Join The George Mason University PTAP, Procurement Technical Assistance Center and Jennifer Schaus (Government Contracts Consultant) for a complimentary webinar on The GSA Schedule, a marketing tool for government contractors. This webinar is a pre-requisite for the GSA Schedule Hands On Workshop January 8, 2015 at The Mason Enterprise Center Incubator in Leesburg. Registration for the Webinar: http://www.novaptac.org/eventcalendar/detail.asp?...

Contrary to a current myth, a GSA Schedule contract is not required by law or regulation to obtain a government contract, but it is an excellent sales tool to obtain government business by means of task or delivery orders. A GSA Schedule is a simplified process of acquiring commonly used commercial supplies and services. But obtaining a schedule contract is neither simple nor easy, and subjects the commercial contractor to numerous laws and re...

Opportunity On-Ramp: Simplified Acquisitions™Real-World Knowledge to Access Real-Time Government Contracting Opportunities How much of a difference would $250,000 in revenue mean to your company this year or even this quarter? How about $500,000 or maybe $1,000,000 in obligated dollars to your company from one or more federal or defense agencies for products or services you offer? During Fiscal Year 2014, 5,270 small business concerns ca...

Join us for the the opportunity to meet with Federal Agencies and network with over 200 government contractors NO Tickets at the Door Commercial Sponsorships are Available

This unique conference brings together high-level practitioners and government contracting professionals to discuss what’s happening in the industry and its impact on 2015. Get an accelerated review and analysis of new developments in federal government contracting, from pending legislation and trends to how to prepare for the future. Connect with the top minds in the industry at a program designed for all public and private sector emplo...

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...

Please join us as Jennifer Schaus & Associates with Pepper Hamliton LLP present a workshop on The GSA Schedule Proposal Learn how the GSA Schedule can be an asset or liability to your company; Advantages and Disadvantages of using it; How it affects your pricing and margins; Staying compliant with the Terms/Conditions; Passing GSA "inspections"; Meeting GSA sales quotas; and more... Learn how to Comply, Compete and Win! Coffee and Breakfa...

The General Services Administration will overhaul its professional services schedules by consolidating several billion-dollar multiple-award contracts (MACs) into a new mega-schedule starting in January 2015. Known as the Professional Services Schedule (PSS), this vehicle will generate more than $5 billion a year in obligations and would become one of the largest MACs in the federal government. Is your company positioned to succeed under the n...

FedCocktail was created to provide a forum for businesses and professionals engaged in providing goods and services to federal, state, and local county/municipalities. Here you can spot teaming opportunities, meet with others who are engaged in similar practices and exchange core capabilities, and get to know others' secret to success. Contracting is a complex world where who you know matters. FedCocktail helps you connect with many others whi...

Evolving the Government Acquisition Marketplace Today's Government acquisition environment is fragmented and leads to many agencies duplicating efforts and establishing redundant acquisition programs. This meetings’ panel will focus on GSA's vision of mobilizing federal-wide expertise and guidance to improve federal buying by creating the "Government Acquisition Marketplace", to assist in procurement decision making for all government bu...