Maximum Win Strategies: Leveraging Joint Ventures To Win More, With More! Small Business Administration (“SBA”) regulated joint ventures can provide a “leg up” on the competition enhancing eligibility for larger awards by adding substantial resources and performance capabilities to government contracts pursuits. However, leveraging the strategic advantage of joint ventures also involves mastering the “rules of the...

The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies invites you to join our Schriever Spacepower Series with Gen Stephen N. Whiting, Commander, United States Space Command, United States Space Force on Monday, June 24 at 2:00 PM EDT. Space capabilities, services, and effects are now an indispensable part of daily life and foundational to the structure and operation of the U.S. military. United States Space Command is the Combatant Command charged wit...

The government’s ability to deliver value to its citizens is critically dependent on the holistic integration and alignment of its policies, goals, and objectives to its portfolios, programs, and projects. However, in its current state, there appears to be a pervasive misalignment and lack of coordination of roles and responsibilities across the Federal Performance Framework. The implementation of crucial legislations such as Evidence Ac...

AUSA’s Noon Report webinar series features presentations by senior Army leaders responsible for key programs and initiatives, as well as contemporary military authors who weave together the past, present and future story of the United States Army. Please join us on Tuesday, 25 June, at 12:00 PM EDT, to hear a presentation by HON Rachel Jacobson, Assistant Secretary of the United States Army Installations, Energy and Environment. HON Jaco...

In an increasingly connected world, disruptions to supply chains can severely impact the Department of Defense’s ability to sustain readiness and execute missions. Consequently, it's critical to analyze, predict, and mitigate potential supply chain risks through innovation in technology and data. By layering publicly available information sources, analysts and government officials can more effectively uncover hidden risk in defense indus...

Generative AI is transforming the public sector, but how are state and local governments really adapting? Get the inside scoop on the current state of AI governance and hear directly from leaders on the front lines. New research conducted by the Center for Digital Government and IBM reveals that while AI holds significant promise, there's a strong emphasis on data security, ethical use, and informed implementation. Join us for a live three-par...

This Session Covers An Overview of FERS & CSRS Survivor Benefits Differences between the two retirement systems’ survivor benefits Qualifying relatives Cost of electing survivor benefits What forms should be filled out to ensure qualifying relatives receive the survivorship Other Information for FERS & CSRS Annuitants Spousal Survivor annuities (including former spouses) Cost to give an insurable interest survivor annuity Informa...

In today’s interconnected digital landscape, application programming interfaces (APIs) play a pivotal role in facilitating seamless communication and data exchange between various applications and systems. However, with this increased connectivity comes heightened security risks, particularly concerning the protection of sensitive data in those APIs. One of the most notorious examples of API risk is the Cambridge Analytica scandal in the...

The Department of Defense (DoD)’s research and modernization priorities within artificial intelligence (AI) require transformative initiatives to ensure the United States remains at the cutting edge of technology. An important goal of DoD’s is to develop AI that is trustworthy, particularly when making life-or-death recommendations to warfighters. The 2023 Data, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Adoption Strategy, which was dev...

Certification and Ask-Me-Anything (Open Lab) REGISTER HERE This week’s lab is set up as Open Office hours for you to attend to get extra help. It's designed to help you get caught up, ask questions, review homework, AMA: ask-me-anything, or anything else you may need support with. LAB TOPIC:What are Small Business CertificationsWhat are the different types of certificationsWhy do you need themHow to team with certified small businessesWh...