The focus for this iteration of the Summit will be :“Leveraging IT solutions to Broaden the Context of Connected Health in the DoD and VA” . We will expand our discussion to look at the context of connected health in a way that addresses areas such as analytics, workflow & improved patient engagement, and what does that require from the IT tools that can help us get there? The Summit brings together active members of the DoD an...

The Procurement Division will hold their Annual Acquisition Symposium on May 5, 2014 in Norfolk, VA. This event draws in members from the procurement division and other NDIA members, top industry and government speakers, and panelists to discuss current issues facing the defense industrial base. Attendees also have the opportunity to network on current challenges facing the acquisition and procurement community. Who should attend: Contract Man...

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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...

On March 12, 2014, the National Contract Management Association Free State Chapter is hosting an educational program you won’t want to miss. Nine experts from Crowell & Moring LLP will cover four vitally important topics: 1. Counterfeit Parts Under the Microscope: Is Your Company Ready for New DoD Regulations? 2. Introduction to Organizational Conflicts of Interest: Learning How to Spot, Avoid and Resolve a Serious Procurement Pitfal...

Oversight and Enforcement: The Role of Analytics in Crime Every day, oceans of information become available to enforcement and audit organizations, providing invaluable insight to enforcement organizations across government. The job of turning data into intelligence is the role of business analytics. Deciphering criminal patterns, surveillance, and tracking data are also playing a role in prevention. These enable enforcement officials to pred...

Government Cloud Brokerage: Who, What, Where, When, Why? The Administration’s establishment of the Cloud First policy opens the door for agencies to take full advantage of cloud computing in order to maximize capacity utilization, improve IT flexibility and responsiveness, and minimize cost. As agencies seek to combine different cloud services or legacy systems, they need a seamless form of integration. The result is the exploration of C...