In the news this week, a new study reveals the detrimental impact of Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procurements on government agencies and contractors and the government is now open for business!
Serco Inc. experienced a flurry of executive moves and transitions this week including new Chairman and CEO, Dan Allen. Meanwhile, MacB, Inc. hired former Special Operations Forces veteran, Peter Davis as its Director of Special Operations Programs, Bill Bodie is now Senior Vice President of Business Development at Fluor Corporation, and David Etzwiler was named CEO of the Siemens Foundation.
A string of new contracts have been awarded to Unissant and Harris Corporation this week. Unissant will provide e-commerce solutions supporting the U.S. Mint while Harris Corporation will support worldwide satellite and communication networks for the U.S. Air Force under a $65 million contract.
We also featured a guest column this week, by Alan Berson, that will provide thought leaders and executives with sound advice on demonstrating great leadership when time is of the essence. Read more here…
Lastly, we have a ton of great galas and black-tie events that you cannot miss. Here are just a few:
- The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Sweet Home Virginia Gala Oct. 25th: What to Expect and Why It Matters
- The 11th Annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards on Nov. 7th
- The Women’s Center to Present Inspiring Women’s Benefit Gala on Nov. 9th
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