Please join us for our November General Membership Meeting taking place on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at the Fairview Park Marriott, 3111 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church VA, 22042. We’re very excited that our featured speaker will be Sonny Bhagowalia, Chief Information Officer, Department of Treasury. Come out to the meeting to hear about what’s currently going on within the agency, the current priorities and initiatives, as we...

Strategic Sourcing Summits are free educational seminars held throughout the country that give you a fast and easy way to learn how to maximize your time and budget through the U.S. Communities program.Participation in a Strategic Sourcing Summit is a great way to network with your peers from other public agencies and non-profits. These events provide a complete overview on how to make the most of the U.S. Communities Program: Learn how to sa...

Upon completion of this course, the participant should have adequate knowledge of the background and requirements related to the CPSR. Further, the participant should have a basic understanding of policies, procedures and practices required to comply with the requirements. We will highlight recent developments in the CPSR environment from the Defense Contract Management Agency’s perspective and cover new regulations and statues. Further,...

Is your GSA Schedule driving your federal sales? If not, is it worth keeping? Getting -- and keeping -- it can be a sinkhole for your time and cash. Can you grow, or should you go: what's right for YOU? Here's the secret: Most companies have many other options to grow. Do you know yours? Seven simple questions will you get on course to the right answer for your company.

The SMART Organization executes the vision of the SMART Congressional Caucus from Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware by providing a membership organization promoting tech enterprise in the region. The conference goal is to build stronger relationships, provide teaming partnerships and discuss upcoming procurement forecasts among industry, community, government, and academia.

The most cost-effective and valuable procurement conference you will attend all year features key leaders in academia, government, and industry. 14th Annual SMART Proc Small Business Procurement Conference Date: Friday, November 18, 2016 Location: FSK Holiday Inn and Conference Center 5400 Holiday Drive Frederick, MD 21703 To register: https://smartproc.eventgrid.com/Dates#tickets POC: Debbie Burrell, 202.621.4206, info@smartprocconference.com

Using a Public Database to Increase Federal Sales and Gain a Competitive Edge This valuable dynamic one-day course unlocks the mysteries and power of the Federal Procurement Data System–Next Generation (FPDS-NG), for your company’s competitive benefit, and explains the distinct advantages of using FPDS vs. USAspending.gov. FPDS information is frequently used for business development, marketing, and proposal development. What is FPD...

Onsite registration has closed; all seats have been allocated. Individuals can still register to participate via streaming video. The Defense Information Systems Agency’s (DISA) annual Forecast to Industry will be held at the Baltimore Convention Center on Thursday, Nov. 17, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The event will provide industry partners with in-depth information about DISA's acquisition and procurement plans. Members of DISA's senior leader...

Enter into enforceable teaming agreements. Minimize your risks. Eliminate or dilute oppressive clauses. This is a practical, understandable guide to the formation and enforcement of teaming agreements in Federal procurements. John will guide you along the way, whether you are a prime or a team partner. Non-Disclosure Agreements will also be discussed.

Upon completion of this course, the participant should have adequate knowledge of the background and requirements related to cost accounting for Government Contracts. Further, the participant should have basic understanding of policies, procedures and practices required to comply with the requirements. We will highlight DCAA’s audit approach, recent developments and new regulations. Further, we will provide industry best practices to imp...