An Examination of the 2022 Government Contracts Enforcement Environment: Battlefield Observations & Best Practices in Ethics & Compliance to Avoid Being the Next Case Study
OnlineIn this unique presentation, we will take a look at the current enforcement environment facing government contractors, including civil, criminal, and suspension and debarment, share our battlefield observations and offer some “tea leaf” reading on what we anticipate for 2022. We will explore illustrative civil FCA, criminal and debarment cases, commonly seen compliance risks, and […]
Practical Matters: FAR Requirements & Legal Requirements for Supply Chains
OnlineSummary Federal Government contractors and subcontractors are required to follow a complex set of rules that regulate how they conduct their business. For example, the laws and regulations define how a contractor and subcontractor must manage their records, select subcontracts, recruit and hire, interface with non-US persons or entities, secure their cyber environment and govern […]
Contract Cost Principles – Part 31 and Beyond
OnlineThe Cost Principles 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 3-part program, our expert, Jennifer Flickinger, will dive into the Cost Principles – what are they, what do they […]
FUN with the FAR Season 9
Online26 Bi-Weekly* Sessions from January 5, 2022 to December 14, 2022 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 […]
Innovative Contracting Webinar Series 2022
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 […]
GovCon Express
OnlineThis half-day program is designed to introduce key terms and concepts to those new to Federal contracting. The program will provide an (abbreviated) overview of the life-cycle of a Federal project from cradle to grave — or, more technically, from formation (solicitations, bids, proposals, infrastructure, bid protests, etc.) to administration (performance, compliance, modifications, etc.) to […]
IT Systems Overview: Meeting Federal Security & Compliance Regulations
OnlineThis fast-paced, information packed session provides an overview and framework of Information Technology (IT) for public sector product and services suppliers including DoD and federal agencies and their suppliers. Designed for inhouse counsel, compliance officers, CIOs, CISOs, and other IT leaders and implementers. The overview will discuss the increasing government and customer information protection requirements […]
GovCon Office Hours – Ask The Experts
OnlineIn this interactive session, Alex Major and Franklin Turner – the Co-Leaders of McCarter & English’s Chambers-ranked Government Contracts and Global Trade Group – will be available to provide their thoughts in response to any federal procurement questions that you and your company might have. Franklin and Alex have significant experience representing companies of all […]
Contract Cost Principles – Part 31 and Beyond
OnlineThe Cost Principles 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 3-part program, our expert, Jennifer Flickinger, will dive into the Cost Principles – what are they, what do they […]
Subcontracting Summit 2022 Virtual Class Series
OnlineIf you are perplexed by the twists and turns of subcontracting, the curve balls that prime contractors throw at you, and the challenges presented by your own subcontractors, we have just what you need! Join our instructors Cy Alba, Tim Sullivan, Bill Walter, as well as special guests, for PCI’s “Subcontracting Summit,” a series of […]
Dave Drabkin’s Hot Topics 2022
OnlineJoin Dave Drabkin and a rotating cast of guests as they talk about the most important issues facing government contracting. Each month we will choose an important topic, and an expert guest. Click here for the full series! First Thursday of the Month 12:00pm – 1:30pm ET February 03 – COVID Update March 03 – Domestic Preferences […]
Contract Pricing and Pricing Fundamentals
OnlineMany federal contractors are wasting significant amounts of time and increasing audit risk and exposure by the improper use of price and cost analysis. Many contractors and Government oversight officials do not understand the true requirements contained in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) regarding the use of Price Analysis versus Cost Analysis. This results in […]
Contract Pricing and Pricing Fundamentals
OnlineMany federal contractors are wasting significant amounts of time and increasing audit risk and exposure by the improper use of price and cost analysis. Many contractors and Government oversight officials do not understand the true requirements contained in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) regarding the use of Price Analysis versus Cost Analysis. This results in […]
Case of the Month 2022
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 […]
PCI’s Executive Exchange: Simplified Acquisition Programs
OnlineIndefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts are a unique animal of government contracts that accounts for about 25% of the Government’s current contracting spend. These catalog-type contracts have special rules, and can be tough to navigate for new awardees, but quite rewarding to both sellers and buyers, due to their more flexible nature. During the […]
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 […]
Contract Cost Principles – Part 31 and Beyond
OnlineThe Cost Principles 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 3-part program, our expert, Jennifer Flickinger, will dive into the Cost Principles – what are they, what do they […]
FUN with the FAR Season 9
Online26 Bi-Weekly* Sessions from January 5, 2022 to December 14, 2022 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 […]
Innovative Contracting Webinar Series 2022
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 […]
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 […]