Mindbridge, based in Norristown, recently published a whitepaper on Sarbanes-Oxley Act covering the impact on IT organizations, compliance strategies, Intranet solutions and more. Download at http://www.mindbridge.com/wp_info.html
A limited number of seats are available for this Monday's Power Breakfast at the Conshohocken Marriott. Register today at http://philadelphia.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/networking/events/10603 or call 215-238-5110 to guarantee your seat.
The breakfast will feature a panel of experts from the government, academic, and corporate perspectives. We are pleased to have Congressman Curt Weldon, Republican Representative from Pennsylvania; Dr. Moshe Kam, Professor from Drexel University; and Joe Jeter, Vice President, Infrastructure Transformation Services, Unisys Global Infrastructure Services as members of our panel.
Monday, May 10, 2004
7:45-8:15am Registration and Networking
8:15-9:30am Plated Breakfast & Program
Marriott Philadelphia West
111 Crawford Avenue
West Conshohocken, PA 19428
Kutztown SBDC announces Business Skills for Success series:
Legal Pitfalls Once You're in Business
Monday May 17, 2004
6:30pm - 9:00pm · Fee $59
Kutztown SBDC Harrisburg Office
Communications: Getting Your Message Across
Tuesday May 25, 2004
6:30pm - 9:00pm · Fee $49
Kutztown SBDC Harrisburg Office
Preserving Cash Through Efficient Resource Allocation
Monday June 7, 2004
6:30pm - 9:00pm · Fee $59
Kutztown SBDC Harrisburg Office
voice: 1-877-4PA-SBDC (472-7232)
web: http://www.kutztownsbdc.org
Federal Funding Opportunities
(source: www.ssti.org May 3, 2004)
Department of Commerce
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) is soliciting proposals for funding to support comprehensive, entrepreneurial and innovation-based economic development efforts. The goal is to enhance the competitiveness of regional business environments that result in increased private investment and higher-skill, higher-wage jobs. Approximately $285.1 million has been appropriated for EDA programs in FY 2004. Grant awards will not exceed 50 percent of a project's cost. Eligible applicants for and eligible recipients of EDA financial assistance are defined at 13 CFR 300.2. Proposals are accepted on a continuing basis. More information is available at: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/14mar20010800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/04-9810.htm
Department of Defense
The Department of the Air Force also seeks to identify firms capable of providing biological research and development. The goal is to identify unknown chemical mechanisms, theoretical and experimental reaction rate constants, and degradation compounds associated with specific compounds. Results will be integrated into existing software models. All qualified sources are encouraged to submit responses, which are due May 14, 2004. One contract award is anticipated. More information is available at: http://www1.eps.gov/spg/USAF/AFSC/45CONSb423/T6403/listing.html
SBC Foundation
The SBC Foundation is accepting applications for funding under the SBC Excelerator technology grants program. This program seeks to fund projects that build the technology infrastructure of nonprofits, enabling them to increase their organizational effectiveness or service delivery capability. Examples of qualifying projects include expanding or enhancing Internet access, data networking, online outreach, increasing staff technology capacity, and pooled technology resources. Approximately $9 million is available for one-year grants, which typically range from $2,500 to $25,000. Collaborations by two or more organizations will be considered for grants of up to $50,000. To be eligible, organizations must have an emphasis in education, community development, health and human services, or arts and culture. Applications are due Aug. 13, 2004. More information is available at: http://fdncenter.org/pnd/rfp/rfp_item.jhtml;jsessionid=
