The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is the source document when contracting with the procurement offices of both federal defense and civilian agencies for the purchase goods and services. A close and detailed working knowledge of the FAR is mandatory for government, contractor, and subcontractor personnel in order to maintain the best possible contracts and compliance with its requirements. This two-day FAR “Less Complicated...

The Air Force Small Business Industry Days (SBID) provide benefit by creating partnerships and increasing small business participation. The Air Force SBIDs focus on small business capabilities and opportunities, matching stakeholders from the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC), large business, and small business communities. This event emphasizes small business capabilities that provide new concepts, highlight existing small business products...

Event DescriptionThe Office of Supplier Diversity and the University of Central Florida are please to present the 2018 Orlando Supplier Diversity Exchange. The event will include training, a panel discussion, networking opportunities, and scheduled one-on-one interviews. Scheduling your One-on-One Interviews During the Business ExchangeSuppliers & Small Business Attendees: after completing your registration and prior to the event, you wi...

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...

Small businesses are a gold mine of innovation. Their agility enables them to turn ideas into solutions quickly, change direction at the speed of requirement evolution and tackle unique problems. This conference will highlight innovative processes, products and solutions and encourage a dialogue about how to break down barriers to collaboration. Artificial Intelligence applications, the 5G network, Agile acquisition and development, Blockchain...

Find out which Army-wide research and development efforts and mission critical contracts are a priority from Kenyata L. Wesley, Executive Director of the Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground. There will also be plenty of time for networking and a short presentation from Mark Millen from the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation, on the Registered Apprenticeship Program.

Learn about how SEWP, a Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) vehicle with the latest IT products and services, can assist all federal agencies with procuring critical technologies, solutions, and services to support mission and strategic goals. On Tuesday, July 24, 2016, from 3:30pm - 4:45pm, SEWP is hosting a Breakout Session, “F04 - Supply Chain Risk Management". This session discusses how the ISO standard on “Supply Chain...

World Congress is the National Contract Management Association’s largest education event for contract management, procurement, and acquisition professionals. Individuals from government (federal, state, and local); industry; and commercial business come together for networking and training for all career levels. World Congress is what you make of it! Whether you want sessions focused on a specific topic, compelling main stage and interac...

Are you struggling with your GSA Schedule sales? Concerned that you're about to get "THE LETTER"? Judy Bradt and Eileen Kent discuss 5 ways to save a GSA Schedule that's at risk due to lack of sales. Pick the time that works for you!

PFPA will host a Ballistic Vest Vendor Day on Friday, July 20, 2018 from 1:00 PM until 3:00PM. The purpose of this event is to bring innovations from potential vendors in law enforcement equipment technology to the Pentagon Police for review and consideration when developing future requirements. Location: Pentagon Library and Conference Center, 9000 Defense Pentagon, Washington, D.C. 20301 You are invited to attend a Vendor Day Event for law e...