Tracye Turner, EVP/COO, Optimal Solutions Group, recently participated in Johns Hopkins University’s “Entrepreneurship Matters” series. Entitled “A Conversation with Entrepreneurs Tracye Turner and Tina Williams-Koroma,” the conversation ranged across a variety of topics and issues common to small business. The series is hosted by Alicia Wilson, Vice President for Economic Development at The Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Health System.
The 21st Century IDEA Act Sets New Standards for Federal Agencies
The 21st Century IDEA creates new guidelines for federal government agencies. Agencies are now required to have modern websites, including websites that are fully accessible to individuals with disabilities, mobile-friendly websites
Section 508 Standards Revised
Section 508 of the the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ensures that websites, electronic documents, software, etc. used by federal agencies and/or its contractors are accessible to those with disabilities.
The National Women’s Business Council Release Report on Women-Owned Businesses
The National Women’s Business Council report on woman-owned firms and supplier diversity programs.
SBA Business Procurement Scorecard Released Assessing Federal Agencies Reach with Small Business Goals
SBA 2015 Scorecard shows Federal Agencies meet most small business goals, with Hub-Zone and Service-Disabled Vet-Owned firms procurements needing improvement.
e-GovMarket submits to join GSA IT Category Startup Springboard Initiative
e-GovMarket submits for GSA’s Springboard IT Schedule 70 Startup Springboard Initiative.
The Need for Efficiency in Procurement of Services
e-GovMarket completed first project using its e-508.com platform! This project demonstrated a clear business case for the need by contractors and agencies to be able to quickly find, receive quotes and track their documents.
HHS Releases Procurement Opportunity for IAAI
DHHS Program Support Center releases procurement on Intelligent Automation/Artificial Intelligence (IAAI) Solutions, Services and Products in Acquisitions
e-GovMarket Opens Up New Office in UMCP Innovation Hub
e-GovMarket opens new location at the University of Maryland’s WeWork location in College Park, MD. This new location will allow for flexible working spaces to accommodate e-GovMarket’s growth.
e-GovMarket attends GSA Townhall on eCommerce Portals
e-GovMarket attends June 21, 2018 GSA Townhall on e-commerce portals and provides comments on the use of ecommerce for procurement of professional services. Very positive feedback received!