Small Biz Basics: Small Biz Set-Aside Programs
OnlineThe U.S. Government has also established specialized programs for set-aside programs: 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, EDWOSB, VOSB, and SDVOSB. This session will identify the eligibility requirements for each. The session will also discuss the U.S. Government small business goals, and how those can influence award set-aside decisions. Small Biz Basics: Doing Business with the Federal Government […]
Government Contracting Fundamentals: Compliance and Ethics
OnlineThe popular 3-day Fundamentals training is now available virtually with live instruction over the course of 8 weeks/sessions. You can attend in person at PCI in Washington, DC or virtually from any computer. The course provides an overview and discussion of the federal government contracting process, including the procurement laws, regulations, and practical requirements applicable […]
Essentials of Doing Business with the Federal Government 2024
OnlineLearn More and Register The U.S. Government is a customer like no other. It has interests, and therefore needs, that differ from those of traditional commercial customers. Winning U.S. Government contracts is different. The compliance environment is different. The contract administration process is critically different. Even a contractor’s compliance with generally accepted accounting principles might […]
Contract Management
OnlineContract management and contract administration are both integral parts of a contracting professional’s responsibilities. Contract management focuses more on the internal support systems and strategies that must be in place for the full contract life-cycle to effectively ensure business certainty in every contract agreement. This 5-session class will provide a detailed study of the proper […]
CAS: The Series
Onlinehttps://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/cas-the-series-2024/ A 12-Episode interactive, and dare we say “fun”, series that guide students through the background and requirements of the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). Each hour long episode of CAS – The Series will focus on a bite size element of one of the most complex and challenging accounting rules facing government contractors. Each element […]
Government Contracting Fundamentals: Claims and Disputes
OnlineThe popular 3-day Fundamentals training is now available virtually with live instruction over the course of 8 weeks/sessions. You can attend in person at PCI in Washington, DC or virtually from any computer. The course provides an overview and discussion of the federal government contracting process, including the procurement laws, regulations, and practical requirements applicable […]
Contract Pricing and Pricing Fundamentals – Mason CPE
OnlineMany federal contractors are wasting significant amounts of time and increasing audit risk and exposure by the improper use of price and cost analysis. Many contractors and Government oversight officials do not understand the true requirements contained in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) regarding the use of Price Analysis versus Cost Analysis. This results in […]
Small Biz Basics: Small Biz Contractor Relationships
OnlineSmall businesses often cannot perform all the contractual obligations alone and need to consider bringing in partners through contractual relationships like Teaming Agreements, Subcontracts, and Joint Ventures. However, this can trigger a finding of Affiliation, which counts the partner’s revenue or employee headcount together with the small business. Affiliation can often render the small business […]
Preparing the Incurred Cost Submission
OnlineThis course is intended to provide an overview of Incurred Cost Proposals, including the purpose, recommended format, requirements, rate structure considerations, allowability and allocability of cost, and current DCAA audit considerations. All sessions include the ability to ask questions regarding specific concerns or challenges participants are experiencing. Outline & Topics Introduction Incurred Cost Proposal Overview […]
Emergency Contracting: How to Problem-solve Acquisition Situations to Shorten the Procurement Process (or “Mastering FAR Part 18: Emergency Acquisitions”)
OnlineThis comprehensive course delves into the intricacies of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 18, which governs emergency acquisitions. Through this course, students will thoroughly understand the policies and procedures that facilitate rapid procurement during emergency conditions, including natural disasters, contingency operations, and normal operations. Key topics include identifying and applying streamlined acquisition methods, utilizing […]
Essentials of Doing Business with the Federal Government 2024
OnlineLearn More and Register The U.S. Government is a customer like no other. It has interests, and therefore needs, that differ from those of traditional commercial customers. Winning U.S. Government contracts is different. The compliance environment is different. The contract administration process is critically different. Even a contractor’s compliance with generally accepted accounting principles might […]
Contract Management
OnlineContract management and contract administration are both integral parts of a contracting professional’s responsibilities. Contract management focuses more on the internal support systems and strategies that must be in place for the full contract life-cycle to effectively ensure business certainty in every contract agreement. This 5-session class will provide a detailed study of the proper […]
A Government Contractor’s Ten Commandments
OnlineIf you have been involved in Government contracting for more than a few years, you are well aware that it is a business burdened with complicated laws and regulations. You also know that to try to memorize them would be an impossible task, particularly because things seem to be constantly in flux. Even if you […]
CAS: The Series
Onlinehttps://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/cas-the-series-2024/ A 12-Episode interactive, and dare we say “fun”, series that guide students through the background and requirements of the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). Each hour long episode of CAS – The Series will focus on a bite size element of one of the most complex and challenging accounting rules facing government contractors. Each element […]
Financial Forum Series
Onlinehttps://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/financial-forum-series-2024/ A CANT MISS LIVE MONTHLY UPDATE AND OPPORTUNITY TO “ASK THE EXPERTS." Join the professionals from FORVIS’ Government Contracts Practice for a webinar series providing practical advice regarding government contracts cost accounting compliance issues, discussing cost and pricing trends, and detailing contractor best practices. This informative and exciting webinar series offering the most current […]
Small Biz Basics: Small Biz Graduation
OnlineThe goal of the small business program is ultimately to develop these small companies into larger companies that no longer need to the compete only among like-sized peers. However, many small businesses have difficulty navigating the transition from small to large business and competing against all interested companies. This session will discuss 8(a) required transition […]
Subcontract Management – Mason CPE
OnlineThis Subcontract Management course is a comprehensive tutorial that explores FAR Part 44, Subcontracting – focusing on identifying and mitigating the vast array of risks often encountered by Government contractors in subcontract arrangements. Against a backdrop of the applicable regulations and relevant case law, the course explores numerous over-arching concepts inherent in federal subcontracting, providing […]
Essentials of Doing Business with the Federal Government 2024
OnlineLearn More and Register The U.S. Government is a customer like no other. It has interests, and therefore needs, that differ from those of traditional commercial customers. Winning U.S. Government contracts is different. The compliance environment is different. The contract administration process is critically different. Even a contractor’s compliance with generally accepted accounting principles might […]
Contract Management
OnlineContract management and contract administration are both integral parts of a contracting professional’s responsibilities. Contract management focuses more on the internal support systems and strategies that must be in place for the full contract life-cycle to effectively ensure business certainty in every contract agreement. This 5-session class will provide a detailed study of the proper […]
CAS: The Series
Onlinehttps://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/cas-the-series-2024/ A 12-Episode interactive, and dare we say “fun”, series that guide students through the background and requirements of the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). Each hour long episode of CAS – The Series will focus on a bite size element of one of the most complex and challenging accounting rules facing government contractors. Each element […]