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FCCoC Defense Council & Committees
FCCoC DEFENSE COUNCIL
Strengthening America's Defense Industrial Base Through Leadership, Readiness, and Strategic Engagement
The FCCoC Defense Council brings together federal contractors, defense industry leaders, acquisition professionals, policy experts, military and veteran stakeholders, educators, technology leaders, and strategic partners committed to strengthening America's Defense Industrial Base.
Through strategic councils, committees, working groups, and targeted initiatives, the Defense Council provides a platform for leadership, policy engagement, professional development, capability development, collaboration, and opportunity across the federal contracting ecosystem.
Our Purpose
Prepare Industry. Strengthen Capability. Expand Opportunity. Support the Mission.
ABOUT THE FCCoC DEFENSE COUNCIL
A Strategic Leadership Body for the Federal Contracting Community - The FCCoC Defense Council serves as a strategic leadership and engagement body within the Federal Contractors Chamber of Commerce.
The Council provides a structured environment where industry leaders, subject-matter experts, contractors, educators, military and veteran leaders, and strategic partners can identify challenges, exchange knowledge, develop solutions, engage stakeholders, and advance initiatives affecting federal contractors and the Defense Industrial Base.
The Defense Council is designed to move beyond networking. It is a platform for leadership, collaboration, education, advocacy, capability development, and action.
The Defense Council advances five strategic outcomes:
*READINES - Helping contractors develop the knowledge, systems, workforce, and capabilities required to perform successfully in the federal marketplace.
*CAPABILITY - Strengthening the technical, operational, managerial, and organizational capabilities of the industrial base.
*OPPORTUNITY - Expanding access to federal contracting, teaming, education, professional development, and strategic business opportunities.
*INFLUENCE - Creating informed channels through which industry perspectives can contribute to policy, regulatory, acquisition, and procurement discussions.
*RESILIENCE - Supporting a stronger, more adaptable, innovative, and sustainable Defense Industrial Base.
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WECARES
The FCCoC Framework for Engagement, Service, and Opportunity
WeCARES represents the Federal Contractors Chamber of Commerce's commitment to the people and organizations that make up America's federal contracting community.
WeCARES is the engagement framework through which the FCCoC Defense Council connects people, businesses, education, policy, resources, relationships, and opportunity. It is not another committee or organizational layer.
WeCARES is how the Defense Council serves and engages the community.
COMMUNITY
Building meaningful relationships among contractors, government stakeholders, military communities, academia, professional organizations, and strategic partners.
ADVOCACY
Elevating informed industry perspectives on policies, regulations, acquisition, procurement, and issues affecting federal contractors.
RESOURCES
Connecting members and stakeholders with knowledge, relationships, tools, programs, and opportunities that strengthen contractor readiness.
EDUCATION
Developing the knowledge and skills professionals need to compete, perform, and grow in the federal marketplace.
SUSTAINABILITY
Supporting the long-term strength, resilience, competitiveness, and capability of America's federal contracting and defense industrial communities.
WECARES IN ACTION
Through the Defense Council, WeCARES transforms these principles into programs, initiatives, educational opportunities, professional relationships, strategic engagement, and measurable community impact.
STRATEGIC COUNCILS
Where Expertise Becomes Leadership
The FCCoC Defense Council organizes its strategic work through specialized councils focused on critical areas of the federal contracting and defense ecosystem.
Each council brings together professionals with relevant experience, knowledge, relationships, and a shared commitment to advancing the federal contracting community.
PUBLIC POLICY & FEDERAL CONTRACTING COUNCIL - Policy. Regulation. Acquisition. Industry Voice.
The Public Policy & Federal Contracting Council provides a forum for contractors, policy professionals, legal experts, acquisition professionals, and industry stakeholders to examine developments affecting federal procurement and the federal contracting environment.
Areas of Focus
- Federal procurement policy
- FAR and DFARS developments
- Regulatory intelligence
- Acquisition reform
- Legislative and government affairs
- Industry advocacy
- Compliance awareness
- Policy education
- Coalition development
- Industry thought leadership
Council Objective
Help contractors understand the policy environment, anticipate change, strengthen their readiness, and participate in informed discussions about the future of federal contracting.
