Biden wants to allocate $9 billion to the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) to support the launch of integral shared IT and cybersecurity across government. President Biden plans to make IT modernization and cybersecurity top priorities in the early days of his administration, reports FedScoop. The Coalition congratulates Connor Smith again on his achievement and we look forward to a promising future for him advancing the mission of “common-sense in Government Procurement.” Biden Pushes Cybersecurity and IT Modernization However, the Coalition is hopeful that we will be able to gather safely again for the 8 th Annual Joseph Caggiano Memorial Golf Tournament in August 2021.
Unfortunately, we were not able to host the golf tournament in 2020 due to the pandemic. Due to the ongoing support from our sponsors and participants, we have proudly raised over $135,000 for the scholarship fund. For seven years, the Coalition has had the privilege of hosting this golf tournament which honors the life of our beloved friend and colleague, Joe Caggiano. One of the d riving forces of the Coalition for Government Procurement Endowed Scholarship Fund is the Joseph P. Connor has been the recipient of many accolades, including (but not limited to) the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal. While studying, Connor has had the opportunity to participate in George Washington’s Contracts Moot Court, complete the Government Contracts Negotiations course, and spend a summer researching the Other Transactions Authority. When he first arrived at George Washington’s Law School, he particularly took a liking to his Introduction to Government Procurement course, finding this area of law to be both engaging and interesting. During his time with the Army, Connor served as a Cryptological Linguist, responsible for identifying foreign communications. In 2012, Conner graduated from Clark University before enlisting in the Army, where he served for five years.
Connor is a third-year law student at The George Washington University completing his Government P rocurement Concentration. The Coalition would like to recognize this year’s recipient of the scholarship, Connor Smith. Over the years, our members have generously donated to support this fund. Government Procurement while pursing a law or master’s degree at The George Washington University. This scholarship fund provides financial support to exemplary veterans concentrating their studies in the field of U.S. Spotlight on the Coalition Endowed Scholarship Fund RecipientĪ valued effort that our members support is The Coalition for Government Procurement Endowed Scholarship Fund at The George Washington University.