The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) is hosting this 1.5-hour webinar for firms who are interested in learning the do’s and don’ts of preparing a GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) offer. The training will help your firm lessen the burden necessary to submit your MAS offer. You will also receive additional guidance and clarifications from our expert during the...

The lineup for GSA’s FAST 2024 “Emerging Innovation and Trends” conference is filled with experts from across the federal government and industry discussing topics crucial to making your next acquisition a success! Register to learn about: How to expedite your acquisition process by using emerging technologies, trending solutions, and best practices GSA’s pricing-control standardization and our automated continuous moni...

The Robotics Division will have an in-person meeting at NDIA Headquarters on May 15, 2024 (original date was April 10). The Robotics Division focuses on security-related robotics technology. The group covers development, acquisition, application, integration and sustainment of unmanned ground systems to improve war fighters’ capabilities and survivability — with an emphasis on underlying technologies that will yield integrated, int...

In today's digital age, cybersecurity has become a crucial component of our nation's security. The recent cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, federal agencies, and private sector entities have shown us the severe and far-reaching consequences of cyber vulnerabilities. As a result, the Biden-Harris administration has made strengthening cybersecurity a top priority. On May 12, 2021, the Executive Order on Improving the Nation's Cybersecurit...

The Women in Technology World Series lands in Washington DC uniting a community of over 1000+ women and underrepresented technologists!Prepare to be inspired, uplifted, and connected as we come together to drive change and amplify the voices of those forging the path ahead through our theme, Digital X Human; an exploration into the convergence of tech and human potential to create a sustainable and inclusive future for us all.Join us on May 15...

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, government agencies face the daunting task of managing advancements in AI, cybersecurity, and more, while ensuring their workforce remains at the peak of performance. In the realm of agency operations, there are a multitude of challenges that arise, with increasing complexity and declining mental well-being among employees standing out as particularly significant risks to mission succe...

Federal agencies are constantly tasked with optimizing efficiency amidst a new wave of technological possibilities and tight budgets. They are embarking on modernization projects to improve mission workflows and citizen experiences — all while balancing disparate technologies, data security, user experience, and cost-effectiveness. To successfully navigate this challenge, government agencies are looking to understand how they can optimiz...

The General Services Administration (GSA), Office of Small Business Utilization is hosting this 30-minute webinar for all small businesses looking for additional information and guidance on GSA and our opportunities. The webinar will include an overview of the GSA Multiple Award Schedule Program, Public Buildings Service, Federal Acquisition Service, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, the Forecast of Contracting Opportunities, the Small Bus...

The NDIA Iowa-Illinois Chapter is again happy to present the 15th annual symposium focusing on "Transformation for the Future Fight". Presentations from both public and private industry professionals will delve into paving the way for transformative change. Topics such as CMMC, strategic outlooks, geo-political analysis, and current contract vehicles will target providing industry critical knowledge to the attendees. Breakout sessions and tech...

Delegation of Procurement (DPA) training gives Contracting Officers access to the OASIS Unrestricted and OASIS Small Business contract vehicles and teaches best practices for task order issuance. A single DPA will be issued for both OASIS and OASIS SB. Warranted contracting officers (a contracting officer appointed pursuant to FAR 1.603) can request a DPA, which allows direct access to our Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs). The DPA...