February 2019
Subcontracting Summit 2019: Joint Ventures and Teaming Agreements
As many veterans of Government contracting know, there is certainly a lot that can happen between a prime contractor and its agency customer over the course of a U.S. Government procurement, but it falls far short of what can happen between a prime and its subcontractors. Join Bill Walter and Cy Alba as they discuss two critical aspects of the Government subcontracting process, teaming agreements and join ventures. Bill and Cy will first discuss the use of teaming agreements throughout…
Find out more »FUN with the FAR℠ Season 6
26 Bi-Weekly* Sessions from October 2018 to September 2019 To Learn More or Register, Click here! Covering each Part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and created to make the FAR approachable and thought provoking for contracting professionals at all levels. All sessions will be recorded and accessible as a podcast throughout the year. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is a complex set of rules governing the federal government's purchasing process. Its purpose is to ensure purchasing procedures are standard, consistent and…
Find out more »May the Clause be with You℠
Clauses set forth in FAR PART 52, without doubt, establish a critical foundation in every Federal Government Contract. You might even say they’re the “Force” that binds a contract together! Thus, mastering when, how, and even if certain clauses should be referenced or used is a goal all should try to achieve. But due to the intimidation caused by the complexity of these clauses (especially for the beginner), that goal is often seen as impossibly out-of-reach. PCI and their…
Find out more »March 2019
DFUN with the DFARS℠ Season 4
12 Instructor-Led Virtual Training Sessions from October 2018 to September 2019 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 Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) is a supplement specific to Department of Defense (DoD) acquisitions. The DFARS provides acquisition regulations that must be followed by both DoD…
Find out more »FUN with the FAR℠ Season 6
26 Bi-Weekly* Sessions from October 2018 to September 2019 To Learn More or Register, Click here! Covering each Part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and created to make the FAR approachable and thought provoking for contracting professionals at all levels. All sessions will be recorded and accessible as a podcast throughout the year. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is a complex set of rules governing the federal government's purchasing process. Its purpose is to ensure purchasing procedures are standard, consistent and…
Find out more »Financial Forum 2019: Accounting for Transaction Costs
A CANT MISS LIVE MONTHLY UPDATE AND OPPORTUNITY TO “ASK THE EXPERTS.” Join the professionals from Dentons’ Government Contracts Practice for a webinar series providing practical advice regarding government contracts cost accounting compliance issues, discussing cost and pricing trends, and detailing contractor best practices. This informative and exciting webinar series offering the most current industry analysis is beneficial to contractors and government practitioners alike. Topics & Dates Second Tuesday of the month Click here to register for the whole series…
Find out more »Understanding Proposal Evaluations: Past Performance Evaluations
This 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 ultimate award decision of many federal contract awards. Before each session we will send out optional homework questions that can be answered to earn points…
Find out more »HOW: The Mechanics of Bid Protests – A Hands-On Workshop to help you Decide How, When, and Where to Prosecute (or Defend Against) Protests Successfully
If your company does business with the federal government, the chances are pretty high that you’ve heard the phrase “bid protest” before. But what exactly is a bid protest, and what must every contractor understand about the process? In this course, veteran government contracts attorneys Franklin Turner and Alexander Major – Co-Leaders of McCarter & English’s Government Contracts & Export Controls Practice Group – will give companies critical insight in order to maximize their chances of success in prosecuting and…
Find out more »May the Clause be with You℠
Clauses set forth in FAR PART 52, without doubt, establish a critical foundation in every Federal Government Contract. You might even say they’re the “Force” that binds a contract together! Thus, mastering when, how, and even if certain clauses should be referenced or used is a goal all should try to achieve. But due to the intimidation caused by the complexity of these clauses (especially for the beginner), that goal is often seen as impossibly out-of-reach. PCI and their…
Find out more »HOW: A Hands-On Workshop to Help You Prepare the Incurred Cost Submission
Doing business with the US Government is always challenging and the many onerous accounting requirements only make it more difficult. The purpose of this class is to help add clarity to Incurred Cost Submission requirement, which is an annual requirement for any contractor with flexibly priced contracts. This course will provide government contractors with a step by step guide in developing their Incurred Cost Submission to ensure that all allowable costs are properly captured and claimed for reimbursement, while also…
Find out more »Cybersecurity 2019: Regulations and Standards
This series, taught by two 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 survey of the current threats confronting all companies in the cyber world, and ending with a session about how to deal with a breach of your systems, this series will also delve into the new government contracting rules relating to cybersecurity, as well as the new twists on existing…
Find out more »FUN with the FAR℠ Season 6
26 Bi-Weekly* Sessions from October 2018 to September 2019 To Learn More or Register, Click here! Covering each Part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and created to make the FAR approachable and thought provoking for contracting professionals at all levels. All sessions will be recorded and accessible as a podcast throughout the year. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is a complex set of rules governing the federal government's purchasing process. Its purpose is to ensure purchasing procedures are standard, consistent and…
