The Greg and Camille Baroni Center for Government Contracting at George Mason University’s Costello College of Business has released a new video showcasing how government contracting fuels mission success across every federal agency. As the federal marketplace evolves at unprecedented speed, the Baroni Center stands ready to equip leaders, organizations, and professionals with the insight and expertise needed to drive impact and deliver results.
“In an era of constant change, America’s government and industry must collaborate like never before,” said Mike Derrios, executive director of the center. “The Baroni Center exists to make that collaboration possible.”
What can you expect to gain by watching the video?
Where Policy Meets Practice
The Baroni Center’s mission is clear: to shape the business of government through actionable research, education, and partnership. Serving as a convener and catalyst, the Center translates policy into practice and practice into insight—helping the federal marketplace adapt and thrive.
Through its work, the Baroni Center:
- Hosts national dialogues that bring together leaders from across government and industry
- Produces research that informs and influences procurement reform
- Develops the next generation of government contracting professionals
- Builds partnerships that drive innovation across the GovCon ecosystem
- The result is real-world impact—supporting smarter acquisition, stronger partnerships, and better outcomes for the nation’s largest customer.
Driving Results Across the GovCon Ecosystem
Every innovation that powers government begins with partnership. The Baroni Center is delivering that partnership by fostering collaboration across sectors and aligning academic insight with operational reality.
From thought leadership on emerging technologies to practical guidance on acquisition reform, the Center’s work is helping shape the future of government contracting—today and for years to come.
Building the Future, One Partnership at a Time
The future of government contracting demands bold thinking, informed leadership, and a shared commitment to progress. The Baroni Center is shaping that future—one partnership, one insight, and one student at a time.
Government, industry, and academic leaders are invited to engage with the Baroni Center and help redefine what it means to do business with the federal government.
Also of note:
Upcoming Webinar – Major RFO Impacts to Government, April 16, 2026
The Baroni Center will host a webinar on April 16, 2026 to focus on the sweeping impacts of the Revolutionary Far Overhaul (RFO). Among the insights to be shared are the top issues coming from the rewrite that affect government buyers, perspective from Kevin Rhodes, OMB/OFPP; Jeff Koses (invited), GSA, John Tenaglia, Department of War; Marvin Horne, NASA; and Mike Derrios as moderator. For complete information, see https://cvent.me/XYD9Xa.
Baroni Center Events+
To keep up with the calendar of events for 2026, see the newly designed Baroni Center Events+ page. Events+ will keep you up-to-date on in-person and virtual events, the about to be announced Greg and Camille Baroni Center Podcast Series, and videos of past webinars that are still very much in the news.
For additional information, contact:
Mike Derrios
Executive Director
Greg & Camille Baroni Center for Government Contracting
Costello College of Business
George Mason University
3401 Fairfax Drive
Room 4310 (FUSE)
Arlington, VA 22201
mderrios@gmu.edu
Shaping the Business of Government