This year’s 2015 Vision Conference will be the 51st year of this insightful federal market forecast. It is the only non-profit forecast that addresses the defense, civilian, and federal information technology markets.Each year, volunteers conduct market research and an extensive interview process. They gather, collate, and analyze information for the annual Vision Forecast, including qualitative and quantitative analyses of 200+ non-attr...

Please join Jennifer Schaus & Associates along with Capitol Post - Veterans, Business, Purpose for a complimentary class - Lunch & Learn - on government contracting and GSA Schedules. Find out if you qualify and if the GSA Schedule is right for you. This class is a pre-requisite for the APRIL 17 GSA Schedule Hands-On Workshop. CLASS AGENDA: GSA - Do I Qualify? What is a GSA Schedule? Which agencies use it? How, Why & When is it use...

This fast-paced webinar will address the above issues and more while giving you the opportunity to ask our experts for advice about your unique concerns. Participants will learn about: Clauses and directives, the life cycle of property management processes, internal and external audits; How to minimize risks; and Resources available to ensure contract compliance. For optimum viewing please use IE10, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox. Connectiv...

Attend an upcoming National Contract Management Association (NCMA) National Education Seminar! Cost Estimating and Contract Pricing This seminar offers best practices and answers important questions in cost estimating and contract pricing. What should a product, service, or integrated business solution cost? How much is it worth to the buyer? What is the appropriate rate of return or profitability for a product or service? What constitutes a f...

As Department of Labor (DOL) investigations become more frequent and aggressive, especially for construction contractors, it’s more crucial than ever to understand the subtle complexities of complying with prevailing wage laws. Understanding how Davis Bacon Act (DBA) and Service Contract Act (SCA) violations occur is the first step in preventing them.This webinar provides an overview of DBA and SCA similarities and differences and addres...

Twelve new governors have taken office in 2015 along with 24 who were re-elected last year. How will their first- and second-term agendas set new directions for state government operations? How should vendors build relationships with new governors and those who are in their final terms? Preview plans for improving state government operations, including the role of IT, during State of the States, 2015, the free webinar on March 19, at 11 a.m. E...

Based on Gregory Garrett's publication Contract Negotiations: Skills, Tools, and Best Practices, this seminar provides a comprehensive treatment of contract negotiations, with a compelling discussion of what skills, tools, and best practices are needed to become a master contract negotiator. Attendees will learn: Contract negotiation best practices in various marketplaces: U.S. Federal Government contracts U.S. Commercial contracts Multination...

Finding viable government opportunities is key to a successful government contracting practice. Most contractors get too caught up chasing bid boards, not realizing that there are more effective ways to identify and cultivate viable government opportunities. This webinar will show you how to find uncover these opportunities and more effectively build out your government sales pipeline. Register for our webinar on Wednesday, March 18th at 1 p.m...

Please join the ACT-IAC Small Business Alliance for Straight Talk with Harrison Smith from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Wednesday, March 18 from 2:00 to 3:30 PM at the Fairview Park Marriott. Harrison Smith is the Industry Liaison for DHS, and works with businesses and associations to promote quality industry-government communication, and to increase transparency and awareness of DHS business processes. During this interactive...

Developing Winning Proposals, a one-day course designed to provide you with the nuts and bolts you need to review a request for proposal (RFP), put a proposal team together, and develop the detailed cost estimates you need to convince a customer that you can best satisfy their needs. This seminar is designed for everyone involved in the development and response to an RFP. In addition to contract management professionals, this program also bene...