A One-Day Event Dedicated to the Major Developments in Federal Contracting! Only Offered Once a Year! New Topics and Location This Year! As one of our most popular events, Annual Review: Hot Issues in Federal Contracting provides everything you need to stay current in the ever-changing field of government contracts. Use this day-long event as a refresher on the developments in contracting over the past year and as an opportunity to network wit...

Every day, contractors are removed from the competitive range of procurements because of inadequate or nonresponsive proposals. This session will provide a comprehensive, section-by-section review of the “request for proposals” (RFP), as well as how to prepare adequate and responsive proposals—including format; technical, management, and cost volumes; and the FARclauses “incorporated by reference.” Takeaways: A s...

The acquisition system within the federal government is going through evolutions focused on better industry and government collaboration especially for its small business partners. Leaders in these major changes include the State Department’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (ODSBU) office which champions small businesses through the Department’s acquisition programs. Join the ACT-IAC Small Business Alliance o...

Business Growth Workshop Tuesday, March 21, 2017- Wednesday, March 22, 2017 Washington Technology Park Breakfast at 8:30 am Workshop starts at 9:00 am and ends at 3:30 pm both days. Lunch will also be provided. According to an annual study of over 300 executives in government contracting firms, their number one concern (what keeps you up at night) is the health of their business pipeline. Some are concerned they do not have enough opportunitie...

AGENDA is the business leadership conference focused on transforming business for the digital world. Business today not only demands a mobile, social and omni-channel experience for customers and employees alike. It requires that organizations harness these outlets for business growth in new and innovative ways at an ever faster pace as business cycles collapse and competitors sprout up ever faster. That’s exciting. And it’s HARD....

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of the Secretary (OS), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) is hosting one day, “Getting Back 2 Business” events at selected locations nationally. These events connect small businesses with specialists from HHS, other federal agencies and large prime contractors to enable them to more effectively pursue federal contracting opportunities. "Getti...

Join the Center for Digital Government’s IT market analysts and key government leaders for the #1 market briefing event on the state and local government technology market. Beyond the Beltway 2017 will share insights into the state and local space and pinpoint opportunities, trends and issues to help you fine-tune your business strategy and target your sales and marketing activities. At Beyond the Beltway, you will: Hear firsthand from p...

During the Summer of 2016, the SBA made a number of changes to rules concerning how joint ventures can be awarded small business contracts, including set-asides for 8(a) Participants, HUBZone Small Businesses, WOSB's, SDVOSB's and small businesses. A related development at that time was the SBA's unveiling of its "All Small" Mentor-Protege Program. The most significant impact of these changes is the expansion of opportunities for businesses to...

Government contracting is driven by a web of laws and regulations. This program will review major changes to those laws and regulations and preview expected changes—as well as discuss broader trends in government contracting driven by those statutory and regulatory changes. Key Take-Aways: Brief overview of the current statutory and regulatory system undergirding government procurement. Review of major statutory and regulatory changes o...

Come find the networking "Pot of Gold" at the St. Patrick's Day Cyber Smoke and meet your government and industry colleagues at Morton's Steakhouse. Join your government and industry information management and technology colleagues at Cyber Smoke and AFFIRM’s next co-hosted "After Hours" networking event at Morton's Steakhouse. The deck at Morton’s will be open and warmed with space heaters, while you enjoy your cigars amongst the...