81%
Over 3000 international buyers had mandates to buy from certified sellers, including sustainable, local or disadvantaged owned businesses.
95%
Of procurement decision-makers acknowledge that there’s room for procurement optimization.
85%
of senior leaders of industry say the difficulty of sourcing suppliers that follow sustainable practices prevents their company from setting or achieving strategic sustainability goals for procurement.
“NAICS CODES”
423450 – MEDICAL/DENTAL SUPPLIES:
Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
561730 – Landscaping Services:
Providing landscape care and maintenance services and/or installing trees, shrubs, plants, lawns, or gardens
484230 – Transportation:
Long-distance specialized trucking, which includes transporting cargo like automobiles, refrigerated products, and hazardous material
518210 – Webmaster:
Which also includes computing infrastructure, data processing, and related services. This industry includes businesses that provide web hosting services, except for software publishing, and streaming support services
As a Government contractor ARK plays a vital role in supporting government initiatives and projects. We here at ARK ensure that vendors or suppliers and subcontractors meet quality control standards and maintain evidence of compliance.
ARK plays a crucial role in various projects and initiatives undertaken by the government. We are responsible for carrying out our obligations under the awarded contract, which includes controlling the quality of supplies or services, tendering to the government for acceptance, ensuring that vendors or suppliers and subcontractors meet quality control standards, and maintaining evidence of compliance.
Staff Management
Sean Haliburton
Chief Executive Officer
• Owned and operated, scaled to sell several businesses from the ground up to investment groups.
• Creating and implementing business plans, policies and procedures.
• Trained State Licensed Instructors, negotiated outsourcing contracts for owned inbound and outbound call centers.
• Experience in Fleet management Accounts management adept in warehouse audits and management.
Giji Mischel Dennard
Project Manager
• A seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in service excellence, operational systems, and contract management
• Consistent track record demonstrating exceptional strategic analysis to foster improved processes and efficiencies, including contractor agreements and procurement, at AstraZeneca as Associate Director of Strategic Operations, External R&D and administrative services for Forrester Constructiion at the Bethesda Naval Medical Center
• “Out-of-the-box” problem-solving and resourcefulness as a Commercial Loan Consultant with Sequoia Enterprises and as Program Director at California Lawyers for the Arts
• Outstanding stakeholder management across 4 states and over 36 sites at Capitol Concierge, and across 9 counties at the Maryland Transportation Commission
• Education: Stanford Law School (J.D.)
Carol Haliburton
Finance
• Proven leadership and managerial skills over a student financial department consisting of 7 financial counselors, 5 loan collectors and a team of accountants
• Specific Knowledge of Federal and state financial aid.
• Skilled in financial forensic audits.
• Extensive knowledge of prepayment programs and reconciliation of departments refund accounts.
• Administered both federal and private funding.
Rob Garettson
Contract Manager
• Partner at Hicks, Mims, Kaplan & Burns
• Civil Litigation
• Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Appeals
• Arbitration, Corporate Law, Product Liability, Business Litigation
Intellectual Property, Mediation.
• KPCM US Senior Manager/CPA
• Education: Georgetown University Law Center, Doctor of Law (J.D.)
• Doctor of Law (J.D.)
André Harden
Web/Dev
• Experienced Web/Motion/Graphic Designer.
• Creative, and visual design professional with a proven track record of delivering unique, effective, and engaging digital content.
• Committed to maintaining cutting edge technical skills and up-to-date industry knowledge of multimedia productions
What sets ARK Sourcing and Procurement Inc. apart?
What sets ARK Sourcing and Procurement INC apart from most government contractors are Federal, state and local certifications that affords not having to go through a bidding process but is simply awarded a contract.
Small businesses have opportunities each year to win contracting opportunities from the government through contracts reserved for them, called set-asides.
In government contracting, a set-aside is a contract that limits competition for certain contracts to small businesses. The goal of set-asides is to help small businesses compete for and win federal contracts, and to provide a level playing field.
Set Aside Program
The federal government uses set-asides when products or services can be completed by at least two small businesses. Contracting officers often determine whether an acquisition can be completed through set-asides first before opening it up to other businesses.
Small business size standards are based on North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes.
A “set aside” program is a strategy to reserve a portion of opportunities or resources specifically for a designated group, typically those historically underrepresented or facing disadvantages.
In the context of government contracting, particularly in the United States, a set-aside program typically refers to reserving a portion of government contracts exclusively for small businesses.
ARK maintains an inspection system for quality control. Our responsibilities cover a wide range of areas, including manufacturing processes, testing and examination, reliability and maintainability assessment, product fabrication and delivery, technical documentation, and procedures for services.
Here are some key responsibilities of a government contractor:
- Managing the quality control process: Government contractors must ensure that the supplies or services provided meet the technical requirements outlined in the contract. This involves implementing quality control measures, conducting inspections and tests, and maintaining records of compliance.
- Overseeing contract management: Government contractors are responsible for managing the overall contract, including adhering to contractual terms, monitoring performance, and addressing any issues that may arise. They must ensure that the contract is delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- Ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory constraints: Government contractors must stay up to date with the laws and regulations relevant to their contracts and ensure that their operations and activities comply with these requirements. This includes obtaining any necessary certifications or clearances and maintaining appropriate documentation.
In summary, a government contractor is responsible for managing the quality control process, overseeing contract management, and ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory constraints.
By fulfilling these responsibilities, ARK contributes to the successful execution of government contracts and the achievement of project objectives.