Business Opportunity Sessions & Workshops

Session registration is not required at the VETS23 Conference. We have a number of concurrent sessions during each of the 5 breakout periods, so there will be many options for attendees to choose from. There will be no assigned seating for the breakout periods.

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023	Tuesday, May 23, 2023 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT	Supply Chain Modernization Speaker(s): Phillip Christy Michael Parrish, Chief Acquisition Officer Location: Cypress Room, Doubletree Conference Building Session Code: BO208	Location: Cypress Room, Doubletree Conference Building Session Code: BO208	2023052315:0016:00 016	TUE, MAY 23
Tuesday, May 23, 2023	Tuesday, May 23, 2023 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM EDT	VHA Procurement and Logistics Office: Updates & Directions Speaker(s): Andrew Centineo, Executive Director, Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, Veterans Health Administration Joseph Maletta, Executive Director, Acquisition, Veterans Health Administration Location: Cypress Room, Doubletree Conference Building Session Code: BO108	Location: Cypress Room, Doubletree Conference Building Session Code: BO108	2023052310:4511:45 008	TUE, MAY 23
Wednesday, May 24, 2023	Wednesday, May 24, 2023 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM EDT	SBA Veteran Certification Updates Speaker(s): John Perkins, Director SBA Veteran Small Business Certification Program Larry Stubblefield, GCBD, Deputy Associate Administrator Location: Cypress Room, Doubletree Conference Building Session Code: BO308	Location: Cypress Room, Doubletree Conference Building Session Code: BO308	2023052410:3011:30 024	WED, MAY 24
Wednesday, May 24, 2023	Wednesday, May 24, 2023 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM EDT	Helping Government get to the Workforce of the Future to Accelerate Modernization Speaker(s): Megan McConnell, Partner Tia Butler Location: Cypress Room, Doubletree Conference Building Session Code: BO508	Location: Cypress Room, Doubletree Conference Building Session Code: BO508	2023052415:4516:45 039	WED, MAY 24
Tuesday, May 23, 2023	Tuesday, May 23, 2023 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM EDT	Opening & Welcome Ceremony Speaker(s): Scott Jensen, Executive Director Location: Royal Ballroom, Palms Conference Building Session Code: GS101	Location: Royal Ballroom, Palms Conference Building Session Code: GS101	2023052308:3009:15 041	TUE, MAY 23
Tuesday, May 23, 2023	Tuesday, May 23, 2023 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM EDT	Keynote - SBA Administrator Isabella Guzman Location: Royal Ballroom, Palms Conference Building Session Code: GS102	Location: Royal Ballroom, Palms Conference Building Session Code: GS102	2023052309:1510:00 042	TUE, MAY 23
Tuesday, May 23, 2023	Tuesday, May 23, 2023 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM EDT	Federal Trends Roundtable Speaker(s): Joshua Frank, Managing Partner Larry Stubblefield, GCBD, Deputy Associate Administrator Phillip Christy Jeremiah Jones, Chief Operating Officer Larry Hale, Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Category Management Location: Royal Ballroom, Palms Conference Building Session Code: GS103	Location: Royal Ballroom, Palms Conference Building Session Code: GS103	2023052313:3014:45 043	TUE, MAY 23
Wednesday, May 24, 2023	Wednesday, May 24, 2023 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EDT	VA Leadership Perspectives Speaker(s): Phillip Christy Chris Parker, Executive Director Ernest Reed Location: Royal Ballroom, Palms Conference Building Session Code: GS104	Location: Royal Ballroom, Palms Conference Building Session Code: GS104	2023052409:0010:00 044	WED, MAY 24
Wednesday, May 24, 2023	Wednesday, May 24, 2023 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM EDT	Federal Acquisition Policy Forecast: Opportunities & Risks for Your Business Speaker(s): Mike Shupp, Vice President Jennifer Cave, Associate Vice President Location: Royal Ballroom, Palms Conference Building Session Code: GS105	Location: Royal Ballroom, Palms Conference Building Session Code: GS105	2023052413:3014:15 046	WED, MAY 24
Tuesday, May 23, 2023	Tuesday, May 23, 2023 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM EDT	Who Said It Best™ Elevator Pitch Contest Speaker(s): Gloria Larkin, President & CEO Location: Royal Ballroom, Palms Conference Building Session Code: SS101	Location: Royal Ballroom, Palms Conference Building Session Code: SS101	2023052316:1517:30 000	TUE, MAY 23
