Demystifying Intellectual Property in Government Contracting: Remedies
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 […]
Subcontract Management
OnlineThis Subcontract Management course is a comprehensive tutorial that explores FAR Part 44, Subcontracting – focusing on identifying and mitigating the vast array of risks often encountered by Government contractors in subcontract arrangements. Against a backdrop of the applicable regulations and relevant case law, the course explores numerous over-arching concepts inherent in federal subcontracting, providing […]
FUN with the FAR℠ Season 2023: Part 17 & 18
Online26 Bi-Weekly* Sessions from January 11, 2022 to December 13, 2023 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 […]
Professor’s Forum 2023: Handling Delays and the Difference Between Time and Money
OnlineThe old adage “time is money” comes to mind when the topic of delays in Government contracts arises. Applying common sense to the question, most people assume that a delay claim under a Government contract would and should be treated very much like a changes claim—and they are wrong! On June 15, PCI’s Professor’s Forum […]
Subcontracting Management from A to Z: Awarding Subcontracts
OnlinePart 6: Awarding Subcontracts Having subcontracting policies and procedures is one thing, but none of it really matters if you can’t actually get business done. In Part 6 of this 9-part Series, the Sheppard Mullin Supply Chain Management Team will review best practices for selecting, awarding, and negotiating subcontract agreements, including discussing the government’s right […]
Deciphering Government Contracts – Word usage – misused words; grammar; references
OnlineIn 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 interpretation disputes. Filled with both legal theory (for the legally […]
Government Contract Compliance and Cybersecurity
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 […]
Supply Chain Symposium 2023: Protection of CUI and Related Cyber Issues
OnlinePCI and Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman will collaborate again in 2023 to present the ninth 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 […]
Government Contract Compliance and Cybersecurity
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 […]
Organizational Conflicts of Interest
OnlineJune 21-22, 12:00-1:30pm ET. This Organizational Conflicts of Interest Seminar will provide an in-depth analysis of both OCI theory and OCI practice. The workshop will first analyze different types of OCI’s, regulatory provisions in the FAR and DFARS, and the obligations of both government and contractor as defined by the extensive and evolving case law […]
DFUN with the DFARS℠ Season 2023
Online12 Instructor-Led Virtual Training Sessions from January 2023 to December 2023 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 Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) […]
Organizational Conflicts of Interest
OnlineJune 21-22, 12:00-1:30pm ET. This Organizational Conflicts of Interest Seminar will provide an in-depth analysis of both OCI theory and OCI practice. The workshop will first analyze different types of OCI’s, regulatory provisions in the FAR and DFARS, and the obligations of both government and contractor as defined by the extensive and evolving case law […]
Price Analysis and Cost Analysis Workshop
Onlinehttps://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/cost-and-price-analysis-workshop/ 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 paid to suppliers are fair and reasonable in accordance with the Federal Acquisition […]
FREE: GovCon 101 – Novations and Name Changes
OnlineNovating U.S. Government contracts may deserve its reputation for being arcane process: the paperwork and information that must be gathered can be daunting and the sequencing can be unintuitive for those more familiar with assigning commercial contracts. Add name change agreements — which serve a separate purpose but which are covered in the same subpart […]
Deciphering Government Contracts – How do You Know When it is Done?
Onlinehttps://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/deciphering-government-contracts-series-2023/ 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 interpretation disputes. Filled with both legal theory (for the […]
Price Analysis and Cost Analysis Workshop
Onlinehttps://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/cost-and-price-analysis-workshop/ 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 paid to suppliers are fair and reasonable in accordance with the Federal Acquisition […]
Primer on Administrative Agreements to Resolve Agency Present Responsibility Concerns under FAR Subpart 9.4
OnlineIn this informative session, our guest speaker, Todd J. Canni, a former debarring official with the Air Force and practitioner who has negotiated dozens of Administrative Agreements over his career, will discuss the concept of Administrative Agreements under FAR Subpart 9.4, the core components and terms to such agreements, how agreements are used, reporting under […]
FUN with the FAR℠ Season 2023: Part 19 & 26
Online26 Bi-Weekly* Sessions from January 11, 2022 to December 13, 2023 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 Workshop
Onlinehttps://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/cost-and-price-analysis-workshop/ 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 paid to suppliers are fair and reasonable in accordance with the Federal Acquisition […]
CPSR Current Trends
OnlineWe are in a very dynamic environment in terms of CPSR related trends. Whether your organization maintains a CPSR-approved system or whether you are simply being proactive regarding purchasing system compliance, we all need to be aware of these impactful changes. Jeffery White will engage in a lively discussion regarding a number of recent CPSR […]