Federal Government

<p>Whether you work in pricing for a government agency or a contracting firm, this paper provides essential cost estimating and analysis tips to help you do your job more accurately and efficiently.</p>
<p>You’ll learn about best practices for creating a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), how to make the most out of Earned Value Management (EVM), and how to test the top four contractor methodologies. The paper focuses strongly on cost reasonableness throughout, keeping you fiscally conservative at every decision point.</p>


<b>The Defense Capital Landscape Is Changing<br></b><br>The Department of Defense increasingly expects organizations to understand and engage private capital but most professionals have never been taught how.<br><br><b>Why This Matters Now<br></b><div><p></p><ul><li><strong><u>DoD Priority</u></strong></li><ul><li>Private investment is becoming central to defense modernization</li></ul><li><strong><u>New Capital Tools</u></strong></li><ul><li>Funding mechanisms continue to expand</li></ul><li><strong><u>Growing Investment</u></strong></li><ul><li>Private equity and venture capital activity is increasing</li></ul><li><strong><u>Competitive Pressure</u></strong></li><ul><li>Organizations that do not understand capital strategy risk falling behind </li></ul></ul><b>What You'll Learn and Apply</b><p></p><p></p><ul><li>Confidence engaging private capital</li><li>Understanding venture capital, private equity, and lending structures</li><li>Knowledge of DoD capital programs</li><li>Practical growth and funding strategies</li><li>Tools you can apply immediately</li></ul><b>Who Should Attend</b><p></p><p></p><ul><li>Defense Executives</li><li>Defense Growth Teams</li><li>Acquisition Leaders</li><li>Investors & Capital Providers</li></ul></div>

The Defense Capital Landscape Is Changing The Department of Defense increasingly expects organizations to understand and engage private capital but most professionals have never been taught how. Why This Matters Now DoD Priority Private investment is becoming central to defense modernization New Capital Tools Funding mechanisms continue to expand Growing Investment Private equity and venture capital activity is increasing Competitive Pressure Organizations that do not understand capital strategy risk falling behind What You'll Learn and Apply Confidence engaging private capital Understanding venture capital, private equity, and lending structures Knowledge of DoD capital programs Practical growth and funding strategies Tools you can apply immediately Who Should Attend Defense Executives Defense Growth Teams Acquisition Leaders Investors & Capital Providers

Onsite

Workshop / Training

Acquisition

Defense

Military

State and Local Government

National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)

Navigating Private Capital for the Defense Industry

<table id="u_content_text_8" role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" border="0" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85);"><tbody><tr><td align="left"><div><p>Organizations across education and government are under increasing pressure to modernize operations, leverage AI and make faster, more informed decisions—yet critical data often remains fragmented across siloed systems. Join Tableau and Carahsoft for a practical conversation on how organizations can transform disconnected data into trusted, actionable insights through a three-stage approach: Unlock, Trust and Activate.</p><p>Hear from leaders and current customers about how they are connecting data across legacy and modern systems, building a foundation of trusted information and turning insights into action. Explore real-world approaches to challenges ranging from improving student and citizen outcomes to streamlining staff workflows, identifying emerging trends and optimizing resources.</p><p><strong>K-12 Data Transformation by Tableau:</strong></p><ul><li><strong><a rel="noopener" href="https://carahevents.carahsoft.com/Event/Register/807813-govevents" target="_blank" data-u-link-value="eyJuYW1lIjoicmVnaXN0cmF0aW9uX2xpbmsiLCJhdHRycyI6eyJocmVmIjoiW1JFR0lTVEVSX1VSTF0iLCJ0YXJnZXQiOiJfYmxhbmsifSwidmFsdWVzIjp7fX0=" style="color: rgb(179, 98, 255);">Unlock</a>:</strong> Break down data silos by connecting diverse sources, including student information, HR, financial, health and human services, public health, workforce, citizen and other operational systems. </li><li><strong><a rel="noopener" href="https://carahevents.carahsoft.com/Event/Register/807813-govevents" target="_blank" data-u-link-value="eyJuYW1lIjoicmVnaXN0cmF0aW9uX2xpbmsiLCJhdHRycyI6eyJocmVmIjoiW1JFR0lTVEVSX1VSTF0iLCJ0YXJnZXQiOiJfYmxhbmsifSwidmFsdWVzIjp7fX0=" style="color: rgb(179, 98, 255);">Trust</a>:</strong> Build confidence in your data by improving accuracy, strengthening secure access and creating a foundation for analytics and AI. </li><li><strong><a rel="noopener" href="https://carahevents.carahsoft.com/Event/Register/807813-govevents" target="_blank" data-u-link-value="eyJuYW1lIjoicmVnaXN0cmF0aW9uX2xpbmsiLCJhdHRycyI6eyJocmVmIjoiW1JFR0lTVEVSX1VSTF0iLCJ0YXJnZXQiOiJfYmxhbmsifSwidmFsdWVzIjp7fX0=" style="color: rgb(179, 98, 255);">Activate</a>:</strong> Turn connected, trusted data into actionable insights that enable proactive decision-making, improve services, streamline operations and identify emerging needs. </li><li><a rel="noopener" href="https://carahevents.carahsoft.com/Event/Register/807813-govevents" target="_blank" data-u-link-value="eyJuYW1lIjoicmVnaXN0cmF0aW9uX2xpbmsiLCJhdHRycyI6eyJocmVmIjoiW1JFR0lTVEVSX1VSTF0iLCJ0YXJnZXQiOiJfYmxhbmsifSwidmFsdWVzIjp7fX0=" style="color: rgb(179, 98, 255);"><strong>Community</strong></a>: Hear from peers and current Salesforce and Tableau customers about the solutions and data strategies they are using to address critical challenges across education and government. </li></ul><div><table id="u_content_text_32" role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" border="0"><tbody><tr><td align="left"><div><p>As Tableau's trusted public sector distributor, Carahsoft is proud to partner on educational events like this one. Our dedicated Salesforce team is available to answer questions, provide quotes and assist with procurement.</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table id="u_content_text_27" role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" border="0"><tbody><tr><td align="left"><div><p>Do you have any questions about this event? Reach out to us <strong><a rel="noopener" href="mailto:Natayle.Henry@carahsoft.com?subject=GA%20Tableau%20Day%20" target="_blank" data-u-link-value="eyJuYW1lIjoiZW1haWwiLCJhdHRycyI6eyJocmVmIjoibWFpbHRvOnt7ZW1haWx9fT9zdWJqZWN0PXt7c3ViamVjdH19JmJvZHk9e3tib2R5fX0ifSwidmFsdWVzIjp7ImVtYWlsIjoiTmF0YXlsZS5IZW5yeUBjYXJhaHNvZnQuY29tIiwic3ViamVjdCI6IkdBIFRhYmxlYXUgRGF5ICIsImJvZHkiOiIifX0=" style="color: rgb(179, 98, 255);">here</a></strong>!</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table>

