The CISA Future Forward Series: Analysis and Findings of Recent Technology Assessments
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HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONSCISA CONTRACTING ACTIVITYWashington, DC, 20528, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/6487c2ed8be84b8b9140d4053568fbad/view
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    Special Notice: HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF, OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS, CISA CONTRACTING ACTIVITY
    The CISA Future Forward Series: Analysis and Findings of Recent Technology Assessments
    The Department of Homeland Security's Office of the Chief Acquisition Executive (OCAE) is excited to present the CISA Future Forward Series. This series aims to ignite innovative capabilities through engagement with industry. The upcoming event, scheduled for Tuesday, February 27, 2024, from 1:30 to 2:30 pm ET, will focus on CISA's analysis of recent assessments of emerging technologies.
    During this event, Dr. Garfield Jones, Associate Chief of Strategic Technology, will discuss research highlights of selected technologies that are relevant to current and future focus areas. The event will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams Webinar, allowing attendees to join from their desktop or mobile devices. It is important to note that this event will not discuss specific procurement actions or details.
    Please be aware that this notice is not a request for proposals, request for quotes, or any follow-up acquisition. CISA will not assume liability for any costs incurred by attendees or for any preparations or marketing efforts. Therefore, vendors' expenses in response to this notice are not considered an allowable direct charge to the Government. All schedules are subject to change.
    For more information about the Office of the Chief Acquisition Executive (OCAE) or if you have any questions, please reach out to CISAIndustryEngagement@cisa.dhs.gov. It is important to note that the CISA Future Forward series is exclusively for vendors and closed to the press. Media inquiries should be directed to CISAMedia@cisa.dhs.gov.
    Lastly, please be advised that this CISA Future Forward event will be recorded and uploaded to CISA's YouTube channel. However, only the presentations by CISA employees will be recorded, and the audience will not appear in the recording.
    This event provides an opportunity for industry engagement and knowledge sharing regarding CISA's analysis of emerging technologies.

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    CISA Industry Engagement
    cisaindustryengagement@cisa.dhs.gov
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    CISA Future Forward Series Event - February 2024.pdf
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