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Agency Responsibilities for Implementation of Potential Joint Committee Sequestration
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Acquisition Excellence 2013
The Intersection of Innovation and Transformation
The American Council for Technology-Industry Advisory Council and the General Services Administration are pleased to announce that they will be jointly hosting Acquisition Excellence 2013 on March 21, 2013, at the Grand Hyatt Washington. In support of the event, NCMA will be present, so please stop by our booth to say hello and pick up some NCMA information.
Elmer B. Staats Young Acquisition Professional Excellence Award—Nominations Due March 31!
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