The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year (FY) 2018 contains several important bid protest-related reforms. If signed into law, these reforms will affect all government contractors! Come join us for an extensive panel discussion with leading bid protest lawyers and government officials on how these reforms will change the nature of bid protest and how you can prepare for them!

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...

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

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...

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 AFCEA Small Business committee presents a federal procurement panel focusing on the Alliant LB & SB recompete & STARS On-ramp, the Director, GSA Government-wide Acquisition Contracts Chris Fornecker is speaking on timeline & procurement methods. Miguel Garrido from Bloomberg Government will be discussing data on what has been purchased on these vehicles and for how much. Appian is going to talk about their challenges selling in...