Bid protests are rising rapidly in the federal contracts arena, as are the number of protests being sustained by GAO and the Court of Federal Claims. Both of these trends have enormously negative consequences for your agency. Our instructors are experienced attorneys. They will give you the benefit of their years of experience so you will learn how to avoid bid protests. Learn the most common areas of protest and how you can avoid those mistak...

Held the second Tuesday of every other month, GEOINTeraction Tuesday is a casual networking event where you can develop new relationships, exchange ideas and discover business opportunities. Each event features a guest speaker from the Defense, Intelligence or Homeland Security Community who shares their views on current issues and answers audience questions. This edition of GEOINTeraction Tuesday is sponsored by Esri and hosted at their office.

A breakfast dedicated to the major developments in federal contracting with guest, Cheryl Harris, Deputy Director, Information Technology Services (ITS), IT Schedule 70 Stay current in the ever-changing field of government contracts. Topics: GSA Panel Latest Bid Protests Legislative and FAR updates Pending legislation that will impact federal contractors US Court of Federal Claims and case law Labor Law Update: Latest Developments

Mobility has passed from its revolutionary phase–and now extends far beyond infrastructure, handsets and data plans. The ability to input, access and analyze data remotely has become a critical component of agency transformation. Legacy infrastructure providers and new system developers sell vastly different products. Join Bloomberg Government to discover new opportunities and learn how to address those challenges head on. This program w...

Join us for this extended, 3-part FINND Talk with one of the world's great innovators, Bran Ferren, Co-Founder of Applied Minds and former President of Disney Imagineering. Starting in the morning with a classified Talk at DIA Headquarters, then another classified Talk at NRO Headquarters in the afternoon and finishing up with an unclassified FINND Talk for the FINND network in the evening. 10:00 AM - Classified Talk with National Intelligence...

Christopher Zember is Director of the Department of Defense’s Information Analysis Centers, which annually conduct nearly $2 billion in technology-centered research and analysis. His prior positions include work in national security policy, Defense planning, and intelligence analysis, with posts both inside and outside government, in the U.S. and abroad. Come hear Christopher discuss the misison of the DoD IACs and the opportunities that...

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...

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...

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...