International Government Procurement Community to Collaborate on Best Practices and Standards

CACI Executive Chairman Dr. J.P. London Applauds Cooperation to Foster Hemispheric Economic Development 


ARLINGTON, Va., April 14  /PRNewswire/ -- CACI International Inc (NYSE: CAI) announced today that Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board Dr. J.P. (Jack) London was pleased to see the high level of cooperation among the America-wide procurement community as demonstrated by the numerous organizations who will be participating in the upcoming Public Procurement Conference of the Americas (PPCA) to be held in Washington, DC from April 27-29, 2009 at the Capitol Hilton hotel.

"As Chairman of the 2009 Public Procurement Conference of the Americas, I applaud the many U.S. and foreign government officers, government suppliers, and trade policy specialists from countries throughout North, South and Central America who will be convening in Washington to discuss pressing needs within the government procurement arena," said Dr. London. "CACI has a strong legacy of support for the procurement needs of the U.S. government, and I am delighted to have this opportunity to share the lessons and expertise we have developed in this important area of government service."

Through lectures, workshops and other events, participants at the 2009 PPCA will exchange best practices and share efficient methods and standards for acquiring goods and services. Topics of discussion at this year's conference include good governance, capacity building and workforce development, information technology, and sustainability.

"This conference should serve as an invaluable politically neutral resource fostering hemispheric economic collaboration and development through training, education and improvement of public procurement systems in the areas of integrity, transparency and efficiency," said Guadalupe Rodriguez, Executive Leader of the PPCA Organizing Committee and Chief Managing Director of WG Scorpion LLC, a management consulting firm based in Washington, DC that specializes in global strategies & public procurement. "We are excited by the high level of interest that the conference is generating, and the desire among leaders, including President Barack Obama, to move toward mutually beneficial procurements between governments and their citizens."

The three-day procurement conference is chaired by CACI International and organized by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), the Canadian Commercial Corporation and WG Scorpion LLC.

For more information about the conference or to register, go to http://www.ppcamericas.com/.

About the PPCA

The Public Procurement Conference of the Americas is an annual conference that provides a forum for discussing government procurement needs and processes within the Americas. Led by an international panel of experts in government procurement, this public-meets-private sector event brings together government, academic, and corporate professionals from over throughout the Americas to exchange ideas on international trade and procurement issues.

About CACI

CACI International Inc provides the professional services and IT solutions needed to prevail in today's defense, intelligence, homeland security, and federal civilian government arenas. We deliver enterprise IT and network services; data, information, and knowledge management services; business system solutions; logistics and material readiness; C4ISR integration services; cyber security, information assurance, and information operations; integrated security and intelligence solutions; and program management and SETA support services. CACI services and solutions help our federal clients provide for national security, improve communications and collaboration, secure the integrity of information systems and networks, enhance data collection and analysis, and increase efficiency and mission effectiveness. We add value to our clients' operations, increase their skills and capabilities, and enhance their missions. CACI is a member of the Fortune 1000 Largest Companies and the Russell 2000 index. CACI provides dynamic careers for approximately 12,300 employees working in over 120 offices in the U.S. and Europe. CACI is the IT provider for a networked world. Visit CACI on the web at http://www.caci.com/ and http://www.asymmetricthreat.net/. 

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