USFCR Blog

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.

“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

Welcome to the dynamic federal contracting arena, where strategic alliances aren't just beneficial – they're a cornerstone of success. In this blog, we'll unpack the power of teaming and subcontracting, essential tools for navigating this competitive landscape.

The 8(a) Business Development Program, administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), is a pivotal pathway for small, disadvantaged businesses to engage in federal contracting. The program has evolved to offer various certifications, each tailored to specific business needs. Here's an updated overview of these certifications and their roles in 2023.