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GTSC’s CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION 2026: November 13
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GTSC’s CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION 2026: November 13

Our critical infrastructure owners and operators understand interdependency. The challenge is determining whether the resilience, redundancy, recovery plans, partnerships, and investments built around those dependencies remain sufficient as the threat environment changes.

And none of us can solve this alone.

Critical infrastructure is largely operated by the private sector, but its resilience is inseparable from federal, state, and local government; emergency management; law enforcement; technology providers; suppliers; and other critical infrastructure sectors. When disruption crosses sectors and jurisdictions, individual continuity plans must become a collective ability to sustain the nation’s essential functions.

Building on our conversations during National Preparedness Month, FITGOV DATA, and CYBERFUTURE, CIP 2026 asks a practical question:

What do government, industry, and critical infrastructure owners and operators need to build together now to keep America operating when the systems we depend upon are under stress?

GTSC’s BORDER SECURITY 2026: November 4-5
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GTSC’s BORDER SECURITY 2026: November 4-5

Join us for GTSC’s BORDER SECURITY 2026, our premier deep dive into the missions, priorities, challenges, and evolving needs of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

Register here.

For more than a decade, GTSC has brought together CBP leadership, mission practitioners, and industry partners for candid conversations about the capabilities needed to secure the nation’s borders and advance CBP’s complex mission, including:

  • Safeguarding the nation’s borders and ports of entry
  • Securing and facilitating lawful trade and travel
  • Countering transnational criminal organizations, illicit drugs, and emerging threats
  • Modernizing technology, data, and infrastructure
  • Strengthening the workforce and frontline operations
  • Advancing acquisition and partnerships with industry
  • Strengthening international and interagency collaboration

GTSC’s BORDER SECURITY 2026, formerly known as CBP Days continues that tradition, providing a forum for government and industry to better understand CBP’s priorities, exchange ideas, and identify opportunities to strengthen mission delivery.

HSToday’s Holiday Hero Awards – December 5
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HSToday’s Holiday Hero Awards – December 5

Join Homeland Security Today for a night to celebrate heroes from across the nation!

For over a decade GTSC has been serving the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies with the mission of protecting our citizens, assets and way of life. The Homeland Security Today awards are the only national program devoted to recognizing heroes from across the many disciplines within homeland security. From individual citizens to mayors, to first responders, our nomination process helps us find incredibly special people working diligently 24/7 to assure we are safe.

JOIN US

Register to join us on December 5, 2024 In Occoquan, VA from 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm. Black tie preferred. Click the register button to the right to reserve your spot.

SPONSOR or HOST A TABLE!

To learn more about sponsorships, click here to see what’s available.

Click the register button to see options and host a table or contact Kalyna White at kwhite@gtscoalition.com to sign up for opportunities to buy a table, sponsor, or provide travel funds to bring our guests to Washington, D.C.!

GTSC Releases 2019 Annual Report: Fostering Collaboration to Cast a Wider Shadow on the Homeland Security Market
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GTSC Releases 2019 Annual Report: Fostering Collaboration to Cast a Wider Shadow on the Homeland Security Market

The Government Technology & Services Coalition, the foremost organization for government contractors in the homeland security mission space, released its 2019 Annual Report at their Annual Meeting.

GTSC’s 2019 Annual Report: Fostering Collaboration to Cast a Wider Shadow on the Homeland Security Market, catalogs the non-profits activities and progress toward a trusted community to protect the nation.

The theme: Fostering Collaboration to Cast a Wider Shadow on the Homeland Security Market highlights the effectiveness of the over 200 contracting companies that have joined together to collaborate to bring the best solutions to the homeland security market. The organization saw 25% growth among its mid-tier members, contractors with revenue between $25 million and $1 billion, and saw over one million page views at their news site, Homeland Security Today (www.HSToday.us).  In addition to engaging to improve procurement for all contractors, the organization works to provide a level playing field, increase competition, and assure that smaller companies with innovative solutions have an opportunity to share with the public sector officials that need them.  The organization has attracted new government partners, and sustained vibrant partnerships with its traditional supporters.

“We are extremely happy that our approach to collaboration, facts, and practical solutions has been embraced by the homeland security community.  We have worked very hard to create a community of trusted relationships between the public and private sector to work together to protect our nation. 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. Our non-profit’s work, our mission, has always been to support those on the front lines, executing our nation’s laws, to keep our children, citizens, and cities safer against all threats.” said Kristina Tanasichuk, CEO & Founder, at the release.

