Supply Chain Symposium: March
OnlinePCI and Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman will collaborate again in 2024 to present the eleventh 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 […]
Country of Origin & Buy America: Buy America Requirements under Federally-Funded Transportation Contracts and Programs
OnlineDoing 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 requirements. […]
Negotiating Terms and Conditions
OnlineAnyone who has negotiated terms and conditions for a Government subcontract knows that it is a challenging process. The negotiation of terms and conditions is different with every transaction, and requires the negotiator to build a library of knowledge to navigate this complex territory. The first two steps in building this library are to understand […]
FREE GovCon 101: SCA
OnlineCompliance with the 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 audit. This webinar will focus on important SCA compliance […]
0-60: Key Labor & Employment Rules
OnlineAs complicated as labor and employment requirements can be, the rules for government contractors are even more intricate. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provides a roadmap for requirements that are unique to federal government contractors and includes provisions such as human trafficking prevention, the Service Contract Act, the Davis Bacon Act, sick leave, and affirmative […]
FREE: Tech Data for Subcontractors and Researchers
OnlineThis course will begin by building a foundation with technical data rights under both the FAR and DFARS regulations for civilian and defense contractors and subcontractors. Next, the course will discuss the mandatory and optional flow-down clauses that apply to subcontractors working under prime and higher-tier subcontractors. It will discuss strategies for negotiating both ownership […]
Cost Principles and FAR Part 31: Cost Principle Introduction and Application
OnlineContractors are able to recover both direct and indirect costs. While simple in theory, pitfalls abound for contractors. This series will 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 6-part program, our […]
Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills
OnlineThis seminar is specifically designed for senior acquisition professionals. Negotiation is an essential skill for acquisition professionals. Successful negotiation requires more than communication and persuasion skills; it demands critical thinking abilities to analyze situations, assess information, and make strategic decisions. This seminar aims to equip these acquisition professionals with the tools and techniques of critical […]
FUN with the FAR 2025: FAR 4 & 24
OnlineCovering 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 a different subject matter expert each session. The Federal Acquisition Regulation […]
Assertion of Commerciality
OnlineIn this course, students will learn the fundamental principles involved in making commercial item determinations, focusing on developing a solid understanding of the FAR definition of commercial products and commercial services. The course will also cover the “gray areas” that can arise when making commercial item determinations, as well as the issue of determining fair […]
Case of the Month: April
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 […]
Demystifying Intellectual Property in Government Contracting: SBIR; Data rights in practice
OnlineThe Demystifying Intellectual Property in Government Contracting 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. Demystifying Intellectual […]
Hands-On Workshops: Compliance and Organizational Conflicts of Interest
OnlineThe Public Contracting Institute would like to introduce our HOWs. The Hands-On Workshops are low-cost trainings on common yet complex issues in the government contracts life-cycle! Hands-On Workshops: The GovCon Lifecycle 9 Sessions, First OR Second Wednesday of the Month, 12:00-3:00pm ET, Non-FUN with the FAR weeks Feb 12 – Formation Principles and Acquisition Planning […]
Nuts, Bolts, and Beyond: To Be A Government Contractor
OnlineAre you new to the world of government contracting or simply looking to refresh your knowledge? Whether you're seeking to expand your business through government contracts or looking to gain a foundational understanding of GovCon, it’s vital to have a basic understanding of the ins and outs of doing business with the government. Join Cy […]
DFUN with the DFARS – Part 216, 217, & 218
Online12 Instructor-Led Virtual Training Sessions from January 2025 to December 2025; Second Thursday of the Month 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. The Defense […]
Cybersecurity: What Government Contractors Need to Know – Can I Put this Data in the Cloud? Should I?
OnlineThis 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 […]
FREE GovCon 101: CAS
OnlineAlmost every successful government contractor is concerned with the potential, looming applicability of the Cost Accounting Standards to one of their contracts and ultimately to their company. In this webinar, you’ll learn more about when these complex administrative requirements may apply to potential contract award and elements to consider before that time arrives. Our presenter […]
Subcontract Management from A-to-Z: Subcontracting Plans
OnlineEvery 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 subject […]
FREE Ethics & Compliance Risks Associated with Business Capture for Government Contractors
OnlineIn this series, our guest speaker, Todd, a former enforcement official within the Air Force, discusses important ethics and compliance requirements for government contractors. FREE Ethics & Compliance Risks Associated with Business Capture for Government Contractors April 15th; 2:00-3:00pm ET In this informative session, Todd will identify the major risks all government contractors should be familiar […]
FUN with the FAR 2025: FAR 12 & 13
OnlineCovering 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 a different subject matter expert each session. The Federal Acquisition Regulation […]