Learning & Skills

Join Jennifer Schaus & Associates for a series of complimentary webinars covering the FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) on Fridays at 12:00 pm ET. The FAR is the government “rule book” providing policies and procedures for the procurement of goods and services.   See the full calendar and...

Become one of the first to earn the 7MI badge and learn the 7MI Market Intelligence Essentials Framework, built based on leading commercial and public sector market intelligence practices and how they can be applied to engage suppliers and deliver better acquisition outcomes. Apply or nominate...

We’re thrilled to be hosting a Leaders Exchange Meeting, along with the ELGL community! We invite all of you to join in a discussion about how to best leverage GovShop for state and local government needs. The Leaders Exchange for Public Procurement is a global initiative for public procurement...

    Safe Tech Inc., a valued Public Spend Forum partner, is hosting a half-day virtual pitch competition on November 17 where entrepreneurs can compete to win up to $35K in prizes, services, and cash. This event, powered by the Safe Tech National Advisory Council and Brazos Valley Economic...

If 2020 has taught us anything, it is that the status quo is temporary. Some government leaders have recognized that the new challenges we face are creating opportunities to accelerate their digital transformation efforts. One of the central components of this transformation is eProcurement. A...

Please join Washington D.C.-based Jennifer Schaus & Associates for the Fall 2020 session of HOT TOPICS IN FEDERAL CONTRACTING! Hear from subject matter experts in federal government contracting as we tackle hot topics in federal contracting. See and hear from industry professionals and get live...

With a changing acquisition environment, it is more important than ever for contracting professionals to drive new and innovative solutions. However, sometimes it can feel like our hands are tied by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements.  There’s a common saying in federal...

This DAU Webcast will provide helpful information for those who will be designated as DoD CORs as well as for those CORs who are just starting out. New CORs will appreciate this webcast that helps outline some of the responsibilities they have, as well as tools and resources they can use to manage...

What is the single biggest hurdle that small companies face when entering the public sector market? Public Spend Forum hosted industry experts to discuss barriers to entry that emerging tech companies face when trying to enter the public sector market. Featuring insightful perspectives, this...

Public Spend Forum is re-introducing our Global Leaders Exchange for Public Procurement meetings where leaders can engage with each other on pressing topics. Most recently, Raj Sharma invited Jack Pellegrino (Director, Department of Purchasing & Contracting, County of San Diego) and Danny Mays...

This was a Special Edition of the Acquisition Talk Podcast series hosted by Eric Lofgren on breaking down barriers to entry in government contracting. Eric, also a Fellow at the Center for Government Contracting, interviewed procurement expert Benjamin McMartin of the Public Spend Forum on the...

Public Spend Forum is excited to re-introduce the Global Leaders Exchange for Public Procurement meetings with this engaging discussion including Jack Pellegrino (Director, Department of Purchasing & Contracting, County of San Diego) and Danny Mays (Director of the Procurement Bureau for...