With the recent headlines regarding government email retention and e-discovery, it is important to understand how the NARA/OMB regulations and deadlines will impact your agency. This one-day Potomac Forum Workshop will focus on the activities mandated by the NARA/OMB Records Management Directive. Key executives from NARA and government agencies will discuss the directive and its implementation. Detailed review and analysis of the directive wi...

The era of big data is here. And with it, agencies have the opportunity to make faster, better decisions to improve mission performance. But there’s a problem. The volume of data is overwhelming and traditional databases and methodologies aren’t up to the task to manage, analyze and share more disparate data sets quickly and securely while accelerating agencies’ mission. The good news, however, is that every agency and organi...

Register and attend to receive 3.5 CPE credits through (ISC)2. 8:00 AM - 8:15 AM Registration *A complimentary breakfast will provided. 8:15 AM - 8:30 AM Keynote: Delivering Lightspeed Enterprise During Transition 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Modernize IT Service Management Understand how our service model automates the flow of work, removing email and spreadsheets, so you can streamline the delivery and management of services. 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Resolve...

Seminar Information: Learn to fully comply with Letters of Credit requirements. Get involved in the set-up process, learn the basic terminology and significance of various documents, and learn how to prevent and handle discrepancies. Learn how to insure that you receive payment for your shipments, how to get paid faster and how to lower bank fees. Registration includes a copy of "Letters of Credit in International Trade: A User’s Guide"...

Course "The New Clinical Trials Regulation and Regulatory Affairs Aspects of Medicinal Product Development in the EU" has been pre-approved by RAPS as eligible for up to 12 credits towards a participant's RAC recertification upon full completion. The main document from a regulatory perspective in the development of a medicinal product is the regulatory plan. In this Seminar it is explained how to write the regulatory plan, and which aspects to...

The Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association (AFCEA) - Pacific Northwest Chapter (PNC) will once again host the 7th Annual Information Technology & Cyber Security Day at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) on June 17, 2017. The purpose of this annual event is to allow JBLM personnel the opportunity to evaluate the latest Information Technology advancements, as well as to learn more about Cyber Security best practices and remed...

How familiar are you with the rules that govern country of origin requirements? The Buy American Act (BAA) and the Trade Agreements Act (TAA) are key elements in government contracting, each with complex sets of rules. Their requirements are important factors in how federal contractors structure proposals and how they navigate country of origin requirements. After the recent election, “Buy American” is certainly in the news. BAA an...

Do you have a GSA Schedule option renewal coming up soon? Are you unsure about what you need to update or how and when to submit your contract changes? Do you have a pilot Schedule that falls under Transactional Data Reporting (TDR)? We can help ensure you know how to transition to TDR and be successful in exercising your Schedule renewal. GSA Schedule Option Renewals is a one-day course that will provide you with insight into the ever-changin...

NCMA will be hosting its first "Spotlight on Contract Performance" webinar series. Particpants earn 3.0 CPE/CLP credits for the webinar series and 1.5 CPE/CLP credits for the individual webinars. There is no limit to the number of people who can participate in each webinar. This discounted series allows an entire staff to be trained for one low cost, and with 14-day unlimited access to the webinar streams. Sign up now! June 15: Contract Purcha...

UFC – Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for DOD Buildings: This course is available to all Federal, State, local government and private sector SECURITY and ENGINEERING professionals. While the course focuses on securing DOD assets, the concepts learned are prudent and applicable in reducing criminal and terrorist threats to non-DOD buildings, as well. Contractors and consultants seeking construction contracts with the Department of Defense...