National Contract Management Association

Raft Appoints Federal Contracts Executive Mark Procaccini as SVP of Operations

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Raft announced today Accenture alum Mark Procaccini has joined the company's leadership team as senior vice president of operations, a new position at the digital consultancy.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Raft announced today Accenture alum Mark Procaccini has joined the company's leadership team as senior vice president of operations, a new position at the digital consultancy.
  • Procaccini will be responsible for scaling operations to support corporate growth after it secured its first major investment action last month.
  • "After spending my career supporting the scaling, selling and integration of companies large and small, I am excited to come aboard Raft because of its culture and competitive edge," said Procaccini.
  • Mark most recently served as a managing director at Accenture Federal Services, overseeing global contract management.

Exiger Strengthens Executive Team as Global Supply Chains Needs Intensify

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Exiger, the market-leading supply chain and third-party risk AI company, today announced that Carrie Wibben has been promoted to serve as the company's  President, and Retired U.S. Air Force Major General Cameron Holt will succeed Wibben as President of Exiger Government Solutions. Following Exiger's recent sector-leading majority investment, these C-Suite roles ensure the company's continued ability to scale, invest and respond to intensifying global supply chain needs. 

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  • Following Exiger's recent sector-leading majority investment , these C-Suite roles ensure the company's continued ability to scale, invest and respond to intensifying global supply chain needs.
  • Exiger will pursue new acquisition opportunities to continue to develop and deploy the market's most innovative and effective supply chain and third-party risk technology.
  • "Last year was historic for Exiger," said Exiger CEO Brandon Daniels.
  • Exiger is the clear technology leader when we simply must expose and ultimately defeat these new threats to supply chains.

Typenex® Medical Awarded Histology and Cytology Agreement with Premier, Inc.

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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CHICAGO, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Typenex® Medical LLC, a pioneer in histology and cytology solutions, has been awarded a national group purchasing contract with Premier, Inc. , a leading healthcare improvement company.

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  • CHICAGO, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Typenex® Medical LLC, a pioneer in histology and cytology solutions, has been awarded a national group purchasing contract with Premier, Inc. , a leading healthcare improvement company.
  • This new agreement, effective as of February 1, 2024, allows Premier members, at their discretion, to take advantage of special pricing and terms pre-negotiated by Premier.
  • As an accredited diverse supplier, Typenex Medical is proud to deliver dedicated one-on-one customer service and extensive offerings of histology cassettes, inoculation loops, microscope slides, and other related products.
  • With this agreement, Premier members can easily secure enhanced tier pricing and exclusive benefits.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) Appoints Danielle Carr as Vice President of Government Relations

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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CHANTILLY, Va., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Koniag Government Services (KGS) announces a pivotal addition to their leadership team.

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  • CHANTILLY, Va., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Koniag Government Services (KGS) announces a pivotal addition to their leadership team.
  • Danielle Carr, a seasoned professional with two decades of experience in Government Contracting, has assumed the role of Vice President of Government Relations, amplifying the momentum of the KGS Growth Organization.
  • Ms. Carr's career has spanned diverse government agencies, including NASA, DOD, HHS, international agencies and more.
  • In her new position, Ms. Carr will play a crucial role building strong relationships to support KGS' growth goals.

SMX® Commits to Advancing Contract Management Excellence with Adoption of NCMA Contract Management Standards™

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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HERNDON, Va., Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SMX®, a trusted contractor in advanced technology solutions, proudly announces its adoption of the National Contract Management Association's (NCMA) Contract Management Standard™ (CMS).

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  • HERNDON, Va., Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SMX®, a trusted contractor in advanced technology solutions, proudly announces its adoption of the National Contract Management Association's (NCMA) Contract Management Standard™ (CMS).
  • The NCMA Contract Management Standard™ serves as a global language for contract management professionals across various industries and organizations.
  • It provides thought-leading organizations, like SMX, a unified framework to articulate and discuss contract management phases, domains, competencies, and skills.
  • "This adoption reflects our pursuit of excellence in every facet of contract management."

Paul Hovsepian Appointed Cadmus Vice President of Contracts and Procurement

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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Cadmus, a leading provider of technical and strategic expertise to governments, energy utilities, and private sector companies worldwide, announced it has appointed Paul Hovsepian to the role of Vice President of Contracts and Procurement.

