instantly narrow results based on their desires.

SOF XRoads is based on technology that understands what you mean, no matter the words you use. It leverages tens of millions of dollars in advanced mathematical analytics technologies to meet the challenge of helping veterans find work without having to worry about translating their military skills to corporate speak, or figuring out what keywords need to appear in their resumes to find the "right" job. By addressing a servicemember’s entire experience as a concept, and not as a series of keywords, more relevant matches are found – leading to greater opportunity for both jobseekers and the companies who want to hire them. Using the language of conceptual analytics, veterans and employers can understand each other clearly. Utilizing this matchmaking technology allows veterans to find employment opportunities that would never be found through today’s traditional job boards and employers to find talent they would never have seen before.

Additionally, SOF XRoads instantly geo-locates jobs and allows users to interact with the job description data so that with just a click, the system instantaneously learns more about the servicemember and provides refined relevant choices.

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New Government Upgrades Result in a Higher Demand for Solar Energy Training November 1, 2013

New York, NY – Local and state governments are seeing the benefits of placing energy restrictions on new construction and older buildings all over the country. Standards for public structures vary according to state and city, but the combination of cost reduction and an increase in jobs have resulted in a higher demand for professionals in the clean industry. BPI Building Analyst Certification and LEED Green Associate courses, in addition to solar energy training, are becoming increasingly more useful. CleanEdison, a leader in clean energy education, provides the resources and knowledge individuals need to become building auditors, system analysts and designers, and installation professionals. These courses are available across the country and affordable enough for those who desire to find a new career in this industry.

Local and Federal contracts are being lined up which indicate that new construction must meet energy conservation standards. Many cities are also setting deadlines for older buildings by which they must meet these new requirements. Raising the bar for energy consumption provides cleaner and more dependable new construction, while reducing the overall costs of power.

Constructing environmentally sound structures will require a team of dedicated and certified analysts and installation professionals to contribute to the implementation of the design and installation, in addition to auditing and inspection. BPI Building Analyst certification and LEED Green Associate Courses from Clean Edison meet the standards that these local and federal administrations will be looking for. These courses are available online or can be completed in person at one of their many training sites across the nation. CleanEdison courses prepare individuals for certification exams as well as providing them practical, hands-on experience.

With a wide variety of courses, including BPI Building Analyst and vocational solar training, CleanEdison is providing the education necessary to acquire a job in this rapidly growing industry.

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Thermopylae Sciences & Technology Awarded DHS Geospatial Services BPA TST to Provide IT Support for DHS Missions: Emergency Management, Border Security & Law Enforcement October 31, 2013

Arlington, Virginia – Thermopylae Sciences & Technology, a leading geospatial services provider and Google Enterprise Partner, announced today that it has been awarded a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Geospatial Technical Support Services (GTSS) for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). A one-year base period with up to four option years was awarded via competitive bid to four different small businesses with a combined overall ceiling value of $98 million. Under this BPA, Thermopylae will provide information technology support to geospatial programs across DHS. The GTSS program supports programs throughout DHS with geospatial and common operating picture technology requirements. Geospatial technology is an essential tool that supports a variety of DHS missions that include emergency management of natural and manmade disasters, planning for National Special Security Events, support of border security, immigration and customs enforcement, maritime security and other law enforcement missions, and critical infrastructure protection as well as situational awareness capabilities to DHS operations that rely on location-based technologies.

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Over 60 Woman-Owned Business Owners Use US Federal Contractor Registration for Their WOSB Registration in 2013 October 30, 2013

Orlando, FL – Over 60 Woman-Owned Businesses have hired US Federal Contractor Registration to conduct their 8(m) WOSB registration. Registering your business as an 8(m) Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) will give a huge advantage to those who qualify. The government sets aside these funds to make sure EDWOSBs can succeed. Before a federal procurement officer awards a contract to an EDWOSB they must be registered and registered properly to start bidding. Lastly, the contract must be relevant to the goods and services that are deemed compliant to EDWOSBs. The federal government sets aside federal contracting dollars to businesses that meet the requirements to socioeconomic procurement programs. According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), on February 4, 2011, the United States government would expand federal contracting opportunities for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs) and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSBs). This ruling would authorize federal procurement officers to set aside certain federal contracts and awards for WOSBs and EDWOSBs. In order for your business to become qualified as an EDWOSB, a business must meet the following requirements: 

