WEEK 9 – Proposal Lab - Part 1 This week’s lab is set up to help you understand the pricing component of the proposal process. We’ll review some pricing templates and benchmark after your competitors’ pricing. This is part one of a two-part proposal lab series. LAB TOPIC: Benchmarking after your competitors' prices Pricing strategies to help you win Developing your cost estimation Blended rate techniques Reviewing your...

GovCon Conference for Veterans, Minorities and Women is hosted by Government Contracting University-GCU and is the first of its kind. It's specifically designed for veterans, minorities and women small business owners. Taking place over the Veteran Day Holiday at the Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Airport North, the conference helps inform, prepare and equip small business owners who are interested in the Government Contracting Industry with the ap...

Our comprehensive explanations will help new FAR users, while our in-depth examples will aid experienced contract professionals. This two-day training offers critical information through hands-on workshops that will help both contracting and technical personnel better understand and navigate the FAR. Attendees will come away from the course feeling confident about how to apply the FAR to a variety of acquisition scenarios. Key Topics: Apply F...

Week 4: Registering to Become a Vendor and Obtaining Certifications Come join us weekly as we train and prepare you to capture government contracts. These sessions are designed to prepare those enrolled in the Certified Capture Manager (CCM) Program to pass the CCM Exam and to become certified professionals. Also, these classes are open to all GCA members, partner members and the public. You're welcome to attend and audit the classes with the...

The companies on the Washington Technology Top 100 are coming off a year like no other. Many feared that the COVID-19 pandemic would devastate the market, grinding work to a halt as offices closed and access to customers was greatly curtailed. But that did not happen. If anything the past year has been a triumph for government contractors and their customers as they found new ways to work and communicate. The result is a group of companies tha...

City & State's must-read list of the most powerful people in New York City and Albany have been long standing institutions in New York. On May 10th, we are celebrating the New York labor sector, debuting our State Labor Power 100 list. The list will debut in a special issue recognizing and ranking top brass from government, labor unions, advocacy, academia, media, business and beyond. Be the first to know who made the cut and where they ar...

ZOOM ROUNDTABLE + EXTENDED BREAKOUT ROOM NETWORKING SESSIONS 2020 posed unique challenges to businesses in all industries, as the pandemic forced business leaders to pivot and rethink their plans. While many businesses have been threatened by this disruption, some leaders will embrace the challenges that 2020 brought. How will you adjust your strategy to better prepare your company in 2021? Join a panel of finance, marketing, and growth expert...

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...

Government contractors, subcontractors, and their employees have been dramatically impacted by the coronavirus. The pandemic affects several aspects of how contractors operate, from navigating employment best practices to renegotiating contract obligations. As social distancing restrictions begin to lift and work picks up, Go-To-Guy Timberlake of SCIIF will lead an online discussion regarding considerations for government contractors in today...