Jillian Brunk joined the US Federal Contractor Registration (USFCR) team in June 2023, bringing a deep-rooted passion for supporting small businesses and a desire to make a meaningful impact. A Florida native, Jillian's personal and professional life is a testament to their commitment to helping others and providing positive experiences.
According to Oregon State University, value-added products are “raw or pre-processed commodities whose value has been increased through the addition of ingredients or processed that make them more attractive to the buyer and/or readily usable by the consumer.” 1 Through this grant program, the USDA aims to assist various agricultural product producers in the creation and production of new consumer products.
Video games, according to the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), are one of the most beloved pastimes in the United States, keeping over 62 percent of adults and 76 percent of kids engaged through various gaming mediums (mobile, console, PC, VR, etc).1 Also, a majority of players have stated the various benefits of playing video games, including expanding social circles through a welcoming and inclusive environment, introducing people to new friends and relationships, creating accessible experiences for those with different physical abilities, and being a way for parents to spend time with their children.2
Get ready! Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries worldwide, marking a significant shift in technological capability. AI is about machines doing tasks that usually need human intelligence, like learning, problem-solving, perception, and decision-making. AI's game-changing aspect? Its ability to analyze vast data, learn, and make predictions or decisions. Look at its groundbreaking advancements:
- Healthcare: AI brings personalized medicine, predictive diagnostics, and robotic surgeries.
- Finance: It assists in algorithmic trading, fraud detection, and personalized banking.
- Retail: AI boosts customer experience with tailored recommendations and inventory management.
- Transportation: Key in developing autonomous vehicles and optimizing logistics.
MedOne Pro, LLC DBA Curavetti, in significant collaboration with Prometheus Federal Services, has been entrusted with a vital role in the Veterans Health Administration's $23 billion staffing program. This initiative, aimed at addressing staffing shortages, will directly benefit over 9 million veterans nationwide.
Welcome to a retrospective look at 2023, a pivotal year for the Advanced Procurement Portal (APP). But first, let's address a crucial question: What exactly is APP?
For those new to the platform, APP is a revolutionary tool designed by US Federal Contractor Registration (USFCR) to simplify and enhance the federal contracting process. It's a comprehensive, user-friendly portal that serves as a one-stop-shop for contractors seeking to navigate the complex world of government procurement.
In today's digital defense landscape, cybersecurity is not just a buzzword but a critical pillar of national security. The Department of Defense (DoD) recognizes this and has responded with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0, an evolution of the original CMMC framework. This initiative underscores the DoD's commitment to elevating cybersecurity standards across its supply chain.
“Animal models are essential for several biomedical research fields such as cancer biology and therapeutics, neuroscience, pharmacology and toxicology, neurobiology of diseases, endocrinology, public health, palliative medicine, also, in studies in human and animal biology and for the discovery and testing of new drugs, vaccines, and other biologicals [...] Currently, these models address current research priorities, considered as those imposing major global threats to human and animal health.”
– Adriana Domínguez-Olivia, et al., 20231
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is supporting biomedical research projects to improve the rigor, reproducibility, and translatability of animal models via the development and implementation of broadly applicable technologies, tools, and resources. This opportunity stresses that the proposed studies, resources, models, or technologies must either explore multiple organ systems or be applicable to diseases and processes impacting many organ systems and must address research interests of multiple NIH Institutes & Centers (IC’s).
The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has called for the recruitment and training of EMS personnel to address issues regarding substance use disorders (SUDs) and co-occurring disorders (COD) substance use and mental disorders in rural communities. Roughly 46 million U.S. citizens live in rural areas and are met with significant health challenges, including “higher rates of chronic disease and suicide, worse maternal health, and limited access to care.” 1
The US Army Corps of Engineers has recently announced exciting opportunities in its South Atlantic Division, a development that US Federal Contractor Registration (USFCR) clients should keenly note. This announcement opens new avenues for businesses in federal contracting, particularly in infrastructure and military support projects.
