On March 21 Bloomberg Government will host its ‘Making IT Happen’ lunch event, as part of the ongoing Federal Industry Leaders Forum series discussing the latest happenings and trends within the federal government. This live, in-person event will explore the intersection of policy and procurement in the public sector as federal industry continues to undergo rapid technological advancement. In honor of Women’s History Month, w...

If the last two years introduced unforeseen changes at a dizzying pace, 2022 will be spent adjusting to them while also tracking whatever new unanticipated challenges emerge. Digital transformation is accelerating, organizations are experimenting with flexible working arrangements, supply chains are being redrawn, businesses are becoming more purpose driven. And importantly, perspectives are shifting. At Bloomberg’s The Year Ahead Summit...

Bloomberg is hosting a series of complimentary in-depth discussions on the future of technology, connectivity and the workforce. Washington influencers will weigh in on their priorities, anticipations and concerns for 2020 and beyond. Across a week of showcases, briefings, and custom activations, Bloomberg will dig into the modern-day dynamics re-shaping our world.

Mobility has passed from its revolutionary phase–and now extends far beyond infrastructure, handsets and data plans. The ability to input, access and analyze data remotely has become a critical component of agency transformation. Legacy infrastructure providers and new system developers sell vastly different products. Join Bloomberg Government to discover new opportunities and learn how to address those challenges head on. This program w...

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...

Anne Rung wants to change how you do federal purchasing. Today, purchases and pricing are managed individually across thousands of procurement units. Rung’s vision? Manage entire categories of purchases collaboratively, cohesively and in sync across agencies. The result is a fundamental shift in how contractors experience competition and pursue partnerships. OMB is also working to ensure that reform envisioned by the Federal Information...

In a new century defined by constant conflict, 2014 was supposed to bring calm to a war weary military. Iraq War? Over. Afghanistan? Mission accomplished. The defense budget? Cut it. Peace time? At long last. But the world had other plans: Russia in Ukraine. Terror in Paris. Cyberattacks in Hollywood. ISIS in Syria and Iraq. While Congress and the President balance sequestration’s limitations with demand for increased defense spending, t...

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...

To remain competitive in a rapidly changing global economy, renewing investment in American infrastructure is crucial. In the first decades of the 21st century, our global economic competitors have led the way in planning and building the transportation, power and trade networks of the future. To modernize America’s aging infrastructure, the President’s Infrastructure Finance Working Group is readying an action plan to set a course...

The editors and publishers of Bloomberg Government will hold a special breakfast seminar for OSDBUs, program managers and small business specialists looking into new initiatives and practices that small business program officials can leverage to increase small business utilization at their respective agencies. The seminar will focus on contracting vehicles and processes that small business advocates are using to award new business to small and...