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Coffee & Issues: No Strategy or Game Plan for 2024
2024-02-27 15:30 - 16:30 UTC
As the great Benjamin Franklin once said, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail!” So, if you’re looking to conquer the world of federal sales in 2024, you need a solid game plan. That’s where Carroll Bernard and Michael Lejeune come in. These two experts have all the best practices and insider tips to help you chart a course for government market success. Don’t miss out on this opportunity!

FY24 Reporting Property In PPMS - TC-24-00564
2024-02-27 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Come learn about excess personal property management and the new PPMS.gov.
This class focuses on reporting excess personal property into PPMS.gov for disposal (manage the disposition).
There is no charge for this class and you’ll earn One Continuous Learning Point by completing this hour-long virtual training session.
Open to Federal Employees, Military Personnel, DoD Civilian Employees, Federal Agency Contractors, and Federally-sponsored Non-Federal Recipients.
The class is limited in size so please reserve your spot by registering today!
Be sure and save your registration confirmation email after registering. It will contain your personal login link that must be used to join the meeting and ensure timely CLP issuance.
Should you have any questions, email mark.maxwell@gsa.gov

MAS Sales Reporting Portal Training
2024-02-27 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) holders are invited to join this session to learn more about the Sales Reporting Portal (SRP). The Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) SRP supports the collection of data required by FAS procurement programs including MAS, non-MAS programs such as the Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACS) and others. The FAS SRP provides a safe, secure, and user-friendly portal for you, our industry partners, to report both transactional and aggregate level data required by your FAS contracts as well as multiple payment options for remitting the fee required pursuant to your contract. During this session you will learn about the importance of reporting in SRP and get an overview of using the system.

2024 Air Force Contracting Summit
2024-02-22 | Rosen Centre, 9840 International Dr, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
In its 11th year, the 2024 Air Force Contracting Summit will be held at the Rosen Centre Hotel Orlando in Orlando, Florida, close to MacDill Air Force Base, Patrick Air Force Base, United States Special Operations Command, and United States Central Command. The Summit brings together: Air Force Command & Base Officials, Contracting Officers, Contracting Experts, Financing Sources, and Business Leaders nationwide. Hundreds of Prime Contractors, Subcontractors, Military Officials, Contracting Officials, Financing Experts, and Defense Agencies from throughout the country participate in-person and virtually for the Air Force Contracting Summit each year.

Government Agency Procurement (GAP) Conference 2024
2024-02-21 09:00 - 14:00 UTC | Kenhill Center, 2614 Kenhill Drive, Bowie, MD, 20715, United States
The Business Service Center (The BSC), HZC and Procurement Corner (“The Corner”) are pleased to announce the Government Agency Procurement (GAP) quarterly conference is back. We received several calls asking if we were planning to restart the event since the pandemic. We are elated to announce GAP is back starting February 2024.
The event will continue to allow business owners to pitch to decision makers on current quarter requirements ranging from simple acquisition to multi-million-dollar opportunities. All agencies will be provided to participants two weeks prior to the conference. Vendors participating in business pitches will receive requirements one week out.
Current Requirements
Cybersecurity, AI, Program/Project Management, Training, IT Moderation, Big Data/Analytics, IT Service Management, Customer Relationship Management, Acquisitions Management, Logistics, Managed Services, Staffing/Recruiting to name a few. A complete list will be sent after registration.
Registrations will be accepted on first come first serve only NO EXCEPTIONS. No reservations will be accepted via telephone.

Rocky Mountain Cyberspace Symposium 2024
2024-02-19 - 2024-02-22 | The Broadmoor Hotel, 1 Lake Ave, Colorado Springs, CO, 80906, United States
Welcome to the Rocky Mountain Cyberspace Symposium 2024 (RMCS24)! The Rocky Mountain Chapter of AFCEA is once again honored to invite you to our annual forum for industry, academia, and government to discuss and propose solutions to the challenges of cybersecurity, community cyber readiness and homeland defense facing our nation. Our theme this year is “Posturing of Cyber Forces for Near-Peer Conflict.”

As the digital landscape continues to evolve, the significance of cyberspace in modern warfare cannot be overstated. In the realm of near-peer conflict, where the adversaries possess comparable technological capabilities, the posturing of cyber forces becomes paramount. RMCS24 will explore the multifaceted challenges and opportunities associated with the strategy, policies and workforce development required to effectively prepare for near-peer engagements.

