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Managing Insider Risk During Mergers and...
While loss of IP or sensitive data by individual companies can jeopardize shareholder assets, insider threats in some sectors–particularly the defense industrial base (DIB)–also imperil technologies and information that are…
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Software Acquisition Guide Fact Sheet
The Software Acquisition Guide offers a clear pathway for navigating the complexities of technology acquisitions. With its alignment to CISA’s “Secure by Demand” principles, it empowers acquisition staff to make…
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Program Acquisition Cost by Weapon System
The performance of United States (U.S.) weapon systems is unmatched, ensuring that U.S. military forces have a tactical combat advantage over any adversary in any environmental situation. The Fiscal Year…
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Advancing the Responsible Acquisition of...
The Federal Government is poised to harness the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to modernize operations and improve public service delivery. A new memorandum directs agencies to strengthen their…
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Succeeding in the 8(a) Program: Essential Criteria...
The 8(a) Business Development Program, administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), offers a unique pathway for small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals to compete in…
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Dun & Bradstreet 2023 Environmental, Social &...
Dun & Bradstreet has released their global 2023 Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Report. This report shares progress made on their commitments to create solutions to support other companies’ ESG…
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Price it Right: Strategies for Pricing Contracts...
Revitalize your career as a government contract pricer. This whitepaper illuminates pricing essentials, covering regulations, risk factors, and profitable strategies. Explore fixed-price, cost-plus, and time-and-materials contracts, along with five proven…
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The Soaring Momentum of Cybersecurity Threats: A...
As air travel and defense demands surge, aeronautics contracting firms drive technological innovation. However, with progress comes cybersecurity threats exploiting critical systems. Learn how stringent regulations impact cost estimating and…
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Keep it Realistic: Tips for Developing Accurate...
Whether you work in pricing for a government agency or a contracting firm, this paper provides essential cost estimating and analysis tips to help you do your job more accurately…
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Emerging Technology Challenge: Advancing Open...
This white paper is a summary of the results of ACT-IAC’s Emerging Tech Days, Use Case Summits, and other innovation focused events (e.g., Shark Tanks) and outlines how these approaches…
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Stop Analysis Paralysis: Best Ways to Read and...
This white paper guides contracting firms through the complex realm of government Requests for Proposals (RFP). It offers effective approaches to interpreting RFPs, understanding agency-specific language, and navigating communication nuances.…
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Enhancing Government Acquisition with AI:...
The emergence of generative AI in commercial use has dramatically altered the dynamics of government acquisition. As agencies explore the capabilities of AI, agencies must balance the drive for innovation…
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Middle-Tier Defense Acquisitions: Rapid...
The Department of Defense (DOD) is continually challenged to deliver capabilities to its warfighters at the pace of innovation and was required to establish guidance for an alternative acquisition process,…
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Space Acquisitions: Analysis of Two DOD Reports to...
The Department of Defense (DOD) plans to spend billions on space technology, such as satellites, that could help the U.S. Space Force contribute to national security and more. But in…
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Air Assault! Applying Learning Science to Army...
To ensure force readiness, soldiers in the U.S. Army must acquire critical knowledge and skills at an incredible rate. They are expected to retain and recall this knowledge throughout their…
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