People working in the Aerospace and Defense industry in the Washington D.C. area, specifically focused on U.S. Federal Government contracting, often take the resources, community, and proximity to ‘the action’ for granted. This past week I had the opportunity to take part in the Mid-America Aerospace and Defense Summit, the first and largest concentration of Aerospace and Defense-focused... Read More
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Learn Something New Every Day
Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Program (APTAC) 2019 Spring Conference Learn Something New Every Day It was such an honor to be selected as a presenter for the APTAC 2019 Spring Conference, especially as it was my first. I had the opportunity to meet Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) counselors and expert speakers from across the country and had the opportunity to learn and train with... Read More
Capability Statements: Do They REALLY Want to Date YOU?
Your capability statement is a critical tool to ensure your success in the Federal market; in fact, if we liken the capability statement to dating, it may be the difference between getting the date, getting stood up, or beginning a beautiful, long-term relationship. The purpose for a capability statement is very similar to dating… Capability... Read More
National 8(a) Post-Conference: Get the Date
A couple of months ago I wrote the blog, “A Long Way for Lunch” on the importance of planning ahead before, during, and after an event. Although this was my first National 8(a) Conference, after having attended hundreds of similar events over the years, the good counsel continues to prove true. Fortunately, we were there to help many... Read More