Modernizing the Federal Acquisition Lifecycle As Federal procurement policy and processes become more complex, agencies must adapt their business processes and technology solutions to better enable their acquisition professionals to maintain compliance and efficiency while executing mission-critical tasks. IT modernization initiatives empower acquisition professionals and leadership to make better-informed decisions throughout each phase of th...

It’s no secret that construction contractors are facing outsized challenges in today’s environment: Labor-strapped teams are pushing hard to chase larger projects while wildly fluctuating material pricing and availability are putting margins under assault. With the industry already under stress, the last thing a building pro needs to worry about is their bonding and insurance status—but surety bonds and construction insurance...

Learn about the GSA eBuy program, and how it functions to benefit both the government buyer and the vendor. GSA eBuy is a powerful and intuitive acquisition tool used by thousands of U.S. governmental agencies worldwide to achieve required competition, best pricing and value. GSA eBuy saves you time and money. This class will give you the basics to access this unique electronic request-for-quote tool.

Government Contracting Proposal Lab: Pricing, Cost Estimates, Research Competitors https://www.govassociation.org/events This week’s lab is set up to help you understand the pricing component of the proposal process. We’ll review some pricing templates and benchmark after your competitors’ pricing. This is part one of a two-part proposal lab series. LAB TOPIC: Benchmarking after your competitors' prices Pricing strategies to...

Join OASIS Program office for an overview and Delegation of Procurement Authority Training Warranted contracting officers (a contracting officer appointed pursuant to FAR 1.603) can request and Delegation of Procurement Authority (DPA), which allows direct access to OASIS. The DPA clearly delineates the roles and responsibilities between the GSA contracting officer and the ordering contracting officer, and complies with the Office of Managemen...

Government Contracting Learn the Importance of Certifications and Business Programs https://www.govassociation.org/events Come join us weekly as we train and prepare you to capture government contracts. These sessions are designed to prepare those enrolled in the Certified Capture Manager (CCM) Program to prepare their businesses for success and to prepare them to become certified capture manager professionals. CLASS TIME: Every Thursday after...

HCaTS has been designated as a best-in-class (BIC) solution for Human Capital and Training Solutions per OMB memo 17-22. The program consists of two strategically sourced, IDIQ government-wide contract vehicles: HCaTS and HCaTS Small Business (SB). Both vehicles provide flexible, fast, and efficient ways for federal agencies to obtain customized solutions for their human capital management and training requirements.

Get It Done: Solutions from the Front Lines This year’s Government Contract Management Symposium is a must-attend event for all contract management professionals to learn, connect and solve our big challenges together! Every session features a real story from the professionals in the trenches.Attend in-person or virtually! Bring your team to take advantage of special group rates.Hear from inspiring keynote speakers who will share their p...

As agencies seek to deliver constituent services faster and more effectively, they must examine their processes to ensure they’re as efficient as possible. But process transformation can be overwhelming and resource-intensive, and many organizations aren’t sure where to even start. Process mining is an emerging technique that lets agencies identify and remove inefficiencies swiftly – usually in just four to six weeks. In this...

Do you have 30 minutes for an overview of GSA? The overview will include information on contracting opportunities, the GSA Multiple Award Schedule Program, Public Buildings Service, Federal Acquisition Service, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWAC), the Forecast of Contracting Opportunities, the Small Business Administration’s Subcontracting Network (SubNet), Section 889 guidance, and more. Register today for this GSA Office of Sm...