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...

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...

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...

A breakfast dedicated to the major developments in federal contracting with guest, Cheryl Harris, Deputy Director, Information Technology Services (ITS), IT Schedule 70 Stay current in the ever-changing field of government contracts. Topics: GSA Panel Latest Bid Protests Legislative and FAR updates Pending legislation that will impact federal contractors US Court of Federal Claims and case law Labor Law Update: Latest Developments

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...

Large or small, federal contractors looking for their next edge should look no further than multiple-award contracts (MACs). In fiscal 2014, $115 billion flowed through MACs, accounting for more than 25 percent of all federal procurement spending—with 40 percent of all obligations going to small businesses. For a community used to a shrinking market, knowledge of MACs and other top performing vehicles is essential for growth. Bloomberg G...

Move beyond the basics in this training where you will find out why incumbency is a double-edged sword, and what you must do to ensure a win. Using a case study approach, you’ll develop specific strategies to mitigate each of the top seven reasons why incumbents lose. For example, how can you use your information advantage to put the focus on best value and not lowest price? Or try on a challenger hat. Learn how the advantage has shifted...