100 Worst Mistakes In Government Contracting In this new era of complaince and self-reporting, there is zero margin for error for companies doing business with the United States Government. With the focus on transparency in government and the FAR Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct rule, companies need the inside edge on how to avoid government contracting pitfalls. This fast-paced, one-day session offers an interactive approach to...

January 25, 20118:30 Conference Registration and Continental Breakfast9:00 Keynote Address: The Changing World of Immigration and Border ControlThe US has always been concerned with securing our nation’s borders and implementing sound immigration legislation. Today, Immigration and Border Control Managers have access to 600 million dollars for the improvement of their programs, higher new officers, and incorporate new technology into the...

This course will provide tangible metrics to support your federal business development decisions, whether you're selecting opportunities to pursue, partners to team with or internal champions to represent you at the prospect site. The objective of this training is to build your confidence going forward so you'll apply these techniques to improve your competitive position. You'll develop metrics to help you predict success, improve planning, en...

Summary: This course provides a practical introduction to all aspects of ground system design and operation. Starting with basic communications principles, an understanding is developed of ground system architectures and system design issues. The function of major ground system elements is explained, leading to a discussion of day-to-day operations. The course concludes with a discussion of current trends in Ground System design and operations...

10-step capture management seminar covering everything from identifying and qualifying new business opportunities, to conducting capture reviews and managing the entire capture process. This is a LIMITED CAPACITY event - prompt registration is encouraged. Featuring: Brooke Crouter Principal ConsultantLohfeld Consulting Group Brooke brings more than 30 years of experience in the information technology and defense markets to her role as a Captu...

GSA's Marketing Bootcamp is for Small Business vendors interested in doing business with the government or increasing your sales potential. This free workshop is designed to encourage and support small businesses interested in marketing your services and supplies to the federal government. This workshop will provide you with practical marketing tips and success strategies. Workshop highlights include: Teaming and Partnering Strategies GSA Mult...

To Bid or Not To Bid? That is the question, right?Actually, the question is "To Respond or Not To Respond?" since this session will also cover if/how/why you should respond to Sources Sought Notices, Requests For Information (RFI), Requests For Quotations (RFQ) and Requests For Proposals (RFP) and how to ensure submission of a response that best supports organizational goals and objectives. To Bid or Not To Bid? will help attendees understand...

Module 1: Defining the Program Learning Objectives; Domains from the Exam Spec Key Definitions; Key Points About the Definitions What is Program Management; Managing Multiple Projects as a Program Portfolio, Program, and Project Interactions; Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approaches; Program Management and Project Management; Program Management and Portfolio Management The Program Management Office Projects, Programs, Portfolios Program Manager Knowl...

Jennifer Schaus & Associates host a monthly *3rd THURSDAYS* Government Contractors (no-charge) Networking Event from 5:30-7:30pm at the Kennedy Center, Foyer Level, Millennium Stage Area. All professionals are welcome. For more info & to register http://JenniferSchaus3.eventbrite.com

On October 7, 2010, the U.S. Small Business Administration published a final rule effective February 4, 2011, aimed at expanding federal contracting opportunities for women-owned small businesses (WOSBs). The Final Rule sets forth procedures authorized by the Small Business Act to help ensure a level playing field on which WOSBs can compete for Federal contracting opportunities, while helping achieve the existing statutory goal that 5 percent...