Pricing, Cost Estimates, Research Competitors-To Make Your Proposals Stand Out In Government Contracting Register/attend This week’s lab is set up to help you understand the pricing component of the proposal process. We’ll review some pricing templates and benchmarks after your competitors’ pricing. This is part one of a two-part proposal lab series. LAB TOPIC:Benchmarking after your competitors' pricesPricing strategies to h...

Despite the rise of SAST, SCA, and other techniques, DAST remains a cornerstone of app security. However, it can be challenging for developers because it runs long after code is written and can demand significant effort to remediate issues despite its accuracy. How can DAST become a more positive developer experience? Join this session to explore next-generation DAST in a DevSecOps world. We’ll dive into the advances in runtime monitorin...

The Big Beautiful Bill: Cuts, Chaos, and Contract Gold? The headlines are all about The Big Beautiful Bill—but what does it actually mean for you as a government contractor?Register and WatchIn this episode, we pull back the curtain on the real strategy behind the cuts, chaos, and congressional messaging. While it may look like slashing and saving on the surface, this bill is actually setting the stage for massive federal spending and a...

Join NCSI for an In-Agency Event Ramstein AB Tech Expo July 15, 2025 Each year NCSI produces over 100 tabletop technology expos at U.S. Department of Defense and Intelligence and Federal Agency locations around the world including the Pentagon, National Security Agency, Ramstein Air Base, and the Defense Intelligence Agency to name just a few. Our technology expos are typically four (4) hours in duration and attract 20 to 50 exhibitors. These...

Rapidly changing U.S. policy, coupled with ongoing global trade disputes, have intensified global volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA). Since early Q2 2025, enterprises have faced a strategic standstill, reluctant to engage in new strategic, commercial and economic decision-making. This "uncertainty pause" is not due to budget cuts, as budgets remain fully allocated across organizations. Instead, it reflects a strategic cho...

In the dynamic landscape of technology and business, the role of the CIO extends beyond technical prowess. CIOs must navigate not just digital transformation but also the nuances of the C-suite and encourage a culture of excellence within the executive leadership team. To achieve this, they must harness and develop their power skills and foster collaboration to build a team ownership mindset. In the past three years, 83% of CIOs have contribut...

How To Assess Your Starting Point And Creating A Strategic Capture Plan In Government Contracting To attend one class Official Enrollment: www.CaptureManagement.org Come join us weekly as we train and prepare you to capture government contracts.These sessions are designed to prepare those enrolled in the Certified Capture Manager (CCM) Program to pass the CCM Exam and become certified professionals. Also, these classes are open to all GCA memb...

Join NCSI for an In-Agency Event Spangdahlem AB Tech Expo July 14, 2025 Each year NCSI produces over 100 tabletop technology expos at U.S. Department of Defense and Intelligence and Federal Agency locations around the world including the Pentagon, National Security Agency, Ramstein Air Base, and the Defense Intelligence Agency to name just a few. Our technology expos are typically four (4) hours in duration and attract 20 to 50 exhibitors. The...

The rapid advancement of AI is transforming the workplace, yet a significant gap exists between executive enthusiasm and practical adoption. While 77% of CEOs view AI as the most impactful technology for the coming years, only 12% of individual contributors have utilized generative AI (GenAI) for critical tasks. This disconnect poses a challenge for organizations aiming to leverage AI's full potential. To bridge this gap and maximize the value...

Join NCSI for an In-Agency Event USAG Bavaria/Grafenwoehr Tech Expo July 11, 2025 Each year NCSI produces over 100 tabletop technology expos at U.S. Department of Defense and Intelligence and Federal Agency locations around the world including the Pentagon, National Security Agency, Ramstein Air Base, and the Defense Intelligence Agency to name just a few. Our technology expos are typically four (4) hours in duration and attract 20 to 50 exhib...