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FREE GovCon 101: CPSR
FREE GovCon 101: CPSR
Are you a Defense Contractor and concerned about the oversight that comes with federal contracts? The Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) is one of six business systems evaluated to ensure […]
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GMU CPE – GovCon: Need to Know – Employment, Health and Safety
GMU CPE – GovCon: Need to Know – Employment, Health and Safety
Learn more and Register The Government Contracts Compliance course is a series composed of 90-minute sessions covering “need to know” topics in the field of government contracts. These sessions cover […]
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FUN with the FAR℠ 2025: FAR 9 & 14
FUN with the FAR℠ 2025: FAR 9 & 14
https://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/fun-with-the-far-season-2025-3/ 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 a different subject matter expert each session. The Federal Acquisition […]
Assertion of Commerciality
Assertion of Commerciality
In this course, students will learn the fundamental principles involved in making commercial item determinations, focusing on developing a solid understanding of the FAR definition of commercial products and commercial […]
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GMU CPE – Government Contracting Fundamentals
GMU CPE – Government Contracting Fundamentals
(May 5-8, 2025) The Government Contracting Fundamentals course is a comprehensive overview and discussion of the federal government contracting process, including applicable procurement laws, regulations, and practical requirements. This "fundamentals" […]
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GMU CPE – Government Contracting Fundamentals
GMU CPE – Government Contracting Fundamentals
(May 5-8, 2025) The Government Contracting Fundamentals course is a comprehensive overview and discussion of the federal government contracting process, including applicable procurement laws, regulations, and practical requirements. This "fundamentals" […]
GMU CPE – GovCon: Need to Know – Safeguarding Proprietary Information
GMU CPE – GovCon: Need to Know – Safeguarding Proprietary Information
Learn More and Register The Government Contracts Compliance course is a series composed of 90-minute sessions covering “need to know” topics in the field of government contracts. These sessions cover […]
Financial Forum: Truthful Cost or Pricing Data – The Artist formerly known as TINA
Financial Forum: Truthful Cost or Pricing Data – The Artist formerly known as TINA
https://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/financial-forum-series-2025/ A CANT MISS LIVE MONTHLY UPDATE AND OPPORTUNITY TO “ASK THE EXPERTS.” Join the professionals from FORVIS’ Government Contracts Practice for a virtual training series providing practical advice regarding government contracts […]
Maximize Travel Cost Recovery – FAR Part 31.205-46
Maximize Travel Cost Recovery – FAR Part 31.205-46
During this 2-hour 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 […]
Revising the FAR
Revising the FAR
The world of Government procurement is about to change! Two recent Executive Orders mandated the revision of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and its supplements, and, if the orders are being […]
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Crafting GovCon Communication Clarity: Using Grammar for Clarity
Crafting GovCon Communication Clarity: Using Grammar for Clarity
Crafting GovCon Communication Clarity is a six-part series covering essential writing skills. All sessions are recorded Whether your task today is to craft a contract, claim, requests for equitable adjustments, […]
GMU CPE – Government Contracting Fundamentals
GMU CPE – Government Contracting Fundamentals
(May 5-8, 2025) The Government Contracting Fundamentals course is a comprehensive overview and discussion of the federal government contracting process, including applicable procurement laws, regulations, and practical requirements. This "fundamentals" […]
Hands-On Workshops: Proposal Evaluations and Source Selection
Hands-On Workshops: Proposal Evaluations and Source Selection
https://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/hands-on-workshops-the-govcon-lifecycle-series-6/ The Public Contracting Institute would like to introduce Hands-On Workshops (HOWs). Each month a subject matter expert will break down a complex area of government contracting taking you through the entire lifecycle! HOWs are a great value for your entire team! SPECIAL: Register one person for the Hands-On Workshop series, and send two more […]
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GMU CPE – Government Contracting Fundamentals
GMU CPE – Government Contracting Fundamentals
(May 5-8, 2025) The Government Contracting Fundamentals course is a comprehensive overview and discussion of the federal government contracting process, including applicable procurement laws, regulations, and practical requirements. This "fundamentals" […]
I Have 99 Problems but Bid Rigging Isn’t One. Mitigating Antitrust Risk in Government Bidding.
I Have 99 Problems but Bid Rigging Isn’t One. Mitigating Antitrust Risk in Government Bidding.
