Federal IT leaders face quite a dilemma: how to continue delivering the same or higher levels of mission critical IT services to your constituents while managing with fewer resources and dollars. Negotiating agency-wide enterprise agreements with large IT manufacturers (e.g. Microsoft, Oracle, Cisco, and VMware) for IT hardware, software, and/or support has proven an effective, albeit difficult approach for you and your peers. Many Federal IT...

Other dates and locations available for immediate registration. Reviewed and verified by the Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) as meeting the training requirements for FAC-COR Level II. Moving beyond the basics covered in COR Level I Training, this hands-on, interactive 5-day course builds on your experience, deepens your understanding of the acquisition process, and takes your skills and capabilities to the next level. It is taught by train...

Gain valuable contracting perspective and insight directly from the source. APG is an important Maryland US Army contracting center located within an hour's drive of Howard County. Exhibitors will include the APG Small Business Office, Aberdeen Proving Ground, and regional Tech Council.

Create a more effective capture and proposal strategy aligned with the Government perspective. Write and review proposals that will score higher with government evaluators. 5:30pm – Networking & Cocktails 6:30pm – Dinner 7:15pm - Chapter Business 7:30pm – Presentation followed by Q&A 8:30pm – Adjournment Do you know how the government really evaluates proposals? Have you ever wondered what they look for when the...

The fourth quarter is nearly here. That means federal agencies are gearing up for the annual challenge of efficiently and effectively getting their remaining budget dollars on to contracts ahead of the September 30 deadline. At this critical time, agencies and contractors need to prudently–and innovatively–manage taxpayer dollars with the latest procurement methods. Bloomberg Government and the Coalition for Government Procurement...

On July 15, 2015, leading government contracting industry executives will offer a practical look at how you can strategize, optimize and realize your goals in a "New Govconomy." Hosted by Aronson LLC, the Strategic Growth Summit will kick off with an industry update from Stan Soloway, President of the Professional Services Council, followed by an afternoon panel discussion, culminating in a relaxed cocktail hour where you can network with some...

FedRAMP has become one of the hottest programs affecting the Federal government and commerical providers. Join us to learn more about the changes being made and how they will affect your organization's IT infrastructure. We will be joined by Stephen King, one of the leading FedRAMP experts, and a Third Party Assessment Organization (3PAO). Join us for our free webinar to learn about: FedRAMP Overview Highlight of Requirements Common Challenges...

Please Join Us! 6th ANNIVERSARY EVENT GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS SUMMER SOIREE with . . . US FEDERAL GOVT AGENCIES: OPM - Office of Personnel Mngt *** Tuesday JULY 14, 2015 *** 5.30pm - 7.30pm The John F Kennedy Center Terrace Level KC Cafe EVENT PARTNER: SILVER SPONSOR * This Is A Networking Event * Expected Attendance: 200 - 250 Govt Contractors * Professional Dress Required - No Jeans * Sponsorships Available * Tickets Required In Advance *** T...

Join the Professional Services Council on July 14 for a Dialogue Series Lunch with the leaders of two of the most important agencies in the DoD sphere. This lunch will be a unique opportunity to hear from both of these leading figures in a thought-providing dialogue format where attendees can pose questions and engage them on key issues. The PSC Dialogue Series brings senior government officials together with industry leaders for informative,...

Join the ACT-IAC Small Business Alliance on July 14th for a senior level panel discussion highlighting how small businesses can position themselves to successfully deliver and support HHS and CMS missions. As CMS continues to foster healthcare transformation by finding new ways to pay for and deliver care that can lower costs and improve care, CMS is partnering with the industry to innovate while maintaining operation and compliance objectives...