Imagine Nation ELC 2022 brings together the government technology community to discuss the issues facing government and work together to develop practical solutions and innovative strategies. We expect over 650 executives from government and industry to participate in person plus a virtual audience in what has been described as the “best event in the government technology arena.” Seating is somewhat limited this year. The best way...

This panel will focus on bringing together federal professionals to share acquisition best practices. As many are learning in the government digital space, while modern practices and technical capabilities are the outcome, the process of modernizing starts with acquiring the services in new ways. This panel will allow acquisition specialists and leaders to share what they’re doing to transform their digital services, and the agile procur...

Acquisition Training for the Real World Summer FY22 Register here Why: Become an expert on GSA’s tools and digital services and how they can help improve your acquisitions Gain skills to improve the government’s buying power and reduce contract duplication Learn about GSA’s efforts to make it easier to find and acquire products, services, and solutions to meet mission needs Earn CLPs to maintain your certifications Acquisitio...

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the way that the workforce is created and maintained. With the “Great Resignation,” higher numbers of remote/hybrid employees, and the challenges of creating interpersonal relationships with asynchronous work, how are Federal agencies utilizing emerging technologies to help close the gaps? A large call for upskilling and diversifying the workforce requires a fresh perspective on the en...

Embracing Digital Agility and Digital Transformation are of paramount importance for the DoD given the rapidly evolving cyber, technology, and threat environments. When IT is implemented correctly it can greatly improve security, resiliency, and usability ensuring high value and effectiveness on the investment. Unfortunately, adopting new paradigms and approaches across the larger DoD enterprise is not easy; requiring coordination of cultural...

Cash basis accounting is easily understood and usually adopted by most start-up companies. Cash basis reports only consider the flow of cash in or out of the business without regard for the often complicated rules of accrual basis accounting. Accrual basis accounting requires matching of revenue and expenses and recognition of revenue when earned and expenses when incurred - all regardless of when the cash was received or spent. Accrual basis...

Engage with experts across government and industry to discover a path to successful acquisitions that will ensure you meet your mission. Gain a deeper understanding of the key role of data and analytics in driving change and business results Cultivate a leadership perspective that values and practices evidence-based decision-making Advance your analytical acumen through interactive sessions on how to extract meaning and insights from data and...

The Government Contract Pricing Summit: the Conference for Federal Contract Pricing Professionals The GCP Summit is an annual three-day conference that brings together government and industry professionals to discuss pertinent topics related to government contracting, with a focus on pricing. The conference provides insights from seasoned professionals, many of whom are ground-breaking thought leaders in their field. Attendees are provided wit...

Developing indirect rates is only one piece of the puzzle for government contractors. Managing indirect rates leads to financial and contract success. We find that many contractors only calculate indirect rates at the end of the year and do little to manage rates throughout the year. Several factors affect indirect rates including unplanned expenses, budget errors or oversights, and won or lost contracts. Monitoring and managing indirect rates...

Service Contract Act (SCA) contracts introduce a new layer of complexity and reporting to government contracts. Contractors must consider adjustments to the indirect rate structure such as a separate fringe pool or onsite and offsite overhead pools. Wage determinations instruct contractors on the minimum wages and fringe benefits required including the option for wages in lieu of benefits - a cash payment that is often miscalculated and posted...