Find out more »May the Clause be with You℠
Clauses set forth in FAR PART 52, without doubt, establish a critical foundation in every Federal Government Contract. You might even say they’re the “Force” that binds a contract together! Thus, mastering when, how, and even if certain clauses should be referenced or used is a goal all should try to achieve. But due to the intimidation caused by the complexity of these clauses (especially for the beginner), that goal is often seen as impossibly out-of-reach. PCI and their…
Find out more »0-60: Top 10 Missteps That Lead to Employment and Contracting Claims
PCI is bringing you up to speed fast! Join us for the 0-60: Top Ten Virtual Class series. Each month, PCI will explore a different topic - giving you the 10 most important facets of the topic. Each session in the series will trim down the topic to ten facets that are important to remember - and will explain how to approach them. Join us! Topics and Dates 1/17 - Top 10 Teaming Agreement Tips 2/21 - Top 10 Challenges in Pricing your…
Find out more »Government Contracting Fundamentals Virtual Class
The popular 3-day Fundamentals training is now available virtually with live instruction over the course of 8 weeks/sessions. You can attend in person at PCI in Washington, DC or virtually from any computer. The course provides an overview and discussion of the federal government contracting process, including the procurement laws, regulations, and practical requirements applicable to it. For those who are new, relatively inexperienced, or require a supervisory understanding of government contracting, this course will provide an overview that will…
Find out more »Subcontracting Summit 2019: Risk Management
If 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 nine 75-minute virtual webinars beginning in January. You and your colleagues are invited to participate as our experienced faculty explains virtually every aspect of the…
Find out more »The Professor’s Forum with Ralph Nash & Tim Sullivan 2019: Subcontract Administration
Professor Ralph Nash and Tim Sullivan are delighted to present the four 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. Join us beginning in January, as we kick off the New Year with a discussion of contract interpretation. In subsequent months, Ralph and Tim will turn their attention to topics such as changes, IDIQs, Other Transactions, and other similarly critical issues. As always,…
Find out more »Government Contracting Fundamentals Virtual Class
The popular 3-day Fundamentals training is now available virtually with live instruction over the course of 8 weeks/sessions. You can attend in person at PCI in Washington, DC or virtually from any computer. The course provides an overview and discussion of the federal government contracting process, including the procurement laws, regulations, and practical requirements applicable to it. For those who are new, relatively inexperienced, or require a supervisory understanding of government contracting, this course will provide an overview that will…
Find out more »April 2019
DFUN with the DFARS℠ Season 4
12 Instructor-Led Virtual Training Sessions from October 2018 to September 2019 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 Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) is a supplement specific to Department of Defense (DoD) acquisitions. The DFARS provides acquisition regulations that must be followed by both DoD…
Find out more »FUN with the FAR℠ Season 6
26 Bi-Weekly* Sessions from October 2018 to September 2019 To Learn More or Register, Click here! Covering each Part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and created to make the FAR approachable and thought provoking for contracting professionals at all levels. All sessions will be recorded and accessible as a podcast throughout the year. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is a complex set of rules governing the federal government's purchasing process. Its purpose is to ensure purchasing procedures are standard, consistent and…
Find out more »Government Contracting Fundamentals Virtual Class
The popular 3-day Fundamentals training is now available virtually with live instruction over the course of 8 weeks/sessions. You can attend in person at PCI in Washington, DC or virtually from any computer. The course provides an overview and discussion of the federal government contracting process, including the procurement laws, regulations, and practical requirements applicable to it. For those who are new, relatively inexperienced, or require a supervisory understanding of government contracting, this course will provide an overview that will…
Find out more »Financial Forum 2019: Selected Cost Principles Part 1: Compensation, Travel, Legal and related costs
A CANT MISS LIVE MONTHLY UPDATE AND OPPORTUNITY TO “ASK THE EXPERTS.” Join the professionals from Dentons’ Government Contracts Practice for a webinar series providing practical advice regarding government contracts cost accounting compliance issues, discussing cost and pricing trends, and detailing contractor best practices. This informative and exciting webinar series offering the most current industry analysis is beneficial to contractors and government practitioners alike. Topics & Dates Second Tuesday of the month Click here to register for the whole series…
Find out more »Understanding Proposal Evaluations: Cost Realism Evaluations
This 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 ultimate award decision of many federal contract awards. Before each session we will send out optional homework questions that can be answered to earn points…
Find out more »Incurred Cost Submission Virtual Class
Summary This course is intended to provide an overview of Incurred Cost Proposals, including the purpose, recommended format, requirements, rate structure considerations, allowability and allocability of cost, and current DCAA audit considerations. The class will include a case study to demonstrate how accounting data is used in preparing the required and optional schedules in the DCAA ICE Model. All sessions include the ability to ask questions regarding specific concerns or challenges participants are experiencing. Dates & Topics All Sessions take…
Find out more »Incurred Cost Submission Virtual Class