This presentation will cover the DOJ Antitrust Division’s recent government contract bid rigging investigations, discuss the Trump Administration’s priorities, and provide tips to avoid the appearance of impropriety in bidding. […]
DFUN with the DFARS – Part 215, 230, 231, & 232
DFUN with the DFARS – Part 215, 230, 231, & 232
12 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 – Who can you Trust? Cybersecurity Supply Chain Considerations
Cybersecurity: What Government Contractors Need to Know – Who can you Trust? Cybersecurity Supply Chain Considerations
https://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/cybersecurity-what-government-contractors-need-to-know-series-2025-2/ This 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 […]
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GovCon in the New Administration: Executive Orders Taking the FUN out of the FAR
GovCon in the New Administration: Executive Orders Taking the FUN out of the FAR
As we all know, each recent administration has brought about significant changes in policy through the issuance of Executive Orders, and this year is certainly no exception. Many in the […]
FREE GovCon 101: Government Property
FREE GovCon 101: Government Property
This introductory government property management course will delve into what is considered government property and identify the difference between CAP and GFP. Key components of FAR Part 45 will be […]
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GMU CPE – The FAR Workshop: Practical Applications & More
GMU CPE – The FAR Workshop: Practical Applications & More
(May 13-15, 2025) This 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, […]
GMU CPE – GovCon: Need to Know – Classified Contracting, and Privacy Issues
GMU CPE – GovCon: Need to Know – Classified Contracting, and Privacy Issues
The Government Contracts Compliance course is a series composed of 90-minute sessions covering “need to know” topics in the field of government contracts. These sessions cover topics such as corruption […]
Case of the Month: May
Case of the Month: May
https://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/case-of-the-month-club-2025-2/ The May 13 edition of PCI’s Case of the Month Club will feature two bid protests, both of which are unusual. In the first case, 4K Global-ACC JV, LLC--Reconsideration, […]
Save $$$ & Invest In Your Ethics & Compliance Program: A Look at the Best Practices in Ethics & Compliance
Save $$$ & Invest In Your Ethics & Compliance Program: A Look at the Best Practices in Ethics & Compliance
https://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/best-practices-in-ethics-compliance-bundle-6/ In this series, our guest speaker, Todd, a former enforcement official within the Air Force, discusses important ethics and compliance requirements for government contractors. Learning Objectives: Ethics & Compliance […]
Generative AI: You Know Better Than to Trust a Strange Robot
Generative AI: You Know Better Than to Trust a Strange Robot
Generative AI is an amazing tool. It can write poems, summarize and translate articles, create art, and much more. Generative AI has the potential to change the way you practice […]
4 events,
Country of Origin & Buy America: Customs and “Made in the U.S.A.” Labeling
Country of Origin & Buy America: Customs and “Made in the U.S.A.” Labeling
https://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/country-of-origin-buy-america-buy-american-act-series-2025/ Doing 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 […]
Crafting GovCon Communication Clarity: Understanding Your Audience by Using the Language of the Profession
Crafting GovCon Communication Clarity: Understanding Your Audience by Using the Language of the Profession
Whether your task today is to craft a contract, claim, requests for equitable adjustments, protest, decision memo, source selection statement or any other contracting file documentation, this class will provide […]
GMU CPE – The FAR Workshop: Practical Applications & More
GMU CPE – The FAR Workshop: Practical Applications & More
(May 13-15, 2025) This 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, […]
FUN with the FAR℠ 2025: FAR 15
FUN with the FAR℠ 2025: FAR 15
https://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/fun-with-the-far-season-2025-3/ 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 a different subject matter expert each session. The Federal Acquisition […]
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GMU CPE – The FAR Workshop: Practical Applications & More
GMU CPE – The FAR Workshop: Practical Applications & More
(May 13-15, 2025) This 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, […]
Demystifying Intellectual Property in Government Contracting: Patent issues
Demystifying Intellectual Property in Government Contracting: Patent issues
https://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/demystifying-intellectual-property-in-government-contracting-series-2025/ The 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 […]
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GMU CPE – Contract Cost Accounting Deep Dive
GMU CPE – Contract Cost Accounting Deep Dive
(May 19-22, 2025) Contract Cost accounting issues for government contractors can cause no end of headaches. But you don’t have to struggle through on your own. The expert instructors at PCI have created a high-intensity boot camp to help alleviate your cost accounting-related headaches and transform cost accounting confusion into cost accounting competence! This course, […]
FREE GovCon 101: Teaming Agreements
FREE GovCon 101: Teaming Agreements
Many government contractors enter into “teaming agreements” to pursue business with the federal government. These agreements are sometimes broadly written, while other times very specific. The extent to which a […]
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GMU CPE – Contract Cost Accounting Deep Dive
GMU CPE – Contract Cost Accounting Deep Dive
(May 19-22, 2025) Contract Cost accounting issues for government contractors can cause no end of headaches. But you don’t have to struggle through on your own. The expert instructors at PCI have created a high-intensity boot camp to help alleviate your cost accounting-related headaches and transform cost accounting confusion into cost accounting competence! This course, […]
Subcontract Management from A-to-Z: Contractor Purchasing Systems
Subcontract Management from A-to-Z: Contractor Purchasing Systems
