This webinar provides an orientation to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). It’s perfect for industry employees new to government acquisition in need of a foundation on which to build further knowledge and skills. Participants will learn: Why the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is important and how it is structured, How the federal government plans its contracts, How a contract is created using the FAR, and How government age...

Top 4 Reasons to Attend1. DFIR Focused Training - The event hosts only DFIR training classes SANS has to offer.2. Summit Talks - The summit packed with trending talks and leading speakers covering the most innovative DFIR topics. Actually be able to speak and sit down to have a real discussion with some of the leaders in the field.3. DFIR NetWars - Free if you sign up for a class: SANS DFIR NetWars is a hands-on, interactive learning environme...

Over the past few years the federal government has become increasingly concerned about attracting and retaining its workers. To say that the government workforce is graying is an understatement with figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showing that millennials make up less than a quarter of government employees. We’ll Explore: While cybersecurity most often captures the spotlight, physical security for employees has a significant...

The ability to develop, support, and manage how costs and prices are derived is essential for everyone involved in U.S. federal acquisition—both buyers and sellers—and is a skill in high demand. Cost and price analysis affects everything from requirements development to the price that is ultimately agreed upon, and the fundamental importance of this critical competency cannot be ignored.

Prerequisite: Should have at least six months of contract experience, have taken the FAR Workshop or another basic FAR course before this course. What you will learn: The Advanced FAR Workshop provides an in-depth analysis of the most important parts of the FAR. In this two-day class, we will focus on those FAR Parts that tend to generate the most issues and questions, specifically: • The classification of workers • Intellectual Prop...

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...