It’s time to “Lay the Right Track for Your Success”. Be ready to make frequent stops into
the Federal marketplace. Your co-passengers will be new and seasoned contractors who continue
to be successful. Join the team at The Alliance for Quality Business Solutions Training
Conference & Partnership Meeting on Tuesday – Thursday, February 21-23, 2012. The Greater
Southwest Acquisition Center (GSAC) offers you quality training and a variety of one-on-one and
group training and networking opportunities for a nominal fee of just $175. The conference starts
at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 4:30 p.m. on all three days. The meeting will be held at the Omni Hotel
located in beautiful downtown Fort Worth, Texas.
Monday, February 20, 2012
All Aboard!!! Travel to Fort Worth for the Training Conference & Partnership Meeting at the Omni
Hotel located at 1300 Houston Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102. Registrants planning to attend for
all three days of the event should arrive on Monday. To take advantage of the government rate for
guest rooms; we encourage everyone to stay at the Omni. Please visit the Hotel Information page to
make your reservation today.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
If you are a new or relatively new contractor and you need a running start to becoming a successful
Multiple Award Schedule contractor, jump on board with our team of Subject Matter Experts (SME) for
a complete day of familiarization, training, discussion, and networking that we are certain will
increase your probability of success. Our aim is to ensure that you take the right route leading to
success in the Federal marketplace. Tuesday’s Primary Target Audience: New Contractors and
contractors wanting to refresh their knowledge and reinforce past training.
- Afternoon Breakout Sessions for Schedule Programs - Tuesday, February 21, 2012
The purpose of the breakout session is to maximize networking and to discuss a myriad of topics specific
to each respective program area. We will also offer one-on-one networking with your schedule contracting
officer.
- Evening Reception - Tuesday, February 21, 2012
We would like to invite all of our contractors to the GSAC Networking Reception. After a hard day of
training, the evening reception, will give you an opportunity to build relationships and network with
government and industry officials and help you operate within the Federal marketplace. Business casual
attire/casual attire is appropriate. The reception will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
The annual meeting has become a tradition for the Alliance for Quality Business Solutions. Industry partners
learn about GSA’s strategic initiatives, regulatory guidance, customer buying perspective, and how those
initiatives may impact your business. This collaboration meeting brings together some of the best and brightest
from industry and government to share best practices and policies changes, and implication of a wide range of
initiatives that will prove to be a win-win for industry and government. This year’s guest speaker includes
the renowned Jonathon Aronie, Partner-Sheppard Mullins Richter & Hampton LLC.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
The third day of training will delve deeper into exploring best practices from those who know how to sell in
the unique federal marketplace. Presenters and other Subject Matter Experts (SME) will answer some of the
toughest questions essential for understanding how to evolve as the business environment changes.
You will experience many stops that will arm you with market intelligence, knowing how and when to implement
contract actions and learning techniques that will enable you to become successful. You may attend a few or
attend them all!