Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Wednesday, April 15, 2020
4:00 PM ET-5:00 PM ET

This session will explore AI and Machine learning and how it can be applied to the procurement process. AI is the science of training systems to emulate specific human tasks through learning and automation. In short, it’s a technology that makes it possible for machines to learn from experience, adjust to new inputs and perform specific human tasks, such as pattern recognition, finding anomalies in data, image and video analytics, and more. AI can help analytics programs in government find connections and trends in the data that human analysts might miss due to scale, complexity, or other factors and it can do it at a much faster speed. 

Building a Resilient IT Supply Chain: 2GITS Got IT!

Tuesday, April 14, 2020
2:30 PM ET-3:30 PM ET

The supply chain risk environment is rapidly evolving and increasingly complex; and the risk is amplified when it comes to cybersecurity. To manage and mitigate these challenges, GSA is incorporating improved supply chain risk management (SCRM) as a key feature in Blanket Purchase Agreements established against Schedule 70. 2nd Generation IT (2GIT) Products BPAs are current examples; these were developed in partnership with the US Air Force. Come to this session to hear how the BPAs were established; what SCRM features were evaluated; and how to order against 2GIT. 

Cloud Smart Acquisition Solutions/ Cloud Information Center

Thursday, April 16, 2020
1:00 PM ET-2:00 PM ET 

Being cloud-smart means adopting commercial practices and managed services. Learn how to develop cloud-smart contracts that allow agencies to get the best commercial services while still maintaining strong security and data ownership. The Cloud Information Center (CIC) is a collaboration and information hub that GSA has been creating to provide Federal customers with key information about cloud acquisition and adoption, as well as cloud solutions available in the marketplace.

Contract Scope and Compliance 

Tuesday, April 14, 2020
9:30 AM ET-10:30 AM

The contract scope is the most foundational piece of the agreement; it outlines what work is to be accomplished when and by whom.  This session will help you understand what you need to know and how to successfully stay compliant at all times.

Getting the Most Out of GSA Advantage!

Tuesday, April 14, 2020 
4:00 PM ET-5:00 PM ET

GSAAdvantage! is a powerful e-commerce tool that connects buyers with a marketplace of millions of products and services. Learn about the improvements we've made to GSAAdvantage! - making it easier and better than ever.

How to Meet Agency Spend Under Management (SUM) Goals

Wednesday, April 15, 2020
1:00 PM ET-2:00 PM ET

Within the context of the government-wide category management initiative, OMB defines SUM as spend on contracts that meet defined criteria for management and data-sharing maturity. They established a tiered rating scale to evaluate agency spend. In the professional services category, HCaTS and OASIS have received Tier 3 Best-in-Class designation; and provide a great opportunity for agencies to move their open market, or unmanaged, spend and achieve their ageny's target. Come to this session to learn how to identify opportunities and begin to move the needle.

Improving Cybersecurity Through Acquisition
Wednesday, April 15, 2020:
9:30 AM ET-10:30 AM ET

Learn how to safeguard your contracts by understanding today’s rapidly changing cybersecurity regulations and their impact on the contracting world. Cybersecurity is about prevention, being proactive, and 'baking in' security. This session will provide you with information that should be included in all contracts and help you identify common issues.

Making Market Research Easy - Driving Results for all Stakeholders

Wednesday, April 15, 2020
2:30 PM ET-3:30 PM ET

Making Market Research Easy brings Acquisition Professionals innovative insights on how to use design thinking, user experience focus, and common sense methods to find the right solution for their clients. Participants in this course should come ready to think about all perspectives from the client, the program, small business offices, contracting, industry, business development and more to become a more effective researcher, responder, and consumer.

Multiple Award Schedule Sales Tracking Systems

Thursday, April 16, 2020
9:30 AM ET-10:30 AM ET 

Do you or your staff have questions regarding the sales tracking system requirements of your schedule contracts? Join us for Sales Tracking Systems training. This session will walk you through the sales tracking requirements of your contract - explaining why it's necessary, what you need to know, and how to successfully track sales throughout the reporting period. 

Multiple Award Schedule Updates

Wednesday, April 15, 2020:
8:00 AM ET-9:00 AM ET

Come to this session to hear the latest changes to GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule program. You will learn what has changed in the contract over the last year; the impact of the program’s consolidation; and new FAR clauses that will change your subcontracting and socioeconomic status. We will discuss expansions of the program (including but not limited to): Order Level Materials, and removal of the Best Interest Determination.