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GSA Logistics on the Front Lines for Our Nation’s Troops October 24, 2013

The GSA on-the-ground logistics team sacrifices time at home and put their lives on the line to deliver on the agency’s commitment to support our troops overseas. I am one of the several GSA employees from the Greater Southwest Region that have been deployed to Afghanistan and Kuwait to provide our nation’s servicemen and women the equipment they need to carry out their missions. Along with Denise Robinson, Contracting Officer; and Sheila Patterson,Chief, Customer Assistance Branch, I have returned to my job with a new appreciation for our troops and this unique opportunity to personally serve our customers.

As Liaison Officers, we serve as the go-between for GSA and US Forces located in Afghanistan and other locations in the middle east. Robinson and and I were with US military in Kabul, while Patterson served in other locations in Afghanistan. Some have even served more than one tour of duty. Customer Service Director, Joey Phelps, is currently in Kuwait working with our troops.

Being co-located with customers allows us to provide customized service to better support our deployed servicemen and women.

We performed many duties during deployment and participated in strategic coordination at all levels of management regarding the Central Asia Sourcing Initiative and other Central Office initiatives. We also served as GSA’s eyes and ears and as a direct channel of communication with GSA Central Office and the Acquisition Centers to ensure GSA was well informed of issues that could impact any logistical support to the warfighters.

We worked seven days a week, 12 hours a day. We lived in tents for temporary periods of periods of time and some on a permanent basis throughout the deployment. We persevered through cold, hot, and windy conditions.

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GSA Moves Order Management System to IBM SmartCloud for Government Five-year $30 million contract to build new cloud-based service to securely manage over five million orders a year October 21, 2013

Armonk, N.Y. - The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has selected IBM (NYSE: IBM) cloud infrastructure, software and services to lead the agency's transformation to a faster, more efficient business model that provides cost savings for the government with next generation technology customer service capabilities. As part of a five-year $30 million contract, the GSA will deploy IBM SmartCloud for Government to create a new order management services system with advanced analytics in order to improve its supply chain and better predict customer needs.

The mission of GSA's Federal Acquisition Service is to help federal agencies save time and money by standing-up procurement solutions that effectively leverage the volume and scope of the federal government's purchase of commercial goods and services. GSA Global Supply (GGS) is a $1 billion business that provides packaged consumer goods, office supplies, hardware, and other products to U.S. government, military, and civilian customers around the world.

GGS is streamlining its business model to more effectively serve its customers, by reducing the footprint of its distribution centers and enabling vendors to directly fulfill customer orders. The new cloud-based OMS solution from IBM is at the heart of enabling this shift by acting as an electronic broker for the automation of their supply chain.

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Government IT media group FedScoop has nominated fifteen GSA innovators and programs for their “FedScoop 50” Awards honoring high achievers in the government IT community.

These FedScoop 50 award nominees exemplify GSA’s mission to lead with innovation and deliver the best value in government technology-related endeavors.

Leading the way as nominees for the Golden Gov Federal Executive of the Year are Casey Coleman and Gwynne Kostin. CIO Casey Coleman led GSA in becoming the first agency to move to a cloud based email and collaboration platform which provided significant cost savings and improvements to security, mobility and performance. Directing the Digital Services Innovation Center, Gwynne Kostin fostered the federal mobile community while delivering on the Digital Government Strategy.

Four GSA nominees in the Federal Leadership category were honored for helping to implement new technologies, strategies or IT programs. Martha Dorris, a passionate champion for excellent citizen services, continued to lead the usa.gov team while also fostering the open data movement.

