DESCRIPTION: Generative Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies have entered the government procurement environment and from everyone’s perspective these technologies are here to stay. These newer technologies enable us to re-imagine service delivery and provide more efficient operations; however, there are still concerns about ethical and legal implications, intellectual property rights, data and privacy protection, and more....

For the first time, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s Small Business Industry Day will be held in Honolulu, Hawaii. The 2024 NOAA Small Business Industry Day will provide attendees with unprecedented access to NOAA leadership, program managers, contract managers, and prime contractors. If you are interested in learning more about how to work with NOAA, what contract opportunities NOAA has coming up, as well as buildi...

Join us for a fireside chat with Dr. Ernest Reed, Director of the Category Management Support Office (CSMO), Office of Procurement, Acquisition and Logistics (OPAL) at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Reed will talk about the VA's implementation of Category Management as they work to buy smarter and more like a single enterprise. In addition, he will be talk about the challenges and opportunities inherent in implementing category manage...

Join us for an insightful session as we sit down with Stephanie Shutt, Director, Office of Operations and Innovation within the Federal Acquisition Service at the General Services Administration. Stephanie brings a wealth of experience and expertise in government services and procurement, making her a trailblazer in fostering innovation and efficiency within the public sector. Ms. Shutt will share her valuable insights on navigating the comple...

No municipality can have a fully developed policy for technology that’s evolving as fast as AI, but every municipality can be prepared for how to navigate this path from procurement to reporting. In this session, municipal leaders will share both policy and technology perspectives on actionable steps for any community, regardless of how resourced it is, to map their own way forward for responsible AI exploration and use in municipal gove...

Find out how you can identify state, local and education (SLED) opportunities and craft a winning strategy for 2024. GovTech Navigator's robust data and analytics will help you identify and prioritize opportunities and then go beyond the RFP to cover the full procurement life cycle — from intent to the final public award. Whether you're new to the SLED market or looking to enhance your current strategies, equip yourself with the knowledg...

Government social service agencies deliver support to some of the most vulnerable communities there are – from children to the unhoused. However, without effective management of these programs, their potential benefits are greatly diminished. To boost the effectiveness of your social service agency, your team must explore, analyze and engage with important data. When the California Department of Social Services leveraged a data analytics...

The Coalition for Government Procurement is thrilled to announce that registration is officially open for the 2023 Fall Training Conference: “What is Fair and Reasonable?”! Mark your calendars for November 15-16, as we again will gather at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church, Virginia to gain insights into government policies and programs that will shape the future of the procurement landscape. As the title suggests, this ye...

Please join Jennifer Schaus & Associates in our COMPLIMENTARY Webinar Series in 2023. ALL WEBINARS ARE COMPLIMENTARY & RECORDED. Please find the recordings on our YOUTUBE Channel, along with 500+ government contracting webinars. In 2023, we will profile the TOP 40 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS, including: Company Profile Small Business Liaison Contact Details Company Contract Trends - Defense vs Civilian Subcontracting Opportunities O...

7th Annual VIB Network National Conference: San Diego, California The VIB Network National Conference is excited to be back in beautiful San Diego, California - November 13-14, 2023. This conference is designed to help Veteran businesses build connections between Corporations, Government Agencies, and Primes looking to create partnerships for contracting opportunities. This is one of the most interactive and innovative conferences, putting yo...