GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service Training (FAST) for professional services will take place on March 27 at 1 p.m. At this virtual event, contracting experts will discuss the most innovative and effective acquisition solutions in the professional services landscape. Join us to learn: the advantages of OASIS+, the next-generation service-based multi-agency contracts; policies and trends affecting professional services and how to stay ahead...

March 3-6, 2024, NCMA will be in Jacksonville, FL to convene the entire acquisition team to support our mission to advance contract management’s nexus with related acquisition communities. NCMA is the neutral forum for real conversations across functions and across government and industry. Nexus is a carefully curated event to create an environment where multi-functional buyer and seller teams train side by side on our shared and pressin...

Acquisition Training for the Real World Winter FY24 When: January 29 - February 9, 2024 from 1 – 2 pm ET / 10 – 11 am PT, every weekday Reasons you should join: 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 produc...

Acquisition Training for the Real World Fall FY24 When: October 30, 2023 to November 13, 2023 from 1 – 2 pm ET / 10 – 11 am PT 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 t...

NCMA will host its final Government Contract Management Symposium and send it off with a flourish this November 6-7th in Bethesda, MD. The GCMS theme, Strong Foundation, Endless Opportunities, honors NCMA’s legacy and continued role as the one-of-a-kind neutral forum where government and industry buyers and sellers connect over the opportunities and challenges that shape our way forward. What to Expect?GCMS will focus on front-of-mind to...

Modernizing the Federal Acquisition Lifecycle As Federal procurement policy and processes become more complex, agencies must adapt their business processes and technology solutions to better enable their acquisition professionals to maintain compliance and efficiency while executing mission-critical tasks. IT modernization initiatives empower acquisition professionals and leadership to make better-informed decisions throughout each phase of th...

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...

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...

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...

This February 16th conference session is all about Human Capital changes in supporting a remote workforce. The focus is on services to assist with impacts of recruitment/onboarding and talent development (best ways to satisfy training needs). 3 CLPs