In the KO's Corner is informative discussions between our hosts, guests and audience members for the exchange of relevant information and insights. This is dynamic and high-value information companies can use for aligning and refining their business tactics in Government Contracting. That's because our hosts and guests are currently serving/have previously served in one or more of the following roles: Contracting Officer(ACO, CACO, DACO, DP AC...

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...

The Tower Club Tysons GovCon Club is hosting an Industry Chat and Networking Social beginning at 3:00 PM on June 3rd. This event will provide clarity and context related to the purpose of the Section 809 Panel, and the recommendations made by the panel since inception. You will hear from senior DoD contracting officials sharing insights about important likely and substantive changes coming to every level of government contracting. This is your...

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)

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...

Pushing the Boundaries of IT to Solve Present and Future Warfighting Challenges AFCEA NOVA is proud to host our 9th Annual Joint Warfighter IT Day on Thursday, September 1, 2016, at the Sheraton Tysons Hotel. This one-day conference provides an unparalleled opportunity to hear from and meet senior military and civilian leaders from OSD, the Combatant Commands, the Military Services, and DoD Agencies. The top-tier list of senior speakers includ...