As Deputy CIO and Chief Technology Officer, Sonny Hashmi leveraged emerging technologies to drive IT modernization. Dave McClure led the Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies through a number of open and transparent IT initiatives to provide increased government accessibility to the public. FTC’s new CIO, Bajinder Paul spent the last few years leading innovative technologies at GSA to include the heralded Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP).

Half of FedScoop’s Most Inspiring Newcomer nominees were GSA individuals or teams doing exceptional IT work. Jess Milcetich led the reinvigorated usa.gov blog and tripled its follower base up to 6 million. Russell O’Neill helped drive a number of successful IT initiatives including moving usa.gov to responsive design, developing the usa.gov federal registry API and social media registry, and redesigning kids.gov. Jonathan Rubin’s successful management of the First Fridays government web usability program has resulted in better experiences for millions of web users.

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Booz Allen Engineering Services Wins $413 Million for Air Force Systems Integration Work will support flight and maintenance training systems and simulators October 17, 2013

McLean, Virginia – Booz Allen Hamilton Engineering Services LLC , a wholly-owned subsidiary of Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH), announced today that it was awarded a $413 million task order on the U.S. General Services Administration’s (GSA) Alliant Government wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC). Booz Allen Engineering Services will support the 902nd Mission Support Group’s Randolph Trainer Division at Randolph Air Force Base in San Antonio.

Alliant, GSA’s premier enterprise GWAC, gives agencies access to customized IT solutions, and provides for long-term planning of large-scale program requirements. This new task order consists of a one-year basic award, with four, one-year options.

Under the terms of the task order, Booz Allen will function as the systems integrator to design, develop, procure, analyze, and support Air Force aircraft flight and maintenance training systems and simulators. Specific work will be individually proposed and awarded over the life of the task order.

“Our experienced team is ready to assist the 902nd Mission Support Group with the critical work of ensuring our Air Force gets the most value out of its investments,” said Monty Montero, vice president, Booz Allen Hamilton Engineering Services.

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2013 Annual Computer Security Applications Conference December 9-14: New Orleans, Louisiana

The Annual Computer Security Applications Conference (ACSAC) is an internationally recognized forum where practitioners, researchers, and developers in information and system security meet to learn and to exchange practical ideas and experiences. Here are highlights planned for our event this December.

Special Features: For 2013, ACSAC includes a special focus on identifying and clarifying the issues related to Cybersecurity for Cyber Physical Systems (CPS) and highlighting promising research in this area. Examples of CPS include the smart electric grid, smart transportation, smart buildings, smart medical technologies, nextgeneration air traffic management, and advanced manufacturing. CPS will transform the way people interact with engineered systems, just as the Internet transformed the way people interact with information. Planning is underway.

Training: Tracer FIRE, (Forensic and Incident Response Exercise), is a program developed by Sandia and Los Alamos National Laboratories to educate and train cyber security incident responders (CSIRs) and analysts in critical skill areas, and to improve collaboration and teamwork among staff members. Tracer FIRE includes a mixture of lecture, hands-on training, and competitive exercises designed to provide the attendees with the knowledge and practice to apply what they have learned in a real-world situation.

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Los Angeles Information Security Forum December 10-11: Los Angeles, California The Los Angeles Information Security Forum brings together experienced IT and information security practitioners for confidential information sharing on the industry's most important issues, technologies, and trends. The two-day Forum includes keynote addresses, technical and strategic roundtable discussions led by IANS' Faculty, networking events, and the opportunity to learn about new technologies.

Why Attend  Gain tangible, real world insights on best practices and lessons learned directly from your peers  Stay current with emerging technologies and early-stage deployments  Connect with the industry's leading minds  Network and connect with other influential senior IT managers and business leaders  Earn 16 Continuing Education Credits The Information Security Forum curriculum is driven by our Steering Committee, our network of industry experts, and by our 2013 content agenda:    

Track 1: Information Proctection Track 2: Incident Response & Planning Track 3: Threat Management Track 4: Risk and Compliance

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Nevada Digital Government Summit 2013 December 12, 2013: Las Vegas, Nevada

Purpose This event is for and about state and local government. The purpose of the event is to foster discussion and dialogue on the use of information technology as a strategic tool for managers, executives and policy makers.

