2025 Past SECAF Events
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Webinar Series: Maximizing Opportunities - Leveraging AI for Efficient RFP Identification
Dive into how small and emerging government contractors are using AI to write higher quality proposals and respond to more RFPs that fit their business. Learn how AI can help you chase more RFPs without dropping proposal quality by integrating key knowledge without overloading your team. Unlike generic AI models, solutions-built AIs specifically for government acquisition data boost response quality and ensure compliance. When paired with a tailored CRM, businesses can manage their RFP efforts more efficiently – making it easier to bid and win. CRMs not only help keep track of client interactions, deadlines, and follow-ups but also streamline the proposal writing process by storing past project info. This allows businesses to quickly reference pursuit data and outcomes, helping refine future proposals for better success rates.
Thursday, January 23, 2025
SECAF Gov Con Member Networking Reception (Government Contractor Members Only)
You are invited to join us to get to know your fellow SECAF members!
Networking is an essential part of any successful career in the government contracting industry. It can help you find new opportunities and make connections that can lead to future business partnerships.
At this networking event, you will have the opportunity to learn more about what your fellow SECAF members do and whether there might be teaming opportunities. You can also find out how you can help them and vice versa. So bring your capabilities statement and enjoy the chance to chat with your peers over cocktails and hors d'oeuvres!
Patsy's American
8051 Leesburg Pike
Vienna VA 22182
(Plenty of free surface parking.)
Sponsored By: Rock Hall Partners and CLA
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Executive Briefing: CIO Perspectives from the Department of Commerce
SECAF is excited to host a panel of senior IT executives from the Department of Commerce (DOC). The Department of Commerce's mission is to create the conditions for economic growth and opportunity for all communities. Through its 13 bureaus, the Department works to drive U.S. economic competitiveness, strengthen domestic industry, and spur the growth of quality jobs in all communities across the country.
Our January monthly briefing panelists will focus on the role of the CIO and examine some of the challenges and priorities that this mission critical office is responsible for. Whether your company is focused on supporting cybersecurity/zero trust, artificial intelligence/data management or modernizing the IT infrastructure – this event will provide a value-add DOC senior leader perspective.
Speakers:
- Zachary Goldstein, CIO, NOAA
- Jim Elliott, NOAA
- Rick Kerestesy, Senior Vice President, Integrated Systems Solutions (ISS)