2020 Past SECAF Events

Thursday, December 3, 2020
Gov Con Member Networking Event 
5:00-6:30pm

Grab your favorite beverage and a snack and join us for a ‘round the room introductions to get to know your fellow Government Contractor SECAF members!

  • What do they do?

  • Might there be teaming opportunities?

  • Can they help you? Can you help them? 

  • What are the biggest concerns during this crisis?

  • What are they doing that’s working well?

  • Enjoy the opportunity to network with your peers. 

This will be a Zoom Meeting. We hope everyone will activate video and audio. We will provide a list of registrants in advance to help facilitate connections.

Join us!  Here's what our members are saying about  virtual networking sessions:

  • Casual and friendly, yet informative and clearly a conduit for collaboration.

  • I liked the chance to see people and also hear of their companies. It was great!

  • This virtual environment via video teleconferencing is the new normal. I was impressed! SECAF has matured as a SB advocacy organization, and that was apparent. Good attendance. Great discussion. 

  • First one I've attended, but video feed made it easier to connect and speak, as opposed to an audio-only bridge.

  • Variety and experience of attendees.

  • I liked the combination of business with cute personal quirk. Great ice breaker, and humanized the artificial Zoom situation.

Wednesday, December 2, 2020
GAUGE Report 2020: Leveraging Technology to Optimize Your Government Contracting Business
12:00-1:00pm Eastern time

Presented by Unanet

The GAUGE is a benchmarking survey designed for the government contracting community to gain insights on industry best practices and performance metrics.  The survey focuses on five major areas: Government contract compliance, Accounting, Utilization, Growth and Efficiencies.  This is the third year that Unanet has produced the GAUGE report.  This year the GAUGE represents input from more than 1400 government contractors and focuses on the theme of leveraging technology to optimize your business.  The timing of this topic is fortuitous since many contractors have found themselves relying on more technology to increase efficiencies and decrease costs as a result of COVID-19.
 
Additional new tools and features of the 2020 GAUGE include:

  • "Voice of the Experts” callouts that identify key takeaways and predictions

  • Performance readiness checklists

  • Extended survival plan for COVID-19 impact

Speakers: 

  • Kim Koster - GovCon Expert, Unanet

  • Rich Wilkinson - GovCon Expert, Unanet

 

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Information and Technology Industry Update
9:00-10:30am

Please join us to hear directly from the Department of Veterans Affairs' OI&T leadership team and gain insight into the strategy, priorities and focus areas for FY2021 and beyond.

Moderator:  Greg Giddens - Co-Founder and Partner, Potomac Ridge Consulting

Speakers:

  • Jack Galvin - Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary of Information Technology Operations and Services (ITOPS) in the Office of Information and Technology (OIT), VA

  • James Gfrerer - Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology and Chief Information Officer, VA

  • Luwanda Jones - Chief Information Officer, Office of Small Business Representative, VA

  • Denise Kitts - Executive Director of the Multi-Channel Technology (MCT), VA

  • Drew Myklegard - Executive Director Demand Management Division (DMD), VA

 

Thursday, November 12, 2020
Scorecard Procurements: Tips and Tricks from Government and Industry for Small Businesses
8:00-9:30am

Moderator:  Mike Mullen - Partner, Deep Water Point, LLC

Speakers:
  • Alexandra Rouse - Office of Professional Services & Human Capital Chief of Staff, General Services Administration
  • Tony Petruccelli - Partner, IntegrityOne Partners
  • Kim Pack - Managing Director, Strategy & Management Consulting, Wolf Den Associates  
Ms. Rouse is the Executive Officer for the Federal Acquisition Service, Office of Professional Services and Human Capital with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). Through her leadership, she is responsible for the overall portfolio management and strategic vision for professional services and human capital programs. 
 
In her prior role, Ms. Rouse was the strategic planning expert and provided oversight for the OASIS and Professional Services Schedule and relationships with key client stakeholders within the contractor and federal communities. Ms. Rouse was an integral participant to the Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiatives programs and was the architect of several viable solutions to include human capital and training and building and industrial supplies. 
 