Some of the topics for discussion include:

Cross-Domain Integration
Threat Assessment and Intelligence Fusion
Public and Private Collaboration
Innovation and Adaptation
Talent Acquisition, Training and Retention

Our Exhibit Hall will be full of industry, government, academia and non-profit organizations that will give you the opportunity to learn about cutting edge cyber technologies relevant to these challenges, and the chance to share your own ideas with peers from across the nation. Whether you are an individual attendee, a sponsor, an exhibitor, a speaker, or one of our many volunteers, we know you’ll find this year’s symposium a world-class event, hosted at a world-class venue … with no entrance fee for military and government attendees.
Our Cyberspace Symposium not only brings us together to exchange ideas related to today’s toughest challenges, it also allows our chapter to make a tremendous investment in the future of technical fields — allowing us to donate more than $500,000 for scholarships, grants and other STEM-related activities across the community this year!
RMCS24 is poised to be another great event. I hope you will join us in making this yet another successful symposium!
Jason Simmons, Lt Colonel, USAF (Ret)
Chairman, RMCS24

CBRND Professional Services Task Order Industry Day
2024-02-08
Description

References:

Request for Information posted to SAM.gov (W911QY-22-R-OPET) on August 4, 2022.
Industry Event Announcement posted to SAM.gov (W911-24-R-OPET) on December 8 2023.
Industry Event Slides and Q&A posted to SAM.gov (W911-24-R-OPET) on December 21, 2023.

CBRND Professional Services
The US Army Contracting Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Natick Contracting Division (NCD) and the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND) will be holding a Virtual Industry Day to provide information on potential task order opportunities for CBRND Professional Services when the Joint Enterprise Omnibus Program, Engineering and Technical Support (JE-OPETS) contracts expire. The task orders that will be discussed may be competed on OASIS+, or OASIS if needed, pending the OASIS+ award schedule.
Note: Although NAICS 541330 is used to make this announcement, JPEO-CBRND Professional Services may include a wide range of requirements and business areas that fall under NAICS Sector 54, Professional, Scientific and Technical Services, such as, but not limited to:
541330 – Engineering Services
541519 – Other Computer Related Services
541611 – Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
541614 – Process, Physical Distribution and Logistics Consulting Services
541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
541714 – Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
541690 – Technical Consulting Services
This is a SAVE-THE-DATE special notice.
Industry Day – February 15, 2024, 10:00-11:00.
Please notify claire.k.choi.civ@army.mil no later than February 8 04:30 PM, 2024(EST) if you plan to attend the event and provide the name of your company, the names of all participants and contact information AND Click “Interested”.
This will be a virtual event via Microsoft Teams. Please join the meeting no later than 5 minutes prior to the start time, mute your microphone and turn off your camera.
The Teams link is:
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Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
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Or call in (audio only)
+1 571-616-7941,,4643791# United States, Engleside (Virginia Beach)
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QUESTIONS:
Questions regarding the Industry Day may be submitted to claire.k.choi.civ@army.mil.
DISCLAIMER:
This notice shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal, Request for Quotation, or follow-up acquisition of any type. The government will not assume liability for costs incurred by attendees or for preparations, travel expenses or marketing efforts; therefore, vendors’ expenses in response to this notice are not considered an allowable direct charge to the Government. All schedules are subject to change.
The Industry Event may be recorded.

For the Love of GovCon - Networking Event
2024-02-08 | Cushman & Wakefield, 1800 Tysons Boulevard, McLean, VA, 22102, United States
Join us for targeted networking with your fellow government contractors. Attendees include govies, large system integrators, mid-tiers, and small non-traditionals.
We’ll bring the drinks and food – you bring the business cards and get ready to mingle! We’ll also be joined by representatives from large defense primes and integrators, so maybe you’ll leave with a new customer or two.
Please note: This event is for government contractors and our sponsors only.
Please no outside service providers – we are happy to speak with you about future sponsorship opportunities both locally and nationally. Email matchmaker@govmates.com for more information.

2024 National Small Business Conference
2024-02-05 - 2024-02-07 | Hyatt Regency Atlanta, 265 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
The National 8(a) Association National Small Business Conference is the premier supplier diversity event for small businesses.
The Conference offers educational sessions, matchmaking, networking and resources for all small businesses including: minority, aspiring, current and graduate 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOB, VOSB, SDB, WOSB, DBE, and teaming partnerships. The event attracts hundreds of federal agencies, large business primes, and corporate companies to provide multiple opportunities in one location to grow your business in the federal contracting arena.

