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FREE: Bid Protests from All Angles: Post-Award Protests: Making an Informed Protest Decision
OnlineCompanies invest a lot to capture government contracts, so when the award goes to a competitor, disappointment is understandable. The outcome may also seem unfair. And time is short to decide whether there was an error in the process that needs fixing. Getting from disappointment to a second chance depends upon a rapid assessment of […]
FREE: GovCon 101: A Guide to Navigating FAR Part 52
OnlineThe FAR is a big book, filled with hundreds of policies and prescriptions designed to protect the taxpayer and enforce federal law. These policies and prescriptions are typically implemented in a government contract through the FAR Part 52 contract clauses, which provide a listing of more than 600 different contract clauses – many of which […]
FREE: Bid Protests from All Angles: Corrective Action in Bid Protests: What do we do now?
OnlineAccording to GAO’s own numbers, a third of all bid protests it receives lead to some form of corrective action. And assuming most sustained protests compel corrective action, the numbers consistently top 40%. Despite so many protests leading to corrective action, approaching 1,000 each year, it is difficult to know what twists and turns may […]
FREE: Bid Protests from All Angles: Can I protest OTAs, BAAs, CRADAs, etc.?: What about that state or local contract award? Time to get creative!
OnlineThe rules, timing and forums for filing protests of federal procurements do not necessarily apply to every expenditure of public funds. Jeff Chiow will cover the more specialized questions that apply to attempts to acquire goods or services under other transaction agreements, grants and cooperative agreements, broad agency announcements used to solicit research and development. […]
FREE: GovCon 101: 10 Key FAR Clauses That Every Government Contractor Should Be Aware Of
OnlineWith more than 600 different contract clauses in the FAR, it’s hard to know which ones need to be taken the most seriously. The short answer is, of course, “all of them,” but that does not really get you any closer to figuring out which clauses are most importantly to the government customer. This session […]
FREE GovCon 101: Roles and Responsibilities
OnlineOptional: If seeking credit or a certificate of completion, $45 accreditation fee. GovCon 101: Roles and Responsibilities covers the role of various individuals and parties in government contracting. This seminar will focus on answering questions such as: Who are these people? What do they do? (e.g., the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer’s Representative, the Program Manager), […]
FREE: Types of Government Basics
OnlineOver the last few years, we have all heard significant discussions, and have likely seen a deluge of email/magazine articles around the Government’s application of flexible acquisition strategies and accordingly the application of flexible contract/agreement approaches. But when we in industry look at (or listen to) that information being presented, do we form a clear […]
FREE GovCon 101: Types of Contracts
OnlineOptional: If seeking credit or a certificate of completion, $45 accreditation fee. How familiar are we with all 24 FAR and non-FAR approaches to basic contracts? As industry, do we form a clear “picture” in our minds of what those 24 approaches mean to our organization, e.g., acquisition opportunity development or contracting for a subsequent […]
FREE GovCon 101: Ethics
OnlineLegal and ethical conduct is the way to protect our credibility and earn the respect and trust of our employees, partners, clients, and community. The purpose of this class is to provide an understanding of the ethical and compliance rules that apply in the federal government marketplace, so that employees can recognize ethical issues and traps before they make […]
FREE GovCon 101: RFPs
OnlineOptional: If seeking credit or a certificate of completion, $45 accreditation fee. A Request for Proposal (RFP) is a solicitation used in negotiated acquisition to communicate government requirements to prospective contractors and to solicit proposals. Solicitations describe the Government’s requirement, anticipated terms and conditions that will apply to the contract, information required in the offeror’s […]
FREE GovCon 101: FAR Process
OnlineThe Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is a 53-part volume that plays a foundational role in government contractor, and effective professionals in the government contracting space will be proficient in its use. But where did the FAR come from? How did it come into being, and how does it change over time? Join David Drabkin as […]
FREE GovCon 101: SCA
OnlineCompliance with the SCA, now referred to as the Service Contract Labor Standards, is a challenge for many companies. Understanding applicability, wage determinations, health and welfare benefits, and leave can cause major headaches. If these were not enough, non-compliance may lead to a Department of Labor audit. This webinar will focus on important SCA compliance […]
FREE GovCon 101: CAS
OnlineAlmost every successful government contractor is concerned with the potential, looming applicability of the Cost Accounting Standards to one of their contracts and ultimately to their company. In this webinar, you’ll learn more about when these complex administrative requirements may apply to potential contract award and elements to consider before that time arrives. Our presenter […]
FREE GovCon 101: CPSR
OnlineAre you a Defense Contractor and concerned about the oversight that comes with federal contracts? The Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) is one of six business systems evaluated to ensure your company is complying with the regulations governing subcontracts and procurements, as dictated by your contracts. If you are anticipating a CPSR in the next […]
FREE Becoming a Prime Contractor
OnlineOne of the largest growth steps a small business contractor can make is bidding – and winning – its first prime contracts under FAR Part 15. But, becoming a prime contractor comes with some challenges – both in preparing and submitting proposals, and during performance. Join experienced Government contracts attorney Cara Wulf as she discusses […]
FREE GovCon 101: Government Property
OnlineThis introductory government property management course will delve into what is considered government property and identify the difference between CAP and GFP. Key components of FAR Part 45 will be addressed and we will discuss the property lifecycle. This course will also address how contract type affects treatment of and title to government property. Instructors: […]
FREE GovCon 101: Teaming
OnlineMany government contractors enter into “teaming agreements” to pursue business with the federal government. These agreements are sometimes broadly written, while other times very specific. The extent to which a teaming agreement will be considered enforceable (and not merely an agreement to negotiate a future scope of work) will vary greatly depending on the agreement’s […]
FREE GovCon 101: Flowdowns
OnlineAny government contractor that is subcontracting a portion of its work to another company needs to include certain prime contract requirements down through the supply chain. But where a subcontractor may balk at the prospect of accepting hundreds of clauses without discussion, companies often engage in a negotiated back-and-forth, trying to figure out what clauses must be […]
FREE GovCon 101: Small Business Programs
OnlineAre you a Defense Contractor and concerned about the oversight that comes with federal contracts? The Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) is one of six business systems evaluated to ensure your company is complying with the regulations governing subcontracts and procurements, as dictated by your contracts. If you are anticipating a CPSR in the next […]