After two years of virtual events ComDef 2022 returns to in person with the world in a very different place. While the long-term defense planning focus will be on the aspirations of China, near term attention will rightly return to Europe to deter the expansionist efforts of Russia. The theme of Integrated Deterrence will address the collective efforts of NATO and friendly countries to preserve the peace. Norway is the partner nation and will...

Building Your Capture Management Strategy 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 Tuesday evening from 6pm to 8pm EST/3pm to 5pm PST LOCATION: Online (Remote access will be ema...

State and local agencies are increasingly utilizing the cloud for business continuity, improved remote access and cost savings. But recent survey findings indicate public entities run into a number of challenges when adopting cloud solutions, with cost predictability and lack of skills for moving to the cloud being two of the biggest hurdles. A cloud marketplace can help state and local governments with these challenges while offering several...

GSA Personal Property Management is hosting a series of virtual training sessions on various aspects of the program. The topic of this FREE virtual training will be Basics of Property Disposal directly from Federal Management Regulation (FMR) 102.36. This training will provide you with information regarding key items that you will go through during the disposal of your agency personal property. What can you do if your property has low value; w...

How to Assess Your Starting Point and Creating a Strategic Capture Plan 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 pass the CCM Exam and to become certified professionals. Also, these classes are open to all GCA members, partner members and the public. You're welcome...

Indoor rock climbing social for Federal humans of all levels of experience! Join me and my co-host Anna Urman (contract data geek, former PTAC director, and now State Department insider) to reach for the top -- literally -- and have a blast! We welcome folks of all abilities and levels, from first-timers to the most experienced climbers. Thinking, "I've never done this!"? You're not alone! Come try and see if you like it!(Been away a while? Le...

Federal agencies now have a fast, effective way to buy maintenance, repair and facility (MRFS) supplies and save! GSA’s dynamic MRFS purchasing channel solution can help you save an average of 8 percent more on MRFS products than previously offered in the federal marketplace. Log on for live webinar training to discover the benefits of GSA’s MRFS solution. Seize your opportunity to attend this short, in-depth webinar, for which you...

GSA's FSSI Office Supply Fourth Generation (OS4) solution is now available.Presented by the Region 2 Business Development team, this webinar provides detailed information and training on how to order supplies through the FSSI OS4 Purchase Channel. Attendees will receive 1 CLP.The OS4 solution provides customers with the ability to cut costs and increase efficiencies by buying everyday supplies like pens, paper, and printing items from a list o...

Tough economic times generate concerns of immediate cost-cutting directives. Yet, more companies do not want to inhibit their digital acceleration initiatives. Thus, they look for ways to optimize costs, to use potential savings or efficiencies as investments for digital acceleration. Chief financial officers often lead this charge, creating a need for a strong CFO-CIO partnership to enable short-term savings to maintain medium- and long-term...

Join us for a panel discussion on the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (B.E.A.D) Program. B.E.A.D. appropriates $42.45 billion for states, territories and the District of Columbia to utilize for broadband deployment, mapping and adoption projects. Discussion topics: Digital inclusion planning for unserved and underserved communities One-size doesn't fit all (feasible studies, funding and technology options) Prioritizing and localizing f...