WTF? (What the Fringe?) An Overview of the World of Government Contracting For many government contractors, the fringe rate can be an administrative headache and a compliance nightmare. However, did you know that utilizing the fringe dollar can offer government contractors a competitive edge? If you’ve ever found yourself asking “What the fringe?”, you need to join us for this presentation. In this overview of the world of go...

Audits in the world of government contracting are a matter of when, not if. Accounting system surveys, pre-award and post-award audits and incurred cost audits, are just a few among many that government contractors will face. The key to successfully passing an audit is understanding compliance, knowing the basics of the audit process, written policies and procedures, adequate internal controls, and regular testing. This course will focus on th...

Money doesn’t grow on trees, but it can grow with a good plan. Do you have a retirement savings plan? When is the last time you reviewed it? Being a successful investor starts with the basics and it’s time to make your savings multiply. Join Kevin Seibert, CFP®, CEBS, CRC® for an informative presentation on TSP savings and investing. Topics include: Traditional versus Roth TSP considerations Investment risk trade-offs Inves...

Join FBC for Regional MD/NoVa DoD Industry Day, which will be a live, "in-person," online event using the FBC Virtual Event Venue. The purpose of the event is to provide updated information and resources to U.S. Army personnel in support of 2021 mission requirements and beyond.The format for this event will be presentation-style, anchored by several keynote addresses by leadership personnel. The presentation format allows a select group of ind...

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 to attend and audit the classes with the CCM students. Join the official CCM program when you're ready to rec...

Audits in the world of government contracting are a matter of when, not if. Accounting system surveys, pre-award and post-award audits and incurred cost audits, are just a few among many that government contractors will face. The key to successfully passing an audit is understanding compliance, knowing the basics of the audit process, written policies and procedures, adequate internal controls, and regular testing. This course will focus on th...

How to Protect Your Enterprise Against the Pegasus Attack Best practices from detecting & defeating the spyware since 2016 August 5, 202111am EDT / 4pm UTC+130 Minutes According to recent reports, mobile devices of 50,000 individuals from 50 countries have been under attack by a new variation of an aggressive mobile spyware known as Pegasus. Enterprise security professionals need to know how to protect their mobile endpoints, and ultimatel...

Employer paid time off has long been a benefit to workers in most industries. In the public sector, however, many policies and practices are outdated and vulnerable to unexpected costs and liabilities. For example, many state governments still allow the accumulation of paid time off with little to no cap. This can result in often large payouts upon retirement or resignation. States and localities are beginning to take a close look at their pol...

Our 2021 4-Day Fire Investigation Training Program offers a broad overview of NFPA 921 and Fire Investigation concepts. This program is suitable both for newer investigators and for more advanced students. Lectures will include: Fire Chemistry Fire Dynamics Heat & Flame Vector Analysis Origin Matrix Fire Scene Safety NFPA Code Making Process Origin and Cause Determination Diagramming the Fire Scene Basic Photography for the Fire Investigat...

Hear from your peers during this interactive panel discussion! Application Security (AppSec) programs are critical to preventing costly and damaging breaches or cyberattacks – especially in government and education sectors where private information is abundant. But setting up an AppSec program isn’t as easy as checking boxes and installing a new scanning tool; it’s a journey that entails security-minded messaging from the to...