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  • Cadmus, a leading provider of technical and strategic expertise to governments, energy utilities, and private sector companies worldwide, announced it has appointed Paul Hovsepian to the role of Vice President of Contracts and Procurement.
  • Hovsepian will work collaboratively across Cadmus divisions to oversee all aspects of contracts and procurement.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230921644846/en/
    Paul Hovsepian, Cadmus Vice President of Contracts and Procurement (Photo: Business Wire)
    Hovsepian brings more than 25 years of experience providing outstanding strategic support in contracts, operations, and procurement to drive growth in both public and private sector companies.
  • Hovsepian has also held executive leadership positions in contracts and business operations at Parsons Corporation and Raytheon Technologies.

University of Phoenix alum Dr. Fernando De La Peña Llaca’s holoportation technology and expertise recognized by NASA

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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University of Phoenix celebrates the recognition by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) of alum Dr. Fernando De La Peña Llaca, CEO & President of AEXA Aerospace (AEXA), in bringing holoportation technology to medicine in space.

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  • University of Phoenix celebrates the recognition by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) of alum Dr. Fernando De La Peña Llaca, CEO & President of AEXA Aerospace (AEXA), in bringing holoportation technology to medicine in space.
  • “Holoportation brings a meaningful connection to medicine and the isolation of situations like space habitation,” shares De La Peña Llaca.
  • De La Peña Llaca established AEXA Aerospace in 2012, at the same time he began his master's degree at University of Phoenix.
  • De La Peña Llaca is a past recipient of the Small Business Administration award, Small Business Champion of the Year, Houston District.

Leidos Becomes First Major Prime Contractor to Adopt NCMA Contract Management Standard

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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RESTON, Va., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE: LDOS), a FORTUNE® 500 science and technology leader, today announced its intent to adopt the National Contract Management Association's (NCMA) Contract Management Standard ™ (CMS™).

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  • RESTON, Va., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE: LDOS), a FORTUNE® 500 science and technology leader, today announced its intent to adopt the National Contract Management Association's (NCMA) Contract Management Standard ™ (CMS™).
  • By adopting this standard, Leidos will align its workforce competency with the standard recently adopted by the federal government and institutions of higher education.
  • The company is committed to developing the contract management profession as a meaningful and rewarding career path.
  • "This adoption reinforces Leidos' commitment to the profession, their contract management teams and the missions we serve together."

Shawn Fitzgibbon, MPH, Joins BDC Advisors as Managing Director Leading Payer-Provider Strategy

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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MIAMI, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BDC Advisors, a leading healthcare strategy consulting firm, is pleased to announce that Shawn Fitzgibbon has joined the firm as a Managing Director leading payer-provider strategy.

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  • MIAMI, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BDC Advisors, a leading healthcare strategy consulting firm, is pleased to announce that Shawn Fitzgibbon has joined the firm as a Managing Director leading payer-provider strategy.
  • As Managing Director, Fitzgibbon will lead BDC Advisors' payer-provider consulting practice, working with clients to develop and implement strategies for effective and innovative healthcare payer contracting.
  • Prior to joining BDC Advisors, Fitzgibbon served as Senior Vice President, Bright Health Group and President, NeueNetworks, a subsidiary of Bright Health Group.
  • "We are thrilled to have Shawn join our team," said Dr. Andy Ziskind, Managing Director and CEO of BDC Advisors.

NCMA and ASMC Collaborate to Support PPBE Reform

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Contract Management Association (NCMA) and the American Society of Military Comptrollers (ASMC) announced today a collaboration to broaden perspective in support of Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) Reform.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Contract Management Association (NCMA) and the American Society of Military Comptrollers (ASMC) announced today a collaboration to broaden perspective in support of Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) Reform.
  • "NCMA applauds the Congressional PPBE Reform Commission effort to meet current and future challenges of the warfighter," said Kraig Conrad, NCMA CEO.
  • "We are delighted to collaborate with NCMA because gaining the views of federal buyers and sellers through this neutral forum will be extremely valuable."
  • ASMC formed a PPBE Reform Task Force in May 2022 to develop recommendations, raise awareness, and review and assess documents released by the Legislative Commission on PPBE Reform and other organizations.