NCMA DC invites you to join us on Wednesday, November 19 at Amazon HQ2 for an intriguing panel on contingency contracting and tactical procurement. Jacob Acosta of Amazon Business and Kateryna Bondar of the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) will explore how contracting officers, industry partners, and government end users can come together in a crisis scenario to support the mission and America’s national interests.
Panelists will draw on relevant cases from Ukraine and the current tactical procurement capabilities of industry partners to paint a picture of best practices and opportunities for improving national readiness for contingencies and emergencies. We are excited for an evening of fascinating discussion on these “what ifs….”
We hope to see you at Amazon’s HQ2 meeting space to enjoy the panel, as well as networking, spectacular views of the Potomac, and a delicious casual dinner.
PARKING: Parking for this event is free at the public parking garage on Crystal Drive located next door to SolidCore and marked “PUBLIC PARKING 1770, 1550, Grocer Access.” Please follow the signage for elevator access to 1770 Crystal Drive and Amazon.
METRO: Crystal City Station (Blue/Yellow)
SECURITY: We must provide the full names, companies/agencies, and addresses at least two days in advance of event. Photo ID is required to enter the building.
DRESS CODE: Come as you are - casual attire welcomed!
MEET OUR PANELISTS:
Jacob Acosta is the Strategic Accounts Lead at Amazon Business for Federal Civilian and Tribal 8(a) Organizations. Prior to joining Amazon, Jacob served as a contracting officer at several federal agencies, including the Department of Education, the Department of Commerce, and the U.S. Census Bureau. He is FAC-C certified. Jacob holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in history from the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Kateryna Bondar is a fellow with the Wadhwani AI Center at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Before joining CSIS, she was an adviser to the government of Ukraine, where she was responsible for implementation of reforms in defense, the financial sector, and innovation ecosystem development. Kateryna was a fellow of the Ukrainian Emerging Leaders Program at Stanford and also managed technical assistance projects implemented in Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense. She has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in international relations from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv.
