Our popular online training for GSA contractors is open for April through June. Spots are filling up fast. This is an online/remote training class customized to your company and your attendees. To reserve this special pricing, just go to our calendar at https://teamup.com/kspom8vwuvpnwxbzcv choose an open date from April until June and email me with your date preference. There are a lot of changes coming up in GSA, be prepared, get in front of...

In the last two years, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has made monumental changes to its regulations concerning the eligibility of joint ventures to compete on small business and status-based set-asides. These include major revisions to the 8(a) mentor-protégé program, creation of the “All Small Business” mentor-protégé program, and opening the door to joint ventures comprising multiple sma...

Meet with government procurement directors and contracting officers from the DoD, State and Federal Agencies, as well as Prime Companies looking for small businesses. This is a Virginia PTAP sponsored event, as such, the purpose of the event is to advance the mission of the SBA, PTAC, OSBP’s and OSBDU’s by providing networking opportunities for government agencies seeking small business contractors. Register for this free event at...

“Agile” can improve success rates for software development contracts, but change requires changing. Implementing a new acquisition life cycle requires a change in the prevailing culture. This webinar will examine the impacts of incorporating Agile software methodologies into acquisition packages—as well as the impacts those package changes have on the traditional role of the contract manager. Key Takeaways: Determining if an...

This webinar will focus on the ins and outs of commercial item acquisition, with a particular focus on the importance of speeding up the acquisition process, the evolution of National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAAs), and market research. Participants will understand what a “commercial item” is (per FAR 2.101), how to conduct a proper “commercial item” evaluation, and how to properly perform price analysis to determin...

The regulations implementing the Service Contract Labor Standards (formerly known as the “Service Contract Act”) are complex and often misunderstood—especially since the requirement guidelines are complicated and difficult to navigate. Potential penalties for violations are severe, including default termination and debarment. In addition, a contractor’s failure to correctly understand the statute when preparing bid pric...

The Government Contract Management Symposium (GCMS) is held annually by the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) in the Washington, DC metro area. Formerly intended for those in federal sector, it has grown to provide training for professionals in both government and industry contracting. This year's symposium consists of keynote addresses from cybersecurity and technology leaders, nontraditional panel discussions, 30 breakout sessi...

The Government Contractors Association is a professional, public organization designed to facilitate business owners and non-profits in winning federal contracts through education, resources, and relationships. When you join GCA, you get a FREE Quickstart 3 hour bootcamp that explains what government contracting is and how to get your piece of the American pie. In addition, we educate our members on how to utilitze the tools & resources of...

Patuxent River MD Job Fair NOVEMBER 14, 2017 from 3 PM to 7 PM Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall 46900 S. Shangri-La Drive, Lexington Park MD 20653 ü FREE Resume Seminar Presenter: ANOINTED WORDS (BERTHA GREENE) ü 1-on-1 Resume Feedback plus Job Search and Career InformationPresenter: MARK OF SUCCESS (MARCIA BAKER) JOB SEEKERS: VISIT WWW.JOBZONEONLINE.COM TO REGISTER, POST/LINK RESUME. PARTICIPATING COMPANIES WILL HA...

Despite recent state legislation legalizing the use of marijuana, pot use is still illegal on federal facilities. This presentation and discussion will cover: The intersection between state laws legalizing marijuana use and federal contracts; The current status of federal law and “Drug-Free Workplace” clauses in federal contracts; The implications for employees that are obtaining and retaining security clearances; and Best practice...