Many federal contractors are wasting significant amounts of time and increasing audit risk and exposure by the improper use of price and cost analysis. Many contractors and Government oversight officials do not understand the true requirements contained in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) regarding the use of Price Analysis versus Cost Analysis. This results in […]

Optional: If seeking credit or a certificate of completion, $45 accreditation fee. This session will cover key principles for other transaction authority agreements (“OTAs”) from their evolving role in U.S. Government contracting to protests, compliance obligations, typical terms, and disputes.  The intended audience is expected to have a broad range of familiarity with OTAs, and […]

The instruction provides recommended approaches to achieving, maintaining, and documenting internal business system controls and behaviors to comply with Government contract requirements, as well as sound business practices. The course focuses on what contractors must know about business systems audits and how to respond to an audit. Learning Objectives Provide overview of new and proposed […]

Many federal contractors are wasting significant amounts of time and increasing audit risk and exposure by the improper use of price and cost analysis. Many contractors and Government oversight officials do not understand the true requirements contained in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) regarding the use of Price Analysis versus Cost Analysis. This results in […]

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 legally […]

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 legally […]

PCI’s June 6 Case of the Month program will be a fascinating discussion of three recent decisions.  First, our panelists Tracye Howard and Scott Felder will provide an update on the U.S. Court of Federal Claims‘ decision to reconsider a decision we recently discussed, Percipient.AI, Inc. v. United States, 2023 WL 2819637.  After granting the […]

In this informative session, our guest speaker, Todd J. Canni, will discuss the complex issues associated with business capture in today’s enforcement and protest rich environment, including procurement integrity, post-government employment, receipt of and use of non-public government information, and of course OCIs.  They discuss the rules governing such issues, mitigating strategies, and then walk […]

This course addresses the current Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) environment industry is facing, including the challenges and nuances of the pandemic-caused pivot to the virtual CPSR setting. We will also explore the subject matter areas and common pitfalls that contractors are repeatedly encountering through their CPSRs. This course is recommended for individuals who are […]

The U.S. Government is a customer like no other. It has interests, and therefore needs, that differ from those of traditional commercial customers. Winning U.S. Government contracts is different. The compliance environment is different. The contract administration process is critically different. Even a contractor's compliance with generally accepted accounting principles might not be enough to […]

This course addresses the current Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) environment industry is facing, including the challenges and nuances of the pandemic-caused pivot to the virtual CPSR setting. We will also explore the subject matter areas and common pitfalls that contractors are repeatedly encountering through their CPSRs. This course is recommended for individuals who are […]

The 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 our expert […]