June 2019
Buy American: Understanding the DOD’s Specialty Metals Restrictions
Of all the various “Buy American” requirements that government contractors face, few are as complicated as the Department of Defense’s restrictions on purchasing “specialty metals,” particularly where the restrictions apply not only to the purchase of the raw metals, but also all products that include specialty metals. Many a contractor has run into the trap of thinking that a product is “okay” with regard to the Buy American Act, only to find out that the Specialty Metals restrictions are much…
Find out more »July 2019
Contracting Essentials Week: A Complete Fundamentals & FAR Workshop
Fundamentals: 3 Day Complete Basics The Fundamentals of Government Contracting course is a comprehensive, three-day overview and discussion of the federal government contracting process, including the procurement laws, regulations, and practical requirements applicable to it. For those who are new, relatively inexperienced, or require a supervisory understanding of government contracting, this course will provide an overview that will thoroughly familiarize the attendee with the federal contracting process, provide a strong foundation on which to build greater subject-matter expertise, and dispel…
Find out more »Appropriations Law of Federal Procurement
This two-day course will explore, explain, and provide hands-on practice in the key issues and principles of fiscal law as it affects federal procurement contracting. This course covers the significance and risks in making fiscal law decisions. It is designed for Government contracting officers and COTRs/CORs, program managers, resource managers, budget officers and legal staffs. Contractors who want to understand the financial issues that their federal counterparts face in contract awards, modifications and administration, and terminations will also find it…
Find out more »August 2019
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…
Find out more »Foreign Military Contracting Best Practices: FMS, FMF, and DCC/DCS
This is an essential course for manufacturers, exporters and their executives, and legal and financial advisors, featuring: What the laws and regulations require for FMS sales and direct sales of military products Foreign Military Financing Practical instruction on export licensing of defense articles and services Complying with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
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