Professor’s Forum 2023: Country of Origin Requirements
OnlineOne of the most confusing areas of Government contracting is trying to understand the U.S. Government’s country-of-origin requirements. For our final Professor’s Forum of Calendar Year 2023, Prof. Nash and Tim Sullivan will explore the two major areas of these requirements, the Buy American Act and the Trade Agreement acts. Unlike most of the topics […]
CAS: The Series 2023 – CAS Administration – Roles of DCMA & DCAA
OnlineA 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 will […]
Successful Proposals: From Preparation to Award
Onlinehttps://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/successful-proposals-from-preparation-to-award-jan-9-10-2024/ This two-part course is an in-depth study of the FAR Part 15 source selection process from both industry and Government perspectives. The instructor will use lectures, real-world examples, and seminars to explain the intricacies of this critical phase in the pre-award procurement process. Both sessions will highlight best practices for industry and Government employees […]
Case of the Month Club
Onlinehttps://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/case-of-the-month-2024/ PCI’s Case of the Month Club will kick off the New Year with the discussion of two important recent Contract Disputes Act decisions. In the first case, Ben Holtz Consulting, Inc. dba California Avocados Direct v. Dept. of Agriculture, CBCA No. 7637 (Nov. 17, 2023), the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals sheds further light […]
Commercial Item Contracting
Onlinehttps://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/commercial-item-contracting/ PCI is presenting a four-part webinar series taught by Baker Tilly and Miller & Chevalier to explain FAR coverage on Commercial Item Acquisition and will highlight the contracting process, terms and conditions, and current issues associated with buying and selling commercial products and services. Over the past few years, the federal government’s commercial item […]
Successful Proposals: From Preparation to Award
Onlinehttps://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/successful-proposals-from-preparation-to-award-jan-9-10-2024/ This two-part course is an in-depth study of the FAR Part 15 source selection process from both industry and Government perspectives. The instructor will use lectures, real-world examples, and seminars to explain the intricacies of this critical phase in the pre-award procurement process. Both sessions will highlight best practices for industry and Government employees […]
Negotiating Virtually
Onlinehttps://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/negotiating-virtually/ Negotiations 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 […]
Demystifying Intellectual Property in Government Contracting Series
Onlinehttps://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/demystifying-intellectual-property-in-government-contracting-series-2023/ The Demystifying Intellectual Property in Government Contracting virtual class series provides access to two experts in Government Contracting Intellectual Property law and policy, on a monthly basis. The sessions will dive deep into important and timely issues related to IP and Data Rights for government employees and contractors. And, of course, bring your questions to the sessions. Demystifying […]
Cost Principles, FAR Part 31, and Direct/Indirect Overhead Series
Onlinehttps://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/cost-principles-far-part-31-and-direct-indirect-overhead-series-2024/ Contractors 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, […]
Crafting Communication Clarity: Mastering Business Writing for Influence and Compliance
Onlinehttps://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/crafting-communication-clarity-mastering-business-writing-for-influence-and-compliance/ Unlock the secrets of crafting your contracts, claims, requests for equitable adjustments, protests and other supporting documents for compliance and influence. Dive into a half-day survey that explores the art of drafting clear contracts, and persuasive supporting documents in government contracting. Your primary mission is to use your writing to bring business certainty to […]
Cybersecurity: What Government Contractors Need to Know
Onlinehttps://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/cybersecurity-what-government-contractors-need-to-know-series-2024/ This series, taught by experts in the field, will walk participants through the most important issues facing government contractors as they navigate the fast-changing issues of cybersecurity. Starting with a comprehensive overview of CMMC and key regulations, and ending with a session about how to deal with cyber incidents and breach of your systems, […]
Subcontract Management from A-to-Z
Onlinehttps://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/subcontract-management-from-a-to-z-series-2024/ Every year, the U.S. government awards hundreds of billions of dollars to prime contractors to deliver products and provide needed services. But a significant portion of this funding flows through the prime contractors down to subcontractors and vendors – entities who ultimately have no direct contractual relationship with the federal government, yet still are […]
Commercial Item Contracting
Onlinehttps://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/commercial-item-contracting/ PCI is presenting a four-part webinar series taught by Baker Tilly and Miller & Chevalier to explain FAR coverage on Commercial Item Acquisition and will highlight the contracting process, terms and conditions, and current issues associated with buying and selling commercial products and services. Over the past few years, the federal government’s commercial item […]
Cost and Pricing Trends
Onlinehttps://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/cost-and-pricing-trends/ Cost and Pricing Trends 2:00-3:30pm ET Individual Sessions are $189.00 and can be purchased by clicking on the session title. January 16: Price Analysis and Fair and Reasonable Pricing January 18: Commercial Item Pricing and Challenges in the Current Environment January 23: Direct and Indirect Costs and a Little Thing Called G&A! January 25: […]
Professor’s Forum with Ralph Nash & Tim Sullivan
Onlinehttps://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/professors-forum-with-ralph-nash-tim-sullivan-2024/ Professor Ralph Nash and Tim Sullivan are delighted to present the eighth year of “The Professor’s Forum,” a monthly virtual class designed to delve into some of the most challenging issues facing contractors and Government personnel alike. As always, each session will give you and your colleagues the opportunity to hear from two of […]
FUN with the FAR℠
Onlinehttps://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/fun-with-the-far-season-11/ https://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/bundle-save-fun-with-the-far-s11-may-the-clause-be-with-you-s5/ January 17, 2024 – December 18, 2024 12:00 PM-1:30 PM May the Clause Be With YouSM and FUN with the FARSM are held on alternating Wednesdays 26 Bi-Weekly* Sessions from January 17, 2024 to December 18, 2024 Covering each Part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and created to make the FAR approachable and […]
Supply Chain Symposium
Onlinehttps://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/supply-chain-symposium-series-2024/ PCI and Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman will collaborate again in 2024 to present the tenth year of the Supply Chain Symposium, a monthly webinar series that provides insights about latest legal and practical issues that impact the supply chain. Attendees include management from the largest prime contractors and systems integrators to employees of small businesses and […]
Country of Origin & Buy America Series
Onlinehttps://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/buy-america-country-of-origin-2024-series/ Doing business with the government – not just the U.S. Government, but also state and local governments – requires companies to operate in a highly regulated arena. In recent years, the government has placed significant emphasis on contractor supply chains, including through the imposition of ever-growing and evolving domestic preferences and country of origin […]
Cost and Pricing Trends
Onlinehttps://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/cost-and-pricing-trends/ Cost and Pricing Trends 2:00-3:30pm ET Individual Sessions are $189.00 and can be purchased by clicking on the session title. January 16: Price Analysis and Fair and Reasonable Pricing January 18: Commercial Item Pricing and Challenges in the Current Environment January 23: Direct and Indirect Costs and a Little Thing Called G&A! January 25: […]
Q&A Office Hours
OnlineIn this interactive session, instructors will be available to provide their thoughts in response to any federal procurement questions that you and your company might have. Our instructors have significant experience representing companies of all sizes in connection with a host of government contracts issues – including claims, bid protests, subcontracting, teaming/joint venture arrangements, small […]