Tuesday, May 23, 2023	Tuesday, May 23, 2023 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM EDT	VETS2 GWAC Update Speaker(s): Bob Santmyer, President & CEO John Manolios, Director, Business Development BeLinda Devore, Business Management Specialist/VETS 2 Program Manager Herman Lyons, 8(a) STARS III GWAC Program Manager Location: Nautilus C Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO102	Location: Nautilus C Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO102	2023052310:4511:45 002	TUE, MAY 23
Tuesday, May 23, 2023	Tuesday, May 23, 2023 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT	Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) for Small GovCons Speaker(s): Sharon Heaton, CEO Location: Nautilus C Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO202	Location: Nautilus C Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO202	2023052315:0016:00 010	TUE, MAY 23
Wednesday, May 24, 2023	Wednesday, May 24, 2023 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM EDT	VECTOR Industry Group Updates Speaker(s): Burton Tu, Chief Operating Officer Robert Betters, President/CEO Location: Nautilus C Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO502	Location: Nautilus C Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO502	2023052415:4516:45 033	WED, MAY 24
Wednesday, May 24, 2023	Wednesday, May 24, 2023 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM EDT	How B2B/B2G Marketplaces Can Help Scale Your Veteran-Owned Business Speaker(s): Mark Fox Jeff Skillicorn, President Location: Nautilus C Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO302	Location: Nautilus C Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO302	2023052410:3011:30 018	WED, MAY 24
Wednesday, May 24, 2023	Wednesday, May 24, 2023 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT	VA SAC Contract Focus: VECTOR Speaker(s): Tara Flores Todd Synder, Division Chief/Contracting Officer Jennifer Swift Melissa Maloy Location: Nautilus C Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO402	Location: Nautilus C Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO402	2023052414:3015:30 026	WED, MAY 24
Thursday, May 25, 2023	Thursday, May 25, 2023 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT	Strategies for Success in the Commercial World Speaker(s): Rebecca Ward, Category Manager Matthew Pavelek Mimi Lohm Che' McFerrin, Global Supplier Inclusion & Diversity Manager Location: Nautilus C Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: WS102	Location: Nautilus C Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: WS102	2023052509:0011:30 048	THU, MAY 25
Tuesday, May 23, 2023	Tuesday, May 23, 2023 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM EDT	VA TAC Solicitations: Lessons Learned & Best Practices to Compete for TAC Task Orders Speaker(s): Christine Keen-deputy, VA-TAC Contract Specialist Location: Nautilus B Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO103	Location: Nautilus B Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO103	2023052310:4511:45 003	TUE, MAY 23
Tuesday, May 23, 2023	Tuesday, May 23, 2023 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT	Understanding the VA TAC: Part 1: TAC Organization; Part 2: Technical Demonstrations Speaker(s): Kim Geran, Procurement Analyst Maggie Zuhowski, Contract Price Cost Analyst Location: Nautilus B Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO203	Location: Nautilus B Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO203	2023052315:0016:00 011	TUE, MAY 23
Wednesday, May 24, 2023	Wednesday, May 24, 2023 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT	VA TAC Solicitations: Linking Your Proposal to the Submission Instructions Speaker(s): Heather Utt, Contracting Officer Troy Loveland, Contracting Officer Michael Frank Location: Nautilus B Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO403	Location: Nautilus B Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO403	2023052414:3015:30 027	WED, MAY 24
Wednesday, May 24, 2023	Wednesday, May 24, 2023 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM EDT	VA Telehealth & Office of Connected Care Speaker(s): Will Milline, Contracting Officer Nancy Wilck, Director Location: Nautilus B Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO503	Location: Nautilus B Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO503	2023052415:4516:45 034	WED, MAY 24
Thursday, May 25, 2023	Thursday, May 25, 2023 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT	Master Class: Mergers & Acquisition (M&A) for Small GovCons Speaker(s): Sharon Heaton, CEO Al Sowers Location: Nautilus B Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: WS103	Location: Nautilus B Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: WS103	2023052509:0011:30 049	THU, MAY 25