Ms. Rouse previously served as the Director for Office of Acquisition Support under the Office of General Supplies and Services portfolio. Ms. Rouse directed a team of Business Management Specialists on nationwide programs and helped facilitate long range objectives, policies and procedures for effectiveness and efficiency. She provided oversight and management on several high profile programs including the Multiple Award Schedule modernization effort and GSA Global Supply transformation. Ms. Rouse began her government career at GSA, working in the Integrated Workplace Acquisition Center, formerly the National Furniture Center, as a warranted Contracting Officer. Her primary assignments were within the Special Projects Division for high profile clients within the federal community. 
 
Ms. Rouse has a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Averett University in Danville, Virginia. She is a certified Project Management Professional with the Project Management Institute. She is a Senior Acquisition Fellow with the Partnership for Public Service, formerly the Council for Excellence in Government. Ms. Rouse is an active ACT-IAC Partners Fellow.
 
In her spare time, Ms. Rouse enjoys spending time with her family, is an avid DIY-er, and enjoys painting.
 
Tony Petruccelli is a technology executive with over 30 years of experience in the IT consulting and delivery space.  As a Partner at INTEGRITYOne Partners (IOP), Tony is responsible for market strategy and growth across the company and leads its Health IT delivery practice. He brings 30 years of experience providing trusted advice to technology executives.  Over the course of his career, he has worked extensively with organizations ranging from large Federal Agencies to Fortune 100 companies to startups.
 
Since joining IOP in 2003, Tony has led the planning, delivery and implementation of leading-edge technology solutions at clients across DHS, HHS, and DOJ.  Prior to IOP, Tony was a Senior Principal at Diamond Technology Partners where he spent four years leading enterprise IT Strategy engagements at large commercial companies, and leading two startup incubations.  He began his career at EDS, designing and implementing solutions for healthcare and insurance customers as an Advanced Systems Engineer. 
 
Tony earned his MBA from UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School, and his bachelors degree in Management Information Systems at St. Joseph’s University.
 
Kim Pack is a proven federal market leader with more than 30 years of federal and commercial management experience spanning Business Development, Capture, IT Operations, GWAC and Schedules Program Management, and Corporate Strategic Alliances. 
 
As Managing Director of Strategy and Management Consulting at Wolf Den Associates, Kim manages a portfolio of clients spanning small businesses to large systems integrators, supporting business development strategy and organizational assessments. She provides objective advice and expertise to help her clients solve issues, create value, maximize growth, and improve business performance. To help her clients grow and increase revenue streams, Kim develops quantitative analyses of pipeline health, develops agency and account plans, and leads efforts to identify new business opportunities and leverage existing client relationships to develop follow-on business. She also leads Wolf Den’s efforts to help clients with scorecard procurements, working closely with C-suite leadership, program managers, and proposal teams to maximize scores. 
Kim brings a dedication to customer relations and exceptional performance standards, providing solutions in the areas of Enterprise Management, CRM, Cyber Security, Applications Development, and Cloud Computing. Kim has also worked as a subject matter expert in Cloud Acquisition for GSA and drove strategy for the access, acquisition, and adoption of cloud technology throughout the federal government.
 
Previously, Kim served as Executive Director at InfoReliance Corporation where she led the identification, pursuit, and capture efforts for strategic opportunities. She began her career at Computer Sciences Corporation, advancing to become Acting Vice President of Civil and Health Services. Her portfolio included all DOT operating administrations and bureaus, including the FAA. Kim also expanded and oversaw the new business pipeline, grew the buying activity of the Enterprise Services Civilian customer base, and managed the daily operations of a multi-million-dollar vendor contract, including Enterprise Management, Desktop Management, Service Desk, and Security services.

Featured Diamond Sponsor:  Protorae Law
 
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Gov Con Member Networking Event 
5:00-6:30pm

Grab your favorite beverage and a snack and join us for a ‘round the room introductions to get to know your fellow Government Contractor SECAF members!
  • What do they do?
  • Might there be teaming opportunities?
  • Can they help you? Can you help them? 
  • What are the biggest concerns during this crisis?
  • What are they doing that’s working well?
  • Enjoy the opportunity to network with your peers. 
This will be a Zoom Meeting. We hope everyone will activate video and audio. We will provide a list of registrants in advance to help facilitate connections.

