The Coalition for Government Procurement is thrilled to announce that registration is officially open for the 2023 Fall Training Conference: “What is Fair and Reasonable?”! Mark your calendars for November 15-16, as we again will gather at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church, Virginia to gain insights into government policies and programs that will shape the future of the procurement landscape. As the title suggests, this ye...

Protecting and securing the homeland from evolving and mounting global threats is top of mind for the United States government in this particularly complex era of defense and national security. As competition intensifies between the world’s major players, new pacing challenges, vulnerabilities and security concerns are uncovered. Today, respected leaders in border protection, homeland security and national security are working with indus...

For over a decade the National Veteran Small Business Coalition (NVSBC) has recognized leadership in achieving Federal contracting goals with Veteran entrepreneurs. These awards recognize both Federal agency and large government prime contractors for their efforts to meet and exceed contracting goals. Additionally, these awards recognize individual veterans, veteran owned small businesses, and employees of veteran owned businesses.

To prepare for the future fight, the U.S. Army is prioritizing modernization and acquisition at speed. Emerging conflicts and increased demand for weapons systems and warfighter capabilities in the past year have underscored the growing need for resilient supply chains and the ability to rapidly field advanced technologies. Army leaders are looking at ways to shorten purchasing timelines and deploy digital engineering technologies as they reim...

Security cleared professionals please join us for the CI or FS Poly Cleared Job Fair, Thursday, November 2, from 2pm – 5.30pm at the Westin Tysons Corner. Whether you’re between contracts, transitioning out of the military / government, or just casually looking around, please join us for this in-person event. Our hiring employers include Accenture Federal Services, Amazon Web Services, Arcfield, BDO, BlueHalo, CACI, Core4ce, Integr...

Security cleared professionals please join us for the in-person All Clearances Cleared Job Fair, Thursday, October 5, from 2pm – 6pm at the Westin Tysons Corner. Whether you’re between contracts, transitioning out of the military / government, or just casually looking around, please join us for this in-person event. Our hiring employers include Agile Defense, Arcfield, BDO, Core4ce, GDIT, Leidos, LMI, Los Alamos National Laboratory...

With over 6,000 individual and corporate members, our chapter boasts the largest membership in the AFCEA International community. Our chapter is blessed with the hometown advantage of having the Pentagon in our back yard, the Nation's Capital right next door, and the backbone of the Internet at our center. This means that our Monthly luncheons, IT Days, Breakfast and special events connect you with Government speakers that provide current poli...

As complex geopolitical conflicts unfold around the world, United States military and government leaders are gleaning key insights into the future battlefield and gearing up to operate contested environments. To combat the tyranny of distance and prepare for a potential long-distance fight, the Department of Defense is focusing on contested logistics and building capability in austere conditions.

Join us for an event with GEOINT community leaders to learn how geospatial data can be leveraged to enhance operational analysis. USGIF Mission Focus events provide informative discussion and insights into a specific topic of interest to the GEOINT community and offer the opportunity to network and connect with other professionals in the field. Stay tuned for speaker announcements!

Breakthrough advancements in artificial intelligence have propelled the field to new heights. AI is being harnessed across government, industry and military branches alike to support and advance missions in a myriad of applications. But as a still relatively nascent technology, AI also comes with inherent risks, threats and vulnerabilities — as evidenced by the rapid development of generative AI tools and technologies in recent years. Th...