Greg and Camille Baroni Center for Government Contracting

Terrific meeting of the minds! The George Mason University – Costello College of Business Greg and Camille Baroni Center for Government Contracting applauds Evans Consulting — Bob Etris, Jack Moore, Ashley Tolub & Whitney Dahms for an exciting briefing with George Mason University students on government contracting writ large. No question was left unanswered. And all the students left with a heightened interest in working in this vital national industry. All hail Evans Consulting!

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝘆 Links to research, event videos, and commentaries are amply provided in our April-September 2024 Center Update. In this update, you will find: • Our research in support of the Congressional Commission on PPBE Reform • Our latest White Papers and Commentaries • Our 2024 Small Business Summit, hosted with SECAF • Media mentions, Advisory Board updates, and much more! Here's the update link, https://lnkd.in/e-FbyTxm George Mason University – Costello College of Business, Jerry McGinn, Ph.D., Richard A. Beutel, Lloyd Everhart, Stephanie Halcrow, Edward Hyatt, Jeff Kojac, Olivia Letts, BENJAMIN MCMARTIN, Emily W. Murphy, SECAF

What actions can America take to ensure our defense industrial base is prepared for the next major conflict? Jerry McGinn, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Greg and Camille Baroni Center for Government Contracting at George Mason University – Costello College of Business, appeared on the Defense & Aerospace Report with Vago Muradian to discuss his latest report that lays out a new national strategy to effectively mobilize the defense industrial base when the next conflict arises. Listen to the full conversation: https://bit.ly/4dBWFju #Defense #DefensePodcast #DefenseTech #Pentagon #DOD

In George Mason University – Costello College of Business' Greg and Camille Baroni Center for Government Contracting’s latest report, Baroni Center Executive Director Jerry McGinn, Ph.D. warns government and industry leaders that the U.S. defense industrial base is not ready for future conflicts and lays out a new mobilization strategy to prepare for the next crisis.   Thank you to Washington Technology and Nick Wakeman for covering the report: https://bit.ly/3TY0zME    #Defense #NationalSecurity #DefenseMobilization #Pentagon #DOD

The US defense industrial base needs a facelift. George Mason University – Costello College of Business' Greg and Camille Baroni Center for Government Contracting Executive Director Jerry McGinn, Ph.D. spoke with Joe Gould for POLITICO's Morning Defense newsletter about his newest report that sounds the alarm for government and industry leaders that the US defense industrial base is not prepared for a major international conflict. The report lays out a new national strategy for mobilizing the defense industrial base by identifying seven key elements of mobilization. To formulate this new mobilization strategy, Jerry examined four case studies of previous mobilization efforts including World War II and the Covid-19 pandemic. Check out the full piece in POLITICO: https://bit.ly/3XUMFvS #Defense #NationalSecurity #DefenseMobilization #Pentagon #DOD

Amazing visit by our George Mason University students to Interactive Government Holdings, Inc. on Friday. IGH, led by Michael Valdez Sanders, is one of the Greg and Camille Baroni Center for Government Contracting advisory board companies. This is key to exposing our students to vibrant #governmentcontracting sector. We have several more visits coming up later this semester! George Mason University – Costello College of Business George Mason University Honors College #govcon #businessdevelopment

The George Mason University – Costello College of Business Greg and Camille Baroni Center for Government Contracting & the George Mason University Honors College sincerely thank Thomas Barnes, PMP and Interactive Government Holdings, Inc. for an excellent introduction into the fascinating and vital part of any successful government contractor —Business Development

If you are passionate about the health of the United States defense industrial base (DIB), you need to read the latest report from George Mason University – Costello College of Business Greg and Camille Baroni Center for Government Contracting Executive Director Jerry McGinn, Ph.D. Using historical use cases, Dr. McGinn’s timely report analyzes important DIB mobilization successes, where the United States currently falls short, and presents actionable recommendations to put the United States on the right footing for the next major conflict. A must read for all the policy wonks out there! Read the full report and recommendations here: https://lnkd.in/dEv7gau3

The George Mason University – Costello College of Business & the George Mason University Honors College look forward to our Student Site Visit with Interactive Government Holdings, Inc. A tremendous opportunity for our students to learn more about government contracting—a vital economic driver in the DC metropolitan area—and to explore rewarding careers that serve the public good.

We were thrilled to welcome defense and civilian government contractors to the Baroni Center for Government Contracting at George Mason University – Costello College of Business for the GMU-SECAF Small Business Summit. Our distinguished speakers included the Honorable Douglas Bush, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology and Corey Nickens GSA's Client Executive for AAS Innovation. Sec. Bush told attendees that the Army is focused on improving the speed of contracting for #smallbusinesses, and that #Army #SBIR contracting for FY-24 is expected to surpass last year's total. Read more about Assistant Secretary Bush's presentation: https://bit.ly/3TskfIn Atlantic Union Bank, FedWriters, and William C Brown Inc receive our deepest appreciation for their sponsorship of the Summit. Videorecordings are available, https://lnkd.in/dbgbnGzq. Thank you to everyone who attended and participated!