Join us!  Here's what our members are saying about  virtual networking sessions:
  • Casual and friendly, yet informative and clearly a conduit for collaboration.
  • I liked the chance to see people and also hear of their companies. It was great!
  • This virtual environment via video teleconferencing is the new normal. I was impressed! SECAF has matured as a SB advocacy organization, and that was apparent. Good attendance. Great discussion. 
  • First one I've attended, but video feed made it easier to connect and speak, as opposed to an audio-only bridge.
  • Variety and experience of attendees.
  • I liked the combination of business with cute personal quirk. Great ice breaker, and humanized the artificial Zoom situation.

IMPORTANT NOTE! This event will be limited to about 25-30 registrants so if you register, please attend. Preferably ONE person per company; two at the most, please. If your plans change, please let us know so that we may invite others on the Waitlist to attend. 

Sponsor:  Helios HR
 
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Claims & Disputes in the Wake of COVID-19: How to Properly Document, Draft & Submit Equitable Adjustment Requests & Claims
Presented by Centre Law & Consulting
12:00-1:00pm Eastern Time
 
The Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and its agency supplements impose detailed and daunting obligations on contractors, and in particular the rules and regulations governing contractors seeking compensation for unanticipated costs. Join Centre Law and Consulting’s attorneys, James C. Fontana and Heather Mims, for the “Do’s and Don’t’s” in preparing, defending and challenging Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REA) and formal Claims under the federal Contract Disputes Act. With the COVID-19 crisis threatening to pave new and uncertain roads from the standpoint of contractor price adjustments and other disputes resulting from what may prove to be a flood of COVID-related REAs and other contract modifications, the importance of this topic increases dramatically.
 
Topics Covered:
  • Understanding the statutory and regulatory legal framework for REAs and Claims
  • Equitable adjustments for a constructive change, delay or other government caused increase in its costs
  • The potential impact of COVID-19 on the REA and Disputes process
  • Applicable FAR/DFARS clauses supporting REA/Claims, including Suspension of Work, Stop Work Orders, Excusable Delays, Changes and Government Delay of Work
  • REAs and Claims, and how they differ
  • Basics of preparing REAs and Claims
  • REA Pros and Cons/Claim Pros and Cons
  • Claims under the Contract Disputes Act
  • Appeals of Claim denials
  • Potential influence of the disputes process on the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS)
  • Subcontractor REA/Claims Issues
  • Practicable tips regarding REAs/Claims
Who Should Attend:  Contract managers and administrators

Speakers:
James C. Fontana has over 35 years of experience as an attorney specializing in government and commercial contracts and related litigation, as well as ethics compliance and corporate governance issues.  He also specializes in mergers and acquisitions in both the government technology and commercial sectors.   In 2006, the Association of Corporate Counsel named Mr. Fontana Outstanding Chief Legal Officer in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area.  In both 2005 and 2006, the Washington Business Journal named Mr. Fontana a Top Attorney in the Washington, DC area in the General Counsel category.  In 2014 Mr. Fontana received the Power Players Award from Washington SmartCEO in recognition of his “leadership, accomplishments, innovation and success” as a Washington, DC-area attorney.  During his three-plus decades as a government contracts attorney, Mr. Fontana has represented clients in countless claims under the Contract Disputes Act as well as appeals before both the boards of contract appeals and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. He has also lectured extensively on this subject to include programs sponsored by Federal Publications, Reston Chamber of Commerce and the Centre Law and Consulting Training Program.
 
Heather Mims, Esq. is an associate attorney at Centre Law & Consulting. Her practice is primarily focused on government contracts law, employment law, and litigation. Heather has extensive experience litigating bid protests before the Government Accountability Office. She also has experience working with contractors on claims and appeals, government contract terminations, and subcontract disputes. Heather also works with government contractors to develop enforceable teaming agreements and subcontracts. Heather is a top-rated attorney selected to Rising Stars for 2019-2020 by Super Lawyers.
 
