1. CADE CSDR Training and Focus Group
May 23-25, 2017
CADE Training
CADE CSDR Training and Focus Group
Defense Acquisition University (Scott Hall) Fort Belvoir, VA
May 23 – 25, 2017
DCS:
Who Should Attend: Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) and Major Automated Information Systems (MAIS) program personnel, government and industry, who are interested and involved in CSDR contracting and reporting.
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May 23-25, 2017
Access to Ft. Belvoir
CAC
You may present your Common Access Card in order to gain entry into Fort Belvoir.
Other Forms of ID
Driver’s license
If you don’t have a government provided CAC, you must Ross Higgins at and provide your name (as it appears on your driver’s license), your birthdate, the state, and the number on your drivers license.
You must provide the information by May 15th to allow the base to run a security check.
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May 23-25, 2017
Map of Ft. Belvoir
DAU Building
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May 23-25, 2017
Accommodations Near Ft. Belvoir
List of Hotels
Hampton Inn
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Candlewood Suites Alex-Ft. Belvoir
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TownPlace Suites by Marriott
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Alexandria, Ft. Belvoir Reservations, (888)
Embassy Suites by Hilton Springfield
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May 23-25, 2017
Focus Group Agenda (May 23rd)
Purpose: To review the FlexFile initiative and provide the path-forward to ensure both industry and government are aware and aligned.
12:30 – 1:00
Seating and Check-In
1:00 – 1:10
Overview & Welcome
1:10 – 1:55
FlexFile Vision/Path
Will discuss the power of the FlexFile and its importance to both government and industry.
1:55 – 2:15
FlexFile Demo
Demo of how a FlexFile allows government analysts to obtain detailed data, while maintaining the ability to compare across programs.
2:15 – 2:30
Break
2:30 – 3:30
Data Group and CRM Review
Review of the FINAL FlexFile DID and the comment review matrix.
3:30 – 4:00
FlexFile Testimonial
Hear from an industry stakeholder on their experience generating the FlexFile.
4:00 – 4:15
4:15 – 4:45
FlexFile Way-forward
(IT, Business Process)
Next steps that CADE will take to complete the FlexFile initiative and how both industry and government stakeholders can continue to influence.
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May 23-25, 2017
CSDR Training Agenda (May 24th)
8:30-9:00
Seating and Check-In
9:00 – 9:10
Overview & Welcome
9:10 – 9:40
CADE 101
This session will walk you through what CADE is, what CSDRs are, why they are important, and how you can use the data
9:40 – 10:30
CSDR Overview
Learn about common scenarios that affect government analysts every day and how they can use CSDRs to become more efficient
Activity: CADEPardy
10:30 – 10:45
Break
10:45 – 12:00
Strategic Data Collection
(Co-Planning Process)
Focus on how to build a co-plan, and the steps it takes to get an approved plan through CAPE
Activity: Planning Exercise
12:00 – 1:00
Lunch
1:00 – 1:45
CSDR Validation
Focus on the CSDR validation process that is specific to personnel responsible for reviewing the data. We will walk through DCARC checks and expectations for government analysts
Activity: cPet Validation
1:45 – 2:15
CADE Demo
This demo will illustrate the awesome power of CADE, and how it can help you in your every day job!
2:15 – 3:00
Quiz/Survey/Closing Remarks
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