Certification

CMS finalized revisions to Organ Procurement Organization oversight, including performance measurement, documentation, adverse-event processes, decertification, appeals, and service-area transitions. The changes may affect OPO certification, operational continuity, and competition for additional areas, but CMS announced no effective date or related contract vehicle.

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has named Commissioner Olivia Trusty to lead the rollout and implementation of the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark Program. The announcement establishes program leadership but includes no solicitation, contract, funding, schedule, or vendor details; contractors should monitor the FCC for implementation requirements and potential future acquisitions.

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is enhancing its Child Welfare program by focusing on relative caregiver placements and retention. This strategy indicates potential procurement opportunities for companies that offer training and certification solutions tailored to support the state's child welfare objectives.

The National Workshop on Seafood Exports aims to enhance India's seafood export sector through strategic initiatives. By addressing infrastructure improvements and policy enhancements, this effort opens procurement opportunities for technology providers and service firms in the seafood supply chain.

The **Industrial Training Fund** (ITF) has announced a N3.6 billion investment in the **Skill-Up Artisans (SUPA)** program, aiming to certify over 120,000 artisans. The program emphasizes globally recognized qualifications and could open substantial opportunities for vendors in vocational training and certification markets.