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 […]
Subcontract Management
OnlineEffective subcontract management from needs assessment to closeout is process that is critical to the success of all world class prime contractors. However, some organization view subcontracting as a simple administrative task that necessary, but not valued. In today’s competitive landscape, those who think that way will not be competitive in the long run. The […]
Price Negotiations 101
OnlineNegotiation is a process of communication by which two parties, each with its own viewpoint and objectives, attempt to reach a mutually satisfactory result on a matter of common concern. In negotiation, a mutually satisfactory result is vital, because even though the parties may have opposing interests they also are dependent on each other. Regardless […]
Tools & Examples: Documenting Price Analysis & Cost Analysis
OnlineThis session is an extension to the Cost and Price Analysis course providing an approach for documenting market research, price analysis, and cost analysis for US Government contracts and subcontracts. Notional examples based on actual incidents are used to illustrate structured approaches for documenting market research, price analysis using various analysis techniques in FAR 15.404-1(b), […]
Master’s Academy in Government Contracting
May 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 December 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13 ,14, 15, 16 The Masters Academy is designed to provide an exceptional learning experience. Each day, various experts share their insights into the leading practices of government contracting. Over the course of five days, you will have the […]
Supply Chain Hot Topics: Supply Chain Cybersecurity
OnlineThe past few years have placed a heavy focus on Supply Chain regulation and security. Due to the increased focus on American-made goods paired with foreign security-based worries, the rules surrounding a government contractor’s supply chain have grown more complex and are rapidly changing. Since the penalties for non-compliance can be severe, understanding these rules […]
DFUN with the DFARS℠ Season 5: DFARS 252.2, 253
Online2 Instructor-Led Virtual Training Sessions from January 2021 to December 2021 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. For reduced prices on FUN with the […]
The Executive Briefing: Government Contracting Overview
OnlineExecutives are busy people. Our Senior Executive Briefing is designed to acquaint executives with the world of Government contracting, 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 […]
Master’s Academy in Government Contracting
May 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 December 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13 ,14, 15, 16 The Masters Academy is designed to provide an exceptional learning experience. Each day, various experts share their insights into the leading practices of government contracting. Over the course of five days, you will have the […]
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 […]