As the federal government works to buy smarter, the use of government-wide Category management is an approach being used to support the federal agencies and their need for savings, value, efficiency and responsiveness. in the purchasing process. Industry especially the small business community have opportunities to support government in better ways through category management and will need to learn how changes through category management can a...

Recently, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released the final Risk Management Framework (RMF) standard (SP800-37, Rev 2), an update to the Security Control Baselines (draft SP800-53, Rev 5), and a revision to the NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF). RMF now requires an additional step, Preparation Step with 18 new Tasks, and the security control baselines families have increased from 18 to 21 to include more privacy an...

The Coalition is pleased to invite you to our annual Spring Training Conference on May 16, 2019, from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM at the Fairview Park Marriott, located at 3111 Fairview Park Drive Falls Church, VA 22042. As always, the day will consist of a Keynote address, numerous panel discussions on the latest issues in Federal procurement, and our famous Breakout discussion sessions. Draft agenda and additional details coming soon!

This workshop focuses on how EA practitioners can either revive or establish an enterprise architecture program that is connected to business drivers and relate the cost of the practice to business value. Workshop participants will learn how to change organizational stakeholders’ and leadership perception of EA. This hands-on workshop will provide the tools and resources to build an EA practice roadmap for establishing an enterprise-wide...

Responsible for small business acquisition policy and strategic initiatives, the Department of Navy Office of Small Business Programs works to ensure that small firms can best support the warfighter’s need for innovation and responsiveness. Learn how to work with the Department of the Navy and the many opportunities for small businesses to support their mission on March 20th at the Fairview Park Marriott for Straight talk featuring Depar...

Don’t miss this opportunity between Thanksgiving and the Holidays to get caught up on the latest developments in the ACT-IAC community. Stay afterwards for the reception and networking! Thomas Michelli, Department of Defense Acting Deputy Chief Information Officer for Cybersecurity will be our featured guest speaker. Mr. Michelli is responsible for ensuring the department has a well-defined and well-executed $8 billion cybersecurity prog...

If you work for a Federal Agency, the Military, or supporting contractor organization, this 2-day non-technical training seminar will cover all the recently released Cyber Policy and Regulations covering the concepts, processes, solutions, templates, and strategies to help you meet all the FISMA and related cybersecurity requirements. In May 11, 2017, Presidential Executive Order (PEO) on Strengthening the Cybersecurity of Federal Networks and...

Join ACT-IAC on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at the Fairview Park Marriott for our September General Membership Meeting. Come learn about what is happening within the ACT-IAC community and what programs and events you can engage in. Our program will feature guest speaker, Max Everett, Chief Information Officer, Department of Energy. Mr. Everett will discuss his department's FY 18-19 priorities, issues and how industry can help. Attendees will...

Technology Business Management (TBM) is intended to address the IT challenge of credibility in creating competitive advantage. TBM shifts the conversation from “Run-the-Business” to “Change-the-Business” by providing transparency of cost, consumption and performance data.[1] TBM is already in use by 300 organizations worldwide and is targeted for adoption by the United States Federal Government in FY 2022, with some age...

If you work for a Federal Agency, the Military, or supporting contractor organization, this 2-day non-technical training seminar will cover all the recently released Cyber Policy and Regulations covering the concepts, processes, solutions, templates, and strategies to help you meet all the FISMA and related cybersecurity requirements. In May 11, 2017, Presidential Executive Order (PEO) on Strengthening the Cybersecurity of Federal Networks and...