FUN with the FAR℠ Season 2023: Part 4 & 24
26 Bi-Weekly* Sessions from January 11, 2022 to December 13, 2023 Covering each Part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and created to make the FAR approachable and thought provoking for contracting professionals at all levels. This training is delivered in an innovative talk-show format with PCI’s most gregarious instructor Steve Daoust as your host and […]
Buy America & Country of Origin Series: DOD: The Berry Amendment
OnlineThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is responsible for preventing deceptive and unfair advertising in the U.S. marketplace, and is granted authority to bring enforcement actions against false or misleading claims of a product’s U.S. origin. In other words, there is no legal requirement that a product be labeled as “Made in the U.S.A.” Rather, companies […]
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 – Contract Changes
OnlineOptional: If seeking credit or a certificate of completion, $45 accreditation fee. The “Changes” clause is one of the most distinctive features of Government contracting. For contractors, the clause can either be a blessing or a curse, and their knowledge of the clause, and how it works, can make a big difference in their ability […]
GMU’s Government Contracting Fundamentals
OnlineThe Government Contracting Fundamentals course is a comprehensive overview and discussion of the federal government contracting process, including applicable procurement laws, regulations, and practical requirements. This "fundamentals" course is designed to be of benefit to both government and contractor personnel, including contracting officers, contract and subcontract administrators, program and item managers, finance and accounting […]
FREE: Practical Matters: Mergers, Acquisitions & Joint Ventures
OnlineSummary Federal Government contractors and subcontractors are required to follow a complex set of rules that regulate how they conduct their business. For example, the laws and regulations define how a contractor and subcontractor must manage their records, select subcontracts, recruit and hire, interface with non-US persons or entities, secure their cyber environment and govern […]
GMU’s Government Contracting Fundamentals
OnlineThe Government Contracting Fundamentals course is a comprehensive overview and discussion of the federal government contracting process, including applicable procurement laws, regulations, and practical requirements. This "fundamentals" course is designed to be of benefit to both government and contractor personnel, including contracting officers, contract and subcontract administrators, program and item managers, finance and accounting […]
PCI’s Executive Exchange 2023: Terminations
OnlineThe 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 not be enough to […]
GMU’s Government Contracting Fundamentals In-Person
OnlineThe Government Contracting Fundamentals course is a comprehensive overview and discussion of the federal government contracting process, including applicable procurement laws, regulations, and practical requirements. This "fundamentals" course is designed to be of benefit to both government and contractor personnel, including contracting officers, contract and subcontract administrators, program and item managers, finance and accounting […]
FREE: GovCon 101 – Organizational and Personal Conflicts of Interest
OnlineOptional: If seeking credit or a certificate of completion, $45 accreditation fee. This session will discuss conflicts of interest in government procurement – both personal and organization conflicts. Government procurement personnel are subject to regulatory and even criminal statutes that protect the public trust. Contractor personnel who assist them must understand that they are subject […]
Advanced Fundamentals – GovCon Basics and Beyond
OnlineThis popular multi-part 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. This interactive course engages students in active learning and critical thinking. It has been rated as highly valuable. Introduction to […]
Case of the Month Club 2023 – April
OnlinePCI’s April 4 edition of The Case of the Month Club will feature a bid protest and a Contract Disputes Act claim decision. The protest decision is the GAO’s decision in VSolvit, LLC, B-421048, Dec. 6, 2022, 2022 CPD ¶ 310, where GAO dismissed as untimely a protester’s challenge to the agency’s refusal to evaluate […]
Negotiations via Email
OnlineNegotiations are a tough topic on their own; however, as more and more communication moves online, the negotiations landscape becomes more complex. In this webinar, we will explore the basics of negotiations, and then compare traditional person-to-person negotiations to the more direct yet more delicate process of negotiating entirely via email. To end the seminar, […]
Advanced Fundamentals – GovCon Basics and Beyond
OnlineThis popular multi-part 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. This interactive course engages students in active learning and critical thinking. It has been rated as highly valuable. Introduction to […]
FUN with the FAR℠ Season 2023: Part 12 & 13
Online26 Bi-Weekly* Sessions from January 11, 2022 to December 13, 2023 Covering each Part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and created to make the FAR approachable and thought provoking for contracting professionals at all levels. This training is delivered in an innovative talk-show format with PCI’s most gregarious instructor Steve Daoust as your host and […]
Advanced Fundamentals – GovCon Basics and Beyond
OnlineThis popular multi-part 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. This interactive course engages students in active learning and critical thinking. It has been rated as highly valuable. Introduction to […]
Cost Principles, FAR Part 31 and Direct/Indirect Overhead 2023: Indirect Rate Specifics
OnlineContractors are able to recover both direct and indirect costs. While simple in theory, pitfalls abound for contractors. This series will discuss the what costs the Government may and may not pay during a contract, how they must be accounted for, and how the contractor must treat certain types of cost-creating items. During this 6-part program, our […]
FREE: GovCon 101: Cybersecurity
OnlineOptional: If seeking credit or a certificate of completion, $45 accreditation fee. This class will walk participants through current agency guidance and regulations relating to cybersecurity and incident reporting, and address key considerations for developing a compliant data security program. Topics will also include anticipated new regulations relating to CMMC, cyber threat and incident reporting, […]
Small Biz Basics 2023 – NAICS Codes, SAM.gov, DSBA, and More
OnlineThe Series is intended as an entry-level look at the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and its Supplements (DFARS, HHSAR, etc.), as well as the Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations for small business federal contractors. U.S. Government policy is to work with small businesses whenever possible. There are special programs designed to help small businesses compete […]
Financial Forum 2023: Select Cost Principles: Compensation, Travel, Legal, and Related Costs
OnlineA CANT MISS LIVE MONTHLY UPDATE AND OPPORTUNITY TO “ASK THE EXPERTS.” Join the professionals from Dentons’ 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 industry […]