Summary This course is intended to provide an overview of Incurred Cost Proposals, including the purpose, recommended format, requirements, rate structure considerations, allowability and allocability of cost, and current DCAA audit considerations. The class will include a case study to demonstrate how accounting data is used in preparing the required and optional schedules in the DCAA ICE Model. All sessions include the ability to ask questions regarding specific concerns or challenges participants are experiencing. Dates & Topics All Sessions take…
Find out more »May the Clause be with You℠
Clauses set forth in FAR PART 52, without doubt, establish a critical foundation in every Federal Government Contract. You might even say they’re the “Force” that binds a contract together! Thus, mastering when, how, and even if certain clauses should be referenced or used is a goal all should try to achieve. But due to the intimidation caused by the complexity of these clauses (especially for the beginner), that goal is often seen as impossibly out-of-reach. PCI and their…
Find out more »Government Contracting Fundamentals Virtual Class
The popular 3-day Fundamentals training is now available virtually with live instruction over the course of 8 weeks/sessions. You can attend in person at PCI in Washington, DC or virtually from any computer. The course provides an overview and discussion of the federal government contracting process, including the procurement laws, regulations, and practical requirements applicable to it. For those who are new, relatively inexperienced, or require a supervisory understanding of government contracting, this course will provide an overview that will…
Find out more »Incurred Cost Submission Virtual Class
Summary This course is intended to provide an overview of Incurred Cost Proposals, including the purpose, recommended format, requirements, rate structure considerations, allowability and allocability of cost, and current DCAA audit considerations. The class will include a case study to demonstrate how accounting data is used in preparing the required and optional schedules in the DCAA ICE Model. All sessions include the ability to ask questions regarding specific concerns or challenges participants are experiencing. Dates & Topics All Sessions take…
Find out more »FUN with the FAR℠ Season 6
26 Bi-Weekly* Sessions from October 2018 to September 2019 To Learn More or Register, Click here! Covering each Part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and created to make the FAR approachable and thought provoking for contracting professionals at all levels. All sessions will be recorded and accessible as a podcast throughout the year. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is a complex set of rules governing the federal government's purchasing process. Its purpose is to ensure purchasing procedures are standard, consistent and…
Find out more »Supply Chain Symposium 2019: Developments in Suspension and Debarment and Ethics Practices Impacting the Supply Chain
PCI and Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman will collaborate again in 2019 to present the fifth 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 tier of subcontractors. In 2018, the PCI/Pillsbury Supply Chain Symposium will cover the mandatory FAR and DFARS flow-down clauses as of January 1, 2019; best practices in…
Find out more »Incurred Cost Submission Virtual Class
Summary This course is intended to provide an overview of Incurred Cost Proposals, including the purpose, recommended format, requirements, rate structure considerations, allowability and allocability of cost, and current DCAA audit considerations. The class will include a case study to demonstrate how accounting data is used in preparing the required and optional schedules in the DCAA ICE Model. All sessions include the ability to ask questions regarding specific concerns or challenges participants are experiencing. Dates & Topics All Sessions take…
Find out more »May the Clause be with You℠
Clauses set forth in FAR PART 52, without doubt, establish a critical foundation in every Federal Government Contract. You might even say they’re the “Force” that binds a contract together! Thus, mastering when, how, and even if certain clauses should be referenced or used is a goal all should try to achieve. But due to the intimidation caused by the complexity of these clauses (especially for the beginner), that goal is often seen as impossibly out-of-reach. PCI and their…
Find out more »0-60: Top 10 Contract Interpretation Tips
PCI is bringing you up to speed fast! Join us for the 0-60: Top Ten Virtual Class series. Each month, PCI will explore a different topic - giving you the 10 most important facets of the topic. Each session in the series will trim down the topic to ten facets that are important to remember - and will explain how to approach them. Join us! Topics and Dates 1/17 - Top 10 Teaming Agreement Tips 2/21 - Top 10 Challenges in Pricing your…
Find out more »Government Contracting Fundamentals Virtual Class
The popular 3-day Fundamentals training is now available virtually with live instruction over the course of 8 weeks/sessions. You can attend in person at PCI in Washington, DC or virtually from any computer. The course provides an overview and discussion of the federal government contracting process, including the procurement laws, regulations, and practical requirements applicable to it. For those who are new, relatively inexperienced, or require a supervisory understanding of government contracting, this course will provide an overview that will…
Find out more »Subcontracting Summit 2019: Flowdowns
If 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 nine 75-minute virtual webinars beginning in January. You and your colleagues are invited to participate as our experienced faculty explains virtually every aspect of the…
Find out more »May the Clause be with You℠
Clauses set forth in FAR PART 52, without doubt, establish a critical foundation in every Federal Government Contract. You might even say they’re the “Force” that binds a contract together! Thus, mastering when, how, and even if certain clauses should be referenced or used is a goal all should try to achieve. But due to the intimidation caused by the complexity of these clauses (especially for the beginner), that goal is often seen as impossibly out-of-reach. PCI and their…
Find out more »The Professor’s Forum with Ralph Nash & Tim Sullivan 2019: Other Transaction Agreements
