A Practical Guide to Intellectual Property in Government Contracts
OnlineManaging intellectual property (IP) when working with the federal government is one of the more challenging areas of government contracts. Questions regarding who owns the IP, who has rights to the IP and how may a contractor and the government use the IP often lead to varying interpretations and conclusions by the involved parties. Answers […]
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 […]
Q&A Office Hours 2024 – September
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 […]
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 […]
FREE: GovCon 101: A Guide to Navigating FAR Part 52
OnlineThe FAR is a big book, filled with hundreds of policies and prescriptions designed to protect the taxpayer and enforce federal law. These policies and prescriptions are typically implemented in a government contract through the FAR Part 52 contract clauses, which provide a listing of more than 600 different contract clauses – many of which […]
Contracts Explained! What IS the Contract? Putting the Right Things in and Leaving the Wrong Things Out
OnlineNever let a judge tell you what your contract means. In a series of lessons, you will gain deep insight on how contracts, both government and commercial, are interpreted by boards and courts. The rules are not always the same for them! We will also spend some time discussing good contract drafting that will avoid […]
Government Contract Compliance and Cybersecurity – Mason CPE
OnlineThis course will provide important guidance for government contractors who are seeking to ensure compliance with the government’s rapidly expanding cybersecurity requirements. Contractors will learn about the statutory and regulatory requirements applicable to contractors including: Key agency-specific regulations Cyber requirements applicable to owners and operators of critical infrastructure including the defense base Best practices for cyber […]
FREE: Bid Protests from All Angles: Corrective Action in Bid Protests: What do we do now?
OnlineAccording to GAO’s own numbers, a third of all bid protests it receives lead to some form of corrective action. And assuming most sustained protests compel corrective action, the numbers consistently top 40%. Despite so many protests leading to corrective action, approaching 1,000 each year, it is difficult to know what twists and turns may […]
Subcontractor Compliance Series: Managing Flowdowns
OnlineSubcontract compliance continues to be as challenging for contractors to maintain these days as ever before. Whether it’s understanding how to document subcontract compliance related items, knowing how to conduct appropriate price or cost analysis, or learning how to manage key FAR/DFARS flowdowns, Subcontracting professionals are faced with numerous compliance topics that must be mastered. […]
A Practical Guide to Intellectual Property in Government Contracts
OnlineManaging intellectual property (IP) when working with the federal government is one of the more challenging areas of government contracts. Questions regarding who owns the IP, who has rights to the IP and how may a contractor and the government use the IP often lead to varying interpretations and conclusions by the involved parties. Answers […]
Exploring Other Transactions
OnlineFederal contractors and U.S. Government agencies have recently had a renewed interest in using novel forms of agreements to develop new technologies. Other Transaction Authority agreements, in particular, have provided both industry and agency personnel with much needed flexibility to negotiate unique terms that meet the needs of each party. However, the frameworks that apply […]
Common Scenarios Triggering False Claims Act Violations: Government Contracts and Cybersecurity
OnlineAs federal and state governments intensify their efforts on fraud detection and prevention, and with substantial financial rewards encouraging whistleblowers to share insider information with authorities, the FCA has become a more powerful tool against government contractors. In the first part of this three-part webinar series, PilieroMazza’s Matt Feinberg, Mark Rosenow, and Jackie Unger discuss common scenarios in federal […]
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 […]
Mergers, Acquisitions and Novation for Federal Government Contractors
OnlineAs a federal government contractor, going through a merger or acquisition process whether as a buying company or selling company requires consideration of acquisition regulations, national security laws and regulations and export regulations. This includes considering what happens to a company’s status as a small or 8a, what happens to set aside contracts that were […]
Contracts Explained! Punctuate This!
OnlineNever let a judge tell you what your contract means. In a series of lessons, you will gain deep insight on how contracts, both government and commercial, are interpreted by boards and courts. The rules are not always the same for them! We will also spend some time discussing good contract drafting that will avoid […]
The FAR Workshop: Practical Applications & More – Mason CPE
OnlineThis course is a fast-paced interactive seminar that examines the organization, content, policy and procedures of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as it applies to Federal acquisition. It is 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 […]
Common Scenarios Triggering False Claims Act Violations: Construction and Workforce Issues
OnlineIn the second installment of our three-part webinar series, join PilieroMazza’s Matt Feinberg, Jessica duHoffmann, and Sarah Nash as they explore common FCA triggers often encountered by federal construction contractors and protection strategies to avoid them. Federal construction contractors—both primes and subs—should be wary as they face a higher risk of FCA liability due to the complicated nature of construction contracts, […]
Government Contracting Fundamentals: Landscape, Players, Statutes and Regulations
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 […]
FREE: Bid Protests from All Angles: Can I protest OTAs, BAAs, CRADAs, etc.?: What about that state or local contract award? Time to get creative!
OnlineThe rules, timing and forums for filing protests of federal procurements do not necessarily apply to every expenditure of public funds. Jeff Chiow will cover the more specialized questions that apply to attempts to acquire goods or services under other transaction agreements, grants and cooperative agreements, broad agency announcements used to solicit research and development. […]
Exploring Revisions to the Uniform Guidance
OnlineOn April 22, 2024, OMB issued a final rule revising sections of OMB Guidance for Grants and Agreements. OMB developed the revisions for the final guidance following review and consideration of the comments received in response to the proposed guidance published on October 5, 2023. The effective date for the final rule is October 1, […]