This session will explore the similarities and differences between issuing task or delivery orders under GSA Schedule contracts (FAR 8.4), following simplified acquisition procedures (FAR 13), or negotiating a stand-alone contract (FAR 15). You will learn the advantages of Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), when to use them, and tips on developing your acquisition strategy. The session will include an overview of Spend Under Management (SUM)...

Government contractors must understand their role in contract closeouts to ensure their interests are fully protected. Our one-day course for government contractors focuses on the elements of contract closeout — from final delivery to final payment — and highlights solutions to common mistakes that can lead to closeout delays or losing the ability to address any issues affecting contractor/subcontractor costs. Key Topics Covered T...

The White House Executive Order on cybersecurity, issued in May following high-profile ransomware attacks on enterprises as varied as oil pipelines and healthcare, directs the federal government to “improve its efforts to identify, deter, protect against, detect, and respond to these actions and actors.” In response, the National Institute of Standards and Technology has already released guidance outlining security measures for cri...

When you hear the word DevSecOps, what does it mean to you? What is the most authentic meaning of the term? DevSecOps gives people, those with the most context, the responsibility for security decisions without sacrificing required safety. DevSecOps is less of a technology problem and more of an organizational and people issue. Tune in as topic experts dive into what it means to adopt DevSecOps from a people-change perspective. How should the...

In today's government landscape, agencies are increasingly creating and publishing informative, mission-critical messages for the public through videos and short clips - distributed across website and social platforms - to effectively generate traction and immediate actions from both sides. Utilizing video messaging as part of a comprehensive communication strategy is seen to increase both the engagement and effectiveness of distributed messag...

Over the last eight months, the Biden administration has ushered in new information technology policies, priorities, and programs. For the third installation of Cyber Defenders, GovExec will convene IT leaders from the Defense Department, federal agencies and municipal governments to discuss where cyber programs stand.

Join Alteryx and Alteryx Partner, Plante Moran, as we discuss Alteryx use cases and applications in State and Local Government and Education. During this session, Cole Weinman will discuss how Alteryx enabled West Palm Beach to automate data entry processes, reduce redundant systems, and migrate 20 years of data to a future system of record. Also, you’ll have an opportunity to learn about Alteryx updates and future events! Register today...

Material Management and Accounting Systems (MMAS) are one of the six contractor business systems. In this month's episode of DHG's Issues in Focus Webinar, DHG's Gary McDonald and Bill Walter will decompose and describe MMAS including its: Purpose and Background Contract Applicability Typical System Processes and Participants System Requirements Audit Criteria and Challenges, and Critical Success Factors in Establishing a MMAS

Join our webcast for a discussion on the critical connection required between CHROs, CFOs and people leaders on collaborating to create an agile, future-ready workforce. Make your leadership vision become reality faster by understanding other C-suite perspectives. We invite you to attend this session as part of our 5-part webcast series highlighting trends, recommended approaches and solutions for CFOs through the lens of partnership with your...

The White House Executive Order issued in May directs federal agencies to, through bold changes and significant investments, apply zero trust practices to strengthen cybersecurity across government and the private sector. The EO sets objectives and timeframes but does not guide the strategies to achieve those outcomes. Unlike many EOs, however, the administration is allocating funding to help agencies undertake the work – from the edge a...