Ever wondered how the Department of Defense (DOD) goes about buying something from start to finish? The How Washington Works® training course gives those who attend the understanding and insights into the processes that guide DOD actions and decisions for the future. The two-day course is a fast-paced overview of the three principal DOD decision-making support systems and how they are used by the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and US...

The Symposium will feature top industry and government speakers addressing current defense industrial base issues. This Symposium also provides a forum for attendees to network and discuss today’s challenges facing the acquisition and procurement community. NDIA Procurement Division Education Symposium, Tuesday, May 3, 2016The Symposium will feature top industry and government speakers discussing the current issues facing the defense ind...

ACT-IAC is pleased to announce that Acquisition Excellence 2016 will be hosted at the Grand Hyatt Washington on March 22. AE 2016 is an education and training event that will bring together the government and industry acquisition communities in order to collaborate on the latest acquisition challenges and generate innovative solutions for potential implementation. AE2016 will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to be effective i...

Supply Chain Management and the Comptetive Advantage NCMA’s newest event, first held in 2013, was created in response to the demand for training focused exclusively on subcontract management and its professional community. Now in its third year, attendees are excited for the opportunity to gain specific insight into overcoming today's challenges, as well as to participate in unique networking opportunities with supply chain leaders and 2...

The National Contract Management Association (NCMA) invites you to... The Government Contract Management Symposium (GCMS)! GCMS is held annually in the Washington, DC metro area. Formerly intended for those in the federal sector, it has grown to provide training for professionals in both government and industry contracting. GCMS is a two-day event filled with keynote addresses, executive panel discussions, 20 interactive breakout sessions, an...

Federal Information Technology Reform Act Symposium Series The Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) represents the most comprehensive overhaul of Government IT since Clinger-Cohen. OMB is preparing implementation guidance for the requirements of the law, however, each Federal agency will need to develop their own implementation policies and processes. FITARA changes the Chief Information Officer’s (CIO) role si...

Important Note All course materials and handouts will be provided to students on CD ROM. Please bring a laptop computer that is equipped with a CD ROM with you to the class. If you do not have access to a laptop, please contact the respective meeting planner as soon as possible. There will be a limited number of laptops available for use through NDIA, so please call early. Overview The Defense Systems Acquisition Management course meets the ne...

ADAPT Open Meeting Agile and EVM in DoD: Progress and Challenges April 17, 2015 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM Navy League Building2300 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA Continental breakfast at 8:00 AM Purpose A discussion with two senior DoD leaders of the changing IT policy towards adoption of Agile, and the challenges of applying EVM to acquisitions that are now employing Agile methods. Speakers DoD IT Policy Update - Efficiencies and Acquisition Reform...

Envisioning the Future of Battlespace Awareness AFEI is hosting an event bringing together key government and industry leaders together to discuss the future of Battlespace Awareness. They will address National priorities and DoD and Intelligence Community initiatives for evolving our Battlespace awareness systems to meet the requirements. Who is attending? ASA (ALT), 1st Bde - 75th TC, Army Cyber Institute, ARL, British Defence Staff, DARPA,...

Join Us in our 6th year of Government Contractors Networking Event - Spring Soiree at The Kennedy Center. MEET WITH FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES: SBA, THE VA, CFPB & MORE! Over 200 professionals expected. This event typically sells out. Please get your tickets in advance. No sales at the door. Date: Monday, March 23 Time: 5.30 - 7.30pm Location: The John F Kennedy Center, KC Cafe - Terrace Level Sponsorships Available Jennifer Schaus Jennif...