Women in NOVA (WIN) is committed to supporting, improving and increasing women’s participation, relevance, impact, opportunities, and recognition within AFCEA NOVA and the greater AFCEA Community. Join us for an evening of exposure to government and industry executives who will serve as timed business mentors. More details to follow!

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...

Do you find your proposals often: - Provide just the facts of your solution? - Leave out proof to substantiate your claims? - Rely on wordy text, filled with jargon and acronyms? Join this hands-on workshop to learn how we substantially raised the technical score on a bid simply by changing how we presented our solution. We researched how reviewers really evaluate proposals, then aligned our writing process accordingly. Persuasive Writing prov...

Strengthening Army Warfighter Capabilities Through Military/Industry Partnerships AFCEA NOVA’s 14th Annual Army IT Day is the 2015 “must attend” Northern Virginia IT conference for anyone doing business with the Army. Last year’s event was attended by over 800 Government and Industry professionals. Topics to be covered this year include: Army CIO G6 Priorities and Focus Areas The Army’s Future Force Status of Netw...

With a continuing resolution set to expire during the lame duck and a new Congress heading to town soon after, budget negotiations are again in the Washington spotlight. With a Republican Congress looking to flex its newfound muscle and a President working to ensure his legacy, what’s in store for federal procurement in 2015 and beyond? Join experts from Bloomberg Government and the Coalition for Government Procurement for a look ahead a...

The APMP-NCA Mid-Atlantic Conference & Expo is the largest gathering of industry professionals in the region. Join hundreds of other proposal, bid, tender, capture, BD, and graphics professionals for this event focused on training and increasing your win rates. A full-day of specialized training provided by experts in various areas of our industry, ranging from certification training to FAR workshops. "The New Normal: Strategies for Tomorr...

"Develop Winning Price Proposals" Most competitive cost/price proposal volumes miss playing a significant role in improving an offerer’s probability of winning. In fact, many times, when the price is right, there are still losses which can be attributed to poor preparation of the price proposal. Companies who attend this session will learn new ways to gain advantage over the competition and win more opportunities. You will learn new winn...

"Bringing home the opportunity" This class is for people who are or will be proposal managers. It provides detailed instruction on the Design-iT proposal process, created to help you develop more intriguing, compelling proposals that distinguish you from the competition. The process addresses the complete proposal life-cycle from win strategy to final document creation, but with an emphasis on creative storytelling and stunning document presen...