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STRATA9 Announces John Barnshaw as its Managing Director

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- STRATA9, a leading social impact management consulting firm, proudly announces the appointment of John Barnshaw as its new Managing Director.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- STRATA9, a leading social impact management consulting firm, proudly announces the appointment of John Barnshaw as its new Managing Director.
  • Over the past 15 years, Dr. Barnshaw has cultivated extensive knowledge in higher education, ed-tech, workforce development, and management consulting.
  • Prior to joining STRATA9, John Barnshaw served as Vice President at Lightcast, a global leader in labor market analytics.
  • In addition to his professional accomplishments, John Barnshaw serves as a Research Affiliate for Innovation at Davidson College (NC).

United States Medical Federal Procurement Report 2023: $300 Million In Federal Contracting Assistance Programs Help Diverse Businesses Compete For Government Contracts - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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Twenty percent of Department of Defense (DOD) and 44% of civilian department medical supply purchase contracts were awarded to small businesses.

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  • Twenty percent of Department of Defense (DOD) and 44% of civilian department medical supply purchase contracts were awarded to small businesses.
  • Defense departments' top "set-aside" contracts went to small disadvantaged businesses (8(A)) and service- disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB) in FY 2022.
  • The federal government seeks to award at least 23% of all contracts to small businesses every year through small business set-asides.
  • A portion of the set-asides are reserved for small businesses that also meet specific socio-economic criteria including women-owned small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, SDVOSB, and HUBZone small businesses in historically underutilized business zones.

TEVET Announces the Appointment of a New Chief Operating Officer

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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GREENEVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TEVET welcomes Eugene A. Mamajek Jr. as Chief Operating Officer Greeneville, TN as of November 1, 2023.

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  • GREENEVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TEVET welcomes Eugene A. Mamajek Jr. as Chief Operating Officer Greeneville, TN as of November 1, 2023.
  • His leadership and deep understanding of technology and the aerospace and defense industries will provide invaluable insight and expertise to TEVET.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Eugene to TEVET as our Chief Operating Officer," said Tracy Solomon, TEVET's CEO.
  • Prior to joining TEVET, Mr. Mamajek Jr. served as Chief Executive Officer of IVA'AL based in South Carolina.

4B Marketing Secures Position on Prestigious GSA Schedule to Amplify Its Commitment to Government Agencies

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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"Being included on the GSA Schedule is a significant step in our commitment to supporting government at all levels," said Greg Peters, Founder and President of 4B Marketing.

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  • "Being included on the GSA Schedule is a significant step in our commitment to supporting government at all levels," said Greg Peters, Founder and President of 4B Marketing.
  • Gaining a position on the GSA Schedule endorses 4B Marketing as a preferred vendor, streamlining the procurement process for government agencies seeking its specialized marketing services.
  • "Receiving the HUBZone certification and our new presence on the GSA Schedule are testaments to our team's persistent efforts and unwavering commitment," said Mike Amedeo, VP of Operations at 4B Marketing.
  • The firm's deep understanding of regulatory intricacies, bolstered by its new GSA Schedule presence and HUBZone certification, promises enhanced mission outcomes for its government partners.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Awards Amentum Team $95.5 Million Contract to Decommission and Dismantle SM-1A Reactor

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Baltimore District has awarded a contract to safely decommission and dismantle the SM-1A Reactor Facility to a team including Amentum.

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  • The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Baltimore District has awarded a contract to safely decommission and dismantle the SM-1A Reactor Facility to a team including Amentum.
  • The standalone C-contract contract, with an estimated value of $95.5M over a 6-year ordering period, will integrate and leverage proven innovations to dispose of both hazardous and radioactive materials.
  • “As a global leader in environmental solutions, our experience in nuclear remediation is extensive,” said Mark Whitney, President of Amentum’s National Security Group.
  • The contract also includes remediation of contaminated soils, a final status survey, and site restoration.