For All SECAF Members.  No cost, but you must register in advance.
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
SBA in FY21:  What’s Ahead for the Small Business Programs
8:00-9:30am

As we gear up for FY21, there are a number of important developments and initiatives underway at the Small Business Administration that will impact its small business procurement programs and regulations this year and into the future.  As a small business contractor, it is critical for you to stay abreast of these changes because of how they will shape your pursuit of set-aside work with the federal government.  

Please join us on October 14th for an informative panel discussion with two key decision-makers from SBA, Barbara Carson, Deputy Associate Administrator for the Office of Government Contracting and Business Development, U.S. Small Business Administration’s and Sam Le, Deputy Associate General Counsel for Procurement Law, U.S. Small Business Administration  And the panel will be moderated by John Shoraka, a former SBA official who is currently Managing Director, GovContractPros (GCP).

Moderator:  John Shoraka - Managing Director, GovContractPros (GCP)

Speakers: 
  • Barbara Carson -  Deputy Associate Administrator for the Office of Government Contracting and Business Development, U.S. Small Business Administration’s 
  • Sam Le - Deputy Associate General Counsel for Procurement Law, U.S. Small Business Administration
Featured Diamond Sponsor:  DHG
​Thursday, October 8, 2020
SECAF Member Networking Event 
For SECAF Members only
5:00-6:30pm

We’ve missed you!  Grab your favorite beverage and a snack and join us for an informal networking event to get to know your fellow SECAF members!
  • What do they do?
  • Might there be teaming opportunities?
  • How can they help you? Can you help them?
  • What are your biggest concerns during this crisis?
  • What are you doing that’s working well?  What can use help with?
  • Enjoy the opportunity to network with your peers.
This will be a Zoom Meeting limited to 45 SECAF members with no more than 15 Service Provider members and up to 30 Gov Con members. One person per company, please!  After a brief introduction with all, there will be a couple of Break Out room sessions with a facilitator and a small number of people in each room.  Come prepared with a one-minute elevator speech about your company.  Discussion will follow at the direction of the facilitator.  We hope everyone will activate video and audio. We will provide a list of registrants in advance to help facilitate connections. We look forward to seeing you!

Join us!  Here's what our members are saying about virtual networking sessions:
  • Casual and friendly, yet informative and clearly a conduit for collaboration.
  • I liked the chance to see people and also hear of their companies. It was great!
  • This virtual environment via video teleconferencing is the new normal. I was impressed! SECAF has matured as a SB advocacy organization, and that was apparent. Good attendance. Great discussion.
  • First one I've attended, but video feed made it easier to connect and speak, as opposed to an audio-only bridge.
  • Variety and experience of attendees.
  • I liked the combination of business with cute personal quirk. Great ice breaker and humanized the artificial Zoom situation.
No cost, but you must register in advance.  Questions? Contact us info@secaf.org
Thursday, October 1, 2020
12th Annual Government Contractor Awards Gala
5:00 - 7:30pm
 
Winners were anounced at a virtual event brought to you live from the McLean Hilton
 
  • Awards Ceremony  5:00 - 6:30pm
  • Networking Happy Hour 6:30 - 7:30pm, immediately following the awards ceremony  
Attire:  Festive
Cost:  Complimentary
Registration:  Required in advance! 
 
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Webinar For SECAF Government Contractor Members
Maximizing Your Time as a Small Business
12:00-1:00pm Eastern Time

As a federal contractor, your small business status is one of your most important assets and differentiators as you pursue contracts.  Join us for this webinar with Jon Williams, Partner with PilieroMazza PLLC’s Government Contracts Group, as Jon discusses several strategies to help ensure that you protect your small business status and maximize the amount of time you will qualify for small business set-aside contracts.  Topics covered will include:
  • Understanding, avoiding, and mitigating affiliation
  • Utilizing joint ventures and mentor-protégé 
  • Strategic sales and corporate restructuring
  • Changing NAICS codes
  • Revenue exclusions
Speaker:  Jon WIlliams, Partner, PilieroMazza
 
