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Effective January, 2003, the rules
for competitive sourcing for federal government IT will be dramatically
changed. The new rules defined under OMB Circular A-76 are designed
to make the process for managing public-private competitions and
direct conversion outsourcing more streamlined, cost-efficient
and performance-based. These changes, combined with the competition
targets and outsourcing initiatives defined in the President’s
Management Agenda, will require all federal agencies to more actively
implement a comprehensive program for regularly competing their
commercial activities. This course will provide a methodology
for ensuring that effective IT outsourcing strategy and contract
management are integrated into the IT planning process, the budget,
and that they support both IT and agency mission. Participants
will develop skills for performance-based contract management
as well as valuable skills in implementing performance measures
for procurement and contracting.
COURSE AGENDA:
DAY
ONE, Wednesday June 4, 2003 |
| 8:30 |
Registration
and Continental Breakfast |
| 9:00 |
Performance-based Contracting
for City and County Information Technology Projects Using
Federal Supply Schedules
The recently passed E-Government Act opens the doors for state
and local governments to make their IT purchases off of the
Federal Supply Schedules maintained by the General Services
Administration, revolutionizing the way states and localities
procure IT products and services. The potential cost savings
for each city and county using the GSA Supply Schedules are
significant. This new system of “Cooperative Purchasing”
gives localities access to some of the most cost-efficient
vendors in the world and provides excellent opportunities
for your IT initiatives to thrive in spite of falling tax
revenue. Combined with discussions about the latest strategies
for IT financial planning, project budgeting and risk analysis,
you will leave this up-to-the-minute workshop fully prepared
to:
• Write performance-based statements of work for technology
contracts
• Navigate the federal government’s schedules
for cost-saving IT investments
• Manage and monitor contracts for information technology
Donna Ireton, Advanced Systems Development, Inc; formerly
President, National Contract Management Association* |
| 12:00 |
Networking Luncheon |
| 1:00 |
Application Workshop
A: Comprehensive Strategy for IT Outsourcing and Contract
Management
• Align with agency mission and strategic goals
• Evaluate the contract environment
• Determine the agency need
• Analyze requirements
• Planning for source selection
• Include proper terms and conditions in solicitations
Dr. Greg Curtin, President, Civic Resource Group |
| 4:00 |
Adjourn |
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TWO, Thursday June 5, 2003 |
| 8:30 |
Continental Breakfast |
| 9:00 |
Application Workshop
B: A Framework for Performance-based Contracting and Outsourcing:
Lessons Learned and Critical Success Factors
- Tests that a performance-based
contract must meet
- Explore different options
and models that exist for performance-based contracts
- Understand the critical
success factors for designing and managing a good PBSC
- Implement a comprehensive
framework for linking contracts to agency goals and measures
Carl D. DeMaio, President,
The Performance Institute/Senior Fellow, Reason Foundation |
| 12:00 |
Networking Luncheon |
| 1:00 |
Application Workshop
B: Strategic Design and Devising Performance Measurements
for Contracts
- A comprehensive framework
for linking contracts to agency goals and measures
- Defining performance measures
and targets for service contracts
- Using intermediate outcome
measures to craft statements of work
Carl D. DeMaio, President,
The Performance Institute/Senior Fellow, Reason Foundation |
| 4:00 |
Adjourn |
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| Bring the Government Technology
Performance Training In-House!
All of the programs described are available on
an in-house basis. In-house training provides a customized, cost-efficient
method to educate staff on the new rules IT and E-Government,
as well as to provide a forum for team building and project planning.
Training is conducted by seasoned experts in E-Government and
IT. Wherever possible, actual “projects” from the
client agency are used during the training program—providing
real life examples for agency staff. For more information on in-house
training options, contact James Lewis at 703-894-0481 or write
to [email protected].
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| Exhibiting and Sponsorship
Information:
To learn more about exhibit and sponsorship
opportunities at Performance Institute educational seminars and
conferences, please call James Lewis at 703-894-0481.
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10 Reasons to Attend the
Government Technology Performance Training Series
1
Ensure Compliance: Stay ahead of the latest rules and regulations
of the newly signed 2002 E-Government Act
2 Augment
Project Management: Utilize best practice project management strategies
to accomplish IT goals and milestones
3 Improve
IT Strategy: Develop and implement dynamic IT strategy in your
agency
4 Enhance
Budget Justifications: Build a better business case for your IT
plan and your IT program
5 Design
Performance Measures: Measure and report the performance of your
IT investments
6 Improve
Security: Develop a safe, secure, integrated IT architecture
7 Manage
Risk: Improve the probability of success for your IT investments
8 Enhance
Competition: Develop effective IT outsourcing strategy and deliver
results through performance-based IT contracts
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Achieve E-Government Goals: Integrate your agency’s
IT strategy with the Administration’s Citizen-Centered E-Government
Initiatives
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Put Yourself on the Fast Track: Stay at the leading edge of innovation
in government IT managemen
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by calling us at
703-894-0481 |
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| Venue |
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Washington,
DC
Managing
Architecture and e-Gov Business Processes
will be held at the
Performance Institute in Arlington, VA.
The Performance
Institute
1515 North Courthouse Rd.
Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22201
San Diego,
CA
For information on
San Diego area events, please contact the Performance Institute
at 703-894-o481.
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| Hotel |
| A limited number of rooms have
been reserved at the Hilton Garden Inn at a discounted
rate of $142 per day. Please contact the hotel at (703) 528-4444
to make reservations. Be sure to ask for the Performance Institute
conference rate. The Hilton Garden Inn will ensure that your conference
experience is not only educational but also comfortable and enjoyable
in every aspect. For additional information on accommodations
and a variety of area attractions, please visit the hotel’s
website at http://www.hiltongardeninn.com/.
Hilton Garden Inn
Arlington Courthouse Plaza
1333 North Courthouse Rd.
Arlington, VA 22201 |
| Tuition |
| The
fees for attending the IT
Outsourcing and Contract Management
are as follows:
| Single
Workshop: |
$1095 |
| Two Workshops: |
$995/each |
| Three
Workshops: |
$895/each |
| Four Workshops: |
$795/each |
| Five Workshops: |
$695/each |
| One-Day
Application Session: |
$495 |
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| Group
Discounts |
| Contact
James Lewis at the
Performance Institute at 703-894-0481 for more information about
group discounts. |
Administrative Note:
A 10 percent cancellation fee on registration will be charges for
cancellations received less than three weeks from the sate of the
conference. As speakers are confirmed 6 months before the event,
some speaker changes or topic changes may occur in the program.
The Performance Institute is not responsible for speaker changes,
but will work to ensure a comparable speaker is located to participate
in the program. |
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