To prepare for the future fight, the U.S. Army is prioritizing modernization and acquisition at speed. Emerging conflicts and increased demand for weapons systems and warfighter capabilities in the past year have underscored the growing need for resilient supply chains and the ability to rapidly field advanced technologies. Army leaders are looking at ways to shorten purchasing timelines and deploy digital engineering technologies as they reim...

Today we find ourselves in an environment of uncertainty with inflation, the debt ceiling, lack of appropriation, CRs etc. Agencies are experiencing a decrease in budget while contractors and government alike are facing increased costs. With the never-ending cycle of Continuing Resolutions, agencies cannot adequately plan for customary four-year cycles. This presents an enormous challenge for both the agencies and the contractors who serve the...

The United States General Services Administration is the backbone of the government contracting sector. With a mission to deliver the best customer experience and value in real estate, acquisition and technology services to the government and the American people, GSA plays a key role in the growth, governance and innovation of the vibrant GovCon ecosystem. GovCon Wire’s GSA Forum provides an inside look at the technology priorities, acqu...

Space is undoubtedly one of the fastest growing and most highly contested domains in the world today. The proliferation of commercial space satellites, the increasing militarization of space and the growing number of actors in the domain have contributed to boosted investments and a larger federal focus on space. However, many of the Department of Defense’s space programs are behind schedule and over budget today. In response, the U.S. g...

Around the world, technology is evolving and advancing faster than ever before. As our nation’s adversaries and competitors harness these new digital technologies, our government agencies and military branches must deepen their partnerships with industry to speed acquisition and innovation processes — and ultimately to solidify the United States’ position as a technological powerhouse on the global stage. During GovCon Wire...

With the fiscal year coming to a close, organizations are solidifying their strategies, budgets and priorities as the government contracting industry looks forward towards FY 2023. The Potomac Officers Club’s FY2023 Budget & Priorities Forum will foster insightful discussion regarding what lies on the horizon for vital federal agencies and their industry partners as they usher in a new year of innovation and progress.

The Potomac Officers Club will host its 2021 Air Force Acquisition Forum on July 8th to gather the most influential federal and commercial leaders together and discuss the critical technological and material needs of the U.S. Air Force.Darlene Costello, the Air Force’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition will deliver the keynote address and provide her perspective and priorities regarding the Air Force’s relationship with p...

The U.S. Navy has worked to implement new initiatives to update information technology processes and security practices across the service branch. Additionally, the Navy has advanced collaboration across operations, planning, acquisition sustainment and readiness. As the Navy continues to drive digital transformation, challenges still remain to meet critical mission needs. Join Potomac Officers Club’s 2021 Navy Forum to hear notable ind...

Join Potomac Officers Club for the 2020 Procurement Forum. Topics of discussion include: 2020 budget & procurement priorities Short term and long term strategies and goals Acquisition innovation initiatives Commercial items acquisition Acquisition workforce initiatives Small business Technology modernization Efforts at collaboration/communication with industry What can industry do to help?

Artificial Intelligence is affecting every part of business in every corner of industry. Staying up to date on the evolution of AI is of critical strategic importance. Even more imperative is the ability to break out of the lab and operationalize your AI.Join the Potomac Officers Club for our 2nd Annual Artificial Intelligence Summit. Come hear public and private sector leaders discuss government AI programs and priorities, new initiatives and...