RFI - USMS, TD Body Armor Industry Day
2024-02-05 | Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), 1131 Chapel Crossing, Glynco, GA, 31524, United States
THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE, PROPOSAL, OR BID. This notice is not a solicitation as defined by FAR 2.101; therefore, it shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to any acquisition approach.
Any and all information contained in this announcement, its attachments, and subsequent presentations are preliminary and subject to amendment. Additionally, this announcement, its attachments, and subsequent presentations are in no way binding on the Government.
Information submitted in response to this notice is voluntary. The Government will not pay for the information requested, nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred for travel, attendance, or developing/submission of information provided to the Government. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor SAM.gov for additional information pertaining to this event.
Participating in this Industry Day is highly encouraged. However, the inability to participate in this Industry Day DOES NOT preclude any entity from participating in any future solicitation. Moreover, participating or not participating in this Industry Day will not be considered in any future solicitation.
The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Office of Procurement and Training Division invites your firm to participate in the USMS Body Armor Industry Day during the week of 5 February 2024 from 9:00 a.m. (EST) to 3:30 p.m. (EST). The Body Armor Industry will be held at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) at 1131 Chapel Crossing, Glynco, GA 31524. Additional information about the exact meeting location and actual dates will be provided later.
The purpose of the USMS Body Armor Industry Day is to obtain information on the recent technological improvements of body armor and body armor components (i.e., closure system). As such, we invite your firm to have an opportunity to illustrate your firm’s body armor products’ features/capabilities, developments, etc.
During the USMS Body Armor Industry Day, all firms shall furnish a body armor sample(s)/prototype(s). Sample/prototype requirements are as follows:
– Meet or exceed the DRAFT USMS Body Armor Specification Objectives (See attached)
– Draft Statement of Work (See attached)
– Samples/prototypes provided shall include body armor offered on the GSA schedule (if applicable) and/or body armor offered on the Open Market.
– All samples/prototypes must be considered Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) items
– Samples/prototypes themselves can have identifying marks as to manufacturer or distributor.
– Equipment Condition- Samples/prototypes shall only be brand new items, no remanufactured or gray market items will be accepted.
The manufacturers’ warranty shall cover these items.
Though body armor and/or body armor component (i.e., closure system) prototypes will be acceptable for this event, if and when solicited, prototypes will not be accepted as part of a vendor’s quote/proposal.
Firms have the option to provide certain non-pricing information as part of an attachment with the sample/prototype. Please ensure that attachments total at most three (3) pages per sample/prototype.
Mailing of samples/prototypes/prototypes will not be permitted. As such, firms shall bring all samples/prototypes/prototypes to the predetermined meeting location at the specified time/date.
During the USMS Body Armor Industry Day, all firms will be required to showcase their sampled/prototyped products or the products that they are authorized to distribute in a group setting. USMS personnel will be present during this time to review the samples/prototypes presented and ask questions related to your sample/prototype products. This group setting will also allow all firms to ask questions as it pertains to the USMS Body Armor needs.
All samples/prototypes provided shall be submitted at no expense to the Government and shall be returned to the vendor at the vendor’s expense. All samples/prototypes shall accompany FEDEX billing information for the return of the submitted samples/prototypes. All samples/prototypes or products exceeding a monetary value of $20.00 will be returned no later than twenty (20) working days from the time that they arrive at the FLETC facility. Liability for the sample/prototype body armor and/or body armor components shall rest solely with the applicable vendor the entire time, including when in the hands of the USMS. The USMS will use the utmost care when viewing the samples/prototypes.
All vendors wishing to attend the USMS Body Armor Industry Day shall RSVP in writing to the Contracting Officer, Mikelle Everett, mikelle.everett@usdoj.gov, on/before 5 December 2023. Please provide the firm’s business name, point of contact, email addresses, and product type (i.e., vests, ballistic inserts plates, pouches, etc.) Also, please indicate if the week of 5 February 2024 works for your firm. Failure to RSVP within the time specified may result in your firm’s inability to attend this event.

