The GovCon Grove - Good Government supported by Great Companies – November 7

Winning business in the crazy, hypercompetitive, wonderfully mission focused GovCon sector is hard enough. Finding partners who do it the right way can be even harder.??????????

NEWS: First Cohort of Elev8 GovCon Honorees announced. Nominations are now open!? ?

Contractors supporting the federal government are helping to drive forward some of the most critical missions across the US and abroad today. While many established companies have long been aligned with the missions of their focus agencies, this alone is no longer enough. Here we recognize 13 companies that have been identified as embracing a corporate culture and model of citizenship that demonstrates excellence, making them a beacon for talent, for partners, and for clients.?- Meet the initial 2023 Elev8 GovCon? Honorees and learn more about how you can Nominate a Deserving Company to join the 2023 list. ?

In case you need an example of a company that is doing it the right way, some insight from one of the OS Elev8 GovCon Honorees:??

• Deliberation from Day One has led to Success for this SB and CMS SPARC Prime, and Success for the Communities it Supports ?

Included below we continue to shine a light on the good stuff, highlighting a few examples of leading GovCon firms and executives who are proving that they understand it is not just about winning, but about building a lasting corporate culture and giving back.?????

• Who doesn’t love puppies? Puppies with a purpose? Come on. HighPoint Digital shows its colors, sponsoring Clara through Service Dogs of Virginia , a non-profit organization that raises, trains, and places dogs to assist people with disabilities and provides facility dogs for courthouses, counseling centers, schools, and other therapeutic settings .?
• What’s better than a Halloween party? What about Amyx, Inc. ’s Halloween Extravaganza Spectacular complete with themed desserts, trivia, and creative costumes that included handmade awards. #funatwork ?Or how about REI Systems ’ pumpkin carving contest, costume contest, lunch for everyone, and Fall treats throughout the day . #workculture #employeemorale ?
• Bringing the team together for a deliberate offsite night of drinks, snacks, and celebrations allowed the Tantus Technologies, Inc. team to meet and get to know each other in a different space and in a different way . #employeeengagement ?
• Supporting the broader community Octo, an IBM Company has launched a Hurricane Ian Relief Matching Gift Program through which it will match donations to any of the 6 selected Hurricane Ian relief organizations it is highlighting. #givingback ?
• Supporting the notion of allies at work, at bringing people together in a community of support, NTT DATA boasts WiN - Women Inspire , an employee-led group to support and develop women professionally. #diversity #inclusivity ?
• In support of staff members who have lost family members and friends, and to celebrate those that overcame their battle with cancer, MetaPhase Consulting joined thousands to bring light to the darkness of cancer at the Light the Night walk in support of the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society . #cultureofgiving #employeesupport ?
• Other members of the GovCon community stepped out in support of 3 great causes: Over at Bart & Associates, Inc. the team stepped out with StepWithB&A challenges in support of the Hope for Henry Foundation ’s Strikes for Smiles celebration and stayed active in their community. The ServiceNow team came together to raise $ to support the Ryan Bartel Foundation , focused on mental health, suicide prevention and raising awareness that everyone matters thru its Annual Kickball Tournament . And the Leidos team stepped out at #dcheartwalk to support the heart association, raising more than $5k and bringing people together for a cause. #givingback #ittakesateam #community ?
• Community can mean many things. Here, Dev Technology Group, Inc. got really local by sponsoring Crossfield Elementary PTO's Fun Run. #givingback #community ? Agile5 Technologies, Inc. also lent its support to a community-focused event , sponsoring The Robin Ames Foundation (RAF) Trail Race Series at Coopers Rock State Forest focused on bringing awareness of the dangers of distracted driving to pedestrians, cyclists, and runners. Here, GRSi donated baseballs , allowing this team to have a souvenir to commemorate its season. #fortheloveofsport ?#community
• Giving employees the space to volunteer , the space to give back, Pegasystems supports employees who want to be involved in efforts such as this one, welcoming ~80 Vietnam Veterans from two flights. #honorflightatdulles ?

Upcoming GovCon Partner Opportunities????????

Included below are a few recent research requests followed by some comments related to a few potential FY 23 recompetes and potential partners.????????

• 25+ of the top RFP/RFQ Targets for National Institutes of Health in 2023 ??
• CMS Opportunity Updates (ACME, NDW, Cloud Ops, ECIS, etc.); Zoom Bombers; Big Mustaches; and more… ??
• 10+ of the top RFP/RFQ Targets for DHS US Coast Guard in 2023 ??

And, because winning can be all about partners:??????

• Last week was National Veterans Small Business Week as designated by the SBA. Here we shared some of the Veteran-owned small businesses doing work at various agencies. Looking for different criteria? Each list is filterable by a variety of factors.??

Speaking of partners, first, ICYMI the latest OS AI Know Thy Competitor segment:?FDA, 8(a), AI, Data Science, and the art of the Sole Source.?? ?

When it happens once, maybe it is just luck and timing. When it happens multiple times over multiple years at the same agency and by a company recently noted as one of the 5 Best AI Solution Providers to Watch, it is a trend that has the potential to be much more significant in the years ahead. To close FY 2022, this 8(a) SB, that specializes in supporting federal agencies and large government services Primes in Research and Data Analysis, Advanced Data Science, and Strategic Services added four new sole contracts at FDA. Do you know which rapidly emerging AI and Data Science specialist and 8(a) small business we are talking about? #fda Check out the answer here - https://bit.ly/3UdIHeb ??

Check out a recent comment from firms and individuals looking at OS AI Research:????

• A whole slew of NETE recompetes. The real question is whether they will be competed on CIO-SP3 SB or CIO-SP4. RE: 24 of the top RFP/RFQ Targets for National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 2023 ??
• This was the best professional online networking event I have been to! Re: CMS Opportunity Updates (ACME, NDW, Cloud Ops, ECIS, etc.); Zoom Bombers; Big Mustaches; and more… ??

OrangeSlices Tip of the Week????????

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