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Participants will receive in-depth instruction on how the government reviews and analyzes proposals submitted by small businesses and tips to ensure successful results. Small businesses will also learn how to prepare for the necessary (but often overlooked until too late) pre- and post-award audits; including working with an auditor and understanding the role, process, and structure of the Defense Contract Audit Agency. Finally, participants will receive advice on how to grow a small business beyond its starting size standard(s) and transition to a long-term, successful enterprise.

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Off the Clock: International Spy Museum: For the business traveler who's off the clock, there is a plethora of museums, art exhibits, and historic monuments to check out. For those who are intrigued by the secretive world of spies, head over to the International Spy Museum. There you can live out your espionage fantasy by enrolling in spy school to learn how to morph your identity, hone your intuition and observation skills, and take a pathology workshop. The museum invites visitors to explore a realistic forensics lab, create ID cards with fingerprinting, and try out a lie detector test. The International Spy Museum is also equipped with a simulated FBI shooting range and high-speed police chase simulators.

McCormick & Schmick's at 16th and K: Once the clock hits 5, head over to McCormick & Schmick's on 16th and K Street to relax after a long business day. The McCormick franchise has locations all across the country, and is best known for serving great seafood.

The K Street branch, however, is especially popular because it is frequented by lawyers, lobbyists, business types, and politicos who work in the surrounding metropolitan area. Its clientele makes it the perfect place to grab a drink after work and mingle. The Washingtonian Magazine named McCormick & Schmick's the “Best Happy Hour� in town, with specials on draft beers, well spirits, wines, cocktails, and martinis.

POV Roof Terrace and Lounge: For those itching for a lively night in town, head up to the Point of View Rooftop Lounge and Terrace. Located in the heart of Washington D.C., this popular hotspot is renowned for its magnificent views of the city's historic monuments. The modern terrace is decorated with striking decor to complement the skyline; it provides patrons with indoor and outdoor seating for breathtaking views during any season. This unique venue is a great place for after-work cocktails, intimate gatherings, and late-night bottle service. P.O.V. is equipped with a full bar that offers a seasonal cocktail menu perfect as well as an eclectic tapas menu. On weekends, P.O.V. sets the standard for the ultimate nightlife experience by transforming into a high-energy dance club featuring the hottest Djs on the East Coast. P.O.V. is also offers guests an alternative W Living Room Lounge bar, which books live entertainment on Friday nights and a DJ on Saturday nights.

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Dining in D.C.

Brasserie Beck: Established Spring 2007, Brasserie Beck is quickly gaining a reputation for serving quality Belgian cuisine all day from lunch to late night. Located at the heart of D.C.'s burgeoning McPherson square, the contemporary European style brasserie has become a popular place for Washingtonites to meet up both during and after business hours. The beautifully decorated dining room doesn't carry conversations across the room, so it's a great spot for business lunches and private meetings. Restaurant owner and critically acclaimed chef Robert Wiedmaier brings inspiration from his Belgian roots into his dishes. Guest favorites include the moules and frites with a trio of homemade dipping sauces, the Charcuterie Plate, the classic Belgian mainstay of Beef Carconnade, and the Crispy Skate Wing. Beck also features a raw oyster bar and a full-service bar that boasts the city's most comprehensive Belgian beer list outside Belgium with nine draught beers and over 100 offered by the bottle.

Old Ebbitt Grill: Just steps away from The White House, Old Ebbitt Grill is a popular dining destination for suits to discuss business over traditional American food. Its Beaux-Arts facade and Victorian interior is reminiscent of Washington saloons at the turn of the century. The 1856 establishment was a favorite amongst U.S. presidents like Grant, Cleveland, Harding, and Theodore Roosevelt.