Organizations across education and government are under increasing pressure to modernize operations, leverage AI and make faster, more informed decisions—yet critical data often remains fragmented across siloed systems. Join Tableau and Carahsoft for a practical conversation on how organizations can transform disconnected data into trusted, actionable insights through a three-stage approach: Unlock, Trust and Activate. Hear from leaders and current customers about how they are connecting data across legacy and modern systems, building a foundation of trusted information and turning insights into action. Explore real-world approaches to challenges ranging from improving student and citizen outcomes to streamlining staff workflows, identifying emerging trends and optimizing resources. K-12 Data Transformation by Tableau: Unlock : Break down data silos by connecting diverse sources, including student information, HR, financial, health and human services, public health, workforce, citizen and other operational systems. Trust : Build confidence in your data by improving accuracy, strengthening secure access and creating a foundation for analytics and AI. Activate : Turn connected, trusted data into actionable insights that enable proactive decision-making, improve services, streamline operations and identify emerging needs. Community : Hear from peers and current Salesforce and Tableau customers about the solutions and data strategies they are using to address critical challenges across education and government. As Tableau's trusted public sector distributor, Carahsoft is proud to partner on educational events like this one. Our dedicated Salesforce team is available to answer questions, provide quotes and assist with procurement. Do you have any questions about this event? Reach out to us here !

Conference / Summit

Artificial Intelligence

Modernization

Education

Tableau Government Team at Carahsoft

Carahsoft Technology Corp.

Tableau

Georgia Data Day Featuring Tableau

<p style="color: rgb(27, 27, 27);"><strong>Who Should Attend: </strong>All federal users including contracting officers, program office officials, managers, and executive staff are invited to participate in these complimentary webinars to learn how <span data-term="Alliant 2" title="Click to define: Alliant 2" data-once="glossary-open-term" style="color: inherit;">Alliant 2</span> can support their agency IT project initiatives. Warranted contracting officers must complete this training before requesting a Delegation of Procurement Authority (DPA), which will authorize them to issue orders against Alliant 2. This webinar is not open to contractors.</p><p style="color: rgb(27, 27, 27);">Those attending class will receive 2 CLPs.</p><p style="color: rgb(27, 27, 27);">If you have any question about this webinar contact us at <a href="mailto:alliant2@gsa.gov" style="color: rgb(0, 85, 153);">alliant2@gsa.gov</a></p><p style="color: rgb(27, 27, 27);">We are committed to providing equal access to this webinar for all participants. Real-time closed captioning will be provided for this event. If you’d like American Sign Language interpretation, please let us know.</p>

Who Should Attend: All federal users including contracting officers, program office officials, managers, and executive staff are invited to participate in these complimentary webinars to learn how Alliant 2 can support their agency IT project initiatives. Warranted contracting officers must complete this training before requesting a Delegation of Procurement Authority (DPA), which will authorize them to issue orders against Alliant 2. This webinar is not open to contractors. Those attending class will receive 2 CLPs. If you have any question about this webinar contact us at alliant2@gsa.gov We are committed to providing equal access to this webinar for all participants. Real-time closed captioning will be provided for this event. If you’d like American Sign Language interpretation, please let us know.

Virtual / Online

Webinar / Webcast

Procurement

General Services Administration (GSA)

Alliant 2 DPA Training

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