B2G Market Research: From Random Information to Actionable Intelligence No matter the line of business, industry experts often state, "Information is King.” For the individual professionals and companies experiencing success in Government Contracting, the impact of this statement is realized daily since every aspect of business in the federal sector benefits from the creation and exchange of information. The more accurate, relevant and t...

Simplified Acquisitions. How do they play into your strategy?What exactly is a Simplified Acquisition and why do they matter? How do you pursue these opportunities and are you familiar with how agencies advertise them? Were you aware procurements conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) actually favor small businesses?During FY2010, twenty federal agencies issued more than 585,000 Simplified Acquisition contract actions totaling...

In 1982, GAO released the first edition of Principles of Federal Appropriations Law – a collection of the body of law governing the expenditure of federal funds commonly known as the Red Book. Today, agency program managers, general counsel, contracts administrators and financial officers are all faced with significant challenges in meeting organization needs within current budgets. What are the rules? How are they applied in practice? W...

To Bid or Not To Bid? That is the question, right?Actually, the question is "To Respond or Not To Respond?" since this session will also cover if/how/why you should respond to Sources Sought Notices, Requests For Information (RFI), Requests For Quotations (RFQ) and Requests For Proposals (RFP) and how to ensure submission of a response that best supports organizational goals and objectives. To Bid or Not To Bid? will help attendees understand...

Jennifer Schaus & Associates host a monthly *3rd THURSDAYS* Government Contractors (no-charge) Networking Event from 5:30-7:30pm at the Kennedy Center, Foyer Level, Millennium Stage Area. All professionals are welcome. For more info & to register http://JenniferSchaus3.eventbrite.com

On October 7, 2010, the U.S. Small Business Administration published a final rule effective February 4, 2011, aimed at expanding federal contracting opportunities for women-owned small businesses (WOSBs). The Final Rule sets forth procedures authorized by the Small Business Act to help ensure a level playing field on which WOSBs can compete for Federal contracting opportunities, while helping achieve the existing statutory goal that 5 percent...

This event is sold out! We have scheduled a second session on Thursday, January 20th. On October 7, 2010, the U.S. Small Business Administration published a final rule effective February 4, 2011, aimed at expanding federal contracting opportunities for women-owned small businesses (WOSBs). The Final Rule sets forth procedures authorized by the Small Business Act to help ensure a level playing field on which WOSBs can compete for Federal contr...

Simplified Acquisitions. How do they play into your strategy?What exactly is a Simplified Acquisition and why do they matter? How do you pursue these opportunities and are you familiar with how agencies advertise them? Were you aware procurements conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) actually favor small businesses?During FY2010, twenty federal agencies issued more than 585,000 Simplified Acquisition contract actions totaling...

If your facility generates hazardous waste, you must comply with detailed regulatory requirements for waste characterization, container marking and labeling, waste minimization, manifesting, transportation, emergency response, and land disposal certification. EPA and state regulations require annual hazardous waste management training. At this two-day class you will learn the latest requirements of the law and how to comply. This course will t...