Buy America & Country of Origin Series 2023: Trade Agreements Act
OnlineThe United States has entered into numerous free trade agreements (FTAs) with countries around the world, broadly promising allied countries that the U.S. will not discriminate against products and services from such foreign countries in U.S. government procurements. This means that, in many circumstances, products and services from foreign countries must be afforded similar kinds […]
FREE – Types of Government Contracts 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 […]
Everything Cost Reimbursement Contracting
OnlineOne of the biggest challenges of providing goods and services to the Federal Government is the use of cost-reimbursement contracts. A cost-reimbursement contract allows the government to award contracts that involve significant financial and technical risk with flexibility that is not possible under a fixed-price type contract. Under a cost-reimbursement contract, the government takes on […]
PCI’s Executive Exchange 2023: Statutes & Regulations that Guide the Contracting Process
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 […]
Cost Principles, FAR Part 31 and Direct/Indirect Overhead 2023: The Principles
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 […]
DCAA Reviews – Requirements and Best Practices
OnlineDCAA Reviews - Requirements and Common Deficiencies Join Our Experts & DCAA Representatives Sign up for Sessions 1-4: $275 Sign up for the Full Series: $525 Audits of cost assertions and their supporting business systems are a routine part of US Government contracting for those pursuing or awarded cost reimbursable contracts or contracts requiring submittal […]
Everything Cost Reimbursement Contracting
OnlineOne of the biggest challenges of providing goods and services to the Federal Government is the use of cost-reimbursement contracts. A cost-reimbursement contract allows the government to award contracts that involve significant financial and technical risk with flexibility that is not possible under a fixed-price type contract. Under a cost-reimbursement contract, the government takes on […]
Contract Cost Accounting Deep Dive
Government contracts accounting issues can cause no end of headaches. But you don’t have to struggle through on your own. The expert instructors at PCI have created a high-intensity boot camp to help alleviate your cost accounting-related headaches and transform cost accounting confusion into cost accounting competence! This course, delivered in a highly-interactive instructor-led classroom […]
Contract Cost Accounting Deep Dive
Government contracts accounting issues can cause no end of headaches. But you don’t have to struggle through on your own. The expert instructors at PCI have created a high-intensity boot camp to help alleviate your cost accounting-related headaches and transform cost accounting confusion into cost accounting competence! This course, delivered in a highly-interactive instructor-led classroom […]
Case of the Month Club 2023 – February
OnlineThe February 7 edition of PCI’s Case of the Month Club will once again feature a bid-protest case and a Contract Disputes Act (“CDA”) case. The bid protest will be a recent decision from the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, CGS-ASP Security, JV, LLC v. United States, 2022 WL 17684772 (Fed. Cl. Dec. 14, 2022), […]
Other Transaction Authority (OTA) – “A deeper dive…Mastering the flexibility”
OnlineThis class is a “deeper dive” on flexibilities provided by use of Other Transaction Authority (OTA, non-FAR based contract agreement). Today, OTA is often used by the Government as “the right contract/agreement strategy” enabling a focus on the intended acquisition environment, constraints, and desired outcomes. This class goes well beyond a “this is what an […]
Everything Cost Reimbursement Contracting
OnlineOne of the biggest challenges of providing goods and services to the Federal Government is the use of cost-reimbursement contracts. A cost-reimbursement contract allows the government to award contracts that involve significant financial and technical risk with flexibility that is not possible under a fixed-price type contract. Under a cost-reimbursement contract, the government takes on […]
Contract Cost Accounting Deep Dive
Government contracts accounting issues can cause no end of headaches. But you don’t have to struggle through on your own. The expert instructors at PCI have created a high-intensity boot camp to help alleviate your cost accounting-related headaches and transform cost accounting confusion into cost accounting competence! This course, delivered in a highly-interactive instructor-led classroom […]
FUN with the FAR℠ Season 2023: Part 5 & 6
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 […]
Buy America & Country of Origin Series: Buy America Requirements under Federally-Funded Transportation Contracts and Programs
OnlineThe U.S. Department of Transportation has promulgated unique “Buy America” requirements (different from the Buy American Act) applicable to the various federal transportation agencies, including the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA High Speed Rail Program), National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). […]
Critical Government Contract Cost Accounting and Financial Compliance: Cost Estimating Requirements
OnlineThis course is a fast-paced interactive 6-part webinar that examines the key fundamental aspects and requirements on contract financial matters as it applies to Federal acquisition. Designed for new professionals in both government and industry, as well as those who want to build familiarity with, or update themselves on, the Federal Government’s requirements regarding costs […]
Contract Cost Accounting Deep Dive
Government contracts accounting issues can cause no end of headaches. But you don’t have to struggle through on your own. The expert instructors at PCI have created a high-intensity boot camp to help alleviate your cost accounting-related headaches and transform cost accounting confusion into cost accounting competence! This course, delivered in a highly-interactive instructor-led classroom […]
Subcontracting Management from A to Z: Joint Ventures and Teaming Agreements
OnlinePart 2: Joint Ventures and Teaming Agreements There are a variety of ways traditional “prime” and “sub” contractors can partner together under a federal procurement. Beyond the traditional prime/sub arrangement, companies may also consider utilizing joint ventures or teaming agreements to maximize the value provided to the government customer. In Part 2 of this 9-part […]
HR/Labor Compliance for Federal Contractors 2023: Prevailing Wage; DBA & SCA
OnlineRedesigned for 2023! PilieroMazza's Labor & Employment for Government Contractors Team is presenting a multi-part series to help employers understand the legal and business implications of operating as a government contractor. Attorneys from the Team will share their experience and thought leadership in labor and employment-related federal and state legislation and regulations. In this series, […]
Everything Cost Reimbursement Contracting
OnlineOne of the biggest challenges of providing goods and services to the Federal Government is the use of cost-reimbursement contracts. A cost-reimbursement contract allows the government to award contracts that involve significant financial and technical risk with flexibility that is not possible under a fixed-price type contract. Under a cost-reimbursement contract, the government takes on […]