Wednesday, May 24, 2023	Wednesday, May 24, 2023 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM EDT	Relationships Built During Time In Service and How To Maximize Those For Business Opportunities Speaker(s): KYLE WHITE, Managing Partner Jeddah Deloria Lewis Runnion, Managing Partner Mike McCalip Location: Nautilus B Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO303	Location: Nautilus B Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO303	2023052410:3011:30 019	WED, MAY 24
Wednesday, May 24, 2023	Wednesday, May 24, 2023 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM EDT	Department of Energy Business Opportunities - DoEnergy Speaker(s): Ron Pierce, Director Tamara Miles, Deputy Director, Small Business Programs Nicola Ohaegbu, DOE OSDBU Senior Small Business Advocate Location: Silver Room, Palms Conference Building Session Code: BO507	Location: Silver Room, Palms Conference Building Session Code: BO507	2023052415:4516:45 038	WED, MAY 24
Tuesday, May 23, 2023	Tuesday, May 23, 2023 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM EDT	Doing Business with the Department of Homeland Security Speaker(s): Darlene Bullock, Executive Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Location: Silver Room, Palms Conference Building Session Code: BO107	Location: Silver Room, Palms Conference Building Session Code: BO107	2023052310:4511:45 007	TUE, MAY 23
Tuesday, May 23, 2023	Tuesday, May 23, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT	OSDBU Office Hours Speaker(s): Exodie Roe Darlene Bullock, Executive Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Arveice Washington, Deputy Director Shannon Jackson Ron Pierce, Director Location: Silver Room, Palms Conference Building Session Code: BO901	Location: Silver Room, Palms Conference Building Session Code: BO901	2023052312:0013:00 038	TUE, MAY 23
Tuesday, May 23, 2023	Tuesday, May 23, 2023 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM EDT	OSDBU Office Hours Speaker(s): Exodie Roe Darlene Bullock, Executive Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Arveice Washington, Deputy Director Shannon Jackson Ron Pierce, Director Location: Silver Room, Palms Conference Building Session Code: BO902	Location: Silver Room, Palms Conference Building Session Code: BO902	2023052316:1517:15 039	TUE, MAY 23
Wednesday, May 24, 2023	Wednesday, May 24, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT	OSDBU Office Hours Speaker(s): Exodie Roe Darlene Bullock, Executive Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Arveice Washington, Deputy Director Shannon Jackson Ron Pierce, Director Location: Silver Room, Palms Conference Building Session Code: BO903	Location: Silver Room, Palms Conference Building Session Code: BO903	2023052412:0013:00 040	WED, MAY 24
Wednesday, May 24, 2023	Wednesday, May 24, 2023 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT	HHS Procurement Opportunities & OSDBU Updates Speaker(s): Shannon Jackson Location: Silver Room, Palms Conference Building Session Code: BO407	Location: Silver Room, Palms Conference Building Session Code: BO407	2023052414:3015:30 031	WED, MAY 24
Wednesday, May 24, 2023	Wednesday, May 24, 2023 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM EDT	GSA IT Category Updates Speaker(s): Larry Hale, Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Category Management Kim Brown, Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Acquisitions Location: Silver Room, Palms Conference Building Session Code: BO307	Location: Silver Room, Palms Conference Building Session Code: BO307	2023052410:3011:30 023	WED, MAY 24
Thursday, May 25, 2023	Thursday, May 25, 2023 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT	Multiple Award Schedule 101 Workshop Speaker(s): Valerie Angell, Supervisory Contract Specialist/Branch Chief Rachael Bonds Brian Gladney Yolanda Collins, Sr. Contracting Officer Cheryl Thornton-Cameron Teresa Carrington, ACTING REGIONAL COMMISSIONER Location: Silver Room, Palms Conference Building Session Code: WS107	Location: Silver Room, Palms Conference Building Session Code: WS107	2023052509:0011:30 053	THU, MAY 25
Tuesday, May 23, 2023	Tuesday, May 23, 2023 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT	VA SAC Contract Focus: IHT Speaker(s): Allen Smith, VA Contracting Officer Jacky Jean Jacques Maura Catano April Bloom Hermann Degbegni Kurt Tanny Sara Paronish, Program Specialist Matthew Jenkins Christine Corum David Oliver Dennis Rogers Location: Harbor C Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO206	Location: Harbor C Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO206	2023052315:0016:00 014	TUE, MAY 23
