The US Navy has significantly simplified and expanded their access to VMware technology through the US Navy ELA/BPA. This contract between VMware and the US Navy will enable IT transformation and support alignment with the Navy IT modernization initiatives. Join VMware and Carahsoft for a complimentary webcast to learn more about the contract details and the IT Purchase Request (ITPR) and ordering process. During this session, the following to...

Requests for Proposals (RFPs) often are confusing, contradictory, or downright unintelligible. The impact on companies responding to such RFPs is substantial: You have to spend a great deal of time and energy trying to decode the RFP, and then adjusting your proposal accordingly. The Q&A process therefore is an important (though often neglected) element of effective proposal management. However, getting the answers, you want is not as stra...

“Agile” can improve success rates for software development contracts, but change requires changing. Implementing a new acquisition life cycle requires a change in the prevailing culture. This webinar will examine the impacts of incorporating Agile software methodologies into acquisition packages—as well as the impacts those package changes have on the traditional role of the contract manager. Key Takeaways: Determining if an...

Join us for our Spring National Small Business Federal Contracting Summit, jointly hosted by the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce and The American Small Business Chamber of Commerce. This popular event boasts a robust agenda that includes: Increased focus on assuring small business federal contractors secure our fair share of federal contracting (taxpayer) dollarsAccess to federal agencies and prime contractors (scroll to the bottom of...

NASA SEWP is announcing the reschedule of their annual SEWP Showcase: DC Wide Training & Industry Forum to now be held February 28 - March 1, 2018 at the JW Marriott, 1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW. In addition to the free training on the latest SEWP V acquisition tools, Federal employees and IT companies that attend the SEWP Showcase can look forward to an overview of the SEWP V contracts and how Industry can be involved now and in the future....

- Tables will cost $250 each until 13 February. From 14 February to 26 February, tables will cost $300. No refunds will be given after 20 February - Cards will be charged on 20 February for those who RSVP prior to that date. All who RSVP after will be charged case-by-case - Horizons will be open at 0700 before the event to set up and receipts will be provided at check-in - Outside food is not allowed inside Horizons Club. Oasis Sports Lounge...

The rise of the digital supply chain and proliferation of data moving across platforms and among parties requires a new and different kind of umbrella of trust—one that enables increased visibility, agility, and performance. The number of cybersecurity breaches is growing every year, and many were the result of weak security links in the supply chain. Learn how contract managers can play a valuable role helping to proactively reduce cybe...

The orals presentation is a critical component sometimes required after down select. Being well prepared can make the difference between winning and losing. Often seen as just another gate to pass it is often the difference maker in the government’s eyes. This event will you to prepare more strategically for upcoming bids requiring orals presentations. You will learn: How to prepare and respond to FEDSIMHow to successfully prepare for O...

The American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) invites you to the Lifting the Curtain with Reverse Industry Day on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at the Renaissance Washington in Washington, DC. REQUIREMENTS DEVELOPMENT IN FEDERAL ACQUISITION -- Before there is a contract and before there is a solicitation, there is a need or requirement that the end-user deems necessary to meet the agency’s mission. The ident...

Federal agencies now have a fast, effective way to buy maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) supplies and save! GSA’s dynamic MRO purchasing channel solution can help you save an average of 12 percent more on MRO products than previously offered in the federal marketplace! More than 1000 federal employees from dozens of agencies have already logged on for live webinar training to discover the benefits of GSA’s MRO solution. Seiz...