Professor Ralph Nash and Tim Sullivan are delighted to present the four 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. Join us beginning in January, as we kick off the New Year with a discussion of contract interpretation. In subsequent months, Ralph and Tim will turn their attention to topics such as changes, IDIQs, Other Transactions, and other similarly critical issues. As always,…
Find out more »Government Contracting Fundamentals Virtual Class
The popular 3-day Fundamentals training is now available virtually with live instruction over the course of 8 weeks/sessions. You can attend in person at PCI in Washington, DC or virtually from any computer. The course provides an overview and discussion of the federal government contracting process, including the procurement laws, regulations, and practical requirements applicable to it. For those who are new, relatively inexperienced, or require a supervisory understanding of government contracting, this course will provide an overview that will…
Find out more »May 2019
FUN with the FAR℠ Season 6
26 Bi-Weekly* Sessions from October 2018 to September 2019 To Learn More or Register, Click here! Covering each Part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and created to make the FAR approachable and thought provoking for contracting professionals at all levels. All sessions will be recorded and accessible as a podcast throughout the year. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is a complex set of rules governing the federal government's purchasing process. Its purpose is to ensure purchasing procedures are standard, consistent and…
Find out more »Government Contracting Fundamentals Virtual Class
The popular 3-day Fundamentals training is now available virtually with live instruction over the course of 8 weeks/sessions. You can attend in person at PCI in Washington, DC or virtually from any computer. The course provides an overview and discussion of the federal government contracting process, including the procurement laws, regulations, and practical requirements applicable to it. For those who are new, relatively inexperienced, or require a supervisory understanding of government contracting, this course will provide an overview that will…
Find out more »DFUN with the DFARS℠ Season 4
12 Instructor-Led Virtual Training Sessions from October 2018 to September 2019 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 Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) is a supplement specific to Department of Defense (DoD) acquisitions. The DFARS provides acquisition regulations that must be followed by both DoD…
Find out more »May the Clause be with You℠
Clauses set forth in FAR PART 52, without doubt, establish a critical foundation in every Federal Government Contract. You might even say they’re the “Force” that binds a contract together! Thus, mastering when, how, and even if certain clauses should be referenced or used is a goal all should try to achieve. But due to the intimidation caused by the complexity of these clauses (especially for the beginner), that goal is often seen as impossibly out-of-reach. PCI and their…
Find out more »Government Contracting Fundamentals Virtual Class
The popular 3-day Fundamentals training is now available virtually with live instruction over the course of 8 weeks/sessions. You can attend in person at PCI in Washington, DC or virtually from any computer. The course provides an overview and discussion of the federal government contracting process, including the procurement laws, regulations, and practical requirements applicable to it. For those who are new, relatively inexperienced, or require a supervisory understanding of government contracting, this course will provide an overview that will…
Find out more »Financial Forum 2019: Selected Cost Principles Part 2: B&P, IR&D, and related costs
A CANT MISS LIVE MONTHLY UPDATE AND OPPORTUNITY TO “ASK THE EXPERTS.” Join the professionals from Dentons’ Government Contracts Practice for a webinar series providing practical advice regarding government contracts cost accounting compliance issues, discussing cost and pricing trends, and detailing contractor best practices. This informative and exciting webinar series offering the most current industry analysis is beneficial to contractors and government practitioners alike. Topics & Dates Second Tuesday of the month Click here to register for the whole series…
Find out more »Understanding Proposal Evaluations: Key Personnel Evaluations
This 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 ultimate award decision of many federal contract awards. Before each session we will send out optional homework questions that can be answered to earn points…
Find out more »FUN with the FAR℠ Season 6
26 Bi-Weekly* Sessions from October 2018 to September 2019 To Learn More or Register, Click here! Covering each Part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and created to make the FAR approachable and thought provoking for contracting professionals at all levels. All sessions will be recorded and accessible as a podcast throughout the year. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is a complex set of rules governing the federal government's purchasing process. Its purpose is to ensure purchasing procedures are standard, consistent and…
Find out more »May the Clause be with You℠
Clauses set forth in FAR PART 52, without doubt, establish a critical foundation in every Federal Government Contract. You might even say they’re the “Force” that binds a contract together! Thus, mastering when, how, and even if certain clauses should be referenced or used is a goal all should try to achieve. But due to the intimidation caused by the complexity of these clauses (especially for the beginner), that goal is often seen as impossibly out-of-reach. PCI and their…
Find out more »0-60: Top 10 Mistakes in Contract Administration
PCI is bringing you up to speed fast! Join us for the 0-60: Top Ten Virtual Class series. Each month, PCI will explore a different topic - giving you the 10 most important facets of the topic. Each session in the series will trim down the topic to ten facets that are important to remember - and will explain how to approach them. Join us! Topics and Dates 1/17 - Top 10 Teaming Agreement Tips 2/21 - Top 10 Challenges in Pricing your…
Find out more »May the Clause be with You℠
