The National Defense Industrial Strategy is a first of its kind document that lays out the framework for how the Defense Department will engage and work with industry as well as how DOD will invest in new technologies. The document describes a three-to-five-year plan that focuses on four priorities: resilient supply chain, workforce readiness, flexible acquisition, and economic deterrence. Government contractors in the IT and systems integrati...

Fort George G. Meade, located between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., is home to all five branches of the military service – Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard. Fort Meade is also home to more than 115 government agencies,including the National Security Agency. As Maryland’s largest employer, with the third largest workforce of any Army installation in the continental U.S., Fort George G. Meade and the National Security...

How are leading industry executives strategizing and planning for growth and success in the federal market? During this Power Breakfast, these companies will share where they see opportunities in the future and provide insights into some of the most pressing challenges ahead. These include lingering effects of the COVID 19 pandemic and its impact on global supply chains, workforce issues, and the pressure they face as inflation puts a squeeze...

Post-MidTerm Elections and What the Results Mean for Government Contracting Join the Howard County Chamber as Senator Ben Cardin discusses the impacts of the 2022 midterm election, a new federal fiscal year, and a possible Continuing Resolution for government contracting. Senator Cardin also chairs the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee, and will touch on the following topics: status of earmarks and the path forward, concerns abou...

Registration is now open for the GCMS to be held virtually and in-person at the Omni Shoreham in Washington DC! This year, NCMA is offering two new unique GCMS Experiences to choose from: Option 1: The 2021 Experience: Contracting Creativity and Agility for the Urgent FutureThe near future confronts contracting professionals with a mounting, demanding array of challenges requiring increased speed and new capability. Explore contracting challen...

The 2020 election has ushered in a new president but we still face a very divided government. How will this impact the priorities and policies of the Biden Administration? No matter what, the transition to a new president will have a profound impact on outlook for government contracts in 2021 and beyond. Many top-line priorities will remain the same – a focus on COVID-19, cybersecurity, IT modernization and other technology driven initia...

Space is more than launching rockets. NASA is one of the richest and most diverse IT marketplaces in the government landscape. In this Washington Technology Power Breakfast, we’ll hear from leading NASA executives and other knowledgeable sources who will explain the drivers and trends shaping NASA’s landscape as well as what they expect from their contractor community. From the role OTAs play to opportunities to partner and expand...

The Department of Defense's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification initiative will ultimately impact every corner of the federal contracting community. DOD's goal is to have every contractor in its supply chain certified, and civilian agencies are expected to follow suit -- so few firms can afford to ignore CMMC's planned requirements and implications. This far-reaching security framework is still in the very early stages of development --...

Please join the GovCon Council of the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce to hear from a diverse panel of experts from the GovCon community as they discuss the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification. Panelists will provide: Insight on shaping the CMMC requirements for RFPs Answers to technical questions about CMMC requirements Provide ideas on how to best prepare for an audit

Centre’s Boot Camp for GSA Schedules isn’t just about getting a GSA contract. This course hones in on obtaining a schedule, maintaining compliance, and ultimately driving your government sales. Centre’s GSA gurus will help you keep up with the changes that affect your contract administration and compliance efforts. In addition, you’ll learn the key components to making your GSA Schedule a worthwhile investment for your...