Last year, 34% of all contract dollars were awarded in the last quarter. How will your firm prepare for the end of the year scramble? Join Bloomberg Government in partnership with the Coalition for Government Procurement for a free webinar on July 16 at 2:00 PM EDT to learn more about the strategies to get ahead of the federal government’s spending spree. Topics Will Include: What this means for contractors and how you can take advantage...

Just-in-time Application Modeling Sessions™ – JAM Sessions as they are called – allow teams of individuals to come together in a shared space to create, iterate and replicate solutions and ideas. JAM Sessions are cost-saving, client-driven initiatives that provide solutions for today’s budget conscious organization. Join us on Thursday July 10 from noon-3pm for lunch and experience a new and innovative way to build and...

Please Join VET Force and Jennifer Schaus for an introductory class GSA Schedules Do I Qualify? and... Everything You Need To Know Upfront Choose from 2 Dates: JULY 10 --- or -- JULY 17 (This class is a pre-requisite for the VET Force - Jennifer Schaus - GSA Schedule 2 Day HANDS-ON GSA SCHED Workshop JULY 31 & AUG 1, 2014.) ***** Individuals are welcome to attend both the class and the workshop - or one or the other. Description: This clas...

Synopsis: Companies and agencies concerned with implementing new ideas/processes have to contend with the federal budget cycle. One of the great challenges of both the government desiring new, innovative technologies or great service provider companies that are entering the market is the need to obtain funding. The issue becomes: how do new technologies/services become integrated into the government budget cycle? This course will provide an ov...

Federal Program and Project Managers assigned to major acquisitions are required to earn the Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers (FAC-P/PM) at the senior level. Companies seeking to support government IT programs can gain a competitive advantage by understanding – and solving – their Federal clients’ P/PM and acquisition challenges. To meet the needs of both government and Industry members, ACT-...

Summer Outreach: Seminar and Matchmaker - Outreach provides business development opportunities for vendors in a setting where they can get personal attention in successfully marketing their products, services and supplies to Defense and Civilian procurement representatives, primes, and acquisition personnel. Among the skills you will acquire at this event: You will understand how recent events are effecting government procurements and how you...

In an ever-changing budget environment how can contractors in military construction, architecture and engineering stay on pace to win new opportunities? Join Bloomberg Government in partnership with the American General Contractors of America for a free webinar on May 28 at 2:00 PM as we analyze the latest trends on major construction Multiple-Award Task Order Contracts (MATOCs) and review upcoming opportunities. Topics Will Include: Analysis...

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...

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...