GMU CPE – GovCon: Need to Know Series (Supply Chain Issues)

The Government Contracts Compliance course is a series composed of 90-minute sessions covering “need to know” topics in the field of government contracts. These sessions cover topics such as corruption issues, supply chain issues, and international business to accounting, cybersecurity, administration and safeguarding information. These processes can often seem overwhelming due to the technical nature, array of statutes, rules, guidance and contract types, and ever-changing legal landscape. This series will provide comprehensive summaries of the issues relevant to government contracts

Jan 21: Corruption Issues (Fred Geldon)

• Gifts
• Gratuities
• Kickbacks
• Whistleblower Protections
• Covenant Against Contingent Fees

Jan 28: Procurement Process (Fred Geldon)

• Procurement Integrity (disclosure restrictions)
• Organizational Conflicts of Interest
• Duty to Disclose Evidence of Fraud

Feb 4: International Business Issues (David Gallacher)

• Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
• ITAR, EAR and OFAC export and import controls
• Anti-boycott laws
• Buy American and Trade Agreements Acts, Berry & Kissell Amendments
• Human trafficking (not just an overseas issue, but that’s where requirements are most rigorous)

Feb 11: Supply Chain Issues (Bill Walter)

• CPSR
• Subcontractor source selection (responsibility, past performance)
• Unreasonable Restrictions on Subcontracting Sales to Government (FAR 52.203-6)
• Counterfeit parts
• Preventing prohibited sources in supply chain
• Excessive pass-through charges

Feb 18: The Other Business Systems (Bill Walter)

• Property System
• Estimating System
• Earned Value Management System
• Material Management & Accounting System

Feb 25: Cost and Pricing (Bill Walter)

• Pricing Strategies
• Price Analysis
• Commercial Items
• Competition
• Cost Justified Pricing

Mar 4: Accounting Systems (Bill Walter)

• Cost accounting
• Time cards
• Truth in Negotiations Act
• Certifications (indirect costs, incurred costs, etc.)
• Audits

Mar 11: The Dark Side (Lou Chiarella)

• False Claims Acts
• False Statements Act
• Suspension and debarment

Mar 18: Cybersecurity (Jim Goepel)

• NIST Guidance
• FAR Rules
• CMMC
• Safeguarding Covered Contractor Information
• Controlled Unclassified Information

Mar 25: Interacting with Government (Margaret Cassidy)

• Post-employment restrictions (Procurement Integrity Act, 18 U.S.C. 207)
• Issues when working on government site
• Status of contractor when “representing” government
• Personal Conflict of Interest

Apr 1: Antitrust and Lobbying (Margaret Cassidy)

• Certificate of independent pricing
• Restraints on trade
• HLOGA – gift rules
• Registration requirements
• Byrd amendment

Apr 8: Compliance Program (Fred Geldon)

• Requirements for small businesses
• Requirements for everyone else
• Flowdowns to subcontractors

Apr 15: Contract Administration (Margaret Cassidy)

• Limitations on authorizations (to make agreements or execute documents)
• Compliance with audit requirements
• Records retention
• Nepotism
• Internal personal conflicts of interest

Apr 22: Socioeconomic Issues and Schedule Contracts (Lou Chiarella)

• Small business status – affiliation rules
• Small business size protests
• 8(a), SDVO, HUBZone and WOSB programs
• Limitations on Subcontracting (FAR 52.219-14)
• Schedules – Commercial pricing information
• Price reduction clause

Apr 29: Employment, Health and Safety (Nichole Atallah)

• Equal opportunity requirements
• Affirmative Action requirements
• Environmental, health and safety issues

May 6: Safeguarding Proprietary Information (Jim Goepel)

• Technical data and computer software
• Patent rights
• Authorization and consent
• Non-disclosure agreements

May 13: Classified Contracting, and Privacy Issues (Adam Bartolanzo)

• NISPOM– Personnel clearances
• Facility Clearances
• Privacy Act
• GDPR