The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) will kick off First Thursday Seminars with the live webcast Solid-State Lighting: Highlighting indoor Applications on April 4, 2013. Experts Naomi Johnson Miller and Jeff McCullough of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory will offer training about new solid-state and LED lighting developments and best practices, as well as Federal priorities, and tools and resources...

L2 Federal Resources presents an exclusive contracting webinar... LIVE WEBINAR | Thursday, April 4, 2013 | 1PM Eastern Preparing for DCAA Incurred Cost Submissions DCAA has made it clear to Congress that one of their top priorities will be addressing the extensive backlog of Incurred Cost Submissions. This news further emphasizes how important it is for government contractors to be aware of DCAA requirements. Are you aware that DCAA has a new...

Learn how to streamline IT procurement with a free NITAAC training. Compete and manage your IT requirements quickly and easily when you choose a NITAAC Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) . Our training specialists will demonstrate how GWACs enable you to leverage buying power, and how NITAAC's online ordering systems can increase productivity.A team of Contract and Program Specialists can help you at any point in the process, from pr...

Brought to you by the trusted experts of LRP Publications and cyberFEDS®, the Federal Workplace Conference is the only event covering five core HR disciplines -- EEO, Employee Relations, Human Capital Management, Labor Relations and Workers' Compensation. Our elite Advisory Board has developed an educational program that is on target with the current challenges you're facing in the federal workplace. Whether you're looking to fine-tune you...

Uncertain how public records and open meetings laws apply to you? Public accountability in government continues to be a leading issue for citizens. Understanding what can and cannot be withheld under the Sunshine Law is important for all public officials. Avoid costly mistakes and litigation by getting a clear understanding of the laws. Attend this seminar and discover how the news media use public records, including court records and websites...

In a time of economic upheaval, nonprofits everywhere are struggling for new sources of funding and expense sharing. Simultaneously, the nonprofit sector has seen a growth in 'social enterprises' - businesses designed not just to make a profit, but to further social goals. Given these two trends, more and more nonprofits find themselves considering for-profit activities such as joint ventures. This live audio conference will cover the basic ta...

Attend an upcoming National Contract Management Association (NCMA) National Education Seminar! Contract Negotiations Based on Gregory Garrett's publication Contract Negotiations: Skills, Tools, and Best Practices, this seminar provides a comprehensive treatment of contract negotiations, with a compelling discussion of what skills, tools, and best practices are needed to become a master contract negotiator. Attendees will learn: Contract negoti...

Attend an upcoming National Contract Management Association (NCMA) National Education Seminar! Solicitations, Bids, Proposals, and Source Selection Building a contract, in both the public and private business sectors, which meets or exceeds the requirements of the buyer and seller is indeed a challenge, especially in a world of high expectations and demanding customers. This seminar provides a comprehensive roadmap or series of steps, which ca...

All course materials and handouts will be provided to students on CD ROM. Please bring a laptop computer that is equipped with a CD ROM with you to the class. If you do not have access to a laptop, please contact the respective meeting planner as soon as possible. There will be a limited number of laptops available for use through NDIA, so please call early. Overview The Defense Systems Acquisition Management course meets the needs of defense...

The saga of austerity and government contracts in a budget-driven environment continues in 2013. Key challenges in the world of audit and compliance are huge concerns as well. Decisions associated with current and future scenarios highlight the need for prudent measures to help you better understand and get ahead of the concerns and issues relative to audit and compliance. To better prepare you for the potentially impactful challenges ahead, t...