Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSR)
OnlineThis course addresses the current Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) environment industry is facing, including the challenges and nuances of the pandemic-caused pivot to the virtual CPSR setting. We will also explore the subject matter areas and common pitfalls that contractors are repeatedly encountering through their CPSRs. This course is recommended for individuals who are […]
Intellectual Property in Government Contracting
OnlineA Practical Guide To Understanding The Intersection Between Intellectual Property And Government Contracts Managing 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 […]
DFUN with the DFARS℠ Season 5
Online2 Instructor-Led Virtual Training Sessions from January 2021 to December 2021 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. For reduced prices on FUN with the […]
Nuts and Bolts of the SCA
OnlineCompliance with the Service Contract Act (SCA), now referred to as the Service Contract Labor Standards, is a challenge for many companies. Understanding applicability, wage determinations, health and welfare benefits, and leave can cause major headaches. If these were not enough, non-compliance may lead to a Department of Labor (DOL) audit. In this session we […]
Dave Drabkin’s Hot Topics Featuring Experts in Government & Industry Series
OnlineFourth Thursday of the Month 11:00am - 12:30pm ET February 25 - Contracting in the New Administration March 25 - CMMC - Rules, Accredidation, and C3PAO April 22 - Buy American - New Objectives for the Federal Government's Buy American Program May 27 - Intellectual Property: The new challenges resulting from aggressive Buy American and Supply Chain Management. June […]
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Regulatory Introduction and Roadmap
OnlineThis course will provide participants with an overview of the Department of Defense (DoD) ITAR, EAR, DFARS 252.204-7012 and CMMC regulatory requirements necessary for leadership and stakeholders to make informed business and cybersecurity decisions and investments to “get secure, stay compliant, Win business”. Will be a focus on the following areas: General Cybersecurity Concepts DFARS […]
May the Clause Be with You℠ Season 3
OnlineTuesdays 11:00AM - 12:00PM 2021 Annual Subscription includes 25 Short, Focused Sessions, approximately 50 Minutes in Length, to Highlight the How and Why of Important FAR and DFARS Clauses In this bi-weekly program, our experts will select and introduce to you—in a practical way—some of the most important but often misused FAR contract clauses in […]
Supply Chain Symposium
PCI and Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman will collaborate again in 2021 to present the seventh 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 the lowest […]
Innovative Contracting Series
OnlineOver the last couple of 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 […]
CAS – The Series
OnlineA 16-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 […]
Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
OnlineThis course discusses earned value management from a manager’s perspective and tries to answer the question “If we are doing all this planning and reporting, why are we still over budget and behind schedule?” The class covers the 32 requirements an acceptable EVMS system must meet and some of the techniques to meet those requirements. […]
Deep Dive: Swimming in and Surviving the Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity
OnlineA wave of new cybersecurity measures will soon crash on American contractors and their supply chains thanks to the Biden Administration’s May 12, 2021 Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity. Understanding where and how this wave of requirements will inundate contractors will be crucial if contractors are to avoid the surrounding rocks and reefs. […]
Intellectual Property in Government Contracting
OnlineA Practical Guide To Understanding The Intersection Between Intellectual Property And Government Contracts Managing 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 […]
CAS – The Series
OnlineA 16-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 […]
Building a Better Performance Work Statement
OnlineThis course is designed to instruct students on how to develop a Performance Work Statement (PWS) using a seven-step process. This process is being used across DOD and Federal Agencies. A PWS is a description of the tasks to be performed by the contractor in terms of desired outcomes or results. On the other hand, […]
Pathways To Government Contracting
OnlineThe unique regulatory landscape of Government Contracting makes it difficult for new or commercial businesses to enter the space. Fortunately, the Government has created several programs to assist companies looking to enter the Federal market. These opportunities certainly help these new-entrants. However, they also provide subcontracting opportunities for more traditional government contractors. Join PilieroMazza’s Cy […]
May the Clause Be with You℠ Season 3
OnlineTuesdays 11:00AM - 12:00PM 2021 Annual Subscription includes 25 Short, Focused Sessions, approximately 50 Minutes in Length, to Highlight the How and Why of Important FAR and DFARS Clauses In this bi-weekly program, our experts will select and introduce to you—in a practical way—some of the most important but often misused FAR contract clauses in […]
AI and Government Contracting: Opportunities and Key Legal Issues
OnlineThis presentation will provide an overview of the key emerging legal and policy considerations for government contractors seeking to provide AI/ML technology solutions to federal agencies, including data rights/IP protection, ethics and transparency, and risk mitigation concerning data and AI/ML models. It will also address (1) the roles of the National Institute of Standards and […]
GSA’s OASIS Follow on – Will the Services Market Be the Same?
OnlineGSA is moving quickly to plan a replace its popular OASIS services GWAC program. Current plans suggest one, unified contract with many more contractors. What might this contract look like? What will customer agencies think? What impact will this new vehicle have on your IDIQ strategy? How should you prepare? Fee: FREE | Use […]
CAS – The Series
OnlineA 16-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 […]