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SMALL BUSINESS & FEDERAL CONTRACTING COUNCIL
Expanding Access. Building Capability. Accelerating Growth.
Small businesses are essential to a resilient and competitive Defense Industrial Base.
The Small Business & Federal Contracting Council focuses on helping emerging and established small businesses understand and navigate the federal marketplace while developing the capabilities necessary to compete and perform successfully.
Areas of Focus
- Federal contracting readiness
- Small business programs
- Prime and subcontractor relationships
- Teaming opportunities
- Mentor-protégé relationships
- Joint ventures
- Capacity development
- Compliance readiness
- Business development
- Workforce development
- Strategic partnerships
Council Objective
Help capable businesses move from:
INTEREST → READINESS → PARTICIPATION → PERFORMANCE → GROWTH
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MILITARY AFFAIRS & DEFENSE CONTRACTING COUNCIL
Connecting Industry Capability to Defense Readiness.
The Military Affairs & Defense Contracting Council strengthens relationships among the contractor community, military stakeholders, installations, veterans, defense organizations, and strategic partners supporting national defense.
The Council provides a forum for understanding defense priorities and identifying opportunities for industry to contribute to mission readiness.
Areas of Focus
- Defense contracting
- Military installation partnerships
- Defense Industrial Base priorities
- Military-community engagement
- Veteran transition
- Military spouse employment
- Defense workforce development
- Emerging defense technologies
- Supply-chain resilience
- Defense modernization
- Industry readiness
Council Objective
Strengthen the connection between industry capability and defense mission requirements.
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CONTRACTOR READINESS & CAPABILITY COUNCIL
Preparing Businesses to Compete. Perform. Sustain.
Federal contracting success requires more than the ability to win a contract. Contractors must be prepared to perform, remain compliant, manage risk, develop talent, and sustain the capabilities required by their government customers.
The Contractor Readiness & Capability Council focuses on the organizational, professional, operational, and compliance capabilities required to succeed in the federal marketplace.
Areas of Focus
- Contractor readiness
- Acquisition education
- Contract performance
- Compliance
- Cybersecurity readiness
- Organizational capability
- Business systems
- Proposal readiness
- Workforce development
- Executive development
- Continuous improvement
Council Objective
Help organizations become credible, competitive, compliant, capable, and contract-ready federal contractors.
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TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION & INDUSTRIAL CAPABILITY COUNCIL
Advancing the Capabilities That Define Tomorrow's Defense Industrial Base.
The Technology, Innovation & Industrial Capability Council connects contractors, technology companies, researchers, educators, innovators, and strategic partners around emerging capabilities relevant to federal missions and national security.
Areas of Focus
- Artificial intelligence
- Cybersecurity
- Advanced manufacturing
- Emerging technologies
- Digital transformation
- Supply-chain technology
- Research and innovation
- Technology commercialization
- Industrial modernization
- Strategic technology partnerships
Council Objective
Help ensure America's contractor community is prepared to develop, adopt, integrate, and deliver the capabilities required for emerging federal and defense missions.
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COMMITTEES, TASK FORCES & WORKING GROUPS
Turning Strategic Priorities Into Action
Strategic Councils may establish committees, task forces, and working groups to address specific priorities, initiatives, or operational requirements.
These groups provide focused opportunities for members and subject-matter experts to contribute their knowledge and experience.
AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE
Building Relationships. Expanding Engagement. Strengthening the FCCoC Community.
FCCoC Ambassadors serve as relationship builders and connectors within the Chamber's broader community.
Ambassadors help:
- Welcome new members
- Encourage member engagement
- Connect businesses and professionals
- Promote FCCoC programs
- Support events and initiatives
- Identify partnership opportunities
- Strengthen member relationships
- Expand awareness of FCCoC resources
The Ambassador Committee is the relationship engine of FCCoC.
FEDERAL PROCUREMENT LAW & LEGAL EDUCATION INITIATIVE
Developing the Next Generation of Federal Procurement Professionals.