“Our partnership with GTSC is incomparable,” said Alba M. Alemán, CEO of Citizant and GTSC’s Mid-Tier Company of the Year. “GTSC, has been paramount in developing trusted relationships between industry and agency leaders to bring forward unique perspectives, so that those agencies will be better served and able to achieve mission-critical objectives. Moreover, to be a part of such an elite network of like-minded professionals passionate about national security and core infrastructure missions, is both energizing and humbling.”

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. In 2017, the non-profit purchased the Homeland Security Today media platform.

“As a fairly new business having started in 2012, I have been a part of various organizations and associations.  GTSC has been the ONLY one that has consistently supported businesses and government entities with a passion for both sides. I can proudly say that Potomac Management Solution’s growth and success has been directly contributed to the programs, guidance and overall structure of GTSC!” said Diane McCain, CEO of Potomac Management Solutions and GTSC’s Small Business of the Year.

GTSC and Homeland Security Today also hosts the Annual Holiday Hero Awards recognizing those on the front-lines on watch every single day to protect our country from threats to homeland security.  The awards recognize private citizens and public sector officials doing exceptional work on behalf of the homeland.

The 2019 Annual Report catalogs the numerous programs, meetings, networking opportunities, charitable events, and workgroups supported by the organization and the leaders and members shaping those activities.
GTSC Membership Information Breakfast
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GTSC Membership Information Breakfast

Ever wondered why so many companies have joined GTSC in such a short amount of time? In only 5 years, GTSC has grown to nearly 140 companies in the homeland and national security space. If you are a government contractor with interest in DHS, DOD, ODNI, State, Justice or Treasury — join us for a fun, informative breakfast to lock down your membership for 2017!

JOIN US MARCH 28

7:30 am – 9:00 am | Falls Church, VA

You will find out more about:

>>Programming — why is ours the best? Come find out

>>Members — why are GTSC members different?

>>Prices — why is GTSC the best value? How are we different from every other organization?

>>Events — why does GTSC have the best event reputation in town? What’s our secret?

Companies that join GTSC in March get some special treats — come on down and find out WHAT!!

 

REGISTER – this breakfast is for government contractors interested in learning more about the Government Technology & Services Coalition only.

Insight Session with Latetia Henderson, TSA
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Insight Session with Latetia Henderson, TSA

Join us for a unique convesation with

Latetia Henderson
Assistant Administrator for the Office of Acquisition, Transporation Security Administration

As the Assistant Administrator for the Office of Acquisition, Latetia Henderson is in charge of over 170 acquisition and contracting professionals who are responsible for obligating and procuring goods and services valued at over $3 billion annually. She is a lead expert in process implementation and is spearheading the strategic and performance management efforts to streamline the operational efficiency of acquisition and procurement processes at TSA.

She has 30 years of experience as a federal acquisition professional making significant contributions to the execution of critical missions at various federal agencies. Her assignments include allocating TSA’s $1 billion from the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act. Furthermore, she has served in several leadership roles at TSA, including project lead in the Office of Human Capital, and Division Director for the Security Technology Acquisition Division within the Office of Acquisition.

Henderson received her undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia. Following graduation, she began her federal career as a developmental intern in the Naval Air Systems Command Contract Specialist Program. In that role, she supported the acquisition of major weapon and missile systems and later assumed responsibilities as a senior negotiator on the Tomahawk Baseline Improvement Program. These experiences allowed her to develop and eventually ascend to managerial positions within the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of the Interior, the Department of the Navy and the Department of Defense Washington Headquarters Services. Henderson’s commitment and dedication to the acquisition profession has been recognized through numerous awards and accolades throughout her career.

Michael P. Jackson joins GTSC as Steering Committee Chair
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Michael P. Jackson joins GTSC as Steering Committee Chair

GTSC today announced that Michael P. Jackson, CEO of Vidsys (www.vidsys.com) and Former Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security and Transportation has joined the Coalition leadership as Chair of the Steering Committee. Jackson, the CEO of a small business working in the homeland and national security space, joins GTSC’s leadership to “share innovative, pragmatic lessons learned from small and mid-sized businesses serving public agencies responsible for essential security missions.” Read the press release here.