Its mahogany and velvet booths provide the perfect privacy for political insiders, lawyers, business executives, journalists, and celebrities to meet up, negotiate deals, or swap stories. This historic eatery serves upscale American saloon food with an emphasis on fresh and seasonal ingredients. Their menu offers a wide variety of traditional cuisine, from pasta to steak to seafood. If you are a fan of oysters, be sure to stop by D.C.'s most famous Oyster Bar in the back of the room.

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Quick Eats on a Budget Taylor Gourmet:If you're tight on time or money, head over to Taylor Gourmet for a delicious sandwich. Located less than a mile from the convention center, this deli shop has become a favorite amongst working Washingtonians and visiting tourists alike. Taylor Gourmet uses only the freshest and finest ingredients to create Philly-style hoagies stuffed with salamis, prociuttos, cheeses, breaded and fried cutlets, handmade meatballs, roasted turkey, beef and pork. They also offer several vegetarian sandwiches, as well as an array of salads, sides such as risotto balls and stuffed peppers, and even cannolis for dessert. Locals frequent this sandwich joint because of its excellent quality hoagies, great food prices, and reasonable portions. Taylor's is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., 7 days a week. 485 K St NW. Washington, DC 20001

Per Diem Rates as of 2013: The following rates apply for Washington D.C. Primary Destination* District of Columbia

Max Lodging by Month (Excludes Taxes)

County Washington D.C.

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183

224

224

226

Meals & Inc. Exp. ** 71

* NOTE: Traveler reimbursement is based on the location of the work activities and not the accommodations, unless lodging is not available at the work activity, then the agency may authorize the rate where lodging is obtained. ** Meals and Incidental Expenses, see Breakdown of M&IE Expenses for important information on first and last days of travel.

Las Vegas, Nevada

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Getting to Vegas: Many Las Vegas hotels are so close that delegates can walk to many destinations.

When transportation is required, however, Las Vegas offers myriad options including bus, taxi, shuttles and monorail.

Arriving at the Airport: The easiest route into Las Vegas is via air.

Commercial and charter airlines arrive at McCarran International Airport, centrally located on the west side of town. The McCarran Executive Terminal and Henderson Executive Airport, a few minutes south in Henderson, serve corporate jet traffic.

Ground transportation from the airport and around town consists of airport-based rental car agencies, hotel limousines, shuttles, taxis and the Las Vegas Monorail, which services McCarran. Visitors arriving by car travel Interstate 15 from California and Utah or Route 93 from Arizona.

Rental Cars: Most of what happens in Las Vegas happens on the Strip or Downtown, and almost everything is a short cab, limo, tram or monorail-ride away. For business in neighboring areas, we recommend a rental car. Most national car rental chains such as Avis, Budget and Hertz can be found at the Las Vegas McCarran International Airport. Some have several locations at most of the major resorts on the Strip, such as Avis at Aria,Bellagio, The Palazzo and The Venetian, and several have lots on Fremont Street.

Taxis and Shuttles: Taxis are metered and most will accept credit card payments. A ride from the airport to the top of the Strip will run you about $17, but expect to pay approximately $25 for a trip Downtown. For those willing to share an airport shuttle with up to 20 passengers, a ride to a destination on the Strip can cost less than $10. On a side note, when leaving the airport by taxi or shuttle, please insist that your driver avoid taking the 215 airport tunnel to get to the Strip (this longer route can add $10 to $15 to your fare).

Monorail: – The Las Vegas Monorail stops at the Las Vegas Convention Center and travels the entire length of the east side of the Strip from the Sahara Station (at Paradise Rd. and Sahara Ave., the site of the now-closed Sahara Hotel) to the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino. It runs between 7 a.m. and 2 a.m.

Monday through Thursday, and 7 a.m. to 3 a.m. Friday through Sunday. A single ride costs $5, an all day pass costs $12 and passes for three days are available for $28. Be prepared to do some walking though, as all of the stations (save for one) are located a bit of a distance from most major resorts and hotels.

