This four-day course covers the key elements of the entire federal government contracting process. Introduction to Federal Government Contracting is designed to provide those new to government contracts (or those looking for a basic refresher) with an understanding of the entire government contracting process. By providing this framework, you will be able to understand how your work relates to the overall process and will be able to more easil...

Let's Talk Desktop Virtualization: Exploring the Security, Efficiency, and ROI Benefits February 10, 2011 · 7:45 am–noon Ronald Reagan Building The Atrium Ballroom · Washington, D.C. Desktop Virtualization is gaining momentum throughout the federal government, spurred on by Congressional telework initiatives, Windows 7 migration, cloud computing and more. Whether using thin clients, repurposed PCs, existing PCs, laptops, or...

B2G Market Research: From Random Information to Actionable Intelligence No matter the line of business, industry experts often state, "Information is King.” For the individual professionals and companies experiencing success in Government Contracting, the impact of this statement is realized daily since every aspect of business in the federal sector benefits from the creation and exchange of information. The more accurate, relevant and t...

Thank you for a wonderful event and save the date for our next symposium 7-9 February 2012! Defending America • CYBERSPACE 2011 Symposium 8 – 10 February 2011 The Broadmoor Hotel | Colorado Springs “Mission Assurance in Cyber and Space” Due to overwhelming demand, we have added 8 exhibit spaces Reserve your booth today! Please join us in beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado, February 8 – 10, 2011 for CYBERSPACE 20...

Get the latest information on current and future plans for Cloud Computing! IDGA’s 2nd Annual Cloud Computing for DoD & Government is your opportunity to claim your place in the virtual world of DoD and federal government data storage. You will be able to meet with key decision-makers and top-notch innovators for your chance to tap into the emerging market of cloud computing for the DoD and government. This time critical event will e...

Forge partnerships with a community of military radar experts It is an exciting time in the radar world! Advances in technology are allowing for reduced size, weight, and power, as well as lowered cost. Radar is starting to see applications in even the smallest unmanned systems. However, there are still many technical challenges to overcome. IDGA’s 4th Annual Military Radar Summit provides a forum for radar stakeholders to: Discover the...

Simplified Acquisitions. How do they play into your strategy?What exactly is a Simplified Acquisition and why do they matter? How do you pursue these opportunities and are you familiar with how agencies advertise them? Were you aware procurements conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) actually favor small businesses?During FY2010, twenty federal agencies issued more than 585,000 Simplified Acquisition contract actions totaling...

In 1982, GAO released the first edition of Principles of Federal Appropriations Law – a collection of the body of law governing the expenditure of federal funds commonly known as the Red Book. Today, agency program managers, general counsel, contracts administrators and financial officers are all faced with significant challenges in meeting organization needs within current budgets. What are the rules? How are they applied in practice? W...

The Federal Contractors Roundtable provides a highly-relevant forum where business leaders and industry professionals can discuss current and upcoming legislative, agency-specific policy and regulatory changes impacting how they find and win government sector business. January 2011 Topic: Simplified Acquisitions and the Continuing Resolution (CR): Business Opportunity? This open discussion forum focuses on the current challenges of running a B...

It can’t hurt to satisfy your curiosity! Join DLT Solutions, Google and Micore Solutions for a hands-on Google Apps Workshop. During this workshop you will learn how Google Apps for Government allows you to grow and scale your organization's IT infrastructure. Date: Thursday, January 27, 2011Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00pm Location: New Horizons Learning Center, Classroom D1331 F Street, NW, Suite 420Washington D.C., DC 20004** Metro acc...