We are at a critical‐juncture. The new Administration promises many changes. Policy towards the Middle East, with a renewed focus on defeating ISIL and radical Islamic terrorism. Emerging near‐peer competitors, and the “4+1” construct, will force our Military Services to take a hard look at current Readiness, Force Structure, and Modernization requirements. The bow‐wave of Nuclear Triad Recap is approaching. The 2...

Join the National Defense Industrial Association as we present strategic differentiators in the Georgia Aerospace and Defense sectors. Hear from two key leaders from The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), a lead agency for attracting new business investment, encouraging the expansion of existing industry and small businesses, locating new markets for Georgia products, as well as planning and mobilizing state resources for econ...

Business Growth Workshop Tuesday, March 21, 2017- Wednesday, March 22, 2017 Washington Technology Park Breakfast at 8:30 am Workshop starts at 9:00 am and ends at 3:30 pm both days. Lunch will also be provided. According to an annual study of over 300 executives in government contracting firms, their number one concern (what keeps you up at night) is the health of their business pipeline. Some are concerned they do not have enough opportunitie...

During the Summer of 2016, the SBA made a number of changes to rules concerning how joint ventures can be awarded small business contracts, including set-asides for 8(a) Participants, HUBZone Small Businesses, WOSB's, SDVOSB's and small businesses. A related development at that time was the SBA's unveiling of its "All Small" Mentor-Protege Program. The most significant impact of these changes is the expansion of opportunities for businesses to...

Ansible Automates is a full-day, one-track conference that takes the best Ansible content and presents it to regional audiences around the world. We are thrilled to be hosting our first North American event in Washington, D.C. Ansible experts and industry thought leaders will present on trending topics focused around automation. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Plus, you're invited to join us for a cocktail reception to network with other A...

It’s a given – price is the most important part of the offer. This is especially true in the days when Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) rules, and even when it is a Best Value procurement, the lowest bidder will most likely get the award. Most companies, however, miss the most important elements of process and deliverable for the cost volume, and fail to shine in an area where they could dominate. Manage the cost volume e...

Analytics for Every Agency Join the experts and thought leaders revolutionizing how federal government agencies access, analyze, and share data at this complimentary Government Summit on February 23rd. Throughout the day you'll have the opportunity to network with peers, connect with speakers, and talk with Tableau representatives. Hear how people are making better decisions—and delivering better results—with deeper insight into th...

Are you a federal contracting CFO looking to connect with peers to discuss various issues such as pricing, compliance, audits, and other challenges to accounting in the federal sector? The Howard County Chamber of Commerce CFO Roundtable is just the series for you. With five sessions spanning the calendar year, this interactive program provides participants with executive level networking, quality information sharing, and unparalleled access t...

Who should attend: This key course is essential for all contractors. It is designed for professionals with 1 or more years of experience with cost and price information. Attendees include accounting, finance, compliance, management, contracting personnel and anyone who must have a solid knowledge of cost and price analysis. What you will learn: Government Contracting Officers are required to “purchase supplies and services from responsib...

What would it take to get the whole story of a opportunity, make bid/nobid decision that save you money, and bring home more wins? Join me and discover: - Five "wired" warning signs of a loser bid; - Three ways competitors get "wired"; - What your team needs to know to beat them at their own game. Get on the path to recoup the time, money and effort going out the back door on loser bids, and start new money coming in the front door from the wi...