One thing is certain about the government market in FY 2013; there will be constant change. Change in spending, budgets, and demand for products and services that require contractors to adjust their plans in order to be successful. With the start of FY 2013, and sequestration looming, is your company positioned for success? Join Deltek and industry executives to learn about the potential impact of sequestration and how companies are, and shoul...

Join Saul Ewing and Winvale for breakfast and a briefing on tips for successful teaming agreements and other partnership arrangements for government contractors in 2013. An interactive discussion will include: Tips for selecting teaming partners to capture government business in a more constrained market Government perspective on the value of teaming and relationships in bid proposals Crafting successful teaming agreements with an eye toward s...

Join Plan B Technologies, Inc. (PBT) for a half-day of lively panel discussions, Q&A and tabletop whiteboard demos from 6 leading tech manufacturers.At PBT we have the luxury of being exposed to a multitude of data center scenarios. Take advantage of our engineers’ experience and perspective as they discuss:Proven Quality of Service Concepts for Performance,Management, Security & ScalabilityCritical Infrastructure Components ...

On August 8, 2011, the Office of Management and Budget issued a Memorandum to the Heads of Federal Executive Departments and Agencies that clarifies the authorities and roles of Federal CIOs under the Chief Information Officer Act. This policy instruction highlighted the changing role of Agency Chief Information Officers, away from “just policymaking and infrastructure maintenance, to encompass true portfolio management for all IT....

The AFCEA Bethesda Monthly Breakfast series features panel discussions led by senior-executive government representatives. With speakers drawn largely from federal civilian agencies, breakfast topics span a wide range of timely issues—from health IT to cybersecurity to Gov 2.0—and are discussed in a panel format that offers a compelling snapshot of multiple agency perspectives. The goals of the event are to foster better inter-agen...

The AFCEA Bethesda Monthly Breakfast series features panel discussions led by senior-executive government representatives. With speakers drawn largely from federal civilian agencies, breakfast topics span a wide range of timely issues—from health IT to cybersecurity to Gov 2.0—and are discussed in a panel format that offers a compelling snapshot of multiple agency perspectives. The goals of the event are to foster better inter-agen...

When agencies are hit with budget cuts, leadership development training initiatives are often the first to go. Without a clear understanding of the positive and measurable mission impact, it’s easy to dismiss leadership development as being too expensive and too time consuming. In addition to expending millions of budget dollars each year, less-than-optimal leadership practices negatively impact employee retention, satisfaction, morale,...

Join the Coalition on September 26, 7:15 a.m., at the Grand Hyatt in Washington DC for a forum featuring high level officials from the Department of Homeland Security. The event will provide insight into how DHS plans to meet contracting goals over the next three years. Panelists Include: • Anne Terry, Director of Procurement Policy & Oversight • Kevin Boshears, Director Office Small Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) ...

Join the Coalition for a dialogue with new OFPP Administrator, Joe Jordan, on September 11, 7:15 a.m. at the City Club, for an in-depth look at the Office of Federal Procurement Policy’s initiatives for FY 2013 and a conversation about the potential impact on contractors. After being appointed Administrator, Office of Federal Procurement Policy in May, Joe Jordan introduced a set of agency goals to buy smarter, lead the federal governmen...

The editors and publishers of Bloomberg Government will hold a special breakfast seminar for OSDBUs, program managers and small business specialists looking into new initiatives and practices that small business program officials can leverage to increase small business utilization at their respective agencies. The seminar will focus on contracting vehicles and processes that small business advocates are using to award new business to small and...