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Fort Stewart to talk about 2017 contract opportunities on Dec. 1

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Fort Stewart invites businesses to attend a “Forecast Forum” with representatives from Fort Stewart Units and Mission Installation Contracting Command (MICC) where they will be providing information on their anticipated contract opportunities for 2017.

Fort Stewart GAThis event is being held on Thursday, December 1, 2016.  On-site, event check-in begins at 8:30 a.m., and the event concludes at 1:00 p.m.   To see the full agenda, click on this link: fort-stewart-micc-forecast-forum-agenda-12-01-2016

The location is 100 Knowledge Dr., SFC Paul R. Smith Education Center, Ft. Stewart, GA 31314-5018.

There is no fee to attend, but advance registration is required!  To register, visit http://gtpac.ecenterdirect.com/events/8233 and hit the “Sign Up” button.

This event is located outside Gate 1 (No gate access required).  Make a right onto General Stewart Way and a left onto Knowledge Drive.  If you have Military/Federal Civilian ID or CAC Card, you can gain access to Fort Stewart through any gate. If you do not, you will only gain access through Gate 1 and will need to show a current Driver’s License, Auto Registration, and Auto Insurance. Also, allow extra time in case they need to inspect your vehicle. Do not speed on this installation. Be advised that use of (non-hands free) cell phones while driving on Fort Stewart is illegal and you could be fined.

 

Contractor associations rally behind framework to improve federal IT acquisition

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Professional Services Council - PSCThe federal government should leverage all of the flexibilities currently provided by the Federal Acquisition Regulation and engage in continuous and open communication with industry, according to four technology associations that jointly issued a whitepaper on Dec. 8, 2015.

The groups lay out six guiding principles that should be embraced across the federal government to ensure government applies the latest and greatest technology to its mission and enhances the performance of federal technology programs, according to a joint press release from the Professional Services Council, Technology Councils of North America, Northern Virginia Technology Council and the California Technology Council.

“Regardless of where or how a company may approach the federal market, these principles form the core of a sound, competitive, open and effective acquisition process. Our collective goal is to enable the government to reach, directly or indirectly, the full array of capabilities and solutions that exist in the private sector to deliver effective mission results,” said the whitepaper.

Keep reading this article at: http://www.fiercegovernmentit.com/story/associations-rally-behind-framework-improve-federal-it-acquisition/2015-12-09

Tech industry offers six ways for feds to buy better IT

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A group of public and private sector technology councils are suggesting ways the federal government could get better at buying IT.

PSC white paperA white paper published this week highlights six areas where the government can modernize or update the way in which it purchases services and technologies from private companies, crafting a number of ways feds could amend acquisition regulations.

“Our collective goal is to enable the government to reach, directly or indirectly, the full array of capabilities and solutions that exist in the private sector to deliver effective mission results,” the paper reads.

Among the suggestions are integrating an “innovation template” and “emerging technology provision” into contracts to give agencies flexibility when it comes to acquiring rapidly evolving tools.

The paper also calls for best value/cost-technical tradeoff to be the default evaluation technique used for services acquisitions except for the most basic, commoditized requirements, as well as to include “an alternative solution or strategy” that differs from RFP requirements as long as the solution meets the contract’s desired outcome.

Keep reading this article at: http://fedscoop.com/tech-councils-offer-ways-for-feds-to-upgrade-acquisition-process

Download white paper here: Delivering-Results-A-Framework-for-Federal-Government-Technology-Access-Acquisition

Fort Stewart to hold contract forecast forum on Aug. 27

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Fort Stewart invites businesses to attend a “Forecast Forum” with representatives from Fort Stewart Units and Mission Installation Contracting Command (MICC) where they will be providing their anticipated contract opportunities for 2015-16.

Fort Stewart GAThis event is being held on Thursday, August 27, 2015.  On-site, event check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.  To see the agenda, click on this link: MICC Fort Stewart Forecast Forum Agenda FPLA-08272015

The location is 100 Knowledge Dr., SFC Paul R. Smith Education Center, Ft. Stewart, GA 31314-5018.

There is no fee to attend, but advance registration is required!  To register, visit http://gtpac.ecenterdirect.com/ConferenceDetail.action?ID=8017 and hit the “Sign Up” button.

This event is located outside Gate 1 (No gate access required). Make a right onto General Stewart Way and a left onto Knowledge Drive. If you have Military/Federal Civilian ID or CAC Card, you can gain access to Fort Stewart through any gate. If you do not, you will only gain access through Gate 1 and will need to show a current Driver’s License, Auto Registration, and Auto Insurance. Also, allow extra time in case they need to inspect your vehicle. Do not speed on this installation. Use of (non-hands free) cell phones while driving on Fort Stewart is illegal and you could be fined.

 

Georgia Tech’s June courses offer insights into federal contracting

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The Contracting Education Academy at Georgia Tech is offering two courses in June 2015 that offer essential insights into the federal contracting process, from both a government and a contractor point-of-view.

  • Contract Planning in the FAR – CON 090-2 – covers how the federal government plans acquisitions, conducts market research, describes agency needs, and sets priorities for the acquisition of commercial and non-developmental items.  Students learn: the policies and procedures for acquisition planning; the policies pertaining to required and preferred sources of supplies and service; how to determine the appropriate type of contract, contracting technique, and terms and conditions; what socioeconomic programs apply; how to publicize a solicitation; and how to judge a contractor’s qualifications.  Details for registering for this June 1 – 5, 2015 course can be found here: https://pe.gatech.edu/courses/con-090-2-contract-planning-far.
  • Contracting Officer Representative and the Contingency Contracting Environment – COR 206/222 –  provides a comprehensive review and instruction on the role and responsibilities of the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), including ethical situations and cultural differences a COR may experience while deployed in a contingency operation.  Students learn how to: review contract terms and conditions; understand each party’s role and responsibility in contract administration; document and obtain approval for contract changes and modifications; monitor contract expenditures; conduct contract close-outs; and manage ethical and legal issues in the contingency contracting environment.  Details for registering for this June 8 – 12, 2015 course can be found here: https://pe.gatech.edu/courses/cor-206222-contracting-officer-representative-course-and-contingency-contracting-environment.

DAU logoAcademy identifier - gold & black w-white bkgrndThe Contracting Education Academy at Georgia Tech is an approved equivalency training provider to the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) and provides continuing education training to acquisition and government contracting professionals as well as to business professionals working for government contractors or pursuing opportunities in federal contracting.

 

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