Focused exclusively on companies that sell technology to the public sector, this one-day event brings together solution providers, systems integrators, and manufacturers for a full day of market information and networking. Get the relationships, tools, and insight you need to plan effectively and accelerate your government IT sales in the coming year. 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Registration/Breakfast 8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. Welcome Remarks 8:15 a.m....

Topics for the Day The government marketplace has changed. Small businesses are positioned to Prime more and more on federal contracts. Does your company target the right opportunities to pursue? Are you finding the right teaming partners? How does teaming affect your company's position strengths? The focus for this conference is to discuss the importance of understanding the marketplace, identifying who is buying what you sell, partnering wit...

Join Mid-Tier Advocacy at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill for its first Annual Fall Stakeholder's Summit on November 18, 2014! We will have a Breakfast session to examine the lessons learned by the authors of the study on mid-tier business, Keynote Luncheon Speaker, and Afternoon Sessions on policy and other topics, including growing your business, winning contracts, mitigating risks, accessing capital, or planning an exit strategy. We will...

Ever wondered how the Department of Defense (DOD) goes about buying something from start to finish? The How Washington Works® training course gives those who attend the understanding and insights into the processes that guide DOD actions and decisions for the future. The two-day course is a fast-paced overview of the three principal DOD decision-making support systems and how they are used by the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and US...

Join Us For... The National Contract Management Association's 33rd Annual Government Contract Management Symposium this November in Washington, DC—in just two days, GCMS provides expert panels, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities to help you and your organization thrive! Why Attend GCMS? GCMS offers competency-based training and education in a collaborative environment. NCMA's training events are approved by the Office of Per...

Connect with leadership and program managers from GSA's Public Building Services, National Capital Region (PBS NRC). PBS is the federal office responsible for the space occupied by civilian federal employees, responsible for purchasing and acquisition of office space, equipment, telecommunications, workplace furniture and office supplies. The program will provide an in-depth look at business contracting opportunities in: Federal construction R...

Building work requires you getting work. This class will provide you with the basic tools in the proposal process—from finding prime contractors to sending in the quotes and Subcontract Agreement and Attachments. The Class will cover the following: Different Proposal Requirements Researching Which Projects to Bid Understanding Bid Items and Payment Getting the Most out of Scope Letters Pitfalls to Avoid in Proposals Responsible Bidding P...

Doing Business with the U.S. Government On September 19, SMC member Leech Tishman and will present a workshop on federal contracting in collaboration with SMC and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Pittsburgh office. Entitled, “Doing Business with the U.S. Government: Strategies for Being a Successful Federal Contractor,” the workshop will be held at the Rivers Club from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Join us for an informative sess...

GSA’s One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services (OASIS) Small Business is a ten-year, multibillion dollar, multiple award, IDIQ contract that provides flexible and innovative solutions for complex professional services. The core disciplines of the contract include - program management services, management consulting services, logistics services, engineering services, scientific services, and financial services. The contract is the...