As commercial technologies are rapidly changing, so too are the methods by which federal agencies have sought to frame, solicit, and award contracts for them. Acquisition Innovation, as a movement, is implementing creative approaches to requirements development by leveraging new procurement authorities and instituting dynamic methods to acquire state-of-the-art technology. In Introduction to Acquisition Innovation Essentials, we will survey ho...

As new technologies like artificial intelligence, augmented/virtual reality, and unmanned aerial vehicles disrupt every industry more quickly than ever before, forward-thinking government leaders know that it’s important for them to stay ahead of the curve, too. But with limited resources, how can government leaders identify which technologies are most relevant to their mission? How can you examine this market to quickly identify the sup...

Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) are utilized in a variety of ways within the public sector. Across the military, they are used for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) as well as combat operations. They also have various civil and commercial use cases such as for wildlife research & preservation and surveying & mapping. Across homeland security, UAS are deployed for search & rescue, law enforcement, and fire fighting...

Government agencies are increasingly competing not only among themselves but also with foreign governments for working dogs. Dr. Cynthia Otto, executive director of the Penn Vet Working Dog Center at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, said branches of the U.S. military and federal government are having trouble getting ahold of sufficient numbers of dogs to meet their needs.Well-trained working dogs can locate drugs,...

Hosted by Ivalua and Public Spend Forum Federal programs often lack participation from small businesses and start-ups. Unfortunately, that can impact their ability to benefit from innovation that can transform and optimize how federal agencies serve their constituents. Please join us for an exclusive fireside chat and presentation⁠—“Increasing Small Business Participation in the Federal Sector,” featuring GovCity Founde...

To foster open, efficient and innovation-driven public sector markets, it is critical to first understand and remove barriers to entry in the market so governments can gain access to the required and most innovative capabilities of both incumbent and new suppliers.However, the reality today is that many barriers still challenge companies seeking to do business with governments around the world, ranging from overly complex, lengthy and costly p...

To foster open, efficient and innovation-driven public sector markets, it is critical to first understand and remove barriers to entry in the market so governments can gain access to the required and most innovative capabilities of both incumbent and new suppliers. However, the reality today is that many barriers still challenge companies seeking to do business with governments around the world, ranging from overly complex, lengthy and costly...

Drones are doing all kinds of work within the public sector, from gathering intelligence during rapidly evolving public safety situations to flying above fires to get better information on how to put them out. Additionally, regulatory easing and vendor consolidation have made it easier for governments to benefit from drones while providing a diversity of options for procurement. But how can you examine this emerging market to ensure you are pr...

Government procurement requires a good deal of knowledge. From government specific requirements to understanding the purchasing process, there are a lot of areas to cover. To say that understanding all the ins-and-outs of government procurement is difficult would be an understatement. Luckily, it doesn’t have to be! Join Public Spend Forum for a webinar that will provide an overview of public sector procurement and break down some of tho...

Understanding how interagency acquisition works can help your agency leverage the full buying power of the federal government to meet your contracting goals. There are three primary types of interagency acquisition that have spawned over the last 30 years, and in this webinar, we’ll review each while attempting to provide an explanation of interagency acquisitions overall. Join us for a discussion of Interagency Agreements and discover:...