February 2020
Professor’s Forum 2020
Summary Volume 3 of the Final Report of the Section 809 Advisory Panel on Streamlining and Codifying Acquisition Regulations contains some fascinating recommendations, not the least of which is the panel’s discussion of the need to update the Defense Department’s business practices so that it has the tools and processes necessary to optimize its purchasing power. One of those tools would be the use of “market-based competition,” whereby the DOD would be allowed to make purchases under $15 million the…
Find out more »March 2020
Advanced Fundamentals of Government Contracting (FL)
This two-day course will review and reinforce some of the topics addressed in the Basics of Government Contracting Course, then delve in depth into additional topics not typically covered in the Basics Course training. When possible, attendees should have some familiarity with U.S. Government procurement practices, either through prior attendance at courses such as the FAR Workshop, the Basics of Government Contracting Course, Subcontracting training, and on-the-job experience. During this training, attendees will have the opportunity to review, analyze, develop…
Find out more »Cracking Open Government Contracting Webinar Series
Summary Government contracting is very complex, and rife with arcane rules from a variety of sources. Indeed, there are so many statutes, regulations, manuals/handbooks and codes that it’s impossible to know everything in government contracting. The secret is that, instead of knowing everything, the good accountant, lawyer, or program manager will know where to find the rules that are relevant to the situation. Join PCI as our experts explore a different source of government contracts information each month. During each…
Find out more »Nuts, Bolts, and Beyond to be a Government Contractor
The U.S. Government is the largest purchaser of goods and service in the world, spending over US$500 billion annually. Selling to the US Government can be extremely lucrative, but it can be complex and overwhelming, especially for those companies just breaking into the field. During this program, Cy and Brian will break down the required procedural steps for getting started in federal government contracting. This includes options and pathways for winning contracts and/or subcontracts, tips and best practices for companies…
Find out more »Fundamentals of Contracting and Subcontracting (NM)
This is a combination seminar that integrates the topics of contracting with the Federal Government as a prime contractor, subcontracting to fulfill prime contract obligations, or performing work as a subcontractor. This “fundamentals” course is designed to be of benefit and interest to both government and contractor personnel, including contract and subcontract administrators, program and item managers, finance and accounting personnel, engineers, and attorneys (in-house, outside, government), among others. The first two days will review the Federal Acquisition system, significant…
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