Hands-On Workshops: Intellectual Property

Hands-On Workshops: Breaking Down Key GovCon Topics

The Public Contracting Institute would like to introduce Hands-On Workshops (HOWs). Each month a subject matter expert will break down a complex area of government contracting taking you through the entire lifecycle! HOWs are a great value for your entire team!

SPECIAL: Register one person for the Hands-On Workshop series, and send two more at no additional cost.  After registration, send [email protected] your additional registrant.

Hands-On Workshops: Breaking Down Key GovCon Topics
9 Sessions, First OR Second Wednesday of the Month, 12:00-3:00pm ET, Non-FUN with the FAR weeks

Enjoy the entire series or attend individual sessions for only $245.

• Feb 12 – Formation Principles and Acquisition Planning
  • Basic Principles per the FAR
  • Contract Formation Principles
  • Acquisition Planning
  • Creating the Requirement/Work Statement
  • Turning the Requirement into a Contract
  • GovCon Terminology
  • Negotiated Procurements
• Mar 12 – Types of Contracts
  • Why Does Contract Type Matter?
  • Fixed-Price Contracts
  • Cost-Reimbursement Contracts
  • Incentive Contracts
  • Indefinite Delivery Contracts
  • Time-and-Materials Contracts
  • Labor-Hour Contracts
  • Letter Contracts
  • Basic Ordering Agreements
  • Federal Supply Schedules
• April 9 – Compliance and Organizational Conflicts of Interest
  • Common Violations
  • Cybersecurity
  • Organizational Conflicts of Interest
  • Fundamental Principles
  • OCI Law and Lore
    • Procedure
    • Three Types of OCI
    • Mitigation Strategies
• May 7 – Proposal Evaluations and Source Selection
  • Source Selection Process
  • Proposal Evaluations from the Government Perspective
  • Proposal Evaluation Criteria
  • Impact of Proposal Evaluation on Proposal Drafting
• Jun 4 – Small Business Contracting and Subcontracting
  • NAICS Codes
  • Size Calculations
  • gov Registration
  • SBA Dynamic Small Business Search
  • Business Entity Decision and State Incorporation
  • Size Protests
  • Limitations on Subcontracting and Nonmanufacturer Rule
  • Small Business Subcontracting Plans
  • Other Compliance Issues
• Sep 10 – Intellectual Property
  • Patents
  • Rights in Data
  • Software
  • Copyright & Trademark
  • Bayh-Dole
• Oct 8 – Changes, Claims, and Disputes
  • Changes
  • Claimes
  • Requests for Equitable Adjustments
  • Contracts Disputs Act
• Nov 5 – Pricing Equitable Adjustments and Cost Accounting
  • Pricing Equitable Adjustments
    • Entitlement vs. Quantum
    • Types of Entitlement
    • Determining Quantum (Amount or Price)
  • Cost Accounting
    • Types of Costs
    • Cost Requirements
    • Unallowable Costs
• Dec 3 – Terminations and Contract Closeouts
  • Terminations
    • Default Termination
    • Termination for Convenience
    • Consequences
    • Risks
    • Remedies
  • Contract Closeouts
    • What is Closeout
    • Who is Involved
    • Documentation
    • Funding
    • Process