The US Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization is presenting a Business Opportunity Session (BOS), to share DOE initiatives and upcoming procurement opportunities; to further the ability of HUBZone and other small businesses to support our mission. This confirmed-invitation-only event will feature: - Insight into potential procurements in the upcoming fiscal years- Key agency and prime contractor procu...

This five-day course provides a comprehensive look at congressional processes and organization, and at how Congress affects the daily operations of every department and agency in the executive branch. The Congressional Operations Seminar, which we have been conducting for more than 40 years, is the first course most participants take with GAI. Like most Government Affairs Institute courses, the Congressional Operations Seminar is conducted on...

NEW! Developing Winning Proposals – Proposal Preparation Tips and Techniques National Education Seminar About the Program This seminar is designed for everyone involved in the development and response to a request for proposal (RFP). In addition to contract management professionals, this program also benefits anyone involved in the acquisition process: managers, directors, financial analysts, engineers, and business development employees...

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH) Small Business Office will host a Small Business Open House for small businesses. * For Security purposes all visitors must enter the NIH Campus through the NIH Gateway Visitor's Center and present a government issued ID before reporting to the Natcher Conference Center. This event is open to all small businesses including 8(a) firms, HUBZone, Women-Owned an...

Attend an upcoming NCMA National Education Seminar! The COR Member of the Acquisition Team: The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) Guide to Performance and Quality This one-day seminar provides all the right tools and techniques to strengthen your team’s performance throughout the entire acquisition cycle. Implementing the practices from this seminar will result in a team that completely understands the COR’s role and funct...

100 Worst Mistakes in Government Contracting National Education Seminar About the Program This course examines 100 classic mistakes to avoid when doing business with the government. The course draws on every phase of the government contract life cycle. During this one day course, professionals will learn best practices and guiding principles as it pertains to: Solicitations Proposal preparation and submission Defective pricing and the Truth in...

A hands-on proposal workshop where we will review an actual solicitation, dissect proposal requirements and develop a response. If you answer "YES" to any of the following, you need to attend nTuitive nGen's interactive workshop on persuasive proposal writing. Do you always find yourself responding to your RFP's at the last minute? Are you a busy business owner who's time is precious and can't find time to attend workshops during the week? Are...

How valuable are forests--whether in the city, country, or wilderness-to the management of water resources? This is a hot topic and the AWRA Summer Specialty Conference on Healthy Forests=Healthy Waters will address the many issues associated with forest management for the protection of water supplies and aquatic communities. We are looking for oral and poster abstracts to be considered for presentation. Topics for the conference should addres...

An AWRA Summer Specialty Conference on Environmental Flows will be held in Hartford, Connecticut, on June 24-25, 2013. Environmental flows, also called ecological or instream flows, are defined as "the quantity, quality, and timing of water flows required to sustain freshwater ecosystems, human livelihoods, and the well-being of those who depend on them." The objective of the conference is to offer a professional forum on the latest issues con...

Attend an upcoming NCMA National Education Seminar! The COR Member of the Acquisition Team: The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) Guide to Performance and Quality The "COR Member of the Acquisition Team” National Education Seminar (NES) is designed to better illustrate the important role that the contracting officer’s representative (COR) plays in ensuring that the contract specialist or contracting officer properly manage...