Appropriations Law of Federal Procurement
OnlineDates Available: May 26, 10:00am-3:00pm September 6, 10:00am-3:00pm This course will explore, explain, and provide hands-on practice in the key issues and principles of fiscal law as it affects federal procurement contracting. This course covers the significance and risks in making fiscal law decisions. It is designed for Government contracting officers and COTRs/CORs, program managers, […]
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 […]
Advanced Fundamentals – GovCon Basics and Beyond
OnlineDates Available: September 6-8, 10:00am-3:00pm This three-part course will review and reinforce some of the topics addressed in the Basics of Government Contracting Course, then delve in depth into additional topics not typically covered in the Basics Course training. When possible, attendees should have some familiarity with U.S. Government procurement practices, either through prior attendance […]
May the Clause Be With You Season 4: Non-Displacement Clause, taught by Nichole Atallah
Online2022 Annual Subscription includes 23 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 an easy-to-digest 50-60 minute […]
Subcontracting Summit: Subcontract Pricing
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 […]
Advanced Fundamentals – GovCon Basics and Beyond
OnlineDates Available: September 6-8, 10:00am-3:00pm This three-part course will review and reinforce some of the topics addressed in the Basics of Government Contracting Course, then delve in depth into additional topics not typically covered in the Basics Course training. When possible, attendees should have some familiarity with U.S. Government procurement practices, either through prior attendance […]
Cybersecurity 2022: What Companies Doing Business with the Government Need to Know – Data in the Cloud
This 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 […]
CAS: The Series
Online2nd and 4th Wednesday of the Month Jul-Dec 2:00-3:30pm 7/13, 7/27, 8/10, 8/24, 9/14, 9/28, 10/12, 10/26, 11/9, 11/30*, 12/14, 12/28 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 […]
Timekeeping for Government Contractors
OnlineCourse participants will learn regulatory requirements and expectations related to timekeeping/labor reporting. Additionally, this overview serves as a guide through specific FAR and CAS regulations as well as best practices for labor compliance. This course guides the participant through writing policies and procedures, an overview on labor laws and acts, timekeeping roles and compensation requirements, […]
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 […]
Timekeeping for Government Contractors
OnlineCourse participants will learn regulatory requirements and expectations related to timekeeping/labor reporting. Additionally, this overview serves as a guide through specific FAR and CAS regulations as well as best practices for labor compliance. This course guides the participant through writing policies and procedures, an overview on labor laws and acts, timekeeping roles and compensation requirements, […]
Small Business Contracting 2022: Subcontracting, Mentor Protégé, and Teaming Agreements
OnlineThis 5-part series covers the various issues pertaining to Small Business Contracting and Subcontracting Programs implemented through the Federal procurement process. It covers the complex rules that apply when a Federal procurement is set-aside, in whole or in part, for small business; when a large contractor subcontracts with small business; and when a small business […]
Business Systems: Estimating Systems
OnlineSeptember 15, 29, Oct 13, 27, November 10, 17, all sessions 2:00-3:30pm Baker Tilly, the Public Contracting Institute, and George Mason University Continuing and Professional Education will present this business systems series addressing the requirements of the DFARS business systems rules. This series, valuable to both DOD and other Federal agency contractors alike, will provide […]
Mastering the Part 15 Source Selection Process
OnlineSource selections for contract awards under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 15 (negotiated procurements) are complex and multi-phased. The source selection process sets out: The agency's needs. • The best type of contract for the procurement. • Instructions for proposal submission. • The agency's evaluation criteria for the proposals. • The basis for the contract […]
Material Management and Accounting Systems
OnlineGovernment contractors are already reporting a significant increase in focus from DCAA on their Material Management Accounting System with audits scheduled for later this year. Don’t be caught off guard and get the information you need now. This briefing will review the overall nature and intent of MMAS, the MMAS criteria and DCAA’s new Audit […]
Identifying Risks in Your Foreign Supply Chain
OnlineAs demonstrated by President Biden’s February 24, 2021 Executive Order on America’s Supply Chains, supply chain security is an increasingly important topic for the U.S. government. But where supply chains inevitably source products from around the world, it is hard to know what we must do to make our supply chains “secure,” recognizing that this […]
IP Series: Patent issues
OnlineThe Nash & Gray 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. Second Tuesday of the Month (* […]
Negotiating Forward Pricing Rate Agreements
OnlineForward pricing rates are a key tool in the government’s workshop, allowing it to quickly negotiate contracts. During this 3-part program, our expert, Jennifer Flickinger, will dive into development of forward pricing rates and best practices for audit preparation. Session 1 – Indirect & Direct Labor Bid Rate Basics In the first session of our […]
May the Clause Be With You Season 4: Allowable Costs and Payment/Incentive Fees, taught by Bill Walter
Online2022 Annual Subscription includes 23 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 an easy-to-digest 50-60 minute […]