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SPEAKER TOPICS FOR CONSIDERATION
- Management of Large IT Acquisition Programs
- Government IT Acquisition Trends
- Industry and Government IT Acquisition Collaboration
- Customer Service and Satisfaction in the Government
- Supply Chain Risk Management
- The Real meaning of "Authorized Resellers"
- Assisting CIOs with FITARA and other mandates
- Strategic Sourcing at the Government and Agency level
- Becoming a Customer Focused Organization
- Contract Management Efficiency
- Contract Management as a Business Function
- Contract Performance and Administration
- Agile Acquisition
- Government-wide Strategic Sourcing (GSS)
- Strategic Acquisition Planning
- Acquisition Process Improvement
- Government and Industry Collaboration and Teamwork
- How Small Business can work with GWACs
- Contract Performance and Administration
- Contract Ethics
- Reporting and Tracking available to Agency CIOs
- SEWP
- GWACs
NASA SEWP SPEAKER PROFILES
BIOGRAPHY FOR JOANNE WOYTEK
NASA SEWP Program Director
SPEAKER EXPERTISE
- SEWP
- GWACs
- Management of Large IT Acquisition Programs
- Government IT Acquisition Trends
- Industry and Government IT Acquisition Collaboration
- Customer Service and Satisfaction in the Government
- Supply Chain Risk Management
- The Real meaning of "Authorized Resellers"
- Assisting CIOs with FITARA and other mandates
- Strategic Sourcing at the Government and Agency level
EXTENDED BIO (UNDER 200 WORDS)
Ms. Joanne Woytek is the Program Director for the NASA SEWP Program. Ms. Woytek manages the strategic direction, planning and operations of SEWP - the premier Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) providing Federal Agencies access to the latest in Information, Communication and Audio-Visual Technology solutions. Ms. Woytek is a 45+ year veteran at NASA. From SEWP’s inception, over thirty years ago, through to the present, Ms. Woytek continues to be the key figure in the continuing evolution of the program. Ms. Woytek is an ACT/IAC Fellow and Board member, an active member of the National Contract Management Association (NCMA), AFCEA and Elected Customer Member Representative for The Open Group Governing Board. Among her many accolades she is a two-time Federal 100 awardee and has received numerous awards including Acquisition Improvement Awards, Customer Service Excellence Award, Coalition for Government Procurement’s Lifetime Acquisition Excellence Award, MAGIC Acquisition Excellence Award, and the ITPA Government Industry Cooperation Award. Prior to SEWP, Ms. Woytek supported NASA’s scientific missions focused on systems administration, database management, and user application programming.
SHORT BIO (UNDER 100 WORDS)
Ms. Joanne Woytek is the Program Director for the NASA SEWP Program. Ms. Woytek manages the strategic direction, planning, and operations of SEWP - the premier Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) providing Federal Agencies access to the latest in Information, Communication and Audio-Visual Technology solutions. Ms. Woytek is a 45+ year veteran to Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, Maryland. Among her many accolades, she is a two-time Federal 100 awardee.
BIOGRAPHY FOR THERESA KINNEY
NASA SEWP Deputy Program Director
SPEAKER EXPERTISE
- SEWP
- GWACs
- Becoming a Customer Focused Organization
- Contract Management Efficiency
- Contract Management as a Business Function
- Contract Performance and Administration
- Agile Acquisition
- Government-wide Strategic Sourcing (GSS)
- Acquisition Process Improvement
- Government and Industry Collaboration and Teamwork
- How Small Business can work with GWACs
- Contract Performance and Administration
- Contract Ethics
EXTENDED BIO (UNDER 200 WORDS)
Ms. Theresa Kinney; Senior Deputy Program Director/Manager for the NASA SEWP Program Office. Ms. Kinney manages the strategic direction, planning and operations of SEWP - a premier Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) providing Federal Agencies access to the latest in Information Technology & Communication and Audio-Visual Technology solutions. Ms. Kinney is a 20+ year veteran to NASA. In this capacity, she is the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for the SEWP Program overseeing 190+contracts. Ms. Kinney is an ACT/IAC Fellow and Board member, an active member of the National Contract Management Association (NCMA), and Board Member for ATARC. Ms. Kinney was the winner of the Federal 100 award for 2022, for her work with Supply Chain Risk policies and requirements. She prepared NASA’s first Working Capital Fund (WCF) business case and worked to fit the WCF model within the framework of the existing SEWP architecture while insuring continuation of NASA’s Executive agent designation from Office of Management and Budget (OMB). A native of Montana, Ms. Kinney graduated with academic honors from Strayer University in Maryland. Following graduation, she continued her education at George Washington University to receive her master’s Certificate in Federal Contracting.
