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One week left to register for this free webinar presented by SPLC and NIGP: The Institute for Public Procurement! The Maryland Procurement Academy (MDPA) provides training and performance support resources for State of Maryland procurement professionals, as well as vendors and suppliers seeking to do business with the state. In addition to content, resources, and educational materials, the MDPA develops training aimed at enhancing efficiencies, ensuring ethical behaviors, developing quality personnel, and supporting Maryland procurement for everyone. The Green Purchasing Specialization is a voluntary training program open to all Certified Maryland Procurement Officers (CMPO) and Certified Maryland Procurement Associates (CMPA). The training is conducted annually, and covers climate literacy, the green marketplace, Maryland laws and regulations, and how to green a contract.​ Learn how these programs are benefitting Maryland’s green purchasing efforts through education and how you can leverage their work for your own organization’s learning and development needs. Presenters: Shae Cronin, Maryland Office of State Procurement Victoria Nellis, Maryland Department of General Services Carlesia Byrd-Evans, Maryland Department of General Services Register: https://lnkd.in/e65XJa4x #SustainableProcurement #SustainablePurchasing #PublicProcurement

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Too often in GovCon, Capture and Proposal teams work in silos. Tools don’t talk, details slip through, and opportunities get lost. 𝙂𝙤𝙫𝘿𝙖𝙨𝙝 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙨 𝙖 𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: • 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄: Data moves seamlessly from Capture to Proposal • 𝗡𝗼 𝗴𝗮𝗽𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀: Intelligence, documents, and context flow forward • 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀: Track activity across teams with notes and tasks Read why pipelines can fall apart in the Capture → Proposal transition, and how GovDash holds them together. https://lnkd.in/g_3cBRHu

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Deadline Approaches to Address the Digital Services Gap Why the Fuss - What's Involved https://lnkd.in/e4Xr9vyJ National Academy of Public Administration SSTIG ASPA Barrett and Greene Inc. George Mason University - Schar School of Policy and Government Public Technology Institute

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Compliance & Data Integrity Are No Longer “Back Office” — They’re Your Competitive Edge in GovCon The GovCon landscape is shifting fast. Between GSA’s expansion of OASIS+, SBA’s increased scrutiny of 8(a) firms, and agencies tightening their documentation expectations across the board, one thing is clear: Operational sloppiness is now a liability. And operational clarity is a growth strategy. Small businesses often think compliance is something you “deal with later.” But with scorecard‑based evaluations, continuous open solicitations, and heightened oversight, your internal data is now part of your past performance story. Why compliance and data integrity matter more than ever Because the government is no longer just buying your services. They’re buying your systems, your controls, and your ability to stay audit‑ready. Strong compliance and clean data help you: - Build airtight scorecards for OASIS+ and other major vehicles - Respond to audits without panic or scrambling - Strengthen your credibility with primes and contracting officers - Reduce risk during rapid growth or scaling - Turn documentation into a strategic asset instead of a burden If you want to stay competitive in this new environment, focus on: 1. Cleaning your internal data Messy trackers, inconsistent documentation, and outdated records will cost you points — literally. 2. Strengthening your compliance infrastructure Policies, procedures, and controls aren’t optional. They’re part of your readiness posture. 3. Preparing for increased oversight SBA and GSA are signaling a clear direction: transparency, accuracy, and accountability. 4. Treating operations like a revenue driver Because in GovCon, they are. The bottom line Compliance isn’t about fear. It’s about building a business that can withstand growth, audits, and opportunity — all at the same time. If your internal systems aren’t where you want them to be, now is the perfect moment to tighten them up. The firms that invest in operational integrity today will be the ones winning tomorrow.

