It’s a given – price is the most important part of the offer. This is especially true in the days when Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) rules, and even when it is a Best Value procurement, the lowest bidder will most likely get the award. Most companies, however, miss the most important elements of process and deliverable for the cost volume, and fail to shine in an area where they could dominate. Manage the cost volume e...

The 2017 Government Thought Leadership Summit, Leveraging Data in Today’s Government | Discover. Secure. Solve. is scheduled for March 7, 2017, in Washington, DC. The Government Thought Leadership Summit is an educational event that brings together U.S. Government agency leaders and industry experts to discuss, learn, and share knowledge about the challenges, best practices, and most effective ways to handle digital investigations, cyber...

There is a HUGE demand for all disciplines of Developers, Engineers, Analysts, Cyber Pro's, Testers, Tech Writers, Linguists, Security and much more right now. By attending the upcoming reStart Hiring & Networking Events this month, you can accomplish what would normally take weeks, ALL in one day! Interview with hiring managers on-the-spot, not just a 30 second elevator pitch like at most job expo's. Resumes submitted by 1/22 will be pre-...

There is a HUGE demand for all disciplines of Developers, Engineers, Analysts, Cyber Pro's, Testers, Tech Writers, Linguists, Security and much more right now. By attending the upcoming reStart Hiring & Networking Events this month, you can accomplish what would normally take weeks, ALL in one day! Interview with hiring managers on-the-spot, not just a 30 second elevator pitch like at most job expo's. Resumes submitted by 1/22 will be pre-...

This course provides an in-depth look at testing the controls using NIST SP 800-53A Rev. 4 and ensuring the use of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) for Federal Security Systems. The focus of the course is an in-depth explanation of each NIST SP 800-53 Revision 4 controls to include what method should be used to test and validate each security control in accordance with NIST SP 800-53A, Rev. 4 and NIST SP 800-115, what evidence should be gat...

GSA has posted the RFP for the 2017 on-ramp for the One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services (OASIS) Small Business Pool 2. The RASA/NationAnalytics team can help you master the scorecard methodology that will be used to evaluate your bid. An in-depth explanation of the scoring and selection process A full shred of Section L and Section M A deep dive into the evaluation methodology A complete breakdown of the NAICS/PSC Code project sco...

As we close out 2016 and embark on a new year, many people set their sights on a career shift or a new job with another company. Have you considered casting your line? And have you thought about how you’ll find the ideal position and a company that meets your requirements and expectations? Join us at the reStart Hiring & Networking Event on December 5th in Tyson’s Corner and meet with new companies offering exciting positions t...

Enter into enforceable teaming agreements. Minimize your risks. Eliminate or dilute oppressive clauses. This is a practical, understandable guide to the formation and enforcement of teaming agreements in Federal procurements. John will guide you along the way, whether you are a prime or a team partner. Non-Disclosure Agreements will also be discussed.

Market Connections and Sara Leiman, VP Media Director at TMP Government, are excited to announce the 8th annual Federal Media and Marketing Study breakfast and briefing. Data from this survey provides tremendous insight into the purchasing and media habits of mid- to senior-level federal decision-makers. Survey responses from over 3000 federal decision-makers will highlight their use of digital, social, mobile, print and broadcast, inside and...

Exercise your preaward and postaward debriefing options in negotiated procurements. Get practical advice on a variety of protest related topics, such as how to obtain a contract suspension, how to use the rule of two to your advantage, and when you should challenge a modification to an existing contract. You will learn what, when, where and how to protest Federal procurements and what are the pros and cons of the protest forums. Protests at th...