Federal Small Business Champion of the Year Nominations
Members of the Government Technology & Services Coalition (GTSC) believe that numerous public and private sector officials work to protect the homeland every day. Many work with little recognition on challenges and issues that are critical to achieving the mission of protecting our homeland. GTSC presents a number of awards at our Anniversary and Holiday events to recognize these heroes and raise awareness of their contributions to the homeland and national security mission.
The 2012 Federal Small Business Champions of the Year: Under Secretary Rafael Borras and Dr. Nick Nayak, DHS
Federal Small Business Champion
of the Year
Federal Small Business Champion of the Year is awarded annually to the Federal official(s) who show a distinct commitment and tangible results toward improving the environment and success for small businesses in the Federal homeland and national security market.
- Name
- Title & Agency
- Short description of why they should win Federal Small Business Champion of the Year
DHS CPO Letter Regarding Contract Funding
It was announced Thursday, September 26, 2013 that USM Rafael Borras will act as the Department of Homeland Security Deputy Secretary (S2). Chris Cummiskey (current DUSM) will act as the interim USM. The following industry partner letter was also issued on Thursday, September 26, 2013 by the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer at the Department of Homeland Security. Read the FedBizOpps annoucement here.
Dear Industry Partner,
This is to advise the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) contractor community of the DHS plans regarding contract actions that may be necessary in the event contract funding is affected by a lapse in appropriations.
As you are aware, the budget for fiscal year 2014 has not been enacted and may result in a lapse in the funds designated to purchase certain supplies and services as well as reduction in the Government’s capacity to administer DHS contracts. As a consequence of the lapse, certain planned procurements may be cancelled and certain existing contracts may be stopped, reduced in scope, terminated or partially terminated.
Should DHS determine that any of these actions is necessary, the Contracting Officer for each of the affected contracts will provide prompt appropriate notice to the contractor in accordance with the terms and conditions of the affected contract. Notices will contain the direction necessary to comply.
If a contract will not be affected by the lapse in appropriations, DHS does not plan to provide any separate notifications or communications of that fact. Unless a contractor is provided a formal notification to the contrary, all DHS contractors must continue to comply with all terms, conditions, requirements and deliveries specified in their contract(s).
Thank you for your continued partnership with DHS, and for your cooperation as we work together to manage a potential lapse in appropriations.
Sincerely,
Nick Nayak
Chief Procurement Officer