Clauses set forth in FAR PART 52, without doubt, establish a critical foundation in every Federal Government Contract. You might even say they’re the “Force” that binds a contract together! Thus, mastering when, how, and even if certain clauses should be referenced or used is a goal all should try to achieve. But due to the intimidation caused by the complexity of these clauses (especially for the beginner), that goal is often seen as impossibly out-of-reach. PCI and their…
Find out more »Subcontracting Summit 2019: Subcontracting Plans
If 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 nine 75-minute virtual webinars beginning in January. You and your colleagues are invited to participate as our experienced faculty explains virtually every aspect of the…
Find out more »FUN with the FAR℠ Season 6
26 Bi-Weekly* Sessions from October 2018 to September 2019 To Learn More or Register, Click here! Covering each Part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and created to make the FAR approachable and thought provoking for contracting professionals at all levels. All sessions will be recorded and accessible as a podcast throughout the year. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is a complex set of rules governing the federal government's purchasing process. Its purpose is to ensure purchasing procedures are standard, consistent and…
Find out more »June 2019
DFUN with the DFARS℠ Season 4
12 Instructor-Led Virtual Training Sessions from October 2018 to September 2019 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 Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) is a supplement specific to Department of Defense (DoD) acquisitions. The DFARS provides acquisition regulations that must be followed by both DoD…
Find out more »Financial Forum 2019: Delay and Termination Cost Recovery
A CANT MISS LIVE MONTHLY UPDATE AND OPPORTUNITY TO “ASK THE EXPERTS.” Join the professionals from Dentons’ Government Contracts Practice for a webinar series providing practical advice regarding government contracts cost accounting compliance issues, discussing cost and pricing trends, and detailing contractor best practices. This informative and exciting webinar series offering the most current industry analysis is beneficial to contractors and government practitioners alike. Topics & Dates Second Tuesday of the month Click here to register for the whole series…
Find out more »Understanding Proposal Evaluations: Socioeconomic Evaluations
This 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 ultimate award decision of many federal contract awards. Before each session we will send out optional homework questions that can be answered to earn points…
Find out more »FUN with the FAR℠ Season 6
26 Bi-Weekly* Sessions from October 2018 to September 2019 To Learn More or Register, Click here! Covering each Part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and created to make the FAR approachable and thought provoking for contracting professionals at all levels. All sessions will be recorded and accessible as a podcast throughout the year. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is a complex set of rules governing the federal government's purchasing process. Its purpose is to ensure purchasing procedures are standard, consistent and…
Find out more »May the Clause be with You℠
Clauses set forth in FAR PART 52, without doubt, establish a critical foundation in every Federal Government Contract. You might even say they’re the “Force” that binds a contract together! Thus, mastering when, how, and even if certain clauses should be referenced or used is a goal all should try to achieve. But due to the intimidation caused by the complexity of these clauses (especially for the beginner), that goal is often seen as impossibly out-of-reach. PCI and their…
Find out more »Supply Chain Symposium 2019: Latest Developments in Supply Chain Pricing and Cost Issues
PCI and Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman will collaborate again in 2019 to present the fifth 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 tier of subcontractors. In 2018, the PCI/Pillsbury Supply Chain Symposium will cover the mandatory FAR and DFARS flow-down clauses as of January 1, 2019; best practices in…
Find out more »May the Clause be with You℠
Clauses set forth in FAR PART 52, without doubt, establish a critical foundation in every Federal Government Contract. You might even say they’re the “Force” that binds a contract together! Thus, mastering when, how, and even if certain clauses should be referenced or used is a goal all should try to achieve. But due to the intimidation caused by the complexity of these clauses (especially for the beginner), that goal is often seen as impossibly out-of-reach. PCI and their…
Find out more »Subcontracting Summit 2019: Best Practices in Prime’s RFP Development
If 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 nine 75-minute virtual webinars beginning in January. You and your colleagues are invited to participate as our experienced faculty explains virtually every aspect of the…
Find out more »FUN with the FAR℠ Season 6
26 Bi-Weekly* Sessions from October 2018 to September 2019 To Learn More or Register, Click here! Covering each Part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and created to make the FAR approachable and thought provoking for contracting professionals at all levels. All sessions will be recorded and accessible as a podcast throughout the year. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is a complex set of rules governing the federal government's purchasing process. Its purpose is to ensure purchasing procedures are standard, consistent and…
Find out more »May the Clause be with You℠
Clauses set forth in FAR PART 52, without doubt, establish a critical foundation in every Federal Government Contract. You might even say they’re the “Force” that binds a contract together! Thus, mastering when, how, and even if certain clauses should be referenced or used is a goal all should try to achieve. But due to the intimidation caused by the complexity of these clauses (especially for the beginner), that goal is often seen as impossibly out-of-reach. PCI and their…
Find out more »The Professor’s Forum with Ralph Nash & Tim Sullivan 2019: Pricing Equitable Adjustments
Professor Ralph Nash and Tim Sullivan are delighted to present the four 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. Join us beginning in January, as we kick off the New Year with a discussion of contract interpretation. In subsequent months, Ralph and Tim will turn their attention to topics such as changes, IDIQs, Other Transactions, and other similarly critical issues. As always,…
