FREE GovCon 101: Ethics
OnlineLegal and ethical conduct is the way to protect our credibility and earn the respect and trust of our employees, partners, clients, and community. The purpose of this class is to provide an understanding of the ethical and compliance rules that apply in the federal government marketplace, so that employees can recognize ethical issues and traps before they make […]
Dive into Travel Costs – FAR Part 31.205-46
OnlineDuring this program we will take a deep dive into the Travel Costs cost principle, FAR 31.205-46, and examine the “dos” and “don’ts” of charging certain travel costs to the Federal government. We will examine the regulations, DCAA guidance, and document retention requirements surrounding the cost principle. We’ll also provide contractors with tips for ensuring […]
Hit The Ground Running: Contract Law Essentials for New Attorneys and Contract Administrators
OnlineYou want your contracting professionals to “hit the ground running” and be as productive as possible. Some government contract law matters–like litigation–simply do not lend themselves to a prolonged learning curve. Thankfully your “First Years” actually want the same thing—to be positive members of your team as quickly as possible. Start them out right by […]
FUN with the FAR 2025: FAR 5 & 6
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 […]
Hit The Ground Running: Contract Law Essentials for New Attorneys and Contract Administrators
OnlineYou want your contracting professionals to “hit the ground running” and be as productive as possible. Some government contract law matters–like litigation–simply do not lend themselves to a prolonged learning curve. Thankfully your “First Years” actually want the same thing—to be positive members of your team as quickly as possible. Start them out right by […]
Hit The Ground Running: Contract Law Essentials for New Attorneys and Contract Administrators
OnlineYou want your contracting professionals to “hit the ground running” and be as productive as possible. Some government contract law matters–like litigation–simply do not lend themselves to a prolonged learning curve. Thankfully your “First Years” actually want the same thing—to be positive members of your team as quickly as possible. Start them out right by […]
Case of the Month: February
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: DFARS rights in non-commercial technical data, non-commercial computer software, and commercial item technical data
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: Formation Principles and Acquisition Planning
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 […]
GovCon Essentials
OnlineGovCon Essentials is designed to quickly explain core government contracting concepts to business professionals, helping them understand why it is so different from the commercial sector. We explain the statutory and regulatory backdrop, and we describe the major players in the life of a government contract. We also describe the peculiar process that the government […]
DFUN with the DFARS – Part 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, & 201
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 – What are Controlled Unclassified Information and Covered Defense Information, and Why Should we Care?
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: RFPs
OnlineOptional: If seeking credit or a certificate of completion, $45 accreditation fee. A Request for Proposal (RFP) is a solicitation used in negotiated acquisition to communicate government requirements to prospective contractors and to solicit proposals. Solicitations describe the Government’s requirement, anticipated terms and conditions that will apply to the contract, information required in the offeror’s […]
Subcontract Management from A-to-Z: Joint Ventures and Teaming Agreements
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 […]
FUN with the FAR 2025: FAR 7, 10, & 11
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 […]
Supply Chain Symposium: Update – Advanced Flow-Downs, Mandatory DFARS Clauses and Best Practices
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: Trade Agreements Act
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. […]
Cost and Price Analysis Workshop
OnlineThe 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 Regulation […]
0-60: Teaming Agreements
OnlineGovernment contractors routinely use Teaming Agreements to secure federal business opportunities. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) generally recognizes the validity of teaming arrangements, but recent case law has called into question the enforceability of such agreements. During this webinar, we will: Identify the regulatory and practical restrictions your teaming agreement must meet; Discuss recent case […]
Cost and Price Analysis Workshop
OnlineThe 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 Regulation […]