SHORT BIO (UNDER 100 WORDS)
Theresa Kinney, Senior Deputy Program Director/Manager at NASA SEWP Program Office, leads the strategic direction, operations, and planning for SEWP, a premier Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) offering cutting-edge Information Technology & Communication and Audio-Visual Technology solutions to Federal Agencies. With over 20+ years of experience at NASA, Ms. Kinney serves as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for the SEWP Program and holds key roles in ACT/IAC, NCMA, and ATARC and received the Federal 100 award in 2022. A Montana native, she graduated with honors from Strayer University and holds a master’s Certificate in Federal Contracting from George Washington University.
BIOGRAPHY FOR GEORGE NICOL
NASA SEWP Deputy Program Director
SPEAKER EXPERTISE
- SEWP
- GWACs
- Becoming a Customer Focused Organization
- Contract Management Efficiency
- Contract Management as a Business Function
- Contract Performance and Administration
- Agile Acquisition
- Government-wide Strategic Sourcing (GSS)
- Acquisition Process Improvement
- Government and Industry Collaboration and Teamwork
- How Small Business can work with GWACs
- Contract Performance and Administration
- Contract Ethics
EXTENDED BIO (UNDER 200 WORDS)
Mr. George Nicol is the Deputy Program Director of Contract Holders and Industry Relations for the NASA Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) Program Office. In this capacity, he oversees the CHRM Team, which responds to daily requests from SEWP Contract Holders, ensuring they meet their contractual obligations and monitor their day-to-day performance.
Mr. Nicol joined the SEWP Program in May 2007, serving initially as the SEWP Outreach coordinator, scheduling SEWP customer meetings, and assisting with the program’s marketing and outreach efforts. In 2009, he joined the CHRM team and took on the role of Deputy CHRM Manager where he began assisting with managing SEWP Contract Holders. In January 2013, he became the Manager, leading a team of four responsible for tracking Contract Holder Performance and coordinating Contract Holder and customer order issue resolution. During his time at SEWP, he also served as the COR for the 190+ SEWP contracts. He was also recognized as an FCW Rising Star in 2020.
Mr. Nicol became the Deputy Program Director in January 2023 and continues to lead Contract Holder and Industry engagement. Mr. Nicol holds a bachelor's degree from Temple University and is an ACT-IAC fellow and a member of NCMA.
SHORT BIO (UNDER 100 WORDS)
Mr. George Nicol is the Deputy Program Director for Contract Hoder & Industry Relations for the NASA Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) Program Office and has also served as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for the SEWP Contracts. In this capacity, he leads the direction CHRM Team, which responds to daily requests from Contract Holders ensuring that they meet their obligations as well as monitoring their day-to-day performance. In January 2023, he became the Deputy Program Director and continues to lead the program's monitoring of Contract Holder and Industry engagement. Mr. Nicol is also an ACT-IAC fellow and NCMA member.
BIOGRAPHY FOR MELISSA MOORE
NASA SEWP Program Administrator
SPEAKER EXPERTISE
- SEWP
- GWACs
- Becoming a Customer Focused Organization
- Contract Management Efficiency
- Contract Management as a Business Function
- Contract Performance and Administration
- Agile Acquisition
- Government-wide Strategic Sourcing (GSS)
- Acquisition Process Improvement
- Government and Industry Collaboration and Teamwork
- How Small Business can work with GWACs
- Contract Performance and Administration
- Contract Ethics
EXTENDED BIO (UNDER 200 WORDS)
Since 2018, Ms. Melissa Moore has brought her invaluable expertise and over nine years of experience in Government Contracting to her role at the NASA SEWP Program. With meticulous attention to detail, she effectively manages the Customer Experiences, Agency Liaison, and Finance (covering both finance and budget) teams, and overall customer satisfaction both internally and externally within the SEWP Program. Ms. Moore collaborates with diverse teams, emphasizing the significance of innovative thinking, thorough research, and staying up to date with policies, laws, and regulations specific to SEWP. As the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) overseeing more than 190 contracts, she ensures smooth operations and successful outcomes. Additionally, Ms. Moore is an esteemed member of the American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) Voyagers 2023 leadership program, where she exemplifies exceptional leadership skills by guiding industry professionals in effectively navigating the Federal Government landscape.
SHORT BIO (UNDER 100 WORDS)
Since 2018, Ms. Melissa Moore has brought her invaluable expertise and nine years of Government Contracting experience to her role at NASA SEWP Program. Meticulous in her approach, she manages Customer Experiences, Agency Liaison, and Finance teams, ensuring customer satisfaction both internally and externally. Collaborating with diverse teams, Ms. Moore emphasizes innovation, research, and staying updated on SEWP policies and regulations. As the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for 190+ contracts, she ensures smooth operations. An esteemed member of ACT-IAC Voyagers 2023, Ms. Moore showcases exceptional leadership skills, guiding industry professionals in navigating the Federal Government landscape successfully.