2026 Federal Contracting Forum: Win Perform Comply

American Management Association
March 18, 2026
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Arlington, VA
March 18, 2026

Government contracting success isn’t just about winning the bid — it starts there.

Join us on March 18 in Arlington, VA, for a complimentary interactive conversation moderated by Todd Hatherly (FPS) and featuring Nia Mahallati (Shipley), Jeff White (JA White & Associates) and Sarah Sprockett (FPS). This forum is designed for experienced government contracting professionals looking to better align business development, program execution, and compliance. In today’s environment, success reflects more than regulatory change; it requires a fundamental shift in strategy, tactics, and execution across federal contract awards.

Using the integrated Win Perform Comply framework, this forum explores how capture strategy, proposal and pricing decisions, contract execution, and compliance must function as a single, continuous lifecycle, rather than disconnected disciplines. Attendees will examine how early capture and pricing choices shape execution risk, how performance outcomes influence compliance posture and future awards, and how compliance can serve as an enabler of operational success, not a post-award constraint.

Through real-world examples and facilitated discussion, Nia and Jeff will highlight common breakdowns between winning work, performing it profitably, and sustaining compliance — and offer practical strategies to close those gaps. As part of the Win discussion, Shipley will address how solution formulation, pricing, and capture discipline directly define proposal commitments, execution feasibility, and compliance risk at award.

A complimentary networking cocktail reception will follow, providing an opportunity to connect with peers and continue the conversation.

Space is limited — register now to secure your spot.


Start/End Time: 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. ET with cocktail reception to follow.


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  • Nia C. Mahallati, J.D.
    Senior Vice President, Shipley Professional Services
    Nia C. Mahallati is a senior executive with more than 25 years of leadership experience spanning the U.S. Army, federal contracting, intergovernmental programs, and international development. As a Senior Vice President at Shipley Associates, she directs global training and consulting services that s...
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  • Jeffery White
    CEO and Founder, J.A. White & Associates
    Under White’s leadership, J.A. White & Associates, LLC has become a recognized leader in Federal Contracting and Compliance, delivering innovative solutions that promote regulatory alignment and procurement success. Leveraging over 40 years of experience supporting both federal agencies an...
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  • Sarah Sprockett
    MEd, Enterprise Sales Manager, Federal Publications Seminars
    Sarah Sprockett is an accomplished learning and development strategist with a passion for empowering government contracting professionals through innovative training solutions. As the Enterprise Sales Manager at Federal Publications Seminars (FPS), she leads the delivery of scalable, role-based comp...
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  • Todd Hatherly
    Director of Programming, Strategic Relations, Federal Publications Seminars
    Todd Hatherly creates, develops, schedules and manages the professional development curriculum related to government contracts. He manages all classroom and online programming. This includes delivering quality programs via classroom and online to enhance our customers' professional knowledge.
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American Management Association
2345 Crystal Drive, Second Floor
Arlington, VA, 22202
5714812208
amaconferencecenters.org
  • Hotel & Room Block Info
    FPS doesn’t have a room block for this location. AMA does not arrange hotel accommodations. However, AMA has negotiated preferred rates at the following hotels based upon availability. Be sure to mention that you are an AMA conference attendee to secure your reservation and preferred rates. Contact the hotels below directly. Note: that we recommend that reservations be made early, as the number of rooms at preferred rates is limited.

    Hyatt Regency Crystal City
    Click here to reserve using the AMA preferred rate. For AMA’s preferred rate enter corporate code 00433. 
    Reagan National Airport
    2799 Jefferson Davis Highway
    Arlington, VA 22202
    AMA Reservation Number 1-703-418-1234

    Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel
    Click here to reserve using the AMA preferred rate.
    2800 South Potomac Avenue
    Arlington, VA 22202
    AMA Reservation Number 1-703-413-1300

    METRO RAIL LINE:
    Yellow & Blue Line – METRO Stop – Crystal City
    From the METRO - AMA is 2 blocks east and 4 blocks south on Crystal Drive
    http://www.amaconferencecenter.org/washington-directions-maps.htm
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    FOOD AND BEVERAGE
    Continental breakfast and lunch will be served. Coffee (regular & decaf), tea and water will be served throughout the day with an afternoon snack (baked goods) break.
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