Professional Services Council

AFCEA is a nonprofit association linking military, government, industry, and academic professionals in communications, information technology, intelligence, and cybersecurity. Best known for its extensive global chapter network and events like AFCEA TechNet and WEST, it provides forums for government and industry to exchange information on emerging defense and security technology needs.

APMP is the global professional association for bid, proposal, and capture professionals in government and commercial contracting. It is best known for its tiered Foundation-Practitioner-Professional certification program and its annual Bid & Proposal Con, which set the industry standard for proposal management skills and credentials.

The Coalition for Government Procurement (CGP) is a nonprofit association of commercial companies that sell products and services to the federal government. It advocates for a more efficient, effective federal acquisition system, tracks regulatory and policy changes at agencies like GSA and VA, and gives members a unified voice on procurement reform.

The National Contract Management Association (NCMA) is a professional association for contract management practitioners across government and industry. It is best known for administering certifications such as the Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), publishing the Contract Management Body of Knowledge, and hosting educational conferences including its annual World Congress.

The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) is a trade association representing companies, individuals, and academic institutions across the U.S. defense industrial base. It advocates for policies supporting national security and connects government, industry, and academia through divisions, regional chapters, and conferences covering defense technology, acquisition, and readiness.