GTSC’s annual membership drive is right around the corner and each year we host a breakfast for prospective members. Have some space for us to host? We provide the food, just need a nice business space for approximately 25 people in the Tyson’s or Arlington area from 9:00 am – 10:00 am.
Please let our Meetings & Marketing Manager, Rebecca, know if you can host!
March Member Madness Breakfast will be held on April 2, 2019.
The Government Technology & Services Coalition, the foremost organization for government contractors in the homeland security mission space, last night released its 2018 Annual Report at their #HomelandHeroes awards celebration.
The theme: Progress Toward Mission Together highlights the industry outreach, and collaboration successes of the organization — only in its seventh year. Topping over 200 members in 2018, GTSC grew by 20% and has attracted some of the foremost companies in the nation. The organization has also attracted some of the most innovative and creative small business contractors working on the homeland security mission.
“We are humbled by the outpouring of support for our mission in the homeland community. We work daily to bridge the communication gap and lack of understanding between those who are accountable for the mission, and those who support them to achieve it. I believe our programs have caught on because they work, and they help both sides understand and execute the mission better. Our work, our mission, has always been to make us all better so that our nation is safer” said Kristina Tanasichuk, CEO & Founder, at the release.
GTSC was founded in 2011 by small business CEOs in the homeland security market to find ways to improve procurement and acquisition of innovative technologies, give small businesses a voice in the federal market, and provide a trusted community for those tasked with securing the country. The organization has evolved to represent the ecosystem of the homeland security market with small, mid-tier, and large companies engaged to collaborate, mentor, and network to achieve mission.
“I’d been a part of many other organizations but have really dedicated myself and my company to GTSC because of their devotion and focus on the mission of securing our nation. Everything GTSC does is focused on improving the communication, networks, understanding, collaboration, and mutual respect among the public and private sector partners executing the vast and complex missions of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. I can’t think of a better place to spend my time giving back,” said Bob Lohfeld, Jr., CEO and Chief Coach, Sev1Tech and Chair of the GTSC Lion’s Den, members of the Coalition considered “mid-tier.”
The 2018 Annual Report catalogs the numerous programs, meetings, networking opportunities, and workgroups supported by the organization and the leaders and members shaping those activities.
GTSC will take a “deep dive” into one of the Department of Homeland Security’s most critical components: Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Sponsorships are still available! Email [email protected] to learn more!
Members of the Government Technology & Services Coalition are invited to attend our annual member meeting to learn about all GTSC’s activities and how we can serve our membership better. Also joining us are esteemed speakers from our government partners to discuss 2019 and all that lies ahead for the homeland and national security enterprise.
This is a GTSC Member ONLY meeting.
This day is about building our team, increasing our collaboration, and building a stronger GTSC for you. Please join us to shape our direction and provide us with input on how we can serve you better.
We need you there. (If you’ve already registered THANK YOU!)
Thank you for your membership and continued support.
ALL ARE INVITED! ODNI Wants to Know How to Engage Small Business for the IC Community!
GTSC has partnered with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to host a focused meeting on how to help innovation move into the intelligence community. Focused on small business, we encourage you to join this important discussion. This briefing will provide an overview of USG-wide efforts regarding security clearance reform, highlighting a major interagency effort known as Trusted Workforce 2.0. in addition to a discussion on all of the opportunities in the mission space. This event is open to the entire homeland security community. US Citizens Only!
Media Advisory: DHS S&T to Host Industry Day for Start-Ups
11/30/2018 09:27 AM EST
MENLO PARK, CALIFORNIA —Technology start-ups will learn about a new opportunity to collaborate with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on combating counterfeit and forged documentation. The DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP) will host a DHS Industry Day on December 11th in Menlo Park, California, to describe its operations and new solicitation: Preventing Forgery and Counterfeiting of Certificates and Licenses.
This new solicitation seeks proposals from startups on the use of blockchain and distributed ledger technology to prevent the falsification of records and provides startups with the opportunity to receive up to $800,000 in non-dilutive funding.
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. PDT DHS S&T will host an Industry Day to discuss operational needs and partnership opportunities in the area of blockchain
verification of certificates and licenses.
SRI International
333 Ravenswood Avenue
Menlo Park, California 94025
To register for the Industry Day, visit https://www.regonline.com/DHS-SVIP-Dec2018. For more information about current and future opportunities to collaborate with S&T SVIP, visit our website or contact [email protected].
S&T SVIP targets nontraditional performers who can offer solutions to the most pressing threats facing DHS and the homeland security mission. SVIP builds relationships with startups and small businesses around the world to seek innovative solutions for the needs of DHS operators and end-users. With its broad mission and expansive global operations, DHS offers a prime partnership opportunity to fund, test, pilot and apply cutting-edge technological solutions. Participation in S&T SVIP does not mandate or promise procurement contracts with DHS or its components.
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Credentialed media are welcome to attend the Homeland Security Industry Day, but must register at https://www.regonline.com/DHS-SVIP-Dec2018.
Topics: Cybersecurity, Science and Technology
Keywords: blockchain, R&D, Science and Technology, SVIP
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The Government Technology & Services Coalition (GTSC), INFRAGARDNCR and ISWG host the 5th Annual
DHS PERSONNEL SECURITY FORUM
Please join us for our fifth annual U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Personnel Security Forum, November 1 from 1-4pm hosted by GTSC, INFRAGARDNCR and ISWG. This Forum will focus on the security clearance processes of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Headquarters and component representatives from CBP, ICE, FEMA, TSA and USCIS. We will discuss requirements for all applicable security processes to include SCI, NISP, and/or Public Trust procedures; timelines for processing; reciprocity policies and practices; recurring issues with industry; and what industry can do to help facilitate the process.
No press.
Government Contractors and U.S. Citizens only.
GTSC Cyber Day 2018 is October 29th, 2018 from 9:00am-3:00pm located at the Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center in Fairfax, VA.
Join GTSC during National Cyber Security Awareness Month to explore the anatomy of an attack and how federal, state, and local officials are preparing and responding to cyber threats and vulnerabilities. With luncheon keynote Brigadier General Greg Touhill, the nation’s first Federal Chief Information Security Officer, among many other luminaries in cyber security, we will explore the most pressing threats we face and the innovative ways the public and private sectors are stepping up to meet the challenges.
Stay Tuned! More details coming soon!
Sponsorships are still available! Email [email protected] to learn more!
Join us for our third annual USCIS Day! USCIS Day 2017 was such a success we all wanted to do it again to take a look at the missions, priorities, and challenges of U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. Meet and hear from the people making tranformation real and agile development second nature.
Agenda and Speaker Updated Coming Soon and will be available here.
Sign up for news and announcements on all GTSC events and the latest homeland security news at: www.HSToday.us – Specific newsletters available for Government contractors, Terrorism/Counterterrorism, Cyber Security, Border Security & Immigration, Coast Guard and Maritime Security, and Emergency Managment/First Responders.
Sponsorships are still available! Email [email protected] today to get yours!