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David Hartshorn , CISSP, Technical Project Management & Engineering Solutions Manager, Peace Corps Contributed an article "Driving Digital Transformation in the Government Sector" “Digital transformation in government isn’t just about technology—it’s about aligning systems, processes, and people with the overarching mission of serving the public” says David Hartshorn The article will also be featured in the forthcoming special print edition of  Government Consulting Service 2025. Read More : https://lnkd.in/gTEP9pV2 #DigitalTransformation #Cybersecurity #ProjectManagement #MissionDriven #ITStrategy #Collaboration #LeadershipMatters #TechSolutions #PublicService #VeteranLeadership #EmpowerTeams #StrategicPlanning #ChangeManagement #ProfessionalDevelopment

We keep large IT modernizations on time and within budget by applying a layered program-management approach that’s proven in public sector and healthcare settings. Our governance framework clarifies decision rights and reduces scope creep, phased delivery drives measurable value early, and tight vendor alignment enforces accountability and fiscal predictability. The result: enterprise-grade rigor adapted to constrained budgets so leaders can modernize with confidence. Learn how we partner with organizations to de‑risk transformation: https://wix.to/HkzALgG 🔍📈 #ProgramManagement #ITModernization #PublicSector

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⚡Strategic Partnership Announcement: Gray Matter Resources (GMR) is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Black Passport Group, a collaboration designed to amplify operational effectiveness and expand intelligence capabilities in support of our shared mission to protect critical infrastructure and deliver decision advantage to clients operating in high stakes environments. About Gray Matter Resources: GMR is a US infrastructure intelligence company built on hundreds of years of combined special operations, intelligence, and mission engineering expertise. We integrate edge compute, human operators, cyber, advanced sensing, data fusion, and AI into a single ruggedized deployable architecture that delivers operational advantage at the last mile. GMR's proprietary Combined Intelligence as a Service (CIaaS™) model gives organizations a persistent, subscription based intelligence capability that can deploy anywhere, scale on demand, and operate across digital and physical environments. At the core of CIaaS™ are our Fusion Centers, sovereign intelligence compute platforms with austere power generation for operational continuity at the edge, staffed by mission focused engineers and supported by modular capabilities including deployed human intelligence teams, cyber operations, logistics support, & security management. We build and deploy the infrastructure, field the operators, maintain the centers, & integrate mission specific capabilities, enabling commercial and government clients to maintain continuous intelligence overmatch in complex and contested environments. Our mission: To protect and advance American and Allied enterprise in great power competition by delivering the clarity and operational reach required to counter cognitive warfare, asymmetric threats, and safeguard critical interests. Black Passport Group: Black Passport Group is a U.S. based intelligence and risk analysis firm delivering discreet, high fidelity insight to clients operating in complex, sensitive, and high stakes environments. The firm specializes in the disciplined integration of open source intelligence, geospatial analysis, advanced data exploitation, and human led analytic tradecraft, turning fragmented data into coherent, defensible assessments that inform action without exposure. Since 2023, Black Passport Group has conducted technically complex investigations, sensitive due diligence, threat assessments, and strategic intelligence operations with a commitment to client discretion and operational security. The Partnership: This partnership represents a force multiplier for both organizations. By combining GMR's persistent intelligence infrastructure & operations with Black Passport Group's tradecraft in discreet, high fidelity analysis, we are expanding our ability to deliver comprehensive intelligence solutions across the most challenging operational environments, ensuring our clients maintain decision superiority when uncertainty is not an option.

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Paper-based workflows can slow operations, create bottlenecks, and frustrate both staff and citizens. Modernizing processes through digitization helps government agencies work more efficiently, improve service delivery, and respond faster to community needs. ⚡ This guide walks through how government process modernization works, the key benefits of digital transformation, and practical steps to get started. ✅ Check it out to achieve faster workflows, more empowered employees, and better public service: https://hubs.la/Q03QNJcz0 #PublicSector #GovTech #GovernmentEfficiency

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Empowering GovCon PMs with Financial Visibility—No ERP Access Required Project managers in Government Contracting must monitor budgets, burn rates, and payment risks, yet direct ERP access introduces compliance and security challenges. This gap often leaves PMs without timely financial visibility. Gridlex resolves this with secure, role-based financial dashboards. Project managers can track revenue recognition, billing milestones, DSO, and budget consumption in real time—without handling sensitive ERP data. This ensures compliance while delivering actionable insights. Armed with this visibility, PMs detect issues early, manage contract finances proactively, and collaborate effectively with finance teams. Gridlex empowers delivery teams to keep projects on track while preserving segregation-of-duties controls.

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