GSA Region 3 Lower Embodied Carbon Industry Day 2024
2024-01-25 09:30 - 11:30 UTC | Virtual
The General Services Administration, Region 3, Public Buildings Service, Acquisition Management Division and Design & Construction Division will be holding a Low Embodied Carbon Materials Industry Day on January 25, 2024 at 9:30AM-11:00AMEST (Subject to change).
This event will provide businesses with an opportunity to learn about potential procurement opportunities related to lower embodied carbon materials for the region including the following materials we will be utilizing: concrete, glass, steel, and asphalt.
Businesses will also have the ability to discuss and share their capabilities with project management and contracting staff.
If you are a general contractor or manufacturer specializing in lower embodied carbon materials we would like to hear from you.
Please respond with a letter of interest with the following information:
1. Provide your status as a large or small business. If you are a small business please specify if you are an 8(a), woman-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, or HUBZone small business.
2. Provide a capability statement.
3. What’s your area of expertise related to lower embodied carbon materials and have you done any recent projects?
Please provide this information to Ching Hung at ching.hung@gsa.gov and cc: Carolyn Clements at carolyn.clements@gsa.gov by November 29, 2023.

Industry Day - Camp Pendleton Area Maintenance Support Activity (AMSA) & Vehicle Maintenance Shop (VMS)
2024-01-23 | Army Reserve Training Center (ARC), Building 210545, DELMAR Area 21, B Street, Camp Pendleton, CA, 92055, United States
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hosting an Industry Day/Pre-Proposal Conference on Tuesday, 23 January 2024. The conference will be held on the project site to provide information for an upcoming contracting opportunity, as well an opportunity for a Site Visit. The Government is planning on issuing a Total Small Business Set-Aside construction solicitation for the Camp Pendleton Army Reserve Area Maintenance Support Activity (AMSA) and Vehicle Maintenance Shop (VMS). The Project Description is provided under the Project Description section of this announcement.
This is not a Request for Proposal, an Invitation for Bid, or a Request for Quotation. Therefore, this event is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract, nor will the Government pay for information provided to the Government in a response, nor pay for administrative costs incurred attending the Industry Day event. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with travel or providing information in response to this announcement.

NAVFAC SOUTHEAST INDUSTRY DAY 2024
2024-01-11 | University of North Florida (UNF) – Adam W. Herbert University Center, University Center, Adam W. Herbert, 12000 Alumni Dr,, Jacksonville, FL, 32224, United States

2024 SAME JAX INDUSTRY DAY
2024-01-10 | UNF Herbert University Center, University Center 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL, 32224, United States

2024 AIAA SciTech Forum
2024-01-08 - 2024-01-12 | Hyatt Regency Orlando, 9801 International Drive, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
AIAA SciTech Forum is the world’s largest event for aerospace research, development, and technology. It’s where thousands from government, industry, and academia gather to witness breakthrough science, revolutionary technologies, and next-generation capabilities that are redefining what is possible in aerospace. By attending, you’ll immerse yourself in a wealth of information and leave with fresh ideas and new perspectives that are sure further your career and elevate professional projects, research, or anything in between.

