A new ID Agent study found that more than a third of the largest contractors to the federal government have a higher-than-average risk of being hacked, gauging by the number of threats to their corporate domain found on the Dark Web. Upcoming regulations will specifically address how contractors protect their data, so holistically understanding the current cyber risks is vital to federal suppliers of all sizes. Join Kevin Lancaster, Chief Exec...

Prerequisite: Should have at least six months of contract experience, have taken the FAR Workshop or another basic FAR course before this course. What you will learn: The Advanced FAR Workshop provides an in-depth analysis of the most important parts of the FAR. In this two-day class, we will focus on those FAR Parts that tend to generate the most issues and questions, specifically: • The classification of workers • Intellectual Prop...

Prepare your small business for success! Join us and our expert presenters on March 3, 2016, for a three-hour VIRTUAL conference to learn the strategies you need to win government business. Learn how to write winning proposals, how to access General Services Administration (GSA) Schedules, and tips and tricks for teaming agreements. Earn 3 continuing professional education (CPE) hours when you attend this event and view it LIVE from your home...

GSA has created a portal for buyers to shop for products and services that can be a game-changer, whether you're on GSA Schedule or not. GSA has already changed the with Strategic Sourcing, with mixed results from the vendors' point of view. Now, the playing field is being reshaped again. Join us to find out what it means for you, and what you need to start doing right now. In lively conversation with Judy Bradt and Eileen Kent, you'll explore...

Don't let suspension and debarment put an end to your government contracting opportunities. Suspension and debarment are some of the most severe penalties that can be levied against government contractors. Once a contractor is suspended or debarred, that company will be ineligible on the GSA's System for Award Management, and no primary contracts will be awarded. That's pretty bleak news for any government contractor. The good news is that the...

You've been working hard to win that Federal business. You've had conversations. You're doing everything by the book. But something's just not clicking. What's missing? Maybe it's trust. Join us for a thought-provoking presentation and discussion. Strongly recommended pre-requisite: Watch Dr Brene Brown's talk, 20-minute talk, The Anatomy of Trust. http://bit.ly/1Qjbvxk . This webinar will begin with a very fast recap the seven principles she...

Most know that the Dark Web is home to a wealth of stolen data and criminal activity, including your organization’s compromised email accounts. In most major data breaches, it only took access to one email account to hack into databases that held sensitive information – causing widespread damage to an organization’s reputation, employee morale and their bottom line. Learn how to proactively and persistently monitor your IP ad...

There are lots of paid market research sources for government contractors, and most of them provide pretty good information. But it largly comes from readily available government web sites and other free public sources. Do you need to spend money on research - and do you know what kind of information/research you need to help grow your business? Everyone does not require the same type of research to be successful. Some require agency specific...

In light of massive data breaches on public and private sector organizations, such as the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Target and Anthem, it has become increasingly more vital for organizations to take the proper precautions to keep their sensitive information from being leaked onto the Dark Web. It's important for companies to understand why it's necessary to take proactive measures to monitor their corporate identity and implem...

After you’ve secured your Federal government contract award, what comes next? As any Federal contractor will tell you, the contract award is only the beginning. On February 16, The Government Contracting Institute (www.GovernmentContractingInstitute.com) will host a free one-hour webinar entitled, “Request for Equitable Adjustment (REA) and Contract Disputes Act (CDA) Claims: Key Strategies in Seeking Compensation.” The FAR a...