The American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) invites you to the Lifting the Curtain with Reverse Industry Day on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at the Renaissance Washington in Washington, DC. REQUIREMENTS DEVELOPMENT IN FEDERAL ACQUISITION -- Before there is a contract and before there is a solicitation, there is a need or requirement that the end-user deems necessary to meet the agency’s mission. The ident...

The Department of Defense’s mission is to deliver interoperable and secure information warfare capability by acquiring and integrating sensors, communications, weapons, information and control systems for mission success. The “as-a-Service” model is changing delivery of IT modernization by providing an agile acquisition model without vendor lock-in and flexible funding that scales up and down as needs change. This approach he...

With the non-stop cloud chatter, too many Federal agencies think that they need to choose between “all cloud” and “no cloud at all.” But the reality is not either, it’s both. Join MeriTalk and leading Federal cloud experts on February 21 to learn how agencies are managing, assessing, and securing this complicated new mix of physical and virtual appliances, For most agencies, their end result will be a combination...

This one-of-a-kind course shows how to develop compliant and highly persuasive proposal sections in at least half the time that it would normally take. It covers detailed methods for outlining within the sections, developing section content, infusing proper structure and flow, and implementing correct writing processes and section planning techniques. But this course reaches beyond mere compliance. You will acquire techniques and tools that wi...

Information Security Training in Anaheim, CaliforniaAt SANS Southern California - Anaheim 2018 (Feb 12-17), get the training you need to hone your skills and protect against cyber-attacks. With cyber attackers growing more brazen and exploiting mission-critical computer systems, it is crucial to have the latest skills and techniques to stop them in their tracks. Take advantage of these opportunities to get the most out of your information secu...

Seminar Information A level II class on the application of Incoterms® Rules in purchases and sales for those who have already had a basic Incoterms® class. GTC’s Incoterms® Rules class (or equivalent knowledge) is a prerequisite for taking Application of Incoterms® Rules. So now that you have learned the Incoterms basics, you want to take this class to learn which term is the best fit for your company and why. Register 30...

The U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary launched a fast moving effort in 2017 to accelerate the Department of Defense's integration of big data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. A recent report by Harvard University cites the impact of technologies like drones with bird-like agility, robot hackers, and software that generates photo-real fake video. The rapid progress in artificial intelligence is poised to bring an unprecedented surge...

This course will familiarize you with commonly-used methods of acquisition: issuing task or delivery orders under GSA’s Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) (FAR Subpart 8.4), and the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13 or negotiating a stand-alone contract under FAR Part 15. This course will explore the differences and similarities between Subpart 8.4 and Parts 13 & 15 procedures, advantages and disadvantages for various situation...

Information Security Training in Scottsdale, ArizonaOur mission at SANS is to deliver cutting-edge information security knowledge and skills to all students in order to protect people and assets. At the heart of everything we do is the SANS Promise: Students will be able to use the new skills they have learned as soon as they return to work. See that promise in action at SANS Scottsdale 2018 (Feb 5-10).Take advantage of these opportunities to...

The Foundations of Proposal Management course offers comprehensive skills in proposal management. The course begins with the Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements analysis. It then proceeds to proposal planning, outlining your document, and developing a proposal schedule. It also covers preparing for and conducting a Kickoff meeting to organize your proposal team, and guiding authors in developing proposal section content. The course then de...