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...

The BGOV200 is Bloomberg Government’s comprehensive federal contract spending analysis. The annual report ranks the top contractors at 26 agencies and departments, and in 20 categories of federal purchases in fiscal 2013.Are you on the list?Join us for the BGOV200 conference and reception for the contracting community and government leaders. Keynote speakers and BGOV senior analysts will review the year in contracting and look ahead at t...

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...

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...

The GSA Multiple Award Schedules Program is one of the most widely used federal contract vehicles and may also be used by state and local governments to purchase commercial services and products. These contracts continue to be the go-to source for federal buying, with almost $40B in sales in FY12, and are a common point of entry for commercial and emerging companies new to federal contracting. However, many myths still exist about the Schedule...