Mar. 13 2008 (Thu)

DHS Acquisition Imperatives:
Securing our Nation with IT

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Pre-Registration is now closed.  However, we do still have
some room available at the event.  Please feel free to register with us onsite at the Marvin Center on Thursday at 11:30am.

Speaker:

Michael B. Smith
Director, Enterprise Solutions Office (ESO)
Office of Procurement Operations (OPO)
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is effectively using information technology to drive change and unify the former 22 disparate agencies that now make up DHS (“One DHS”).  The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) has formed a unique partnership with the Office of Procurement Operations (OPO) Information Technology Acquisition Center (ITAC) and Enterprise Solution Office (ESO) to develop technology solutions across the vast DHS enterprise.  “One DHS” codifies longstanding challenges and reflects a commitment to a cooperative work environment.

Luncheon Attendees Will Learn:

- The unique issues facing DHS in the consolidation and functional integration of 22 agencies into a single Department
- The DHS Strategy to create a “One DHS” IT Architecture
- The role of Procurement vehicles such as EAGLE and FirstSource in unifying the Department
- Unique challenges and strategies for conducting procurements across multiple components or organizational lines

WHEN:

Thursday, March 13, 2008
11:30am - Check-In & Networking
12:00n - 1:30pm - Luncheon & Program

WHERE:

Marvin Center - 3rd floor Ballroom
George Washington University
800 21st St., NW
Washington, DC 20052

COST:

Industry Member Pre-Registered -- $45
Industry Non-member Pre-Registered -- $65
Industry Member Walk-in -- $55 (if space is available)
Industry Non-member Walk-in -- $75 (if space is available)

Government Member Pre-Registered -- $20
Government Non-member Pre-Registered -- $25
Government Member Walk-in -- $25 (if space is available)
Government Non-member Walk-in -- $30 (if space is available)

Pre-Registration is now closed.  However, we do still have some room available at the event.  Please feel free to register with us onsite at the Marvin Center on Thursday at 11:30am.