While still mostly known as the technology underlying the digital money Bitcoin, blockchain has other uses that are gaining currency across government. Blockchain can help improve cybersecurity, increase transparency, and speed up contract award processing and proposal review times. Learn more about the buzz around blockchain and what you should know as a partner with government organizations exploring use cases for this distributed ledger tec...

The Service Contract Act (SCA) and the regulations implementing SCA are some of the most challenging requirements for contractors and for contracting agencies involved in federal contracts for services. If you are competing for the award of a service contract, or performing a service contract and administering your responsibilities under SCA, this two-day course is critical to understanding SCA and ensuring fair competition and full compliance...

Despite recent state legislation legalizing the use of marijuana, pot use is still illegal on federal facilities. This presentation and discussion will cover: The intersection between state laws legalizing marijuana use and federal contracts; The current status of federal law and “Drug-Free Workplace” clauses in federal contracts; The implications for employees that are obtaining and retaining security clearances; and Best practice...

The Vision Federal Market Forecast Conference, presented by PSC, returns for the 53rd year as the premier resource for valuable insight into the federal budget. Vision is where leading industry strategists, government leaders and executives come together to discuss the future of the federal government. We think you should be there. Register today to receive the early bird registration price and secure your spot at the only non-profit federal m...

Congress and the Trump Administration are re-examining longstanding acquisition reform efforts and seeking new ways to impact how the government acquires, and manages, technology and professional services. In addition, many federal agencies are already implementing streamlined acquisition processes to rapidly deploy new capabilities to support mission requirements. Attend the PSC 2017 Federal Acquisition Refor(u)m to learn what’s likely...

The Trump Administration is pushing American companies to hire and use U.S. labor. This emerging policy presents unique issues for all government contractors, particularly in the technology and professional services federal markets. Please join PSC for this engaging discussion of the pragmatic issues facing contractors relating to this policy initiative. The event is sponsored by the Human Resources and Labor Policy Committee of PSC’s Ac...

Don't miss the 12th Annual Vision Strategic Planning Forum, hosted by the Professional Services Council, on Monday, February 6 in Arlington, Va. The highly popular panel of industry strategists will offer their views on how to hone your corporate strategy during a transition year. Join us for an executive level discussion on the major challenges facing the industry and the longer-term market impact on defense, services and technology companies...

The Defense Innovation Unit Experimental's (DIUx) managing partner Raj Shah will be discussing defense innovation with PSC's Defense and Intelligence Council (D&IC) on Thursday, January 26th. DIUx is a new and unique DoD organization focused on accelerating innovative technology adoption throughout DoD. With offices in Silicon Valley and Boston, DIUx utilizes Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) to pursue prototypes projects. DIUx is an imp...

Vision Federal Market Forecast Conference The Vision Federal Market Forecast is the only non-profit federal market forecast that addresses the defense, civilian, and federal IT markets. In its 52nd year, the Vision Conference is where industry and government convene to present and discuss the results of the Vision Federal Market Forecast. The Forecast delivers insights from hundreds of government executives, think tank experts, congressional s...