The National 8(a) Association offers comprehensive understanding of the unique business of federal contracting. Our conferences feature key government officials and representatives, nationally recognized legal and accounting firms, and business to business networking. It's all about education and networking, networking, networking!

The Office of Management and Budget reports contract spending dipped 4.5% in FY 2012, a fact which has intensified market competition going into FY 2013. Planning, positioning and the right resources have become vital to insuring top-line growth. Learn how to best explore new market segments, diversify your client base and strategize your next steps during Entering New Government Markets in 2013: From Strategy Through Execution, a free webinar...

Federal On-Site Renewable Power Purchase Agreements Learn how to develop an on-site renewable Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) on a Federal site to meet Federal mandates: Review key PPA considerations, including state, local and utility requirements and restrictions; Evaluate the technical and site feasibility for an on-site renewable energy project; Establish a multi-disciplinary team to successfully implement the PPA; Understand key considerat...

FEMP e-Training: Sustainable Institutional Change for Federal Facility Managers Learn practical information and action-based tools to change individual and organizational behaviors in support of energy efficiency and strategic sustainability goals: Apply the construct of "rules, roles, and tools” in support of energy efficiency and strategic sustainability goals Apply eight principles of institutional change to strategy development Devel...

FEMP eTraining: Launching a Utility Energy Services Contract (UESC): Getting to Yes! Learn how to develop and implement energy efficiency, water efficiency, and renewable energy projects on Federal sites under a Utility Energy Services Contract: Evaluate a serving utilities' interest and capabilities; Form the best team to include the right skill sets to get a UESC underway; Answer common questions that might be raised concerning authority, pr...

With more than $250 billion in federal spending reported for FY 2007-2011, many Texas locations have become hubs for high levels of federal spending, including: Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Amarillo and Grand Prairie. Top federal industries in Texas include defense and aerospace, research and development, architecture, engineering and construction, as well as information technology. Join Deltek’s Principal Research Analyst Je...

FEMP eTraining: Planning an Energy Assessment for Federal Facilities Learn how to manage the Energy Assessment process in Federal facilities and comply with executive orders and legislative mandates: Select the proper energy assessment type and prioritize facilities in most need of an energy assessment; Assemble an energy assessment team with the proper expertise; Conduct the energy assessment walkthrough and interview key personnel; Develop t...

FEMP eTraining: Commissioning for Existing Federal Facilities Learn how to manage the commissioning process for existing Federal buildings and employ best practices to: • Lead the commissioning activity in-house or supplement in-house capabilities; • Implement whole-building commissioning or select individual systems to be commissioned; • Develop a targeted plan including key data collection, an effective launch; a thorough walk...

FEMP eTraining: Selecting, Implementing, and Funding Photovoltaic Systems in Federal Facilities Learn best practices for selecting and installing PV technologies at Federal sites: Evaluate the main types of PV materials and technologies and basic PV system components; Predict a site’s available solar resources and select the best technologies Interpret manufacturer performance ratings, understand environmental impacts, and assess warrant...

The Architecture Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry is set to grow in FY 2013 and represents over $15 billion in upcoming programs. As an AEC firm, you need to be prepared to get ahead of the competition and win more federal business. Join Deltek for a free webinar on the Top Ten Federal AEC Opportunities for FY 2013 to learn how you can fill your pipeline and increase win rates. Webinar Overview: Federal AEC spending trends and analy...