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Learn. Connect. Grow. Interested in successfully growing your Federal government contracting business? This group will help you understand new techniques and best practices, introduce you to industry experts and connect with teaming partners. We will offer educational events and networking activities that help people grow their companies.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Federal Contractor’s Guide to Service Contract Reporting (SCR)Link visible for attendees
👤 About the Speaker: Karen Long
Karen Long is the President and founder of Streamline Government Contracts, a trusted provider of contract management services for small to medium-sized businesses in the federal marketplace. With over 20 years of experience, Karen has helped countless companies improve contract performance, boost profitability, and strengthen compliance. Her firm specializes in simplifying complex regulatory requirements and empowering contractors to operate with confidence and precision. Karen is widely recognized for her practical, results-driven approach to federal contracting.
📘 Webinar: Federal Contractor’s Guide to Service Contract Reporting (SCR)
Join Karen Long on Wednesday, September 24th, 2025, from 12 PM to 1 PM ET for a focused and actionable session on Service Contract Reporting (SCR), a critical but often misunderstood requirement for federal contractors.
What You Will Learn:
✅ What SCR entails and who is responsible for reporting
📅 Key deadlines and how to prepare for them
⚠️ Common compliance mistakes and how to avoid them
📊 Practical strategies for gathering and submitting accurate dataWhether you are new to SCR or looking to sharpen your compliance practices, this webinar will equip you with the clarity and tools to stay ahead of the curve.
- The Com-In-Con Conference, 2025: COMPLIANCE IN FEDERAL CONTRACTINGCarahsoft, Reston, VA
Join JSchaus & Associates and 250-300 Federal Contractors for
The Com-In-Con Conference, 2025 (COMPLIANCE IN FEDERAL CONTRACTING)
- DATE: Wednesday October 08, 2025
- TIME: 1PM-6PM
- COCKTAIL HOUR/NETWORKING: 5PM-6PM
- LOCATION: Carahsoft HQ - 11493 Sunset Hills Road
- CITY / STATE: Reston, VA 20190
- ROOM: Training Room 2E
Is this a conference? YES
Are there networking and sponsor opportunities? YES
Is the cocktail reception included in the price? YES!
Is parking free? YESTHE AGENDA:
12-12.30PM - - SPONSOR BOOTH SET UP
12.30-1PM - - REGISTRATION + NETWORKING
1-1.10PM - - WELCOME REMARKS1.10-2PM - - SESSION 1:
Five Steps To CMMC Success
Format: INDIVIDUAL SPEAKER
Speaker: Bill Wootton, COO, C3 Integrated Solutions2-2.50PM - - SESSION 2:
Navigating EO's + The FAR Overhaul
Format: PANEL DISCUSSION
Moderator: Moderator provided by DELTEK
Panelist: Margaret Cassidy, Esq., Cassidy Law PLLC
Panelist: Chris Cook, EVP + COO, FARSite
Panelist: Sam Le, Esq., Sam Le Law PLLC
2.50-3.05PM - - SHORT BREAK WITH LIGHT SNACKS3.10-4PM - - SESSION 3:
Leveraging AI for Compliant Proposals
Format: PANEL DISCUSSION
Moderator: Geoff Orazem, Consultant, J2 Ventures
Panelist: Kevin Plexico, Sr VP Information Solutions, DELTEK
Panelist: Allison Ritz, CF APMP, Director Product Marketing, Visible Thread
Panelist: Christian Ferreira, CEO, Procurement Sciences4-4.55PM -- SESSION 4:
DCAA + Back Office Compliance
Format: PANEL DISCUSSION
Moderator: Jack Longanacre, Spartan Shield Solutions
Panelist: Laura Davis CPA, Consultant, PCI
Panelist: Clint Woofter, Director, BRG
Panelist: Gene Hansen, Partner, Capital Edge Consulting5-6PM -- NETWORKING + COCKTAIL RECEPTION
(included with price of ticket)Meet Our SPONSORS:
BidSpeed - Your gateway to government contracts
VISIT BIDSPEED
Deltek - Powering project success. Better software means better projects.
VISIT DELTEKMeet Our SPONSORS:
C3 Integrated Solutions
Procurement Sciences
PCI
BRG
Visible Thread
Capital Edge Consulting
FARSite
Fully Promoted
Spartan Shield Solutions
GovCon PayMEET OUR IN-KIND SPONSORS:
The Virginia APEX Accelerator
Streamline Government Contracts, LLC
ZK DevelopmentSPONSOR OR ATTEND
AGENDA IS UPDATED AS SPEAKERS CONFIRM
EVENT DATE: Wednesday October 08, 2025
EVENT TIME: 1PM-6PM
EVENT LOCATION: Carahsoft HQ - 11493 Sunset Hills Road
EVENT CITY / STATE: Reston, VA 20190
ROOM: Training Room 2EPLEASE NOTE:
CONFERENCE: YES!
SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES: YES!
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES: YES!
FREE PARKING: YES!
LIGHT FOOD & COCKTAIL RECEPTION INCLUDED IN PRICE: YES!
Questions? Jschaus@jenniferschaus.com - Compliance & Audit ReadinessLink visible for attendees
📘 Webinar: Compliance & Audit Readiness
- SCA Compliance 101: What Small Businesses Need to Know
- Avoiding Audit Nightmares: Preparing for Third-Party Price Reviews
- Certified Cost Data: Demystifying the Requirements
- 8(a) Program Audits and What it Means Related to Price Proposals
👤 About the Guest Speaker:
Marie Jarabak has 20 years of experience in pricing strategy and business development. In leading business volume proposal development and compliance, she helps organizations unlock their full revenue potential, negotiate value added teaming structures, and build confidence in competitive decisions.
As Vice President and Pricing Strategist, Marie specializes in aligning pricing models with market dynamics, customer behavior, and long-term business goals, turning complexity into clarity and strategy into results. Marie's executive experience leading corporate and operational organizations in Government Defense contracting provides realistic and scalable pricing frameworks that focus on profitability and competitive advantage.
