Appropriations Law of Federal Procurement
OnlineThis 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, resource managers, budget officers and legal staffs. Contractors […]
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 […]
Contracts Explained! Say What You Mean; Mean What You Say
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 […]
Subcontract Management from A-to-Z
Onlinehttps://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/subcontract-management-from-a-to-z-series-2024/ Every year, the U.S. government awards hundreds of billions of dollars to prime contractors to deliver products and provide needed services. But a significant portion of this funding flows through the prime contractors down to subcontractors and vendors – entities who ultimately have no direct contractual relationship with the federal government, yet still are […]
What You Need to Know about GSA Multiple Award Schedules
OnlineThe GSA Multiple Award Schedule program is the government's largest Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract with nearly $50 billion in sales per year. Perhaps because companies can submit a Schedule offer at an ytime, unlike other IDIQ's, some may be left with the impression that the Schedules program never changes. Nothing could be further from the […]
FREE: Competition in Government Contracting
OnlineThe decision to do business with a contractor or subcontractor on a competitive basis is driven by specific laws and regulations, but can also be both strategic and tactical. Oftentimes, such decisions are made during the acquisition planning phase after effective market research has been conducted. As a Government Contracting professional, you need to be […]
Professor’s Forum with Ralph Nash & Tim Sullivan
Onlinehttps://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/professors-forum-with-ralph-nash-tim-sullivan-2024/ Professor Ralph Nash and Tim Sullivan are delighted to present the eighth year of “The Professor’s Forum,” a monthly virtual class designed to delve into some of the most challenging issues facing contractors and Government personnel alike. As always, each session will give you and your colleagues the opportunity to hear from two of […]
FREE: Bid Protests from All Angles: Post-Award Protests: Making an Informed Protest Decision
OnlineCompanies invest a lot to capture government contracts, so when the award goes to a competitor, disappointment is understandable. The outcome may also seem unfair. And time is short to decide whether there was an error in the process that needs fixing. Getting from disappointment to a second chance depends upon a rapid assessment of […]
FUN with the FAR℠
Onlinehttps://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/fun-with-the-far-season-11/ https://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/bundle-save-fun-with-the-far-s11-may-the-clause-be-with-you-s5/ January 17, 2024 – December 18, 2024 12:00 PM-1:30 PM May the Clause Be With YouSM and FUN with the FARSM are held on alternating Wednesdays 26 Bi-Weekly* Sessions from January 17, 2024 to December 18, 2024 Covering each Part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and created to make the FAR approachable and […]
Essentials of Doing Business with the Federal Government 2024
OnlineLearn More and Register The 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Q&A Office Hours 2024
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. […]
Essentials of Doing Business with the Federal Government 2024
OnlineLearn More and Register The 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 […]