3Q2BQZIOUNVRSP5QALRSGXD5AAAACI2F?id=68100006
The following procurements were posted on www.eps.gov
GSA
Federal Technology Service (FTS)
Acquisition Services Division (3TS)
70 -- Encryption Software
Amendment to Combined Synopsis/Solicitation 05 http://www.eps.gov/spg/GSA/FTS/ASD3TS/GST0304R0008/listing.html
NASA
Johnson Space Center
Office of Procurement
D--DEVELOPMENT OF TRICK SIMULATION AND VIRTUAL REALITY SOFTWARE Synopsis http://www.eps.gov/spg/NASA/JSC/OPDC20220/NNJ04ZBH2019P/listing.html
USAF
Air Force Space Command
21CONS (Bldg 982)
R -- Presolicitation Notice of Contract Action for Contract Advisory and Assistance Services and Engineering and Technical Services (CAASETA) Notice to Interested Parties 01, Synopsis http://www.eps.gov/spg/USAF/AFSC/21CONSb984/F05604%2D03%2DR%2D0007/listing.html
USAF
Air Combat Command
366 CONS
70 -- ArcGIS I & II On Site Training
Combine Synopsis/Solicitation http://www.eps.gov/spg/USAF/ACC/366CONS/Reference%2DNumber
%2DFQ489741170300/listing.html
USAF
Air Force Materiel Command
AAC - Air Armament Center
R -- TECHNICAL AND ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT SUPPORT (TAMS 3)NA Draft Request for Proposal - Executive Cover Letter 01, Draft Request for Proposal - Questionnaire Form 01 http://www.eps.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AAC/FA9200%2D05%2DR%2D0002/listing.html
TREAS
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
National Office Procurement (OS:A:P)
70 -- Hardware and Software Maintenance
Synopsis
http://www.eps.gov/spg/TREAS/IRS/NOPAP/Reference%2DNumber
%2DQ%2D4%2DQD%2D01%2DPA%2DA51%2D000/listing.html
ODA
Department of Defense Education Activity
DoDEA Headquarters Procurement Branch
U -- Educational Training Services
Synopsis
http://www.eps.gov/spg/ODA/DoDEA/ArlingtonVA/Reference%2DNumber
%2DHE1254%2D2004070%2D2504/listing.html
DOE
All Departmental Locations
All DOE Federal Contracting Offices
R--Technical and Management Support (TAMS) Services Solicitation 01 http://www.eps.gov/spg/DOE/PAM/HQ/DE%2DRP26%2D03NT41816/listing.html
GPO
Paper and Specialized Procurement and Sales Division
Contract Management Branch
99 -- Electronic U.S. Passport
Synopsis http://www.eps.gov/spg/GPO/PSPSD/WashingtonDC/Reference%2DNumber
%2DGPO%2DEP2004/listing.html
DHS-DR
United States Coast Guard (USCG)
Commandant (G-ACS), U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters
70 -- 70-Obtain additional Sun Microsystems Equipment and Maintenance Support For Existing CG platforms. Modification 01
http://www.eps.gov/spg/DHS%2DDR/USCG/GACS/Reference%2DNumber
%2DHSCG23%2D04%2DTHA197/listing.html
DHS-EPR
Federal Emergency Management Agency
NETC Acquisition Section
U -- Development of New Courses, Revision of Previously Developed Courses, and Reformatting of Existing Courses to Web Publishing, CD-ROM, and DVD Publishing, and Publishing to Other Digital Formats Amendment 01
http://www.eps.gov/spg/DHS%2DEPR/FEMA/NETC/HSFEEM%2D04%2DR%2D0002/
listing.html
USA
Army Contracting Agency, North Region
ACA, NRCC - Carlisle Barracks Branch
A--SMALL BUSINESS SOURCES SOUGHT. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. Synopsis http://www.eps.gov/spg/USA/DABJ/DABJ01%2D3/W91SUACRT01/listing.html
DOI
Bureau of Land Management
National Centers Region
U--WEB-BASED BLM CADASTRAL TRAINING COURSES
Modification 01
http://www.eps.gov/spg/DOI/BLM/NCR/NAQ040041/listing.html
SSA
Deputy Commissioner for Finance, Assessment and Management Office of Acquisition and Grants R -- Services to Produce Public Service Announcements Modification 01 http://www.eps.gov/spg/SSA/DCFIAM/OAG/SSA%2DRFQ%2D04%2D1042/listing.html
USAF
Air Force Materiel Command
AEDC - Arnold Engineering Development Center
A --Design and Conduct Experiments for Mean Flow Database Synopsis http://www.eps.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AEDC/FA9101%2D04%2DC%2D0013/listing.html
