Vision Federal Market Forecast Conference The Vision Federal Market Forecast is the only non-profit federal market forecast that addresses the defense, civilian, and federal IT markets. In its 52nd year, the Vision Conference is where industry and government convene to present and discuss the results of the Vision Federal Market Forecast. The Forecast delivers insights from hundreds of government executives, think tank experts, congressional s...

While serving as the Army G-6 and CIO, Lt. Gen. Robert S. Ferrell once referred to the Joint Information Environment as an “operational imperative.” JIE, while not a formal program, is a driving force behind DOD-wide efforts to modernize networks, strengthen security, and improve the flow of information across the individual services and in the joint environment. JIE reflects a broader interest in providing a cohesive framework to...

This course prepares the new and/or small federal government prime contractor on the basics of compliant procurement. In the federal government’s eyes, the term “subcontracting” is very broad and the government expects prime contractors to spend prime contract funds using the same regulations the government uses. Therefore, prime contractors become stewards of taxpayer money and are entrusted to comply with proper procurement...