First Friday Webinar Series

Do you have an educational topic you would like to present during our Monthly First Friday Webinar Series? Please complete the online form to share your topic and learning objectives with the SAME DC Post Programs committee.

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December 5, 2025

FAR Reform Updates: Insights on Legilsative & Executive Policy Shaping GovCon

Presented by: Sam Le, Sam Le Law, PLLC

November 6, 2025

CMMC: Unlocking DFARS Compliance, Becoming Certified, Handling the Rollout

Presented by: Derek Kernus, Aethon Security Consulting

October 3, 2025

Evolving Messaging to Align BD and Outreach with Shifting Agency Missions and Administration Priorities

Presented by: Stephanie Geiger, Geiger Consulting Group

Sept. 5, 2025

N.S. Savannah: Decommissioning a Nuclear-Powered Ship in the Context of Historic Preservation

Presented by: Edward Tupin, N.S. Savannah Association

August 1, 2025

How Do I Get Paid When They Stop Paying? Strategies for Construction Contractors

Presented by: Jessica duHoffmann and Tracey Pruiett, Piliero Mazza

June 6, 2025

Building Safer Sites: How Wearables and Smart Tech are Changing Safety

Presented by: Lorenza Ordonez, Wesco

May 2, 2025

PFAS Compliance by 2029! Rapid Pathways to Success

Presented by: Al LeBlanc, PE, CDM Smith

April 4, 2025

How to Prevent and Respond to Ransomware and Other Cyber Threats

Presented by: Kurtis Minder, GroupSense.io

March 7, 2025

Disaster Response Contracting: How to Be Ready to Serve

Presented by: Judy Bradt, Summit Insight

February 7, 2025

Professional Ethics for Architects / Engineers: Do the Right Thing, Even When No One is Watching

Presented by: Doug Hibshman, Keeley McCarty , and Dana Molinari, Fox Rothschild LLP

January 10, 2025

Power on the Move: The Promise of Mobile Nuclear Technology

Presented by: Chris Pehrson, MobileNuclear Energy

December 6, 2024

CMMC Going Live: Implications for ALL Contractors

Presented by: Derek Kernus, Aethon Security

November 1, 2024

Human Factors in Workplace Design: Designing Spaces That Are More Naturally Human

Presented by: Rebecca Horton, MillerKnoll

October 4, 2024

Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting

Presented by: Dan Ward & Nick Perry, Ward & Berry PLLC

Sept. 6, 2024

Security Considerations for Building Design

Presented by: Ryan Searles, IMEG

August 2, 2024

Trust But Verify: Side-Channel Monitoring for Supply Chain Resiliency

Presented by: Dr. Domenic Forte and Dr. Ben Amaba, Florida Institute for National Security, a division of University of Florida

June 28, 2024

Understanding How Building Assessments and High-Performance Envelope Construction Can Achieve Optimal Project Outcomes

Presented by: Bob Duke, Building Envelope Assessment & Repair, LLC

May 3, 2024

Simplified Acquisition: Simply Awesome!

Presented by: Judy Bradt, Summit Insight

April 5, 2024

From Compliance to Competitiveness: Revamped Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) Rule Reshapes Labor Landscape for Construction Contractors

Presented by: Sara Nash & Nichole Atallah, PilieroMazza

March 1, 2024

Building Secure Systems: Integrating Security by Design and Risk Management Throughout the Project Lifecycle

Presented by: Gus Morales, MS, CISSP & Bosco Chan, CISSP, Gannett Fleming

February 2, 2024

Solving the Humidity Control Problem Using New ASHRAE® Design Guide, GSA/DOE Innovation Programs and Technology

Presented by: Andy Lynch, Academy Energy Group & Jim Meacham, Altaire Systems

January 5, 2024

Attracting & Securing Transitioning Military Talent

Presented by: Ben Wham, PE, Global Recruiters of Charlottesville

December 1, 2023

Developing Audit-Proof Rates, Costs & Withstanding Federal Audits

Presented by: Doug Hibshman, Tim DiGuiseppe, and Dana Molinari
Fox Rothschild, LLP

October 6, 2023

Common Contractor Mistakes in Asserting & Defending Bid Protests

Presented by: Maria Panichelli, Esq., McCarter & English, LLP

September 1, 2023

Exploring New Applications of 3D Laser Scanning: Enhancing Design & Construction in the AEC Industry

Presented by: Christopher Fillmore, LS, IMEG

August 4, 2023

Resolving Issues, Avoiding Conflict and Preserving Claims on Construction Contracts

Presented by: Maria Panichelli, Esq., McCarter & English, LLP

July 7, 2023

Unlocking the Potential of ChatGPT and Large Language Models (LLMs) for Proposals

Presented by: Kathryn Bennett, MPH, CPSM, Proposal Industry Experts

June 2, 2023

The DD Form 1391: Planning to Execute

Presented by: Jilian Breedan, PE, LEED AP, Engage Federal

May 12, 2023

New Requirements for Protecting VA Sensitive Information

Presented by: Derek Kernus, DTS

April 7, 2023

Mighty Micro Purchase: Sole-Source Superpower!

Presented by: Judy Bradt, Summit Insight

March 3, 2023

Low Carbon Materials: Achieving Optimizing During Design and Construction

Presented by: Dirk Kestner, Walter P Moore

February 3, 2023

ESTCP Project Overview: Data Diodes for Facility Related Control System Cybersecurity

Presented by: Colin Dunn, Fend Incorporated

January 6, 2023

CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification): A Primer

Presented by: Damon Hacker, Vestige Digital Investigations

December 2, 2022

What you Don’t Know CAN Hurt You: Leveraging GSA’s MRAS Service

Presented by: Gloria Tarkin, TargetGov & Stacy Swann, USACE & GSA

October 7, 2022

Teaming, Joint Ventures, and Mentor-Protégé Relationships on Federal Set-Aside Contracts

Presented by: Maria Panichelli, Esq., McCarter & English

September 2, 2022

Security Considerations in Building Design: Preparing for an Active Shooter Event

Presented by: Ryan Searles, CPD, IMEG

August 5, 2022

How to Ensure Compliance with the Buy American Act, the Trade Agreements Act, and the “Buy America” Requirements of the New Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Presented by: Doug Hibshman and Dana Molinari,
Fox Rothschild LLP

July 1, 2022

Using Digital Twin Technology to Go Beyond Replacing Like for Like

Presented by: John J. Kluber, PE, MBA, Huitt-Zollars

June 3, 2022

Stacking the Deck with Modular Construction

Presented by: George Olear, RA, AIA, Gannett Fleming

May 6, 2022

Systems Approach to Cost Management

Presented by: Dan Shovlin, MRICS, CEP, Faithful+Gould