The AFCEA Quantico-Potomac chapter will be hosting the 12th Annual USMC IT Day on Thursday, May 19, 2022. Leadership from DC,I, CD&I, MCSC, and IC4 is confirmed. This will be an in-person event with a luncheon, keynote speakers, panels, and a mixer. The venue will be the Cyber Bytes Foundation (1010 Corporate Drive, Stafford, VA). This is an intimate venue with opportunity to interact with key decision makers. The full agenda is below Even...

This series brings business intelligence and networking opportunities, specifically organized for small businesses. October's topic: The Runway Extension Act. Whether you're a small business now or a large business that will become small again, the act is going to reshape the competitive landscape for every opportunity you bid on in the federal market. Learn how the new law affects you, how it scrambles the fight for contract dollars--and what...

The General Services Administration's One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services, or OASIS, contract vehicle has become a multi-billion-dollar juggernaut, with hundreds of task orders for a broad range of professional services awarded by dozens of federal buyers. GSA is about to open up the contract to new prime contractors through an open season on-ramp. GSA may introduce a teaming option that didn't exist in the RFP five years ago. Thi...

If your company doesn't have visibility in the federal sector, in all likelihood, you are not effectively seeing opportunity and opportunity is not seeing you. It's a problem more common than not and the damage being done is to a company's morale and its bottom line. CREATING VISIBILITY looks at effective ways of virtually and physically getting in front of government and industry decision-makers and influencers. Guy Timberlake, CEO, The Ameri...

It is Time You have earned the business, but how do you ensure you keep it when it is time to re-compete? Learn essential lessons of strategy, business development, cultural issues and operations as you explore the best strategy for your company. Hear real-world examples and benefit from actionable ideas, then expand on what you learn through valuable networking opportunities with other attendees. Innovate, Network and Grow This four-hour symp...

Network, Explore and Be Inspired Join AFCEA and its Small Business Committee as it celebrates STEM innovation during a unique networking event at the Children's Science Center Lab, a facility that incorporates traditional museum exhibits with cutting-edge discovery experiences. Throughout this event, AFCEA will be doing what it does best: Bringing government, military and industry together to inspire innovation. Enjoy Networking in a Facility...

Are you a subcontractor? Do you have what it takes to prime? Understand the risks and rewards and how to move from being a sub- to a prime contractor. Join AFCEA for an informative course taught by former Air Force Contracting Officer and Program Manager, Barry Levy. This interactive and collaborative session informs businesses who want to grow. It also maximizes audience participation and addresses attendees questions and concerns real-time a...

During this four-hour session at the Rayburn House Office Building, businesses with existing contracts, as well as those pursuing new business with the Department of Defense, Homeland Security and other federal agencies will learn about the promises and challenges of the 114th Congress. Participants will learn about the people, processes, tools and outcomes associated with legislative processes. With a focus on small business contacts, they wi...

The AFCEA Small Business committee presents a federal procurement panel focusing on the Alliant LB & SB recompete & STARS On-ramp, the Director, GSA Government-wide Acquisition Contracts Chris Fornecker is speaking on timeline & procurement methods. Miguel Garrido from Bloomberg Government will be discussing data on what has been purchased on these vehicles and for how much. Appian is going to talk about their challenges selling in...