Trams: Three free trams are located on the west side of the Strip, on the opposite side of the monorail's route. Trams connect Treasure Island to the Mirage Hotel, the Monte Carlo to the Las Vegas CityCenter and theBellagio, and the Excalibur to the Luxor and the Mandalay Bay.

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Dining in Vegas:

Sage is a favorite Las Vegas restaurant amongst an international crowd of foodies due to its focuses on contemporary American cuisine spiced with global influences in a sophisticated, yet comfortable atmosphere.

Categories: American (New), Mediterranean Price Range: $$$$ Aria Resort and Casino 3732 Las Vegas Blvd S Las Vegas, NV 89109

Fogo de Ch達o Brazilian Steakhouse is an authentic Brazilian steakhouse. In 1979, Fogo began sharing the gaucho way of preparing meat in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Today, our gaucho chefs still expertly grill each of our 15 cuts of meat and offer you continuous table-side service.

Categories: Brazilian, Steakhouses Price Range: $$$ 360 E Flamingo Rd Las Vegas, NV 89169 Panevino Restaurant offers rustic selections, seasonal appetizers, entrees and desserts as well as multi-course gourmet tastings. Presented by the Marnell family, known for decades for expressing their passion for exceptional cuisine with quality ingredients, an attention to detail, and above all a commitment to hospitality in the Italian tradition ensures you are treated like family at Panevino.

Category: Italian Price Range: $$$ 246 Via Antonia Ave Las Vegas, NV 89119

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Off the Clock:

Las Vegas attractions offer something for everyone.

Attractions in Las Vegas include theme parks, roller coasters, museums, national parks, and more.

"O" - Cirque du Soleil: Cirque du Soleil promotes its spectacular "O" as an aquatic celebration of life, love and death. And oh, what a celebration it is! Taking its name and theme from the French word eau for water, the extraordinarily talented cast performs in, on and above the water in a show that dazzles all the senses with its colorful tableaus and state-of-the-art synchronization, backed by the magnificent music of a ten-piece orchestra. The quality of "O" and its spectacular ever-changing settings have made this one of the most popular shows in town since its debut in 1998.

Bellagio 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S. (Flamingo Rd.) Las Vegas, NV 89109 Pure: Pure Nightclub is 36,000-square-feet of unadulterated, or, you know, "pure" nightlife fun, offering a few different experiences for you to party into the night hours. As you walk in through the white light-bathed main entryway, you can come into the large, ivory-tinted main room. Go straight ahead and you can head right toward the dance floor and two main bars, right near the stage and VIP seating, or you can swing right and find yourself by another bar and in a more secluded area of the main room. Either way, the main room is where the bulk of the party is at Pure Nightclub.

Caesars Palace 3570 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV, 89109

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TAO: Dark, mysterious and alluring -- Tao Nightclub is all this and more. Tao remains one of the hottest nightlife and dining spots in Las Vegas ever since opening in 2005 and shows no signs of slowing down, attracting celebrity guests, hot musical talent and crowds on a regular basis.

Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, there is more than likely a line of out the door stretching into the Venetian -- and for good reason. Luckily, it does move pretty quickly and smoothly and so you'll be in the club before you know it.

Venetian 3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV

The Chandelier: At the intersection of art and life at The Cosmopolitan, The Chandelier houses three unique Las Vegas bar experiences: high-energy hot spot, sophisticated cocktail haven and inviting lounge.

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas 3708 Las Vegas Blvd S Las Vegas, NV 89109

Per Diem Rates as of 2013:

The following rates apply for Las Vegas, NV Primary Destination Las Vegas

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Clark

Max Lodging by Month (Excludes Taxes) Jan 99

Mar 99

Jun 99

Sep 99

Meals & Inc. Exp. ** 71

* NOTE: Traveler reimbursement is based on the location of the work activities and not the accommodations, unless lodging is not available at the work activity, then the agency may authorize the rate where lodging is obtained. ** Meals and Incidental Expenses, see Breakdown of M&IE Expenses for important information on first and last days of travel.

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