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
The Small Business Landscape – Trends and Opportunities in FY2021
8:00-9:30am

Join us as we hear from Bloomberg Government Services about the funding sources, acquisition trends, and major opportunities shaping fiscal year 2021. The presentation topics will include:
  • How to operationalize budget data with agency plans to win more business
  • Small business acquisition trends shaping federal spending
  • The opportunities and markets to target for growth in fiscal 2021 and beyond

Speakers: 
  • Rob Levinson - Senior Defense Analyst, Bloomberg Government
  • Dan Snyder - Director of Government Contracting Analysis
Members:  Recorded webinar may be found in the Members Only are of the website.  Login, click on MEMBERS ONLY (upper right), click on Past Event Presentations (in blue box on left).
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Gov Con Member Networking Event 
5:00-6:30pm

Grab your favorite beverage and a snack and join us for a ‘round the room introductions to get to know your fellow Government Contractor SECAF members!
  • What do they do?
  • Might there be teaming opportunities?
  • Can they help you? Can you help them? 
  • What are the biggest concerns during this crisis?
  • What are they doing that’s working well?
  • Enjoy the opportunity to network with your peers. 
This will be a Zoom Meeting. We hope everyone will activate video and audio. We will provide a list of registrants in advance to help facilitate connections.

Join us!  Here's what our members are saying about  virtual networking sessions:
  • Casual and friendly, yet informative and clearly a conduit for collaboration.
  • I liked the chance to see people and also hear of their companies. It was great!
  • This virtual environment via video teleconferencing is the new normal. I was impressed! SECAF has matured as a SB advocacy organization, and that was apparent. Good attendance. Great discussion. 
  • First one I've attended, but video feed made it easier to connect and speak, as opposed to an audio-only bridge.
  • Variety and experience of attendees.
  • I liked the combination of business with cute personal quirk. Great ice breaker, and humanized the artificial Zoom situation.
IMPORTANT NOTE! This event will be limited to 25 registrants so if you register, please attend. Preferably ONE person per company; two at the most, please. If your plans change, please let us know so that we may invite others on the Waitlist to attend. 
 
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Virtual Gov Con Networking Event 
5:00-6:30pm

Grab your favorite beverage and a snack and join us for a ‘round the room introductions to get to know your fellow Government Contractor SECAF members!
  • What do they do?
  • Might there be teaming opportunities?
  • Can they help you? Can you help them? 
  • What are the biggest concerns during this crisis?
  • What are they doing that’s working well?
  • Enjoy the opportunity to network with your peers. 
This will be a Zoom Meeting. We hope everyone will activate video and audio. We will provide a list of registrants in advance to help facilitate connections.

Join us!  Here's what our members are saying about  virtual networking sessions:
  • Casual and friendly, yet informative and clearly a conduit for collaboration.
  • I liked the chance to see people and also hear of their companies. It was great!
  • This virtual environment via video teleconferencing is the new normal. I was impressed! SECAF has matured as a SB advocacy organization, and that was apparent. Good attendance. Great discussion. 
  • First one I've attended, but video feed made it easier to connect and speak, as opposed to an audio-only bridge.
  • Variety and experience of attendees.
  • I liked the combination of business with cute personal quirk. Great ice breaker, and humanized the artificial Zoom situation.
Thursday July 16, 2020
Webinar - Reopening the Workplace: Considerations for Leaders in Minimizing Risk, Presented by Helios HR

Join us on July 16th from 12pm-1pm for an engaging webinar on “Reopening the Workplace: Considerations for Leaders in Minimizing Risk”. Greater Washington’s leading human capital and talent acquisition consulting firm, Helios HR, will join us for a thoughtful conversation on the topic of reopening the workplace. Gain insight into what other businesses in the Mid-Atlantic are doing, guidance on the decision-making process for today and in the future, and the opportunity to ask the experts any HR-related questions you have about the transition back to work for your business.

