The federal government is one of the largest research and development engines in the world. It is also one of the more successful with the birth of the Internet often the most cited example. Today, much of the government’s R&D focuses on the cloud, mobility, analytics and cybersecurity. Agencies need new ways to communicate, collaborate and make better decisions. They also need more efficient ways of meeting their missions Total R...

GET MORE SAVINGS OUT OF YOUR ESPC! Learn about innovative solutions for deep savings. Overcome commonly misperceived barriers and take advantage of otherwise overlooked savings opportunities Implement unconventional energy conservation measures (ECMs) using proven methods and best practices This course provides an expansive look at four representative topics - - Demand Response Programs - Combined Heat and Power/Cogeneration - Irrigation Effic...

Other dates and locations available for immediate registration. Reviewed and verified by the Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) as meeting the training requirements for FAC-COR Level II. Moving beyond the basics covered in COR Level I Training, this hands-on, interactive 5-day course builds on your experience, deepens your understanding of the acquisition process, and takes your skills and capabilities to the next level. It is taught by train...

Think August is a slow month in Washington? Think again. Fiscal 2016 is right around the corner and soon Congress will return to finalize the budget in order to prevent another shutdown. Join our analysts for a webinar of the latest defense contracting and federal budget trends. Learn about the terms of the debate over Pentagon spending and find out what happens if the military isn’t fully funded. See what lies ahead in this billion-doll...

AUDIENCE: Federal Acquisition and Technical Professionals, Federal Contractors Get the latest on the requirements for mandatory federal purchasing of biobased products. BioPreferred related Implementing Instructions for the newExecutive Order 13693; Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade Demonstrating Progress in Meeting BioPreferred Requirements It Matters: Recent Report on the Impact of Biobased Products on the U.S. Economy a...

Other dates and locations available for immediate registration. Reviewed and verified by the Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) as meeting the training requirements for FAC-COR Level I. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) is a crucial link between the Contracting Officer (CO) and the contractor. In effect, CORs are the eyes and ears of the contracting officer, ensuring that the work the contracting officer has authorized gets...

Welcome to the 25th Annual Government Financial Management Conference at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. This three-day training event, sponsored by the Department of the Treasury’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service, will allow you to earn up to 21 continuing professional education (CPE) credits. From a selection of 55 educational sessions, you will learn about the latest developments in governmen...

Other dates and locations available for immediate registration. Reviewed and verified by the Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) as meeting the training requirements for FAC-COR Level I. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) is a crucial link between the Contracting Officer (CO) and the contractor. In effect, CORs are the eyes and ears of the contracting officer, ensuring that the work the contracting officer has authorized gets...

Small Business Federal Expo, Seminar and Matchmaker Showcase Your Products and Services to personnel from Department of Defense, Military, Homeland Security, Federal Government, Primes and Contracting. Discuss your goods and services with Agency Representatives. Get the focus and attention that your offerings deserve. This Expo provides business development opportunities for exhibitors in a setting where they can get personal attention in succ...

APICS has another great opportunity for acquisition and logistics professionals to expand their knowledge on Supply Chain Risk Management. This professional development seminar will be presented by Christopher Tafe, National Program Manager and Special Agent for DHS, ICE and Irvin Varkonyi, President, Supply Chain Operations Preparedness Education (SCOPE). Attendees will receive credit for their APICS SCRUM Certificate. Federal Acquisition Pro...