Apply now to the USAID Spring Pathways Internship Program, designed to provide students with the opportunity to build skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and grow as a future professional, all while balancing their academic studies. Key Details: About the Program: The USAID Spring Pathways Internship Program offers paid internships for students enrolled in a wide … [Read more…]
Apply for the 2025 USAID Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship
Are you passionate about addressing some of the world’s most pressing global challenges? If so, the USAID Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program offers an incredible opportunity to pursue a career in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). As a Payne Fellow, you will work on the front … [Read more…]
Conference on Ukraine: Event Summary
The International Stability Operations Association (ISOA) Ukraine Conference took place on September 10-12, 2024. Focus was on USAID’s ongoing efforts in Ukraine, USAID’s Acquisition and Assistance Strategy, burden reduction efforts, and focus on innovation. USAID Industry Liaison Matt Johnson and OSDBU representatives Enrique Steiner and Janiere Pereira held business matchmaking sessions. USAID’s senior development advisor … [Read more…]
USAID’s virtual Local Capacity Strengthening Learning and Feedback Forum starting October 1-10, 2024
Don’t miss USAID’s virtual Local Capacity Strengthening Learning and Feedback Forum starting October 1-10. The schedule is packed with many opportunities to learn and share feedback with sessions translated in Kiswahili, Arabic, French, and Spanish. Will we see you there? Register today! https://lnkd.in/gTTxNFeS
Use this Free Resource to Combat Trafficking in Persons for Compliance with FAR 52.222-50
The U.S. Department of State’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, partnering with Verité, presents the Responsible Sourcing Tool (RST). The website aims to help prospective bidders and federal contractors establish robust due diligence systems to prevent human trafficking, including forced labor, in supply chains. It offers policies, performance standards, and processes to … [Read more…]
Rezoning (Part 1): A Look at SBA’s Proposed Changes to the HUBZone Program
A few weeks ago, SBA released a proposed rule that would, among other things, modify the HUBZone program. We took a look at some of these changes when the proposals were released. As we promised in that post, we stated we were going to discuss some other aspects of the proposed rule in later posts. … [Read more…]
OMB guidance on federal AI acquisition coming soon
OMB in March issued a request for information on responsible AI procurement “to inform future OMB action to govern AI use under Federal contracts.” The Office of Management and Budget is set to soon issue a new memo to help guide agencies’ acquisition of artificial intelligence technologies. Deputy Federal CIO Drew Myklegard said Tuesday at … [Read more…]
Contractors handicap the possibility of a government shutdown
They don’t want it, but contractors are preparing for a possible lapse in appropriations at the end of the month: a government shutdown, that is. Even if they agree on numbers, members of Congress don’t agree on the policy riders each party wants on a spending bill. So what to do, to help your company … [Read more…]
WOSB/EDWOSB Overview and Certification Process (October 3rd, 2024)
Certifying as a women-owned business is an important step in the federal procurement process. Getting the right information before you start can save you time and money. Join the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce for an overview of the Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contracting Program. This meeting will provide an overview of the WOSB/EDWOSB program, … [Read more…]
National Small Business Federal Contracting Summit | Fall 2024 (DC Area- Hybrid)
National Small Business Federal Contracting Summit | DC Fall-Hybrid 2024 jointly hosted by The American Small Business Chamber of Commerce and U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce This popular event boasts a robust agenda that includes: