Export Enforcement Gets Personal: The US Government is already penalizing employees. Until recently, executives and employees were generally protected from personal liability for civil penalties in export enforcement cases. Then came the case ofUnited States v. Trek Leather, Inc., in which Federal courts ruled that corporate officials may be held personally liable for regulatory violations even without the government “piercing the corpor...

This workshop focuses on writing criteria for antiterrorism, continuity-of-operations (COOP) and resiliency, information security, physical security, operational security plans and operating procedures to meet Federal, State and local government requirements. What should be included in each type of plan is discussed in detail. Students will learn how to translate company policy into the five functional areas of every good plan. They will also...

Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)Wednesday, March 4, 2015 | 1:00-4:00 EST (6:00-9:00 UTC)LIVE Online Webcourse | Classification: Unclassified Course Description: The Congressionally mandated 2015 deadline for integration of UAS into the National Air Space, coupled with the recent selection of the first six FAA UAS test site operators, has significantly increased interest in the ability to build and test both new types of UAS and...

The White House’s Cloud First Federal IT policy has given agencies firm direction to look to the cloud for data management solutions, and public sector organizations have embraced the benefits. The technology aspects of cloud computing are well known to agency CIOs and their staffs, but the development of a solid business case is a critical first step. Complicating the development of the business case is the fact that agencies are dealin...

FEMP presents its latest On-Demand Training course on Advanced Energy Savings Performance Contracting The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) has launched its latest eTraining Course, Energy Savings Performance Contracts: Advanced Guide, for no-cost, on-demand access. In this course, FEMP Technical Lead Kurmit Rockwell offers in-depth instruction on energy savings performance contracting, including primary...

Move beyond the basics in this training where you will find out why incumbency is a double-edged sword, and what you must do to ensure a win. Using a case study approach, you’ll develop specific strategies to mitigate each of the top seven reasons why incumbents lose. For example, how can you use your information advantage to put the focus on best value and not lowest price? Or try on a challenger hat. Learn how the advantage has shifted...

The world of data is exploding and it's more exciting than ever. And, to celebrateTDWI's 20th anniversary year providing in-depth vendor-neutral education to data professionals worldwide, we're starting 2015 with a bang at TDWI Las Vegas. TDWI Las Vegas will feature thought-provoking keynotes and more than 60 full- and half-day classes from industry leaders on practitioners. We'll be covering a broad spectrum of topics, from data warehousing a...

Start the new fiscal year off right February Outreach provides business development opportunities for vendors in a setting where they can get personal attention in successfully marketing their products, services and supplies to Defense and Civilian procurement representatives, primes, and acquisition personnel. There is no substitute for face to face networking: There is a saying: "20% of the small businesses get 80% of the business". Why? Be...

SPACE IS VERY LIMITED only 15 spaces available. This is a very hands on class. You worked hard to get the number, now learn how to use it! Who should attend? Anyone with a GSA Schedule that would like to learn how to use your schedule as a marketing tool and how to market your GSA Schedule. You worked hard to get the number, learn how to use it at the “Right Way to Sell to the Government”. Having your GSA Schedule in place is only...

100 Worst Mistakes in Government Contracting This course examines 100 classic mistakes to avoid when doing business with the government. The course draws on every phase of the government contract life cycle. During this one day course, professionals will learn best practices and guiding principles as it pertains to: Solicitations Proposal preparation and submission Defective pricing and the Truth in Negotiations Act Protests Contract Types Mul...