November 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 »HOW: A Hands-On Workshop to Help Prepare You for Your Next Contractor Purchasing System Review
During this one-day seminar, we will explore the current Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) environment, the scope and criteria of these reviews, and lessons learned by your peers and competitors stemming from their recent experiences with the DCMA CPSR Group. This workshop provides the attendees with the ground-level knowledge and insights needed to ensure their policies, procedures, and file documentation practices are calibrated to satisfy DCMA’s expectations while balancing operational demands placed on you by…
Find out more »Subcontracting Summit 2019: Administration
It has been said that Government contract administrators are worth their weight in gold. The value of a skilled contract administrator is arguably even more important on the subcontractor level, where he or she has to be knowledgeable in both Government and commercial practices, savvy when it comes to the use and abuse of flow-down clauses, and mindful of the long shadow of the Government throughout the course of the subcontract. Join our experienced instructors as they discuss the skills…
Find out more »Top 10 Contract Changes and Equitable Adjustments Tips
One of the key features distinguishing Government contracting from commercial contracting is the ability of the Government to exercise its rights under the “Changes” clause. As experienced contractors and Government personnel know, sometimes these changes are bilateral; sometimes they are unilateral; and sometimes they arise under the doctrine of “constructive” changes. Regardless of the source of the change, contractors need to recognize changes as early as possible and to take the steps necessary to protect their position. Join our instructor…
Find out more »December 2019
Emergency Contracting
This course will discuss the relevant laws and regulations that apply to the federal contracting community when procuring activities during contingency operations, defense or recovery from certain attacks, major disaster declarations, or other emergencies. Each emergency is different but having a viable procurement readiness plan and personnel trained in emergency contracting procedures will help to optimize an Agency’s responsiveness during an emergency situation. Drawing on events such as Superstorm Sandy and the Unaccompanied Children crisis of 2014, this course will…
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