January 2020
Cost Reimbursement Contracting Workshop
One of the biggest challenges of providing goods and services to the Federal Government is the use of cost-reimbursement contracts. A cost-reimbursement contract allows the government to award contracts that involve significant financial and technical risk with flexibility that is not possible under a fixed-price type contract. Under a cost-reimbursement contract, the Government takes on the risks rather than the contractor. To help protect the taxpayer, the Government has established complex oversight policies and procedures for awarding, administering and closing out cost-reimbursement…
Find out more »TINA in the New Year
This webinar will discuss government audits under the FAR clause 52.215-10 Price Reduction for Defective Certified Cost or Pricing Data. The Defense Contract Audit Agency has acknowledged a renewed focus on performing Post-Award (also known as Defective Pricing) audits in the upcoming year. This webinar will address: • Definition of Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (commonly known as TINA) and when it is required • Proposal Submission Requirements and Contractor Responsibilities • Defective Pricing Avoidance and Risk Mitigation Strategies\ Instructor: Craig…
Find out more »February 2020
Cost and Price Analysis for Government Contractors
Course participants will learn regulatory requirements and expectations related to cost and price analysis. Additionally, how and when to perform and document price analysis, how and when to perform and document cost analysis, and how and when to request performance of and incorporate results of a technical analysis. Participants will also learn how to document source selection, including justification for single/sole source acquisitions and related negotiations. This course consists of practical techniques for analyzing the reasonableness of proposed pricing and…
Find out more »Preparing Winning Proposals
This two-day course walks through the proposal preparation process. This includes work done prior to a customer issuing a request for proposal through contract award. It focuses on the importance of ensuring integrity between the technical, management and cost volumes of the proposal and the processes necessary to make that happen. The estimating process, a significant component of the proposal preparation process, is one of the business systems specifically addressed by the Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition…
Find out more »Masters Academy in Government Contracting
Prerequisite: To gain the most from the Masters Academy, it is recommended that participants have at least five years of contracting experience in industry, government, law, or accounting. The Masters Academy is designed to provide an exceptional learning experience. Each day, different experts will share their insights into the leading practices in key areas of Government contracting. Over the course of five days, you will have the unique opportunity to learn the lessons experts have culled during their careers in…
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