INDUSTRY DAY 7 DEC 2023 at FORT BELVOIR, VA
2023-12-22 | Belvior, VA, Belvoir, VA
Solicitation Number: W91CRB-23-NVDN
Action/Requirement: Night Vision Device – Next (NVD-N)
Notice Type: Industry Day / Pre-Solicitation
Synopsis: INDUSTRY DAY 7 DEC 2023 at FORT BELVOIR, VA
Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED.
The purpose of this industry day is to gain information on cutting-edge commercial technologies leading to Government/Industry partnering to accelerate the development of state-of-the-art technologies that will enable the Warfighter to be more effective, efficient, and lethal.
The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Grounds (ACC-APG) is seeking sources on behalf of Product Manager Soldier Maneuver Sensors to develop the next generation of night vision capability for the Close Combat Force-Direct Support (CCF-DS) Soldier. The CCF-DS consists of: Cyber, Signal/Info System, Field Artillery, UAS Repair/Operator, Intelligence, Infantry, Engineer, CBRNE, Field Surgeon, Medic, Paralegal, Human Resources, Chaplain, Transport, Ammunition, Mechanic, Allied Trade Specialist and Logistics Soldiers). At a minimum, these Soldiers require overmatch capability while filling the following roles:
• Execute Combat Support and Combat Service Support Tasks at night or in no/low light conditions.
• Operate vehicles at night with adequate speed and mobility to support increased operational tempo of a modernized Close Combat Force (CCF).
• Identify and react to threats at increased ranges at night.
• Execute individual and collective tasks at night with increased speed to reduce time of support to CCF.
• Clearly and quickly transition to focus on objects at varying distances (inches to hundreds of meters) with little/no mechanical adjustment.
The purpose of this industry day is to disseminate information regarding the upcoming NVD-N solicitation for system development and risk reduction, discuss overall planned scheduled, and discuss one-on-one with industry partners their approaches to a possible NVD-N solution. There will be a group briefing/discussion and individual breakouts on a 45-minute slot schedule. Specifically, PM Soldier Maneuver Sensors anticipates the NVD-N program to enhance existing capability (PVS-14) to significantly improve the mobility, lethality, and survivability for the CCF-DS Soldier. To help inform respondents, the following are the key areas of consideration for NVD-N, however this is intended only as a guide and thresholds/objectives are subject to change to accommodate desired functionality:
1. The imaging performance of NVD-N must be an improved capability compared to the current fielded (PVS-14).
Specifically, NVD-N will:
a) Provide increased performance over the current system by employing a binocular approach.
b) Utilize White Phosphor Image Intensification technology (analog light amplification) or digital equivalent.
c) Will be capable of allowing an equipped Soldier to recognize an upright moving man-size target in clear starlight out to 200 m (T) 300m (O).
d) Maintain or increase system field of view (FoV) of 40 degrees while maintaining or increasing existing detection distance standards.
e) Should provide greater system resolution when compared to the user’s current system within the systems recognition range with minimal optical distortion across the field of view, < 3% distortion(T), 0% (O).
2. Affordability will be a major consideration for NVD-N. To adapt to budgetary requirements, the Government is specifically seeking white papers that can be re-scoped to provide a breakout of cost-saving designs that can meet stated requirements while maximizing affordability.
3. NVD-N should be ergonomic and capable of being comfortably worn for many hours of mission time. As such, the total head borne weight for baseline capability (including any batteries or mounting hardware, excluding the helmet) shall not exceed 2.0 lbs. Dimensional size of the NVD-N (excluding any eye cups, battery packs or cables) should be <1,250 cubic cm (T) <1,000 cubic cm (O) to provide the user a system that takes up less room when packed, presents less of a snag hazard when in use, and offers a more ergonomic center of gravity to reduce head and neck strain when worn for extended periods of time.
4. NVD-N should operate for at least 12 hours on a single lithium-ion AA battery.
5. The NVD-N must support an increased operational tempo for equipped Soldiers. CCF-DS Soldiers must operate vehicles at night with adequate speed and mobility to support increase operational tempo of a modern CCF.
6. The NVD-N will be compatible with current Near Infrared (NIR) aiming lights out to 150 meters to allow the user the capability to engage threats at extended range at night without having to move or remove the NVD-N from in front of their eyes. NIR aiming lights are not required to be part of procured system, only compatible.
Interested parties with the capabilities to satisfy the above are encouraged to submit a request participate NLT 22 Nov 2023. Respondents are encouraged, but not required, to bring working models for the individual breakout discussions. Request should include:
1) Point of contact information to include: company name, contact name, company address, cage code, website (if available), contact phone number, and contact email address.
2) List of Attendees and titles
The location is Ft. Belvoir, Virgina. USG will provide further details, a general agenda and an assigned individual timeslot for the breakout after the requests have been received. The date for this industry day is 7 December 2023.
No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with attending or providing information in response to this industry day or any follow up information requests. Nothing shall be construed herein or through this industry day to commit or obligate the Government to further action. If applicable, tt is desirable that data be provided with unlimited rights to the Government. However, the government recognizes that proprietary data may be included with the information provided. If so, clearly mark such proprietary information and clearly separate it from the unrestricted information as an addendum.
Note: It is anticipated that this requirement may become a competitive solicitation under 10 USC 4022 Authority of the Department of Defense to carry out certain prototype projects in the 2nd quarter of Fiscal Year 2024. Interested companies should monitor System for Award Management (SAM) for updated information.
Request should be provided via email to Mr. Michael James, Agreements Specialist, ACC-APG, email: michael.c.jame.78.civ@army.mil, and Mr. Jerry Simmons, Agreements Officer, ACC-APG, email: gerald.a.simmons2.civ@army.mil.

