GovCon 101 – Submitting Bids

This class focuses on Bids & Proposals (What are they? Are they different? How do I find the opportunities? What do I do when I find one? What else should I be aware of?). Within this GovCon 101 seminar, we work with you to “demystify” how to execute successfully...

Preparing for a Small Business Review

FAR 52.219-9 allows the Government to conduct reviews of GovCon’s as it relates to compliance with their Small Business Subcontracting Plans.  These reviews can be intensive and time-consuming to prepare for.  The propose of this session is to inform...

CAS: The Series 2023 – Modified CAS – CAS 401, 402, 405 and 406

Slides|Recording A 12-Episode interactive, and dare we say “fun”, series that guide students through the background and requirements of the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). Each hour long episode of CAS – The Series will focus on a bite size element of one of the most...

Critical GovCon Checklists: Incurred Cost Proposal Checklist

Slides | Recording The purpose of this session is to identify and discuss a number of major government contracting compliance issues and to set the stage for how one can develop effective checklist to assist in managing associated compliance.  Jeffery White will...

GovCon 101 – Proposal Evaluations

So, how does the Government really evaluate proposals? The evaluation of proposals is governed by a complex framework of statutes, regulations and rules such as the Competition in Contracting Act, the FAR and its supplements, internal agency processes and the...

Approach to Performing Subcontractor Price Analysis

Slides | RecordingThe purposes of this session are to provide insight into the processes associated with conducting price analyses and to discuss, at a high level, tools and techniques that can be used when conducting such analyses. FAR 15 requires that appropriate...

Government Contract Administration

Government Contract Administration: August 2, 9, 16, 2023; 2:00-3:30pm ET Slides 1 | Recording 1Slides 2 | Recording 2Slides 3 | Recording 3 Okay, the government has awarded you a contract.  What happens now?  Our popular Contract Administration...

Preparing for a Federal Audit

August 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023; 12:00-1:00pm ET Session 1: Slides | RecordingSession 2: Slides | RecordingSession 3: Slides | RecordingSession 4: Slides | Recording Preparing for a Federal Audit: The course is designed to help government contractors develop strategies...

CAS: The Series – Cost Accounting Practice Changes & Administration

Slides | RecordingA 12-Episode interactive, and dare we say “fun”, series that guide students through the background and requirements of the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). Each hour long episode of CAS – The Series will focus on a bite size element of one of the...

OTAs: Working with Consortia

This class is a “deeper dive” on a particular aspect of Other Transaction Authority (OTA, non-FAR based contract agreement) specifically covering how the Government (and therefore industry) works OTs with consortia. Today, the OTA is often used by the Government as...

Travel Costs Deep Dive – FAR Part 31.205-46

Slides | RecordingDuring this 2-hour program we will take a deep dive into the Travel Costs cost principle, FAR 31.205-46, and examine the “dos” and “don’ts” of charging certain travel costs to the Federal government. We will examine the regulations, DCAA guidance,...

Cost-Plus Contract Management

Slides | Recording This course provides an overview of all things related to cost-plus contract management.  The course will discuss what a cost-reimbursement contract is, the different types of cost-plus contracts, and the major government players in the...