Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) has become essential as attacks on federal networks have become increasingly sophisticated, aggressive, and persistent. The next phase of the CDM program (Phase II) will address a people problem – preventing employees from accessing government data they don’t need -- and infrastructure integrity. The final phase (Phase III) will concentrate on handling actual breaches, as well as encrypti...

With the cost of DCAA Business Systems Review failure far too high for defense contractors to permit, the focus on aligning internal controls and processes for a successful audit have never been higher. At the same time, recently implemented rules such as the DCAA’s instruction on counterfeit parts, and DFAR’s 2013 Final Rule on Safeguarding Unclassified Controlled Technical Information, audit professionals within are seeking out...

All federal contractors win and lose bids but few realize that no matter if one wins or loses, asking for and obtaining a debriefing from the decision-makers can set the stage for winning many more contracts in the future. The federal government offers the debriefing process for many reasons, and vendors use this insider process to gain valuable knowledge about competitors, about the decision-makers and also about how their own company is perc...

Alex Wilson, Founder, BuildingGreen Inc. and Resilient Design Institute, provides context for why we need to be considering resilience in looking at the built environment during the coming decades. Alex will give an overview of practical measures that can be implemented today to create more resilient buildings and communities. These measures include: • Improvements to the energy performance of building envelopes (ensuring that buildings w...

As agencies move both their business and mission critical applications to the cloud, integration and modernization of software have become increasingly important. Government agencies are now using middleware to tie together data, devices and applications. As a result, new applications are deployed at lower risk, greater speed, and with better performance. This webinar will focus on the middleware tools agencies are using to integrate disparate...

If your company does any government contracting, you won’t want to miss Rob Rosenberger as he discusses Federal budget issues and government IT opportunities for next year and beyond. With a detailed look at the acquisition cycle and which contract vehicle initiatives are likely to become more prevalent and which ones are consolidating. Rob will also cover some common bid strategies and the protest procedure; what to expect and how to ke...

Time Event Gov-Con Presenters Day One * 7:30-8:00 Continental Breakfast (Provided) 8:00-8:30 Introduction George Bulpitt 8:30 - Noon Government Cost Accounting DCAA Pre-Award Audit SF 1408 GAAP Requirements Proper Segregation of Direct and Indirect Costs Direct Costs by Contract Allocation of Indirect Costs Accumulation of Costs Under General Ledger Control Timekeeping System-Labor Tracking Labor Distribution Interim of Determination Costs Ex...

Discover how to navigate the minefields of Ohio public contracting and procurement code with ease. Do you want to know how to minimize the looming pitfalls inherent in public contracting? Now you can - attend this seminar and enhance your knowledge of the complex and always changing system of laws and regulations involved in public contracting and procurement. You will find out not only how to effectively coordinate the public procurement proc...

Eliminate problems upfront by adhering to government meeting and recordkeeping requirements Join us for this seminar and find out what Wyoming law has to say about balancing the public's right to information with the individual's right to privacy. If you're involved with a public entity or if you represent the media, you need to know the ins and outs of federal and state public records and open meetings laws. This seminar will get you headed i...

Discover how to navigate the minefields of procurement code and public contracting with ease. Do you want to know how to minimize the looming pitfalls inherent in public contracting? Now you can - attend this seminar and enhance your knowledge of the complex and always changing system of laws and regulations involved in public contracting and procurement. You will find out not only how to effectively coordinate the public procurement process f...