Panelists:
  • Kim Moshlak, Principal Consultant, Helios HR
  • Cassee Ger, Senior HR Consultant, Helios HR
Tuesday June 30, 2020
Webinar: GSA's Supplier Success Strategies: Using Federal Tools and Dashboards to Build a Better Opportunity Pipeline

The Supplier Success Strategies initiative is designed to help GSA industry partners use the federal government’s category management framework to find business opportunities. GSA has made category management dashboards and tools that were previously “federal only” open to industry as well. These tools and dashboards can help a supplier:
  • Find expiring contracts
  • See what contract vehicles agencies use
  • Find subcontracting or prime partners
  • Compare your Schedules pricing to the broader market
  • More effectively share a capability statement
  • And more...

Speaker:
  • Zachary Lerner, Professional Services Category, U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service
Tuesday June 16, 2020
Gov Con Member Virtual Networking Event 
5:00-6:30pm

We used to greet you at Maggiano’s for this networking event. Without the hassle of traffic and parking, we'd like to help you wrap up your day with an informal virtual networking session. Grab your favorite beverage and a snack and join us for a ‘round the room introductions to get to know your fellow Government Contractor SECAF members!
  • What do they do?
  • Might there be teaming opportunities?
  • Can they help you? Can you help them? 
  • What are the biggest concerns during this crisis?
  • What are they doing that’s working well?
  • Enjoy the opportunity to network with your peers. 
Here's what our members are saying about  virtual networking sessions:
  • Casual and friendly, yet informative and clearly a conduit for collaboration.
  • I liked the chance to see people and also hear of their companies. It was great!
  • This virtual environment via video teleconferencing is the new normal. I was impressed! SECAF has matured as a SB advocacy organization, and that was apparent. Good attendance. Great discussion. 
  • First one I've attended, but video feed made it easier to connect and speak, as opposed to an audio-only bridge.
  • Variety and experience of attendees.
  • I liked the combination of business with cute personal quirk. Great ice breaker, and humanized the artificial Zoom situation.
Tuesday June 9, 2020
Webinar: The Virtualized Procurement Process: Are You Ready?

Join government procurement executives and industry proposal experts in a discussion about the COVID-19-accelerated virtual future of the government procurement process. From virtual industry days to oral presentations, contractors need a new set of skills and strategies to reflect the virtualization of nearly every aspect of the government procurement process. This webinar will help you get a leg up in the future of government contracting with insights from experts in the field.

Speakers:
  • Soraya Correa, Chief Procurement Officer and Senior Procurement Executive, DHS
  • Jim Ghiloni, Director and Orals Coach, Wolf Den Associates
  • Corey Nickens, Acquisition Quality Director, FEDSIM

Moderator:
  • Curt Anderson, E-Innovation Global LLC
Tuesday May 14, 2020
Webinar: The Business of Projects

Learning Objectives:  How to make the project lifecycle come alive!
  • Growth, It All Starts with a Plan
  • CRM
  • Pipeline
  • Winning new Contracts 
    • Execution
    • Budgeting
    • Forecasting
    • Earned Value Management
    • Project Management Office
  • Reporting/Analysis
  • Understand the Project Lifecycle and it’s components
  • Learn how to drive efficiencies, profit, and win more business - throughout each major function
    • KPIs
    • Value of a PMO
    • Best practices for budgeting and forecasting
    • Getting started with EVMPresented By: Unanet

Presented by Unanet
  • Kim Koster, VP, Product Marketing
  • Rich Wilkinson, Director, Sales Engineering and Enablement
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Gov Con Member Virtual Networking Event 
5:00-6:30pm

As you may know, we usually greet you at Maggiano’s for this networking event. Without the hassle of traffic and parking, we want to help you wrap up your day with an informal virtual networking session.

