June 2019
Supply Chain Symposium 2019: Latest Developments in Supply Chain Pricing and Cost Issues
Topics for the Supply Chain Symposium 2019: Lastest Developments in Supply Chain Pricing and Cost Issues will include: Attendees will learn the cost principles that most directly affect the supply chain, including the material cost principle at FAR 31.205-26; Attendees will learn about the DFARS business systems rule and its application to the supply chain; Attendees will develop a greater understanding of how to navigate pricing issues relating to the supply chain, including TINA compliance; Attendees will learn about developing issues…
Find out more »May the Clause Be with You℠: FAR 52.204-21 (Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems)
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 »What Contractors Need to Know About Combating-Trafficking Compliance
Summary The Federal Government requires every Federal contract, grant, and cooperative agreement to include an obligation that the recipient of the Federal funds comply with its policy to combat human trafficking. A failure to comply with the policy may result in negative consequences, including criminal and civil liability, suspension or debarment, termination of the agreement, and a negative past performance rating. This program is designed to help attendees understand the obligations that the Government’s clauses (FAR 52.222-50, “Combating Trafficking in…
Find out more »Subcontracting Summit 2019: Best Practices in Prime’s RFP Development
One of the biggest challenges in contracting is describing the work to be performed. The same is true for subcontracting as well. This session will cover the different types of statements of work (SOWs) and the challenges and opportunities associated with each one. This virtual class will also cover a case study where an SOW was used with some unusual results. Your instructors will cover their thoughts regarding the “Top 11” best practices for developing sound, rational subcontract SOWs. Agenda:…
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 »Buy American: Understanding the DOD’s Specialty Metals Restrictions
Of all the various “Buy American” requirements that government contractors face, few are as complicated as the Department of Defense’s restrictions on purchasing “specialty metals,” particularly where the restrictions apply not only to the purchase of the raw metals, but also all products that include specialty metals. Many a contractor has run into the trap of thinking that a product is “okay” with regard to the Buy American Act, only to find out that the Specialty Metals restrictions are much…
Find out more »May the Clause Be with You℠: DFARS 252.204-7012 (Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting)
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℠: FAR 52.215-10 to -13 (TINA clauses)
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℠: FAR 52.237-3 (Continuity of Services)
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 »Top 10 Contract Change and Equitable Adjustment 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 »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…
Find out more »Cybersecurity 2019: Breach Investigation and Response
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…
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