APTIM to Decommission & Dismantle Reactor at Fort Greely

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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Baton Rouge, La., Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aptim Federal Services, LLC (APTIM), a market leader in decommissioning and environmental solutions, announced today that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Baltimore District has awarded the Company a contract to Decommission and Dismantle the SM-1A Reactor Facility located at Fort Greely, Alaska.

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  • Baton Rouge, La., Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aptim Federal Services, LLC (APTIM), a market leader in decommissioning and environmental solutions, announced today that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Baltimore District has awarded the Company a contract to Decommission and Dismantle the SM-1A Reactor Facility located at Fort Greely, Alaska.
  • The contract was awarded to APTIM-Amentum Alaska Decommissioning, LLC (A3D), which is a joint venture led by APTIM and Amentum Technical Services, LLC.
  • The SM-1A reactor achieved criticality in 1962 and was shut down in March of 1972, followed by the removal and disposition of the spent nuclear fuel in 1973.
  • An on-site kickoff meeting at Fort Greely will in late October 2023, paving the way for our preparatory work at the site.

Lockerbie & Co. Earns HUBZone Certification, Demonstrating Commitment to Local Economic Growth

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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This certification marks a significant milestone for Lockerbie and opens up new avenues for growth and collaboration.

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  • This certification marks a significant milestone for Lockerbie and opens up new avenues for growth and collaboration.
  • HubZone certification is awarded to businesses that meet specific criteria, including having their principal office located in a designated HubZone area, employing a workforce that is at least 35% HubZone residents, and demonstrating a commitment to community development.
  • Benefits of HubZone certification for Lockerbie & Co. include preferential access to federal government contracts, set-aside opportunities, and priority consideration in competitive procurements.
  • As a HubZone-certified business, Lockerbie & Co. is dedicated to fostering economic growth, creating job opportunities, and driving positive change in our HubZone community.

MTECH Secures HUBZone Certification: Continues to Strengthen Cybersecurity Infrastructure

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Saturday, July 22, 2023
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DULUTH, Ga. , July 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MTECH, a distinguished Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in cybersecurity, is thrilled to announce its successful acquisition of the Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) certification from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as of July 14, 2023.

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  • MTECH, a leading Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in cybersecurity services, has earned the Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) certification from the U.S. Small Business Administration, reinforcing its commitment to driving economic growth and offering robust cybersecurity solutions to Federal, State, and local government agencies.
  • DULUTH, Ga. , July 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MTECH, a distinguished Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in cybersecurity, is thrilled to announce its successful acquisition of the Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) certification from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as of July 14, 2023.
  • Moreover, it empowers the firm to provide robust cybersecurity solutions to Federal, State, and local government agencies in these regions.
  • It bolsters the company's capability to bring secure, high-quality cybersecurity services to an even broader range of government agencies.

Biden-Harris Administration Sets Record-Breaking $163 Billion in Federal Procurement Opportunities to Small Businesses

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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This historic level amounts to a $162.9 billion investment in the small business economy – an $8.7 billion increase from the previous fiscal year.

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  • This historic level amounts to a $162.9 billion investment in the small business economy – an $8.7 billion increase from the previous fiscal year.
  • Despite not meeting the 3% statutory goal, the federal government made significant strides in supporting and empowering HUBZone small businesses.
  • The federal government achieved its small business subcontracting goals, awarding 30.9%, or $79.1 billion, to small business subcontractors.
  • Expanding Access to Federal Contracting:
    The Small Business Administration, under the Biden-Harris Administration, has made it a top priority to expand access to federal contracting.

Atlas Air Worldwide Releases 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance Report

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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PURCHASE, N.Y., June 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc., a leading global provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services, announced the release of its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report today.

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  • PURCHASE, N.Y., June 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc., a leading global provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services, announced the release of its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report today.
  • And nowhere is this promise better exemplified than in the progress we have made on our ESG journey,” said John W. Dietrich, President and Chief Executive Officer of Atlas Air Worldwide.
  • “The progress showcased in this report is made possible because of the drive, innovation and dedication our Atlas team.
  • To learn more about Atlas Air Worldwide’s ESG efforts, view the Company’s 2022 ESG Report .