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FCCoC works with law schools, legal professionals, educators, contractors, and industry stakeholders to introduce future attorneys and professionals to the complexities and opportunities of federal procurement.
Areas of Focus
- Federal procurement law
- FAR education
- Government contracts
- Compliance
- Ethics
- Procurement policy
- Legal career pathways
- Mentorship
- Internships
- Industry exposure
Objective
Build a stronger pipeline of legal professionals prepared to serve the federal contracting and government procurement community.
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EVENTS & FACILITIES WORKING GROUP
Creating the Environment for Engagement.
The Events & Facilities Working Group supports FCCoC programs and initiatives by coordinating the venues, technology, logistics, vendors, and resources necessary to create effective engagement opportunities.
Areas of Support
- Venue coordination
- Event logistics
- Vendor coordination
- Technology and audiovisual support
- Accessibility
- Event readiness
- Member-hosted facilities
- Resource coordination
DEFENSE COUNCIL LEADERSHIP
Leadership Through Experience. Service Through Purpose.
The FCCoC Defense Council is supported by experienced professionals representing diverse areas of the federal contracting and defense ecosystem.
COUNCIL CHAIR
Provides strategic leadership and works with FCCoC leadership to establish priorities and advance the Council's mission.
VICE CHAIRS / COUNCIL LEADERS
Support Council strategy and oversee designated areas of focus.
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Bring subject-matter expertise, industry experience, relationships, and strategic perspective to Council initiatives.
COMMITTEE & WORKING GROUP LEADERS
Translate strategic priorities into focused initiatives, programs, and activities.
FCCoC STAFF LIAISON
Provides organizational coordination, communications, administrative support, and resources to facilitate Council activities.
WHO SHOULD SERVE?
Your Experience Can Make a Difference.
The FCCoC Defense Council is designed for professionals who bring knowledge, experience, relationships, and a commitment to strengthening the federal contracting ecosystem.
Participation may include:
- Federal contractors
- Defense contractors
- Prime contractors
- Small businesses
- Acquisition professionals
- Former military personnel
- Veterans
- Government affairs professionals
- Attorneys
- Compliance professionals
- Technology leaders
- Academic institutions
- Workforce organizations
- Economic development organizations
- Industry associations
- Strategic partners
We are looking for people who don't simply want to participate.
We are looking for people who want to contribute.
MEMBERSHIP IS THE BEGINNING. LEADERSHIP IS THE OPPORTUNITY.
FCCoC membership provides access to the Chamber's community, education, resources, relationships, programs, and professional opportunities.
Defense Council service provides an additional opportunity for qualified members to contribute their expertise to strategic initiatives.
MEMBERSHIP
Connect. Learn. Participate. Grow.
COUNCIL SERVICE
Lead. Advise. Influence. Build.
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
Shape initiatives. Build partnerships. Advance the mission.
SERVE WHERE YOUR EXPERTISE MATTERS
Your professional experience can help strengthen America's federal contracting community and Defense Industrial Base.
Whether your expertise is in policy, acquisition, law, business development, technology, workforce development, defense, compliance, education, or another area of strategic importance, there may be an opportunity for you to contribute.
Council service is not simply about attending meetings.
It is about bringing your experience to the table, helping identify challenges, developing solutions, strengthening relationships, and contributing to initiatives that support the federal contracting community.
LEAD. CONNECT. CONTRIBUTE. STRENGTHEN.
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OUR COMMITMENT
Strong Contractors. Stronger Industrial Base. Stronger Nation.
America's Defense Industrial Base depends not only on large institutions, but on the knowledge, capabilities, innovation, resilience, and commitment of the businesses and professionals that support federal missions.
The FCCoC Defense Council provides a structured platform for those leaders to come together, share expertise, develop solutions, build relationships, and strengthen the contractor community.
Through the Defense Council and the WeCARES framework, FCCoC is committed to helping create a federal contracting community that is:
Prepared.
Capable.
Connected.
Competitive.
Resilient.
The mission is bigger than any one organization.
The opportunity is greater when we work together.
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Strengthening America's Defense Industrial Base Through Leadership, Readiness, and Strategic Engagement.
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