CPSR: 2021 Trends and 2022 Outlook
With the DCMA CPSR Group’s first update to their CPSR Guidebook in over two years and considering their very active involvement in reviewing contractors’ purchasing systems throughout calendar year 2021, come join us for a very focused webinar covering the following: Notable changes in the most recent DCMA CPSR Guidebook update (September 2021) Lessons learned by your […]
Advanced Auditing for Government Contractors
OnlineDoing business with the federal government is challenging; there are extensive accounting requirements, internal controls, and the expectations differ from the commercial world. This class takes accounting and auditing beyond the basics, addressing detailed oversight steps for auditing areas of specific concern to US Government contractors and subcontractors including: • Accounting systems • Forward pricing […]
HR/Labor Compliance for Federal Contractors Webinar Series 2021: Minimizing Your Legal Risk for Whistleblower Claims under the False Claims Act
Littler Mendelson, the nation’s largest law firm devoted exclusively to workplace issues will present a multi-part series to help employers understand both the legal and business implications of operating as a government contractor. We have brought together thought leaders with experience in nearly every aspect of employment/labor-related federal and state legislation and regulations. In this series […]
Contractor’s Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS)
OnlineWhen you are looking for a good contractor to do work on your house, you may likely go to Consumer Reports, Angie’s List, the Better Business Bureaus or other sites that post performance reviews and ratings generated by customers. If you see one or more reviews that are negative or indicate potential problems, how likely […]
DoD Contracting Update: Adaptive Acquisition Framework – “Now What Do I Do With This Information”
DoD Contracting Update: “Coming to a theater near you” Changes in Contracting approaches due to DoD’s New Acquisition Framework DoD’s acquisition framework has been a constantly changing approach over the last decades. The most recent major change was in January 2020 with the changeover to the Adaptive Acquisition Framework – DoD Instruction 5000.2 (Operation of […]
DoD Contracting Update: The Adaptive Acquisition Framework – Middle Tier Acquisition Pathway
DoD Contracting Update: “Coming to a theater near you” Changes in Contracting approaches due to DoD’s New Acquisition Framework DoD’s acquisition framework has been a constantly changing approach over the last decades. The most recent major change was in January 2020 with the changeover to the Adaptive Acquisition Framework – DoD Instruction 5000.2 (Operation of […]
May the Clause Be with You℠ Season 3
OnlineTuesdays 11:00AM - 12:00PM 2021 Annual Subscription includes 25 Short, Focused Sessions, approximately 50 Minutes in Length, to Highlight the How and Why of Important FAR and DFARS Clauses In this bi-weekly program, our experts will select and introduce to you—in a practical way—some of the most important but often misused FAR contract clauses in […]
Case of the Month 2022
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 […]
PCI’s Executive Exchange: Cybersecurity
OnlineThe PCI Executive Exchange First Tuesday of the Month, 12:00-1:00pm Government Contracting laws and regulations are constantly changing; and they’re plenty complex to start with. Would it be helpful to have a group of experts constantly informing you of these important changes? Do you wish there was a resource answering common and unique questions on […]
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 […]
Subcontracting Summit: Overview of Subcontracting and FAR Part 44
OnlineIf you are perplexed by the twists and turns of subcontracting, the curve balls that prime contractors throw at you, and the challenges presented by your own subcontractors, we have just what you need! Join our instructors Cy Alba, Tim Sullivan, Bill Walter, as well as special guests, for PCI’s “Subcontracting Summit,” a series of […]
DoD Contracting Update: Adaptive Acquisition Framework – “Now What Do I Do With This Information”
DoD Contracting Update: “Coming to a theater near you” Changes in Contracting approaches due to DoD’s New Acquisition Framework DoD’s acquisition framework has been a constantly changing approach over the last decades. The most recent major change was in January 2020 with the changeover to the Adaptive Acquisition Framework – DoD Instruction 5000.2 (Operation of […]
DoD Contracting Update: The Adaptive Acquisition Framework – Major Capability Acquisition Pathway
DoD Contracting Update: “Coming to a theater near you” Changes in Contracting approaches due to DoD’s New Acquisition Framework DoD’s acquisition framework has been a constantly changing approach over the last decades. The most recent major change was in January 2020 with the changeover to the Adaptive Acquisition Framework – DoD Instruction 5000.2 (Operation of […]
Subcontracting Plans
OnlineFAR Part 19 provides guidance relative to the requirements associated with Small Business Subcontracting Plans. If you are a large business and are required to develop plans and comply with them, there are many challenges associated with these this effort. In addition, you are subject to documentation (recordkeeping) requirements, outreach efforts, and reporting requirements. Finally, […]
Practical Matters Monthly Series: Mergers, Acquisitions & Joint Ventures
Federal Government contractors and subcontractors are required to follow a complex set of rules that regulate how they conduct their business. For example, the laws and regulations define how a contractor and subcontractor must manage their records, select subcontracts, recruitand hire, interface with non-US persons or entities, secure their cyber environment and govern the organization. […]
May the Clause Be With You Season 4
Online2022 Annual Subscription includes 23 Short, Focused Sessions, approximately 50 Minutes in Length, to Highlight the How and Why of Important FAR and DFARS Clauses In this bi-weekly program, our experts will select and introduce to you—in a practical way—some of the most important but often misused FAR contract clauses in an easy-to-digest 50-60 minute […]
Understanding Proposal Evaluations 2022 Webinar Series: Technical and Management Evaluations
OnlineThis Understanding the Proposal Evaluation Process Series is for both contractors and agencies who want, or need, to have a better understanding of the proposal evaluation process. Each virtual class in the series will examine one common evaluation factor. Each topic has been selected because it is often a significant, possibly deciding, factor in the […]
The FAR Workshop: Practical Applications & More
OnlineThis course is a fast-paced interactive seminar that examines the organization, content, policy and procedures of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as it applies to Federal acquisition. It is designed for new professionals in both government and industry, as well as those who want to build familiarity with, or update themselves on, the Federal Government’s […]
Pathways to Government Contracting 2022: JVs for Large and Small Contractors
OnlineThe unique regulatory landscape of Government Contracting makes it difficult for new or commercial businesses to enter the space. Fortunately, the Government has created several programs to assist companies looking to enter the Federal market. These opportunities certainly help these new-entrants. However, they also provide subcontracting opportunities for more traditional government contractors. Join PilieroMazza’s Cy […]
Small Business Subcontracting Plans: Making a Good Faith Effort and Compliance Tips
OnlineAs a federal contractor, there are many areas where you must track your regulatory compliance carefully. One area that has received greater scrutiny in recent years is prime contractor compliance with small business subcontracting plan obligations. Such plans include the offeror’s goals for subcontracting to small business concerns and detail efforts the contractor will make […]