Our first session held on April 16 went very well. here's what some of our members had to say about it:
  • First of its kind, but video feed made it easier to connect and speak, as opposed to an audio-only bridge.
  • This virtual environment via video teleconferencing is the new normal. I was impressed! SECAF has matured as a SB advocacy organization, and that was apparent. Good attendance. Great discussion.
  • I liked the combination of business with cute personal quirks.
  • Great ice breaker, and humanized the artificial Zoom situation.
  • Dynamic group. Exciting possibilities.
So please join us!  Grab your favorite beverage and a snack and join us for a ‘round the room introductions to get to know your fellow Government Contractor SECAF members!
  • What do they do? Might there be teaming opportunities?
  • Can they help you? Can you help them? 
  • What are the biggest concerns during this crisis?
  • What are they doing that’s working well?
  • Enjoy the opportunity to network with your peers. 
​Monday, April 27, 2020
CIOS-SP4 Webinar

With an expected ceiling of $40B, and 15-year period of performance (with all options exercised), CIO-SP4 is one of the most anticipated contract vehicle competitions of 2020.  CIO-SP4 is the follow-on to CIO-SP3 and CIO-SP3 Small Business. These 10-year, $20 billion, government-wide acquisition IT services contracts, hit a record spend of $6 billion in 2019.

Join us for a virtual conference with Brian Goodger, Associate Director for the Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations (OLAO), Office of the Director of the National Institutes of Health Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC), followed by an industry panel discussion.

Moderator:
  • Richard Pineda, President and CEO of CALIBRE Systems, Inc.
Panel:
  • A-TEK, Inc. - Stephanie Cumberbatch, Executive Vice President 
  • CACI - William Mickler, Sr. Business Development Executive 
  • IntelliBridge (Formerly Trowbridge & Trowbridge) - Greg Price, Senior Vice President- Operations 
  • NTT Data - Heather Mori, Senior Director, GWAC Programs
  • Octo Consulting - Charlie McQuillan, Executive Vice President- Federal Health 
Thursday, April 23, 2020 
SECAF Virtual Community Conversation
5:00-6:00pm

SECAF will host an informal town hall-style meeting with members online, aimed at fostering conversations within the SECAF community in these times of uncertainty. We want to help!  Please let us know what’s on your mind during this crisis. 

Moderator:
  • Devon Hewitt - Protorae Law, Partner
Panel:
  • Mark Melton - Cordia Partners, Managing Partner
  • Adam Nalls - Atlantic Union Bank, Senior Vice President
  • Jon Williams - PilieroMazza, Partner
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Virtual Gov Con Networking Event 
5:00-6:30pm

As you may know, we usually greet you at Maggiano’s for this networking event. Without the hassle of traffic and parking, we want to help you wrap up your day with an informal virtual networking session. Grab your favorite beverage and a snack and join us for a ‘round the room introductions to get to know your fellow Government Contractor SECAF members!
  • What do they do?
  • Might there be teaming opportunities?
  • Can they help you? Can you help them? 
  • What are the biggest concerns during this crisis?
  • What are they doing that’s working well?
  • Enjoy the opportunity to network with your peers. 
Tuesday, March 10, 2020 
Executive Briefing: A 2020 View of Emerging Technologies in Government
The Tower Club, Vienna, VA 22182
7:30-10:00am

Emerging technologies such as Blockchain, AI, and RPA are shaping the government’s modernization efforts, streamlining processes, protecting infrastructure, enhancing defense and much more.  Industry holds a key role in bringing these technologies to the government in practical ways.  Join SECAF on March 10th to hear the perspectives of government, academia, and industry, both large and small businesses, on the emergence of these technologies in government and the opportunities for government contractors.

Moderator:
  • Mitchell Ross, Principal, Acquisition and Management, LLC 
Speakers:
  • Andrea Brandon - Deputy Assistant Secretary, Budget, Finance, Grants, and Acquisition, Department of Interior (MIB)
  • David Dacquino - Chairman and CEO of Serco
  • Marc Harlacher -  Founder, President and CEO of Expedition Technology, Inc.
  • Nirup Menon, PhD - Chair & Professor, Information Systems & Operations Management, George Mason University 
  • Askari Rizvi - Chief of Technical Services Branch, NCHS, CDC
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Webinar Presented by SysArc: Cybersecurity Compliance (NIST 800-171, CMMC, DFARS 7012, etc.)
 