2023 Department of Defense Maintenance Symposium
2023-12-18 08:00 - 2023-12-21 17:00 UTC | San Diego Convention Center, 111 Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
After record-breaking attendance at the 2022 Symposium in Orlando, the 2023 Symposium in San Diego promises to be an even better event! The Maintenance Symposium is the only official DoD event conducted by the Office of the Secretary of Defense that is entirely focused on the maintenance of weapon systems and equipment. The Symposium is the premier forum for the exchange of ideas from the greatest maintenance and logistics minds in the country as they discuss the pacing national security threats to the sustainment enterprise.
The geopolitical environment continues to evolve, but it has never been more clear that the United States must take immediate and deliberate actions to maintain global peace and prosperity. The National Defense Strategy (NDS) states that “we are living in a “decisive decade,” one stamped by dynamic changes in geopolitics, technology, economics, and our environment.” The central charge of the NDS is Integrated Deterrence with the development, combination, and coordination of our strengths to maximum effect. Integrated Deterrence will be most effective only if we collectively build and sustain a resilient joint force and defense ecosystem that prevails within contested environments. These NDS mandates serve as a call to action for the sustainment community, and the Maintenance Symposium is where you have an obligation to answer that call.
Over 2,000 maintainers from military, government, industry, and academia are expected to converge at the Symposium in San Diego in 2023. The foremost leading experts from across the sustainment enterprise are anxious to share their ideas and strategic visions. This year’s agenda will focus on integrated sustainment in a contested environment by exploring agile combat sustainment, the organic and commercial industrial bases, resilient software capabilities, data analytics, artificial intelligence, maintenance manpower, and much more. Additionally, don’t miss out on the Symposium’s inspirational, high-energy, annual Secretary of Defense Maintenance Awards Banquet and Ceremony to recognize and congratulate the Department’s best maintainers.
Participate, speak-up, tell your story, ask tough questions, and expand your professional network…don’t sit quietly admiring the problem, standup and be part of the solution.

AFCEA DC's Winter Gala 2023
2023-12-14 19:30 - 22:30 UTC | National Building Museum, 401 F St NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
AFCEA DC is pleased to bring you our 47th Annual Winter Gala, which will be hosted again at the iconic National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. The annual gala will continue to deliver safe and responsible in-person social networking, featuring timeless traditions and all-new experiences.
Combining classic elegance with modern luxury, the Winter Gala brings together more than 1,000 senior leaders from the Department of Defense, Federal IT community, and industry together to network and welcome the holiday season in style—all while giving back to the community. In 2022, more than $190,000 was raised for STEM scholarships, and more than 6,000 toys were collected for Toys for Tots at the Winter Gala. We hope you will join us!

AFCEA NOVA Air Force IT Day 2023
2023-12-14 | Crystal Gateway Marriott, 1700 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA, 22202, United States
AFCEA is a professional association that connects people, ideas and solutions globally.
We do that by developing networking and educational opportunities and providing them worldwide in an ethical manner. This enables military, government, industry and academia to align technology to meet the needs of those who serve in critical areas, which include defense, security, cyber and intelligence.
As a member-based, nonprofit 501(c)6 organization, we have a long history of encouraging innovation and advancing technology to ensure preparedness and security. We officially formed in 1946, but our organizational roots trace back to the Civil War.
The association includes individual members and corporate members, and AFCEA’s international regional chapter network helps members build networks, grow relationships and expand opportunities. AFCEA members and constituents include professionals in military, government, industry and academia.

CMS Industry Day
2023-12-13 | CMS HQ Conference Center, 7500 Security Blvd, Baltimore, MD, 21244, United States
The CMS Industry Day will be in-person at the CMS HQ Conference Center and virtually on December 13, 2023.
There is no cost to attend the CMS Industry Day. CMS employees must use a cms.hhs.gov email address.
If you are a vendor exhibiting at this event, please contact your FBC representative or email Bob Jeffers.
Please Note: In-person space is limited. Only one Contractor representative may attend the CMS Industry Day in-person. Each registration will be verified with CMS. There is no limit to attend virtually.
In-Person attendance for CMS Contractors and Prospective Contractors is currently FULL.
CANCELLATIONS
If you are unable to attend the CMS Industry Day, please notify Tina Sheehy at tina@fbcinc.com.
On-line registration will end at 5:00 PM EST on December 13, 2023

DoDIIS Worldwide Conference 2023
2023-12-12 - 2023-12-14 | Portland Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Portland, OR, 97232
The 2023 Defense Intelligence Information System (DoDIIS) Worldwide Conference is in Portland, Oregon from Tuesday, December 12th to Thursday, December 14th, at the Oregon Convention Center. This conference examines the theme Chaos to Clarity: Leveraging Emerging technologies by discussing technical breakthroughs and delivering intelligence with increasing values and varieties of information.
The conference features remarks by several NGA leaders, including: NGA Director Frank Whitworth, Chuck Bellinger, Chief, NGA Edge Capabilities, Mark Chatelain, Director, Chief Information Officer and Director, Chief Information Office and IT Services Component and Jim Long, Director GEOINT Service Office. NGA will also be exhibiting at Booth 921.

