Price Analysis and Cost Analysis
OnlineDates and Times: Price Analysis: 7/12 & 7/14 Cost Analysis: 7/19 & 7/21 Summary: The US Government relies on contractor pricing proposals and cost representations to establish prices and/or reimburse actual costs. In this regard, the burden is on the buyer to demonstrate that prudent business actions have been taken to determine that the prices […]
IP Series: Data rights under the FAR, commercial computer software issues, open source software 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 (* […]
Ethics and Compliance in Government Contracting
OnlineLegal and ethical conduct is the way to protect your credibility and earn the respect and trust of your employees, partners, clients, and community. This one-day course provides an in-depth understanding of the ethical and compliance rules that apply in the federal government marketplace. It emphasizes the importance of ethical conduct when contractors do business […]
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 […]
Price Analysis and Cost Analysis
OnlineDates and Times: Price Analysis: 7/12 & 7/14 Cost Analysis: 7/19 & 7/21 Summary: The US Government relies on contractor pricing proposals and cost representations to establish prices and/or reimburse actual costs. In this regard, the burden is on the buyer to demonstrate that prudent business actions have been taken to determine that the prices […]
Ethics and Compliance in Government Contracting
OnlineLegal and ethical conduct is the way to protect your credibility and earn the respect and trust of your employees, partners, clients, and community. This one-day course provides an in-depth understanding of the ethical and compliance rules that apply in the federal government marketplace. It emphasizes the importance of ethical conduct when contractors do business […]
Bid Protests from All Angles
OnlineThis four-part series is intended to provide a comprehensive understanding of the options and considerations that go into challenging (or defending) the award of a government contract, i.e. a bid protest. The instructor, Jeff Chiow, has been among the most active bid protest attorneys at GAO and the Court of Federal Claims over the last […]
Price Analysis and Cost Analysis
OnlineDates and Times: Price Analysis: 7/12 & 7/14 Cost Analysis: 7/19 & 7/21 Summary: The US Government relies on contractor pricing proposals and cost representations to establish prices and/or reimburse actual costs. In this regard, the burden is on the buyer to demonstrate that prudent business actions have been taken to determine that the prices […]
Contract Changes and Equitable Adjustments
OnlineThis course focuses on the central role the Changes clause plays in the performance of government contracts. It addresses the use of the clause in ensuring the government achieves its goals during contract performance. The use of the clause by contractors to assert requests for equitable adjustment when the conditions of performance change, the myriad […]
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 […]
Contract Changes and Equitable Adjustments
OnlineThis course focuses on the central role the Changes clause plays in the performance of government contracts. It addresses the use of the clause in ensuring the government achieves its goals during contract performance. The use of the clause by contractors to assert requests for equitable adjustment when the conditions of performance change, the myriad […]
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 […]
Price Analysis and Cost Analysis
OnlineDates and Times: Price Analysis: 7/12 & 7/14 Cost Analysis: 7/19 & 7/21 Summary: The US Government relies on contractor pricing proposals and cost representations to establish prices and/or reimburse actual costs. In this regard, the burden is on the buyer to demonstrate that prudent business actions have been taken to determine that the prices […]
Contract Changes and Equitable Adjustments
OnlineThis course focuses on the central role the Changes clause plays in the performance of government contracts. It addresses the use of the clause in ensuring the government achieves its goals during contract performance. The use of the clause by contractors to assert requests for equitable adjustment when the conditions of performance change, the myriad […]
A Primer on International Government Contracting
OnlineMarques Peterson and Dinesh Dharmadasa, lawyers in Pillsbury’s Government Contracts & Disputes practice, will lead a 90-minute course providing an overview of international government contracting. Session topics will include: Introduction to the U.S. Government’s Role as an Exporter and Financier of Defense Articles The Business of Security Cooperation Overview of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Overview […]
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 […]
Current Trends in Federal Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contracts
OnlineOverview of the current federal Multiple Award IDIQ Landscape Why do agencies use MA IDIQ contracts? Why are IDIQ’s an even bigger deal in FY’22? Business generated Managing Agencies GSA NIH Army Navy NASA Cost Plus vs. Firm Fixed Price and T&M/Labor Hour Best In Class Contracts What They Are Do Federal Agencies Actually Use […]
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 […]
Suspension Debarment Explored – Slaying the Suspension-Debarment Dragon
July 28: 2:00-3:00pm October 13: 2:00-3:00pm Learning Objectives: Detailed overview of the federal Suspension & Debarment under FAR Subpart 9.4 and DFARS Causes and Effects of Suspension & Debarment Practice & Procedure Hypotheticals of suspension and debarment cases and resolutions July 28: 2:00-3:00pm October 13: 2:00-3:00pm
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 […]