Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) & Best Value (BV): Finding Common Ground in Government Acquisition The FAR states that ”an agency can obtain best value by using any one or a combination of source selection approaches.” Under “Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA)” (FAR 15.101-2), the relative importance of technical, past performance and cost or price elements of a proposal may vary and past perfor...

The intensive, one day training workshop teaches the basics of utilizing the Multiple Award Schedules program. Over the course of the workshop you will learn how to obtain and manage your GSA schedule, market GSA contracts, comply with Federal procurement requirements, follow policy changes, and prepare for MAS audits. A highlight of the course is training on GSA’s electronic tools including eBuy, GSA Adavantage! and GSA eLibrary. Other...

Latest information on FedRAMP, Cloud Security and the Government Cloud Initiative. Since OMB announced its 25 Point Plan to Reform Federal IT, CIOs throughout government have taken up the challenge of transforming Government via Cloud Computing. Primary Instructor: Melvin Greer Senior Fellow and Chief Strategist, Cloud Computing, Author of Cloud Computing Book, Cloud Security Alliance Advisory Board Member, and Industry Thought-Leader contribu...

Objectives »» Manage your workforce without fear of litigation »»Identify opportunities for savings in capital projects »»Identify grant opportunities to offset capital expenses »»Use intergovernmental cooperation to reduce capital expenditures and share scarce human and capital resources Description This multi-disciplinary seminar will present ideas, from the perspectives of lawyers, managers an...

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) will kick-off First Thursday Seminars with the live webcast Combined Heat and Power: An Integrated Approach to Energy Resources on February 7, 2013. Experts Patricia Welesko Garland and Bob Slattery of Oak Ridge National Laboratory will offer training about technologies, applications, and successful examples to optimize heat and power resources at your site. Specifica...

IDIQ Contracts: The Life Cycle of Task and Delivery Orders in Today's Procurement Environment Multiple-award indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contracts, or IDIQs, are now the primary federal purchasing method for technology and are increasingly central to professional services, construction, transportation and other categories. The proliferation of IDIQ contract vehicles in recent years has made it difficult for: a) acquisition profes...

CYBERSPACE 2013 Symposium Please join us in beautiful Colorado Springs, February 5-7 2013, for CYBERSPACE 2013. This is our fifteenth symposium year and we are privileged once again to host some of America's most brilliant strategic thinkers and policy makers, as well as world class Industry partners and private organizations. Our dedicated volunteer staff is working hard to ensure you will enjoy our entire 2013 program. This year we will feat...

Objectives »» Learn how to recognize economic development ecosystems and how they are structured »»Gain an understanding of how economic development ecosystems support wealth, new venture, and job creation »» Become familiar with resources that enable successful economic development ecosystems to transform communities and showcase economic resilience »» Discuss case studies of successful economic...

This seminar provides a comprehensive introduction to the environment, responsibilities, and skills required of government contracting professionals. This wide-ranging course covers everything from how to work in teams, to the various DOD mission areas, to the regulatory framework governing acquisitions. Jumpstart your career with this exciting, expansive course, and be an integral player in fulfilling your agency’s mission. FCI’s...

Bomb–making Materials Awareness Program December 13, 2012 Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism The Bomb-making Materials Awareness Program (BMAP) is a national program sponsored by The National Protection and Programs Directorate’s Office of Infrastructure Protection (NPPD/IP). A collaborative effort between the DHS Office for Bombing Prevention (OBP) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), BMAP is designed to...