May Showers of Success: Government Contracting Triumphs
Celebrating Small, Emerging, and Minority-Owned Business Achievements and Highlighting Jackson and Tull, Our Featured MBDA FPC Client.
Government Contracting Success for SMBs
Our small, emerging, and minority-owned businesses have seen remarkable success in government contracting, thanks in large part to our travels from state to state. By providing guidance and creating contract opportunities, we've helped seed and nurture the contractor community.
Congratulations to Federal OSDBUs!
This May edition is dedicated to congratulating the Federal OSDBUs for their outstanding achievements. They've announced and celebrated high marks for meeting and exceeding their Small Business goals.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Featured MBDA FPC Client: Jackson and Tull
In this edition, we are proud to highlight Jackson and Tull (www.jnt.com), a full-service technology company excelling in:
- Aerospace, Manufacturing, National Security, Robotics, Civil Engineering, and Information Systems
About Jackson and Tull
Founded in 1974 in Washington, DC, by Frederick Jackson and Knox Tull, Jackson and Tull embodies the spirit of innovation and excellence. The late Frederick Jackson, P.E., R.A., was a remarkable individual who held the rare distinction of being both a registered professional engineer (P.E.) and a registered architect (R.A.). An alumnus of Howard University, Mr. Jackson's legacy continues to inspire the company's ongoing success and commitment to quality.
For more information, visit Jackson and Tull.
Nzinga Tull serves as a Chief Systems Engineer. She received a B.S. Degree in Mathematics from Spelman College in Atlanta, GA and a B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. She also received an M.S. Degree in Systems Engineering from the University of Maryland at College Park. Kimathi Tull serves as a Chief Electrical Engineer.
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Keith Moore, Operator, MBDA Federal Procurement Center
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Small Business Procurement Scorecard Overview
Ensuring Accountability and Progress in Federal Small Business Contracting
The annual Scorecard is an assessment tool to (1) measure how well federal agencies reach their small business and socio-economic prime contracting and subcontracting goals, (2) provide accurate and transparent contracting data, and (3) report agency-specific progress. The prime and subcontracting component goals include targets for small businesses, small businesses owned by women, small disadvantaged businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and small businesses located in Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZones). Every year, the SBA works with each agency to set their prime and subcontracting goals, and their grades are based on the agreed-upon goals. Each federal agency has a different small business contracting goal, negotiated annually in consultation with the SBA. The SBA ensures that the sum total of all the goals meets the 23 percent target for the federal government, as well as the socio-economic goals established by statute.
MBDA FPC MBE Highlight
Nzinga Tull serves as a Chief Systems Engineer. She received a B.S. Degree in Mathematics from Spelman College in Atlanta, GA and a B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. She also received an M.S. Degree in Systems Engineering from the University of Maryland at College Park.
The story of Jackson and Tull begins in Washington, DC in the Spring of 1974. The company was co-founded by two friends, Frederick Jackson and Knox Tull. The late Frederick Jackson, P.E., R.A. (born in 1928) was raised in Washington, DC. He received a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Howard University in Washington, DC. Mr. Jackson had the rare distinction of being a registered professional engineer (P.E.) and a registered architect (R.A.) both by examination.
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MBDA FPC Podcast Series
Florie Liser: US-Africa Summit
Timothy Catches up with Florizelle (Florie) Liser is the third President and CEO of CCA at the US-Africa Summit in Dallas Texas. Ms. Liser brings expertise and an extensive network on trade and Africa to her new role, along with a strong track record of working with the private sector to translate policy into action.
Andrew Motsomi: The Business of Diamonds
Timothy unpacks opportunity in the Diamond business with Andrew Maatla Motsomi who serves as the managing director/chief executive officer of Debswana Diamond Company Limited in Botswana, the largest diamond-mining company in the world, by value.
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Ndia Magadagela: Pioneering Electric Mobility
Timothy speaks to electric mobility pioneer Ndia Magadagela.At Everlectric, she leads the transition of the South African logistics sector to electric mobility. Everlectric is the first South African business to package leading international electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.
MBDA FPC News/Events
Defense Leadership Forum American Small Business Contracting Summit Keynote: Karla Smith Jackson, NASA Senior Procurement Executive, Deputy Chief Acquisition Officer and Assistant Administrator for Procurement
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Spotlighting More News & Events
The Biden-Harris Administration Celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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Introduction to Federal Government Contracting Opportunities Webinar Series
We are thrilled to invite you to enroll in our highly anticipated Best-in-Practices Government Contracting Incubator Cohort. This exclusive program is designed to provide minority business enterprises (MBEs) with the tools needed to excel in government contracting and procurement opportunities.
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Spotlighting More News & Events
Hosted by the Department of Energy’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, DOE's Small Business Forum & Expo—taking place June 4-5 at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis—is designed specifically to connect small businesses with the Department’s program offices, power marketing administrations, laboratory and technology centers, and prime contractors to help advance the Agency’s missions.
DOE SMALL BUSINESS SHOUTOUT
We are excited to report that Carbon Asset Developer Associates(CADA) Energy LLC has been awarded a $157 Million dollar contract with the Defense Logistics Agency starting on May 1, 2024. The OSDBU connected CADA Energy with the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Federal Procurement Center at our 2023 DOE Small Business Forum & Expo in New Orleans. Additionally, the OSDBU facilitated several Capability Meetings with CADA Energy to share DOE small business resources and help advance their award pursuit. CADA Energy offers climate finance opportunities under the Paris Agreement’s Article 6 offset markets. As both a project developer and contractor, it provides a value proposition which earns its customers project equity and operating revenues. CADA is globally diversified and operates through its investments In over thirty-five countries. Thanks to the MBDA Federal Procurement Center for sharing this Small business success story.
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Maleeka Catron, MBDA Program Director of the NMSDC
The NMSDC (National Minority Supplier Development Council) and Keith Moore, MBDA FPC Operator, at the Ronald Regan Building in Washington, DC.
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