Marine Corps Systems Command Industry Day
2023-12-07 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
📣 Announcing our Contracts Industry Day! 📣
Join us for our Contracts Industry Day! Our contracts office hosts this must-attend event quarterly, bridging communication between MCSC and industry partners on current and upcoming requirements.
📅 Date: December 7th, 2023
⏰ Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm EST
📍 Location: In-Person and Virtual (address and URL provided after registration)
📎Duration: 1-hour main event, followed by a 30-minute in-person Q&A with all product groups.

CX SUMMIT
2023-12-07 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | hyatt Regency Crystal City – Arlington, VA, 2799 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA, United States
Digital Transformation of Customer Experience

The Eastern Defense Summit
2023-12-06 - 2023-12-07 | Charleston Area Convention Center, Charleston, SC, SC, United States
The Eastern Defense Summit, formerly known as the Annual CDCA Defense Summit, is one of the largest defense-focused events on the East Coast, bringing more than 1,800 government, military, academia, and industry leaders together to better understand and address today’s challenges and threats within our defense industry. The Summit’s theme, “Collaborating on actionable solutions for our nation’s pacing threats,” highlights the growing strategic threats to the United States and represents the necessity to envision near-term solutions to such challenges.
The Eastern Defense Summit serves as a mechanism for defense industry leaders to collaborate on innovative solutions and other focus areas to enhance interoperability across defense assets. By presenting exhibit demos, keynote addresses, innovation spotlights, and high energy tech exchanges, the Summit will provide an opportunity for all representatives to form workforce partnerships that result in achieving a national defense tactical edge no foreign adversary can match.
The Eastern Defense Summit will be in-person December 6-7, 2023, at the Charleston Area Convention Center in North Charleston, SC.
The Innovation Pitch Jam will remain a keystone event of the Defense Summit in December. Click on the Innovation Pitch Jam link above for more information.
For general information, registration or sponsorship inquiries, contact us at the emails listed below.
Summit Information: summit@charlestondca.org
Registration Information: registration@charlestondca.org
Sponsor Information: sponsors@charlestondca.org

GSA, FAS, TTL, QMAAB Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Industry Day
2023-12-05 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
GSA, FAS, Office of Travel, Transportation and Logistics Services (TTL), Medium and Heavy Vehicle Branch (QMAAB) will conduct a virtual Industry Day Meeting for the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contractors and potential offerors on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Eastern Time via Google Meet. The target audience is those vendors with or interested in the Automotive Special Item Numbers (SINs) within the Transportation and Logistics Services and Industrial Products and Services Categories on GSA MAS.
The goal of the Industry Day Meeting is to provide an overview of the Schedule Input Program (SIP) requirements that apply to all MAS contractors. To comply with the SIP and the MAS contract terms and conditions, all MAS contractors must post their GSA awarded products/services pricing and terms and conditions to the GSA eLibrary and GSA Advantage websites.
Do you have questions?
During the meeting we will answer questions that you have regarding the MAS Program. However, to ensure that your questions are received and addressed most effectively, you are encourage to send your questions via email to Sharon Hamer at Sharon.Hamer@gsa.gov and Eric VanderVeen at Eric.VanderVeen@gsa.gov any time before the meeting on December 5th. We will also set-aside time for questions at the conclusion of the presentation.
Where can I find this meeting information?
The meeting presentation and questions and answers will be posted on the GSA Interact following the Industry Meeting.
Virtual Meeting Date:
December 05, 2023
Meeting Time:
1:00 pm EST – 2:30 pm EST
To join the meeting:
Meeting ID:
meet.google.com/fbx-ozoq-tkp
Conference Number(s):
US (Toll Free):
(‪US)‪+1 260-301-2400
Participant Code:
PIN: ‪875 880 434#

Networking for Introverts
2023-12-04 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | Virtual
GovConHacks Monthly Community Event

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Our community member presenter Ophelia Strickland will guide you through confidence-building, network creation, and personalized networking planning. Secure your spot today and take your networking skills to the next level!
