FAR Express
OnlineTake a trip on the FAR express as it travels through the procurement life cycle. We’ll make stops at the major stations, including Acquisition planning (Parts 5-8, 10, 11); Solicitation preparation (Parts 6, 9, and 16); Submission of bids and proposals (Parts 12-15); Evaluation, discussions, award and debrief (Parts 14, 15); Protests and Disputes (Part […]
0-60: Contract Interpretation
OnlineMost contract disputes and misunderstandings concern the meaning of the contract. Contract interpretation is not the exclusive domain of the lawyers. Rather, it is an essential skill set for successful contractors and government acquisition professionals – all of whom need to be familiar with these principles in order to spot, avoid, and resolve potential problems […]
Crafting GovCon Communication Clarity: Preserving the Record
OnlineWhether your task today is to craft a contract, claim, requests for equitable adjustments, protest, decision memo, source selection statement or any other contracting file documentation, this class will provide you with tools for clarity, persuasion, and comprehension. In each of the six two-hour sessions, we will dive into a review and discussion that explores […]
FUN with the FAR 2025: FAR 15.4
OnlineCovering 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 a different subject matter expert each session. The Federal Acquisition Regulation […]
Cost Principles and FAR Part 31: Going Deeper on Allocability
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 […]
Incurred Cost Submission Deep Dive
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 […]
Crafting GovCon Communication Clarity: Presenting Data that is Understandable, Reliable, and Repeatable
OnlineWhether your task today is to craft a contract, claim, requests for equitable adjustments, protest, decision memo, source selection statement or any other contracting file documentation, this class will provide you with tools for clarity, persuasion, and comprehension. In each of the six two-hour sessions, we will dive into a review and discussion that explores […]
Hands-On Workshops: Small Business Contracting and Subcontracting
OnlineThe Public Contracting Institute would like to introduce our HOWs. The Hands-On Workshops are low-cost trainings on common yet complex issues in the government contracts life-cycle! Hands-On Workshops: The GovCon Lifecycle 9 Sessions, First OR Second Wednesday of the Month, 12:00-3:00pm ET, Non-FUN with the FAR weeks Feb 12 – Formation Principles and Acquisition Planning […]
Incurred Cost Submission Deep Dive
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 […]
DCAA Audit Insights: How to Navigate Audit Challenges
OnlineFORVIS Government Contracting experts will review current DCAA Audit focus areas, trends, and share their real world experiences with current and ongoing DCAA Audits. June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2:00-3:30pm ET June 5: How to Navigate Audit Challenges Unravelling the Complexities In this initial session, Bill Walter will provide an overview of the role DCAA plays […]
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 […]
Case of the Month: June
OnlinePlease join our Case of the Month Club, a program in which our expert instructors will take a deep dive into recent decisions involving issues that affect all of us on a regular basis. This class, meant for contracting professionals, will focus on different cases, going beyond the mere holding into the history, tactics, and […]
Civil FCA, Criminal, & Debarment Enforcement, Oh My: A Look at the Current Enforcement Environment Facing Government Contractor
OnlineIn this series, our guest speaker, Todd, a former enforcement official within the Air Force, discusses important ethics and compliance requirements for government contractors. FREE Ethics & Compliance Risks Associated with Business Capture for Government Contractors April 15th; 2:00-3:00pm ET In this informative session, Todd will identify the major risks all government contractors should be familiar […]
Demystifying Intellectual Property in Government Contracting: Remedies
OnlineThe 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 Intellectual […]
Crafting GovCon Communication Clarity: Crafting Contracts for Clarity and Compliance
OnlineWhether your task today is to craft a contract, claim, requests for equitable adjustments, protest, decision memo, source selection statement or any other contracting file documentation, this class will provide you with tools for clarity, persuasion, and comprehension. In each of the six two-hour sessions, we will dive into a review and discussion that explores […]
FUN with the FAR 2025: FAR 16
OnlineCovering 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 a different subject matter expert each session. The Federal Acquisition Regulation […]
Managing Government Property
OnlineConcentrated training on the requirements for managing Government owned property (acquired property and furnished property) to ensure contractor and Government personnel will effectively manage the Property lifecycle per regulations and contractual requirements. This training will also include key points that will assist in resolving Property Management business system issues prior to occurrence. Includes point-by-point training […]
DFUN with the DFARS – Part 219, 222, 223, & 226
Online12 Instructor-Led Virtual Training Sessions from January 2025 to December 2025; Second Thursday of the Month Covering each Part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and created to make the DFARS approachable and thought provoking for contracting professionals at all levels. All sessions will be recorded and accessible as a podcast throughout the year. The Defense […]
Cybersecurity: What Government Contractors Need to Know – Persistence Pays Off – Cyber Threat Information Sharing and Incident Reporting/Investigation
OnlineThis 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, this […]
DCAA Audit Insights: Navigating DCAA Audit Issues
OnlineFORVIS Government Contracting experts will review current DCAA Audit focus areas, trends, and share their real world experiences with current and ongoing DCAA Audits. June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2:00-3:30pm ET June 5: How to Navigate Audit Challenges Unravelling the Complexities In this initial session, Bill Walter will provide an overview of the role DCAA plays […]