With the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) looming right around the corner organizations need to start preparing for a cybersecurity audit soon if they want to continue doing business with the DoD.  The webinar will cover the latest CMMC news and timelines as well as practical steps towards CMMC readiness and details around the level of effort and costs associated with getting certified to the appropriate CMMC maturity level for your organization.

Presented By: SysArc - Tim Brennan 
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Webinar Presented by Protorae Law: Understanding and Negotiating Teaming Agreements 
 
Teaming agreements are a staple of government contracting. For many businesses, teaming agreements are a gateway to federal business – if they are done right. This webinar will discuss the “tricks of the trade” in negotiating teaming agreements that work for a proposed prime contractor, a proposed subcontractor, a large business, a small business or some combination. Learn which terms should be included, excluded or modified in a teaming agreement in order to best position your company during a procurement and for success following the award of the prime contract.

Presented By: Protorae Law - Devon Hewitt
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Member Forum: Prepare and Plan for Your Exit Strategy
The Tower Club, Vienna, VA 22182
7:30-10:00am

It is never too early to think about and plan for your eventual exit from your business. There are many possibilities to explore, such as selling your business to a third party, bringing on a minority investor, or a buyout by your management team. While the options vary, a common thread running through all succession planning strategies is the importance of starting early and planning intentionally. The exit strategy that develops on short notice is rarely executed well. Ideally, you want to plan carefully in advance, build value, vet the available options, and be prepared to move on the best strategy when the time is right.
 
This panel discussion is will be of interest to small business owners that are interested in strategic planning, building value, and understanding potential exit strategies. Whether you have already started your exit planning already, or never given it a thought, you will benefit from the insights of your fellow business owners who have gone through various exit and investment strategies. They will share their personal stories on what they did to prepare, what worked well, and what they would do differently. This Member Forum will also feature industry experts who will provide legal and practical insights on the unique considerations for small business contractors when embarking on strategic planning and executing exit strategies.

Moderator:
  • Cameron Hamilton – Senior Managing Director, The McLean Group

Panelists:
  • Kathryn Freeland – President/Chief Executive Officer, A-TEK, Inc. 
  • Deepak Hathiramani - Co-Founder/Executive Chairman, SteeleHarbour Capital Partners 
  • Devon Hewitt – Partner, Protorae Law
  • Jack Moore – Managing Partner, Evans Incorporated
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Networking Reception for Government Contractor Members Only
Maggiano’s Little Italy, McLean, VA 22102

You are invited to come get to know your fellow SECAF Government Contractor members!
  • What do they do?
  • Might there be teaming opportunities?
  • Can they help you?  Can you help them?
  • Enjoy the opportunity to network with your peers.
  • Bring your capabilities statement.
Thursday, January 16, 2020 
CXO Forum: CMMC Update – What you need to know about the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Program, Presented by SysArc
Maggiano's, McLean, VA 
11:30am-1:00pm

Join us!
  1. CMMC Overview, Updates and Timelines  
  2. The 5 CMMC Levels Explained and Which Level Is Right for Your Organization  
  3. Getting Ready for a CMMC Audit to Ensure Success  
  4. Cost considerations for reaching a desired CMMC Level and what, if any, costs are "allowable expenses".
Speakers:
  • Bernhard Bock - CISO, Sysarc
  • Tim Brennan - CEO, Sysarc 
Tuesday, January 7, 2020 
Executive Briefing: Sparking Innovation at Air Force
The Tower Club, Vienna, VA 22182
7:30-10:00am

Join us for a breakfast presentation and panel discussion on IT modernization and innovation efforts underway at the United States Air Force. The program will feature USAF’s Chief Transformation Officer and Director of Cyberspace Innovation and industry perspectives from small and mid-tier businesses working at the leading edge of USAF IT modernization.

Moderator:
  • Molly Cain - Founder, GovCity

Speakers:
  • Lauren Knausenberger - Chief Transformation Officer, United Stated Air Force
  • Sam Stollar - Vice President, Intelligence Operations, Octo Consulting Group
  • Rick Tossavainen - CEO, Dark Wolf Solutions


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