Don't miss the Government Contract Pricing (GCP) Summit being held June 21-23, 2016. To accommodate increased demand, this event is now being held at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. This newer/larger venue is conveniently located near the airport and downtown Gaslamp Quarter. GCP Summit 2016 is more than just another conference. It’s more than a meet-and-greet with colleagues amid a dizzying exchange of business cards and sales pitches....

Homeland Security Conference 2016: "Securing the Nation - Solving Technology and Human Capital Challenges: People, Partners, Priorities"More than any other operations, homeland security missions call for coordinated and end-to-end collaboration. Success depends on preparing for the unknowable, preventing the unthinkable and planning recovery from the unimaginable.To assist in the process, AFCEA International brings together the people in charg...

Contract closeout procedures can vary widely based on contract type, complexity of the contract, price adjustments, and numerous other factors. It is important for Contracting Officers, CORs, ACO’s and other members of the close out team to be up to date on the rules, regulations, procedures and best practices involved in this essential task. Building a solid relationship with the cognizant players, such as payment and audit offices, th...

The Administration has proposed a budgetary increase of $3.1 billion for modernization of the core infrastructure that runs most Federal agencies. The goal is to achieve these three primary goals: Address cybersecurity loopholes inherent in older systems; contain costly maintenance requirements and the inefficiency of legacy technology; and develop a more modern and reliable architecture that leverages cloud infrastructure and services. These...

The design and construction of a laboratory, regardless of its use, involves many stakeholders. While providing a safe environment for laboratory users to perform their work is imperative, competing stakeholders’ needs often cause health and safety considerations to be overlooked. Participating in Guidelines for Laboratory Design: Health and Safety Considerations will help you address this issue by providing you with an understanding of...

The Internet of Things (IoT) phenomenon is compelling, with its promise of bringing to government rapid service deployment, responsive citizen experiences, and organizational agility.Leading analysts predict that by the year 2020 the number of devices connected to the internet will exceed 50 billion. Think about public safety where surveillance systems and even public lighting minimize citizen risk and help deter crime. Transportation systems...

This webinar will discuss ways to secure sensitive data, gauge network vulnerabilities, and address both network and physical security in unison. We’ll Discuss: Why fortifying physical plant and facility security is important to CIOs. The role of intrusion detection, physical access control, environmental control and video surveillance in tightening physical security. Methods for providing network and data protection to mission-critical...

SEMINAR SERIES in San Francisco CA JUNE 2016 ECTI INSTRUCTORS John Black Greg Creeser Scott Gearity Steve Wagner Jonathan Poling EAR Export Controls / ITAR Defense Trade Controls Seminar Series at the Hyatt Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco 555 North Point Street San Francisco, California, USA, 94133 REGISTER NOW DOWNLOAD SEMINAR BROCHURE EAR & OFAC Controls SEMINAR SEMINAR AGENDA ECoP® EAR renewal credits = 4 JUN 13-14, 2016 USD $1175 I...

Governments face a lot of challenges: shrinking budgets, federal mandates, resource constraints, an aging workforce, and the constant threat of a cyberattack. On June 15th, join over 1000 govies online at our Virtual Tech Day to learn how advanced technology and innovative practices can help government overcome these challenges. This FREE, half-day online training will feature four live training webinars on the biggest tech trends in governmen...

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and its supplements are the source documents when contracting with both federal defense and civilian agencies. A close and detailed working knowledge of the FAR is mandatory for government, contractor, and subcontractor personnel.This FAR training course offers critical information that will help both contracting and technical personnel understand how to negotiate superior contracts and maintain compli...