The recurring cycle of continuing resolutions and budgetary uncertainty create significant turbulence for both company executives and government program managers. The start of programs can be delayed, development programs can be disrupted, and the sustainment of critical capabilities can be significantly impacted. Beyond these near-term impacts, the cyclical nature of spending over time has led to repeated boom or bust periods that also lead t...

Register today for Washington Technology's Power Breakfast taking place on February 22nd. At this morning event, leading executives in the government market will discuss strategies they are deploying to capture new business and maintain their position in the government. They'll also discuss the opportunities and challenges companies are facing. Don't miss the exclusive presentation of Washington Technology's 2019 Contractor Confidence and Outl...

Government contractors can spend hundreds of hours doing research, building a team and crafting a proposal. So when they lose the bid to competitors, it is a great disappointment. A key component of learning what went wrong is the debriefing agencies are supposed to give losing bidders so they can gain insights on why their bids failed. But there are problems with the quality and consistency of agency debriefings. This drives many companies to...

How Acquisitions Disrupt the Competitive Landscape The last year has seen merger and acquisition activity accelerate dramatically in the federal market. From headline grabbing deals, such as General Dynamics’ acquisition of CSRA or the formation of Perspecta from combining three companies to the nearly 100 small and mid-size deals that have closed in the last 12 months, the competitive landscape is rapidly changing. To stay competitive,...

Keep up to date with your federal contracting knowledge by attending Centre’s Mid-Year Update: Hot Issues in Federal Contracting at the Tysons Tower Club, on June 13, 2018, from 8:00 am – 10:30 am. This breakfast seminar is a great opportunity to get together and network with your fellow federal contracting peers. Mid-Year Update attracts both industry and government personnel to review the recent events and changes in the contract...

Attend this lively and inter-active full-day workshop on capture management and learn from experienced practitioners the proven strategies used today by the most successful government contractors. You already know that acquiring or capturing government contracts requires a broad array of skills and knowledge of how to do business with the government. It demands unique marketing and networking skills as well as understanding the nuances of pipe...

MID-TIER ADVOCACY BUSINESS FOCUSED BREAKFASTThe Tower ClubMonday March 26th 7AM to 9AM Crowdfunding, Size Standards, and Growth Strategies(Agencies, congressional staff invited)HURRY - RESERVE NOW!$49 MTA Member$69 Non-Member(price includes hot breakfast)

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year (FY) 2018 contains several important bid protest-related reforms. If signed into law, these reforms will affect all government contractors! Come join us for an extensive panel discussion with leading bid protest lawyers and government officials on how these reforms will change the nature of bid protest and how you can prepare for them!

The AFCEA NOVA Small Business Committee is hosting our next breakfast event on 23 January. We have an exciting set of speakers to address Cyber Opportunities and Challenges Facing the DoD. Join us and hear from the DOD and DLA on the cyber challenges and opportunities that will face the Government and contractor community in the coming year

Bid protests are rising rapidly in the federal contracts arena, as are the number of protests being sustained by GAO and the Court of Federal Claims. Both of these trends have enormously negative consequences for your agency. Our instructors are experienced attorneys. They will give you the benefit of their years of experience so you will learn how to avoid bid protests. Learn the most common areas of protest and how you can avoid those mistak...