Wednesday, May 24, 2023	Wednesday, May 24, 2023 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT	Teaming 101: A Winner’s Guide to Success Speaker(s): Bill James, President Location: Harbor C Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO406	Location: Harbor C Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO406	2023052414:3015:30 030	WED, MAY 24
Wednesday, May 24, 2023	Wednesday, May 24, 2023 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM EDT	VA TAC Solicitations: The Importance of Responding to RFI’s Speaker(s): Heather Utt, Contracting Officer Troy Loveland, Contracting Officer Location: Harbor C Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO306	Location: Harbor C Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO306	2023052410:3011:30 022	WED, MAY 24
Thursday, May 25, 2023	Thursday, May 25, 2023 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT	Government Contracts Law for Veteran Small Business: Top Issues including SDVOSB Set Aside Updates, SIBR/OTA, M/P, and Your Questions! Speaker(s): Paul Hawkins Brad Reaves Location: Harbor C Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: WS106	Location: Harbor C Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: WS106	2023052509:0011:30 052	THU, MAY 25
Tuesday, May 23, 2023	Tuesday, May 23, 2023 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM EDT	3X The Pipeline with The Pulse Speaker(s): Lisa Mundt Amanda Swanson Goff, Director of Research & Analysis Haley Boulanger Location: Harbor C Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO106	Location: Harbor C Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO106	2023052310:4511:45 006	TUE, MAY 23
Wednesday, May 24, 2023	Wednesday, May 24, 2023 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM EDT	U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Updates Location: Harbor C Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO506	Location: Harbor C Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO506	2023052415:4516:45 037	WED, MAY 24
Tuesday, May 23, 2023	Tuesday, May 23, 2023 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM EDT	Why is Cybersecurity Important to Small Businesses Speaker(s): Derek Kernus, Director of Cybersecurity Operations Michael Hastings, Cyber Security Advisor Location: Nautilus A Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO104	Location: Nautilus A Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO104	2023052310:4511:45 004	TUE, MAY 23
Tuesday, May 23, 2023	Tuesday, May 23, 2023 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT	Playing To Win...And Stay Out Of Jail! Speaker(s): Mark "Hawk" Thomas, Managing Counsel Location: Nautilus A Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO204	Location: Nautilus A Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO204	2023052315:0016:00 012	TUE, MAY 23
Wednesday, May 24, 2023	Wednesday, May 24, 2023 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT	5 Keys to Obtaining High Visibility as a Government Contractor Speaker(s): Robert Rogers, President Location: Nautilus A Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO404	Location: Nautilus A Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO404	2023052414:3015:30 028	WED, MAY 24
Wednesday, May 24, 2023	Wednesday, May 24, 2023 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM EDT	NAC: Submitting an Offer to Federal Supply Schedule: How to Research, Organize, & Succeed Speaker(s): Lydia McKay, Supervisory Contract Specialist Shawn Davis Location: Nautilus A Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO504	Location: Nautilus A Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO504	2023052415:4516:45 035	WED, MAY 24
Thursday, May 25, 2023	Thursday, May 25, 2023 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT	Master Class: Growth Strategies for Veteran GovCons Speaker(s): Phil Panzarella, Founder & CEO Scott Semple, CEO Location: Nautilus A Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: WS104	Location: Nautilus A Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: WS104	2023052509:0011:30 050	THU, MAY 25
Wednesday, May 24, 2023	Wednesday, May 24, 2023 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM EDT	NAC-FSS/GSA Integration and Panel Discussion Speaker(s): Stacy Lowe, Senior Procurement Analyst James Booth, Supervisory Contract Specialist William Satterfield, Chief/FSS Services Team Lydia McKay, Supervisory Contract Specialist Shawn Davis Dan Shearer, Director, VA Federal Supply Schedules Isabel Uribe, Team Lead Contract Specialist Location: Nautilus A Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO304	Location: Nautilus A Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO304	2023052410:3011:30 020	WED, MAY 24