Find out more »July 2019
DFUN with the DFARS℠ Season 4
12 Instructor-Led Virtual Training Sessions from October 2018 to September 2019 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 Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) is a supplement specific to Department of Defense (DoD) acquisitions. The DFARS provides acquisition regulations that must be followed by both DoD…
Find out more »FUN with the FAR℠ Season 6
26 Bi-Weekly* Sessions from October 2018 to September 2019 To Learn More or Register, Click here! Covering each Part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and created to make the FAR approachable and thought provoking for contracting professionals at all levels. All sessions will be recorded and accessible as a podcast throughout the year. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is a complex set of rules governing the federal government's purchasing process. Its purpose is to ensure purchasing procedures are standard, consistent and…
Find out more »May the Clause be with You℠
Clauses set forth in FAR PART 52, without doubt, establish a critical foundation in every Federal Government Contract. You might even say they’re the “Force” that binds a contract together! Thus, mastering when, how, and even if certain clauses should be referenced or used is a goal all should try to achieve. But due to the intimidation caused by the complexity of these clauses (especially for the beginner), that goal is often seen as impossibly out-of-reach. PCI and their…
Find out more »May the Clause be with You℠
Clauses set forth in FAR PART 52, without doubt, establish a critical foundation in every Federal Government Contract. You might even say they’re the “Force” that binds a contract together! Thus, mastering when, how, and even if certain clauses should be referenced or used is a goal all should try to achieve. But due to the intimidation caused by the complexity of these clauses (especially for the beginner), that goal is often seen as impossibly out-of-reach. PCI and their…
Find out more »FUN with the FAR℠ Season 6
26 Bi-Weekly* Sessions from October 2018 to September 2019 To Learn More or Register, Click here! Covering each Part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and created to make the FAR approachable and thought provoking for contracting professionals at all levels. All sessions will be recorded and accessible as a podcast throughout the year. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is a complex set of rules governing the federal government's purchasing process. Its purpose is to ensure purchasing procedures are standard, consistent and…
Find out more »May the Clause be with You℠
Clauses set forth in FAR PART 52, without doubt, establish a critical foundation in every Federal Government Contract. You might even say they’re the “Force” that binds a contract together! Thus, mastering when, how, and even if certain clauses should be referenced or used is a goal all should try to achieve. But due to the intimidation caused by the complexity of these clauses (especially for the beginner), that goal is often seen as impossibly out-of-reach. PCI and their…
Find out more »August 2019
DFUN with the DFARS℠ Season 4
12 Instructor-Led Virtual Training Sessions from October 2018 to September 2019 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 Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) is a supplement specific to Department of Defense (DoD) acquisitions. The DFARS provides acquisition regulations that must be followed by both DoD…
Find out more »FUN with the FAR℠ Season 6
26 Bi-Weekly* Sessions from October 2018 to September 2019 To Learn More or Register, Click here! Covering each Part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and created to make the FAR approachable and thought provoking for contracting professionals at all levels. All sessions will be recorded and accessible as a podcast throughout the year. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is a complex set of rules governing the federal government's purchasing process. Its purpose is to ensure purchasing procedures are standard, consistent and…
Find out more »May the Clause be with You℠
Clauses set forth in FAR PART 52, without doubt, establish a critical foundation in every Federal Government Contract. You might even say they’re the “Force” that binds a contract together! Thus, mastering when, how, and even if certain clauses should be referenced or used is a goal all should try to achieve. But due to the intimidation caused by the complexity of these clauses (especially for the beginner), that goal is often seen as impossibly out-of-reach. PCI and their…
Find out more »FUN with the FAR℠ Season 6
26 Bi-Weekly* Sessions from October 2018 to September 2019 To Learn More or Register, Click here! Covering each Part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and created to make the FAR approachable and thought provoking for contracting professionals at all levels. All sessions will be recorded and accessible as a podcast throughout the year. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is a complex set of rules governing the federal government's purchasing process. Its purpose is to ensure purchasing procedures are standard, consistent and…
Find out more »May the Clause be with You℠
Clauses set forth in FAR PART 52, without doubt, establish a critical foundation in every Federal Government Contract. You might even say they’re the “Force” that binds a contract together! Thus, mastering when, how, and even if certain clauses should be referenced or used is a goal all should try to achieve. But due to the intimidation caused by the complexity of these clauses (especially for the beginner), that goal is often seen as impossibly out-of-reach. PCI and their…
Find out more »May the Clause be with You℠
Clauses set forth in FAR PART 52, without doubt, establish a critical foundation in every Federal Government Contract. You might even say they’re the “Force” that binds a contract together! Thus, mastering when, how, and even if certain clauses should be referenced or used is a goal all should try to achieve. But due to the intimidation caused by the complexity of these clauses (especially for the beginner), that goal is often seen as impossibly out-of-reach. PCI and their…