https://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/subcontract-management-from-a-to-z-series-2025/ Every 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 […]
Cracking the Code: AI, Keywords, and Federal Registrations Incorporating the DOGE Factor
Cracking the Code: AI, Keywords, and Federal Registrations Incorporating the DOGE Factor
In a recent study performed by TargetGov, over 90% of companies registered in SAM.gov to do business in the federal marketplace do not know how to effectively market to federal […]
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FAR Express
FAR Express
Take a trip on the FAR express as it travels through the procurement life cycle. Our train will stop for: Loading the cargo - Acquisition planning and Solicitation preparation (Parts 5-10 and 16) Loading the passengers - Submission of bids and proposals (Parts 12-15) Driving the train - Evaluation, discussions, award and debrief (Parts 14, […]
Crafting GovCon Communication Clarity: Persuading the Unconvinced
Crafting GovCon Communication Clarity: Persuading the Unconvinced
Whether your task today is to craft a contract, claim, requests for equitable adjustments, protest, decision memo, source selection statement or any other contracting file documentation, this class will provide […]
GMU CPE – Contract Cost Accounting Deep Dive
GMU CPE – Contract Cost Accounting Deep Dive
(May 19-22, 2025) Contract Cost accounting issues for government contractors can cause no end of headaches. But you don’t have to struggle through on your own. The expert instructors at PCI have created a high-intensity boot camp to help alleviate your cost accounting-related headaches and transform cost accounting confusion into cost accounting competence! This course, […]
Supply Chain Symposium: Cybersecurity Issues
Supply Chain Symposium: Cybersecurity Issues
https://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/supply-chain-symposium/ PCI is proud to present the twelfth year of the Supply Chain Symposium, a monthly virtual training 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 tier of subcontractors. All Sessions […]
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GMU CPE – Contract Cost Accounting Deep Dive
GMU CPE – Contract Cost Accounting Deep Dive
(May 19-22, 2025) Contract Cost accounting issues for government contractors can cause no end of headaches. But you don’t have to struggle through on your own. The expert instructors at PCI have created a high-intensity boot camp to help alleviate your cost accounting-related headaches and transform cost accounting confusion into cost accounting competence! This course, […]
Professor’s Forum 2025: Market Based Competition
Professor’s Forum 2025: Market Based Competition
https://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/professors-forum-2025/ Professor Ralph Nash and Tim Sullivan are delighted to present the ninth year of “The Professor’s Forum,” a monthly virtual class designed to delve into some of the most challenging issues facing contractors and Government personnel alike. As always, each session will give you and your colleagues the opportunity to hear from two of […]
Professor’s Forum 2025 – Market-Based Competition
Professor’s Forum 2025 – Market-Based Competition
https://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/professors-forum-2025/ Professor Ralph Nash and Tim Sullivan are delighted to present the ninth year of “The Professor’s Forum,” a monthly virtual class designed to delve into some of the most challenging issues facing contractors and Government personnel alike. As always, each session will give you and your colleagues the opportunity to hear from two of […]
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0-60: Contract Interpretation
0-60: Contract Interpretation
https://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/0-60-govcon-in-a-capsule-series-2/ The Public Contracting Institute is bringing you up to speed fast! The 0-60 live virtual training series explores different topics on the most important areas of government contracting. Whether you are new to government contracting or have years of experience, this series will deliver substantive information in different areas as well as practical guidance […]
Worst Mistakes in Government Contracting
Worst Mistakes in Government Contracting
Why repeat your mistakes or the mistakes of others? Sometimes learning only about best practices and principles is not enough to drive the lesson home. You should also learn about the inverse. The Worst Mistakes course discusses many classic mistakes to avoid as a government contractor, drawn from different phases of the government contract life cycle. The […]
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Crafting GovCon Communication Clarity: Preserving the Record
Crafting GovCon Communication Clarity: Preserving the Record
Whether your task today is to craft a contract, claim, requests for equitable adjustments, protest, decision memo, source selection statement or any other contracting file documentation, this class will provide you with tools for clarity, persuasion, and comprehension. In each of the six two-hour sessions, we will dive into a review and discussion that explores […]
FUN with the FAR℠ 2025: FAR 15.4
FUN with the FAR℠ 2025: FAR 15.4
https://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/fun-with-the-far-season-2025-3/ 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 […]
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Cost Principles and FAR Part 31: Going Deeper on Allocability
Cost Principles and FAR Part 31: Going Deeper on Allocability
https://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/cost-principles-and-far-part-31-series-2025-2/ Contractors are able to recover both direct and indirect costs. While simple in theory, pitfalls abound for contractors. This series will discuss the what costs the Government may and may not pay during a contract, how they must be accounted for, and how the contractor must treat certain types of cost-creating items. During this 6-part program, […]
Government Contract & Award Terminations in the Age of the DOGE
Government Contract & Award Terminations in the Age of the DOGE
Government contracts and assistance awards have been terminated on an unprecedented scale thus far in 2025 as the Trump Administration and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) seek to redefine US Federal government spending. Many contractors and assistance awardees have faced critically urgent business and organizational challenges as a result. Join BRG as we […]