Tuesday, May 23, 2023	Tuesday, May 23, 2023 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM EDT	Teaming for Success: How to Leverage Mentor Protégé and Joint Venturing Programs Speaker(s): Paul Hawkins Brad Reaves Location: Pelican Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO105	Location: Pelican Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO105	2023052310:4511:45 005	TUE, MAY 23
Tuesday, May 23, 2023	Tuesday, May 23, 2023 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT	The Business of Government: Viewpoints from Transformational Women Leaders Speaker(s): Karen Brazell Emily Murphy, Senior Fellow Location: Pelican Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO205	Location: Pelican Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO205	2023052315:0016:00 013	TUE, MAY 23
Wednesday, May 24, 2023	Wednesday, May 24, 2023 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM EDT	NaVOBA: Your Next Mission: Doing Business with Fortune 500 Companies Speaker(s): Matthew Pavelek Mimi Lohm Location: Pelican Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO305	Location: Pelican Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO305	2023052410:3011:30 021	WED, MAY 24
Wednesday, May 24, 2023	Wednesday, May 24, 2023 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT	Captivate and Engage Your Untapped Federal Customer Speaker(s): Gloria Larkin, President & CEO Location: Pelican Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO405	Location: Pelican Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO405	2023052414:3015:30 029	WED, MAY 24
Wednesday, May 24, 2023	Wednesday, May 24, 2023 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM EDT	Current Trends in Federal Contracting Speaker(s): John Shoraka Ken Dodds, Vice President Location: Pelican Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO505	Location: Pelican Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO505	2023052415:4516:45 036	WED, MAY 24
Thursday, May 25, 2023	Thursday, May 25, 2023 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT	Master Class: Strategic Growth in the Federal Government: GovCon, The Big Picture! Speaker(s): Cindy Gaddis, Chief Growth Officer Location: Pelican Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: WS105	Location: Pelican Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: WS105	2023052509:0011:30 051	THU, MAY 25
Tuesday, May 23, 2023	Tuesday, May 23, 2023 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM EDT	Strategic Growth in the Federal Government: GovCon, The Big Picture! Speaker(s): Cindy Gaddis, Chief Growth Officer Location: Flamingo Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO101	Location: Flamingo Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO101	2023052310:4511:45 001	TUE, MAY 23
Wednesday, May 24, 2023	Wednesday, May 24, 2023 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM EDT	How Do I know When I’m Procurement Ready? Speaker(s): Marc Goldschmitt Location: Flamingo Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO501	Location: Flamingo Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO501	2023052415:4516:45 032	WED, MAY 24
Tuesday, May 23, 2023	Tuesday, May 23, 2023 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT	Understanding Capital by JP Morgan Speaker(s): Ron Stehlin Travis Damon Marvin Clark Mark Baird, VP, SBA Solutions Manager Jason Scott, Executive Director Location: Flamingo Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO201	Location: Flamingo Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO201	2023052315:0016:00 009	TUE, MAY 23
Wednesday, May 24, 2023	Wednesday, May 24, 2023 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT	Navigating SAC & NAC Acquisition Opportunities Speaker(s): Regina McGregor Merl Stroder, Small Business Specialist Location: Flamingo Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO401	Location: Flamingo Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO401	2023052414:3015:30 025	WED, MAY 24
Thursday, May 25, 2023	Thursday, May 25, 2023 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT	Master Class: Methods and Tactics to Communicate Your Past Performance and Accelerate Government Sales Speaker(s): Joshua Frank, Managing Partner Location: Flamingo Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: WS101	Location: Flamingo Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: WS101	2023052509:0011:30 047	THU, MAY 25
Wednesday, May 24, 2023	Wednesday, May 24, 2023 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM EDT	GSA Services Contracts: Today and in the Future. Speaker(s): William Ferro Susan Wallace Ana Eckles Location: Flamingo Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO301	Location: Flamingo Room, Tower Conference Building Session Code: BO301	2023052410:3011:30 017	WED, MAY 24

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