Find out more »September 2019
DFUN with the DFARS℠ Season 4
12 Instructor-Led Virtual Training Sessions from October 2018 to September 2019 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 Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) is a supplement specific to Department of Defense (DoD) acquisitions. The DFARS provides acquisition regulations that must be followed by both DoD…
Find out more »FUN with the FAR℠ Season 6
26 Bi-Weekly* Sessions from October 2018 to September 2019 To Learn More or Register, Click here! Covering each Part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and created to make the FAR approachable and thought provoking for contracting professionals at all levels. All sessions will be recorded and accessible as a podcast throughout the year. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is a complex set of rules governing the federal government's purchasing process. Its purpose is to ensure purchasing procedures are standard, consistent and…
Find out more »Financial Forum 2019: The Cost Accounting Standards
A CANT MISS LIVE MONTHLY UPDATE AND OPPORTUNITY TO “ASK THE EXPERTS.” Join the professionals from Dentons’ Government Contracts Practice for a webinar series providing practical advice regarding government contracts cost accounting compliance issues, discussing cost and pricing trends, and detailing contractor best practices. This informative and exciting webinar series offering the most current industry analysis is beneficial to contractors and government practitioners alike. Topics & Dates Second Tuesday of the month Click here to register for the whole series…
Find out more »Understanding Proposal Evaluations: Responsibility Evaluations
This 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 ultimate award decision of many federal contract awards. Before each session we will send out optional homework questions that can be answered to earn points…
Find out more »May the Clause be with You℠
Clauses set forth in FAR PART 52, without doubt, establish a critical foundation in every Federal Government Contract. You might even say they’re the “Force” that binds a contract together! Thus, mastering when, how, and even if certain clauses should be referenced or used is a goal all should try to achieve. But due to the intimidation caused by the complexity of these clauses (especially for the beginner), that goal is often seen as impossibly out-of-reach. PCI and their…
Find out more »FUN with the FAR℠ Season 6
26 Bi-Weekly* Sessions from October 2018 to September 2019 To Learn More or Register, Click here! Covering each Part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and created to make the FAR approachable and thought provoking for contracting professionals at all levels. All sessions will be recorded and accessible as a podcast throughout the year. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is a complex set of rules governing the federal government's purchasing process. Its purpose is to ensure purchasing procedures are standard, consistent and…
Find out more »0-60: Top 10 Corporate Mistakes that Small Businesses Make in Federal Contracting
PCI is bringing you up to speed fast! Join us for the 0-60: Top Ten Virtual Class series. Each month, PCI will explore a different topic - giving you the 10 most important facets of the topic. Each session in the series will trim down the topic to ten facets that are important to remember - and will explain how to approach them. Join us! Topics and Dates 1/17 - Top 10 Teaming Agreement Tips 2/21 - Top 10 Challenges in Pricing your…
Find out more »May the Clause be with You℠
Clauses set forth in FAR PART 52, without doubt, establish a critical foundation in every Federal Government Contract. You might even say they’re the “Force” that binds a contract together! Thus, mastering when, how, and even if certain clauses should be referenced or used is a goal all should try to achieve. But due to the intimidation caused by the complexity of these clauses (especially for the beginner), that goal is often seen as impossibly out-of-reach. PCI and their…
Find out more »The Professor’s Forum with Ralph Nash & Tim Sullivan 2019: IDIQs
Professor Ralph Nash and Tim Sullivan are delighted to present the four 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. Join us beginning in January, as we kick off the New Year with a discussion of contract interpretation. In subsequent months, Ralph and Tim will turn their attention to topics such as changes, IDIQs, Other Transactions, and other similarly critical issues. As always,…
Find out more »October 2019
Financial Forum 2019: Labor Compliance and Related Issues: Fair Labor Standards Act, Construction Wage Rate Requirements, and Service Contract Labor Standards
A CANT MISS LIVE MONTHLY UPDATE AND OPPORTUNITY TO “ASK THE EXPERTS.” Join the professionals from Dentons’ Government Contracts Practice for a webinar series providing practical advice regarding government contracts cost accounting compliance issues, discussing cost and pricing trends, and detailing contractor best practices. This informative and exciting webinar series offering the most current industry analysis is beneficial to contractors and government practitioners alike. Topics & Dates Second Tuesday of the month Click here to register for the whole series…
Find out more »Understanding Proposal Evaluations: Source Selection Authority and Award Types
This 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 ultimate award decision of many federal contract awards. Before each session we will send out optional homework questions that can be answered to earn points…
Find out more »May the Clause be with You℠
Clauses set forth in FAR PART 52, without doubt, establish a critical foundation in every Federal Government Contract. You might even say they’re the “Force” that binds a contract together! Thus, mastering when, how, and even if certain clauses should be referenced or used is a goal all should try to achieve. But due to the intimidation caused by the complexity of these clauses (especially for the beginner), that goal is often seen as impossibly out-of-reach. PCI and their…
Find out more »Cybersecurity 2019: The Cloud and FedRAMP
This series, taught by two 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 survey of the current threats confronting all companies in the cyber world, and ending with a session about how to deal with a breach of your systems, this series will also delve into the new government contracting rules relating to cybersecurity, as well as the new twists on existing…
