INSA is pleased to announce that the Honorable James B. Comey Jr., Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), will be the guest of honor and speaker at a leadership dinner on March 29, 2017, at the Hilton Mark Center in Alexandria, Virginia. Director Comey will speak to the strategic importance of the FBI's role within the Intelligence Community (IC) and his vision for the Bureau in 2017 and beyond. Following dinner, Director Comey...

Every day, contractors are removed from the competitive range of procurements because of inadequate or nonresponsive proposals. This session will provide a comprehensive, section-by-section review of the “request for proposals” (RFP), as well as how to prepare adequate and responsive proposals—including format; technical, management, and cost volumes; and the FARclauses “incorporated by reference.” Takeaways: A s...

AGENDA is the business leadership conference focused on transforming business for the digital world. Business today not only demands a mobile, social and omni-channel experience for customers and employees alike. It requires that organizations harness these outlets for business growth in new and innovative ways at an ever faster pace as business cycles collapse and competitors sprout up ever faster. That’s exciting. And it’s HARD....

BDO USA, LLP, Wiley Rein LLP, and Professional Services Council would like to invite you to join us for a complimentary CPE-qualified program on Government Contractor Labor Law Compliance under the new administration. Hear from our panel of industry experts, including the former head of the DOL Wage and Hour Government Contracts Enforcement Branch, as they discuss the latest issues, trends and anticipated changes. Specific areas to be discusse...

Government contracting is driven by a web of laws and regulations. This program will review major changes to those laws and regulations and preview expected changes—as well as discuss broader trends in government contracting driven by those statutory and regulatory changes. Key Take-Aways: Brief overview of the current statutory and regulatory system undergirding government procurement. Review of major statutory and regulatory changes o...

Key Take-Aways: The most negotiated terms and conditions in federal government contracting, How risk postures vary for terms and conditions, Risk management techniques for terms and conditions, and Risk management strategies for terms and conditions.

The IPSA's web-workshop about grant writing fundamentals is for anyone in government or the private sector. The course syllabus includes: Section 1: Grant Writing Overview Getting Started Grant Resources Determining Eligibility Solicitation Rules Forming a Response Team Developing a Response Plan & Schedule Section 2: Writing the Response Common Sections Quality Writing & Citations Good versus Bad Writing/Statements Sustainability Plan...

If a company is growing and profitable as a Government subcontractor, the natural progression is to begin thinking of becoming a Government prime contractor. While the benefits may be financially rewarding, an emerging firm has lots to consider. One needs to understand the regulations, responsibilities, and the increasingly competitive Government contracting marketplace before making the leap from subcontractor to prime contractor. While there...

This webinar will detail the advantages that companies both large and small can obtain by participation in the government’s expanded mentor-protégé program. It will also outline the limitations of the program as well as the requirements for participation. Key Take-Aways: How large businesses can help their protégés, Forming a mentor/protégé joint venture, The limitations and conditions of the me...