Synopsis: Companies and agencies concerned with implementing new ideas/processes have to contend with the federal budget cycle. One of the great challenges of both the government desiring new, innovative technologies or great service provider companies that are entering the market is the need to obtain funding. The issue becomes: how do new technologies/services become integrated into the government budget cycle? This course will provide an ov...

Federal Program and Project Managers assigned to major acquisitions are required to earn the Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers (FAC-P/PM) at the senior level. Companies seeking to support government IT programs can gain a competitive advantage by understanding – and solving – their Federal clients’ P/PM and acquisition challenges. To meet the needs of both government and Industry members, ACT-...

Summer Outreach: Seminar and Matchmaker - Outreach provides business development opportunities for vendors in a setting where they can get personal attention in successfully marketing their products, services and supplies to Defense and Civilian procurement representatives, primes, and acquisition personnel. Among the skills you will acquire at this event: You will understand how recent events are effecting government procurements and how you...

In an ever-changing budget environment how can contractors in military construction, architecture and engineering stay on pace to win new opportunities? Join Bloomberg Government in partnership with the American General Contractors of America for a free webinar on May 28 at 2:00 PM as we analyze the latest trends on major construction Multiple-Award Task Order Contracts (MATOCs) and review upcoming opportunities. Topics Will Include: Analysis...

Where the federal government will spend its contract dollars over the next few years will continue to shift. While there are still new policy-driven opportunities, there are also challenges in keeping under budget caps and still starting new programs. The 2015 budget implies shifting tends in acquisition, from project planning and financing to procurement and sustainment. Does the government have the skills to execute the budget? And do contra...

Please Join us Monday May 12 2014 5.30pm – 7.30pm The John F Kennedy Center KC Café – Terrace Level GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS NETWORKING EVENT Over 200 Professionals Expected Sponsorships Available Contact: JSchaus@JenniferSchaus.com * Tickets Required In Advance * No Sales At The Door * No Ticket Refunds, No Exhanges * Ticket Sales Are Final * Professional Dress Required * No Jeans Getting Here: + Metro Access Via Foggy Bottom...

CONCENTRATED TRAINING FROM CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING AUTHORITIES With exclusive coverage of construction's critical contracting issues, Construction Week provides intensive, economical training around regulations that keep this industry in check. Under the guidance of accomplished construction law authors, editors, and attorneys, you'll learn to apply regulations to both private contracting activities. Choose one or more courses from this power...

Please join the Coalition for our Spring Training Conference on April 10th at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church, VA. Discussions Topics The Future of Federal Acquisition – What’s on the Horizon Selling in the Federal Market – Who’s Buying and Who’s Not Oversight and Enforcement – The OIG Perspective Legal Panel – Maximizing the Benefits, Avoiding the Risks Army Acquisition – Current and...

The Budget has passed. The Debt Ceiling has been handled. Now is the time to focus on Government Sales! Wouldn't it be nice to know how federal procurement really works? Federal Sales Boot Camp Where you can finally get personalized instruction in a small comfortable setting tailored to your business. Learn How Federal Procurements Really Work Those who are aware of the both the written and unwritten rules will have a distinct advantage. The F...

Join us for the Subcontract Management Training Forum (SMTF) taking place March 27–28, 2014, in San Diego, CA at the Westin San Diego. The Subcontract Management Training Forum is a new NCMA training event. Attendees will gain valuable education to overcome challenges and improve their skillsets in subcontract management. Topics will focus on relationships with primes, winning quality work, teaming arrangements, and growing business. Th...