Find out more »May the Clause be with You℠
Clauses set forth in FAR PART 52, without doubt, establish a critical foundation in every Federal Government Contract. You might even say they’re the “Force” that binds a contract together! Thus, mastering when, how, and even if certain clauses should be referenced or used is a goal all should try to achieve. But due to the intimidation caused by the complexity of these clauses (especially for the beginner), that goal is often seen as impossibly out-of-reach. PCI and their…
Find out more »0-60: Top 10 Ethics/Compliance Traps
PCI is bringing you up to speed fast! Join us for the 0-60: Top Ten Virtual Class series. Each month, PCI will explore a different topic - giving you the 10 most important facets of the topic. Each session in the series will trim down the topic to ten facets that are important to remember - and will explain how to approach them. Join us! Topics and Dates 1/17 - Top 10 Teaming Agreement Tips 2/21 - Top 10 Challenges in Pricing your…
Find out more »Subcontracting Summit 2019: Purchasing Systems
If 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 nine 75-minute virtual webinars beginning in January. You and your colleagues are invited to participate as our experienced faculty explains virtually every aspect of the…
Find out more »May the Clause be with You℠
Clauses set forth in FAR PART 52, without doubt, establish a critical foundation in every Federal Government Contract. You might even say they’re the “Force” that binds a contract together! Thus, mastering when, how, and even if certain clauses should be referenced or used is a goal all should try to achieve. But due to the intimidation caused by the complexity of these clauses (especially for the beginner), that goal is often seen as impossibly out-of-reach. PCI and their…
Find out more »The Professor’s Forum with Ralph Nash & Tim Sullivan 2019: Clarifications vs Discussions
Professor Ralph Nash and Tim Sullivan are delighted to present the four 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. Join us beginning in January, as we kick off the New Year with a discussion of contract interpretation. In subsequent months, Ralph and Tim will turn their attention to topics such as changes, IDIQs, Other Transactions, and other similarly critical issues. As always,…
Find out more »November 2019
May the Clause be with You℠
Clauses set forth in FAR PART 52, without doubt, establish a critical foundation in every Federal Government Contract. You might even say they’re the “Force” that binds a contract together! Thus, mastering when, how, and even if certain clauses should be referenced or used is a goal all should try to achieve. But due to the intimidation caused by the complexity of these clauses (especially for the beginner), that goal is often seen as impossibly out-of-reach. PCI and their…
Find out more »Financial Forum 2019: Developments in Cost and Pricing Issues: A Year in Review
A CANT MISS LIVE MONTHLY UPDATE AND OPPORTUNITY TO “ASK THE EXPERTS.” Join the professionals from Dentons’ Government Contracts Practice for a webinar series providing practical advice regarding government contracts cost accounting compliance issues, discussing cost and pricing trends, and detailing contractor best practices. This informative and exciting webinar series offering the most current industry analysis is beneficial to contractors and government practitioners alike. Topics & Dates Second Tuesday of the month Click here to register for the whole series…
Find out more »Cybersecurity 2019: Confronting the threat – sharing information and spreading the risk
This series, taught by two 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 survey of the current threats confronting all companies in the cyber world, and ending with a session about how to deal with a breach of your systems, this series will also delve into the new government contracting rules relating to cybersecurity, as well as the new twists on existing…
Find out more »Cybersecurity 2019: Confronting the threat – sharing information and spreading the risk
This series, taught by two 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 survey of the current threats confronting all companies in the cyber world, and ending with a session about how to deal with a breach of your systems, this series will also delve into the new government contracting rules relating to cybersecurity, as well as the new twists on existing…
Find out more »Subcontracting Summit 2019: Administration
If 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 nine 75-minute virtual webinars beginning in January. You and your colleagues are invited to participate as our experienced faculty explains virtually every aspect of the…
Find out more »May the Clause be with You℠
Clauses set forth in FAR PART 52, without doubt, establish a critical foundation in every Federal Government Contract. You might even say they’re the “Force” that binds a contract together! Thus, mastering when, how, and even if certain clauses should be referenced or used is a goal all should try to achieve. But due to the intimidation caused by the complexity of these clauses (especially for the beginner), that goal is often seen as impossibly out-of-reach. PCI and their…
Find out more »PCI is bringing you up to speed fast! Join us for the 0-60: Top Ten Virtual Class series. Each month, PCI will explore a different topic - giving you the 10 most important facets of the topic. Each session in the series will trim down the topic to ten facets that are important to remember - and will explain how to approach them. Join us! Topics and Dates 1/17 - Top 10 Teaming Agreement Tips 2/21 - Top 10 Challenges in Pricing your…
Find out more »December 2019
May the Clause be with You℠
Clauses set forth in FAR PART 52, without doubt, establish a critical foundation in every Federal Government Contract. You might even say they’re the “Force” that binds a contract together! Thus, mastering when, how, and even if certain clauses should be referenced or used is a goal all should try to achieve. But due to the intimidation caused by the complexity of these clauses (especially for the beginner), that goal is often seen as impossibly out-of-reach. PCI and their…
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