July 2022
PCI’s Executive Exchange
$895
The PCI Executive Exchange First Tuesday of the Month, 12:00-1:00pm Government Contracting laws and regulations are constantly changing; and they’re plenty complex to start with. Would it be helpful to have a group of experts constantly informing you of these important changes? Do you wish there was a resource answering common and unique questions on these complex rules? Do you think having a network of lawyers, accountants, industry, and government professionals frequently convening on zoom to discuss changes and interpretations…
Find out more »FUN with the FAR Season 9
$2495
26 Bi-Weekly* Sessions from January 5, 2022 to December 14, 2022 Covering each Part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and created to make the FAR approachable and thought provoking for contracting professionals at all levels. This training is delivered in an innovative talk-show format with PCI’s most gregarious instructor Steve Daoust as your host and a different subject matter expert each session. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is a complex set of rules governing the federal government's purchasing process. Its…
Find out more »Bid Protests from All Angles
Free
This four-part series is intended to provide a comprehensive understanding of the options and considerations that go into challenging (or defending) the award of a government contract, i.e. a bid protest. The instructor, Jeff Chiow, has been among the most active bid protest attorneys at GAO and the Court of Federal Claims over the last decade. This is not a review of cases, but rather a distillation of the legal, procedural, and practical factors that inform the litigation of bid…
Find out more »Price Analysis and Cost Analysis
$499
Dates and Times: Price Analysis: 7/12 & 7/14 Cost Analysis: 7/19 & 7/21 Summary: The US Government relies on contractor pricing proposals and cost representations to establish prices and/or reimburse actual costs. In this regard, the burden is on the buyer to demonstrate that prudent business actions have been taken to determine that the prices paid to suppliers are fair and reasonable in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 15.4, Contract Pricing. In addition, FAR Part 31, Contract…
Find out more »IP Series: Rights in Inventions & Patents; Introduction to Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software
$895
The Nash & Gray virtual class series provides access to two experts in Government Contracting Intellectual Property law and policy, on a monthly basis. The sessions will dive deep into important and timely issues related to IP and Data Rights for government employees and contractors. And, of course, bring your questions to the sessions. Second Tuesday of the Month (* asterisk denotes a break from pattern) 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm (ET) Click here for the full series registration! May 17: Basic Principles Governing IP in Government Contracts;…
Find out more »Ethics and Compliance in Government Contracting
$498.00
Legal and ethical conduct is the way to protect your credibility and earn the respect and trust of your employees, partners, clients, and community. This one-day course provides an in-depth understanding of the ethical and compliance rules that apply in the federal government marketplace. It emphasizes the importance of ethical conduct when contractors do business with the federal government; enable contractor (and government) employees to recognize compliance and ethical issues and traps before they make irreparable mistakes; and advise about…
Find out more »May the Clause Be With You Season 4
$995
2022 Annual Subscription includes 23 Short, Focused Sessions, approximately 50 Minutes in Length, to Highlight the How and Why of Important FAR and DFARS Clauses In this bi-weekly program, our experts will select and introduce to you—in a practical way—some of the most important but often misused FAR contract clauses in an easy-to-digest 50-60 minute webinars. Some of those clauses in particular, those set forth in FAR PART 52, without doubt establish a critical foundation in every Federal Government Contract. You…
Find out more »CAS: The Series
$1600
2nd and 4th Wednesday of the Month Jul-Dec 2:00-3:30pm 7/13, 7/27, 8/10, 8/24, 9/14, 9/28, 10/12, 10/26, 11/9, 11/30*, 12/14, 12/28 A 12-Episode interactive, and dare we say “fun”, series that guide students through the background and requirements of the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). Each hour long episode of CAS – The Series will focus on a bite size element of one of the most complex and challenging accounting rules facing government contractors. Each element will be laid out and…
Find out more »Ethics and Compliance in Government Contracting
$498.00
Legal and ethical conduct is the way to protect your credibility and earn the respect and trust of your employees, partners, clients, and community. This one-day course provides an in-depth understanding of the ethical and compliance rules that apply in the federal government marketplace. It emphasizes the importance of ethical conduct when contractors do business with the federal government; enable contractor (and government) employees to recognize compliance and ethical issues and traps before they make irreparable mistakes; and advise about…
Find out more »Price Analysis and Cost Analysis
$499
Dates and Times: Price Analysis: 7/12 & 7/14 Cost Analysis: 7/19 & 7/21 Summary: The US Government relies on contractor pricing proposals and cost representations to establish prices and/or reimburse actual costs. In this regard, the burden is on the buyer to demonstrate that prudent business actions have been taken to determine that the prices paid to suppliers are fair and reasonable in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 15.4, Contract Pricing. In addition, FAR Part 31, Contract…
Find out more »Bid Protests from All Angles
Free
This four-part series is intended to provide a comprehensive understanding of the options and considerations that go into challenging (or defending) the award of a government contract, i.e. a bid protest. The instructor, Jeff Chiow, has been among the most active bid protest attorneys at GAO and the Court of Federal Claims over the last decade. This is not a review of cases, but rather a distillation of the legal, procedural, and practical factors that inform the litigation of bid…
Find out more »Contract Changes and Equitable Adjustments
$755.00
This course focuses on the central role the Changes clause plays in the performance of government contracts. It addresses the use of the clause in ensuring the government achieves its goals during contract performance. The use of the clause by contractors to assert requests for equitable adjustment when the conditions of performance change, the myriad of rules governing the negotiation of equitable adjustments, and the process of modifying the contract to accomplish these goals are covered. This class is available…
Find out more »Price Analysis and Cost Analysis
$499
Dates and Times: Price Analysis: 7/12 & 7/14 Cost Analysis: 7/19 & 7/21 Summary: The US Government relies on contractor pricing proposals and cost representations to establish prices and/or reimburse actual costs. In this regard, the burden is on the buyer to demonstrate that prudent business actions have been taken to determine that the prices paid to suppliers are fair and reasonable in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 15.4, Contract Pricing. In addition, FAR Part 31, Contract…
Find out more »Identifying Risks in Your Foreign Supply Chain
$750
As demonstrated by President Biden’s February 24, 2021 Executive Order on America’s Supply Chains, supply chain security is an increasingly important topic for the U.S. government. But where supply chains inevitably source products from around the world, it is hard to know what we must do to make our supply chains “secure,” recognizing that this task is made even harder when we try to anticipate future policy shifts. This 6-part series is designed to give you an overview of the…
Find out more »Contract Changes and Equitable Adjustments
$755.00
This course focuses on the central role the Changes clause plays in the performance of government contracts. It addresses the use of the clause in ensuring the government achieves its goals during contract performance. The use of the clause by contractors to assert requests for equitable adjustment when the conditions of performance change, the myriad of rules governing the negotiation of equitable adjustments, and the process of modifying the contract to accomplish these goals are covered. This class is available…
Find out more »FUN with the FAR Season 9
$2495
26 Bi-Weekly* Sessions from January 5, 2022 to December 14, 2022 Covering each Part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and created to make the FAR approachable and thought provoking for contracting professionals at all levels. This training is delivered in an innovative talk-show format with PCI’s most gregarious instructor Steve Daoust as your host and a different subject matter expert each session. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is a complex set of rules governing the federal government's purchasing process. Its…
Find out more »Contract Changes and Equitable Adjustments
$755.00
This course focuses on the central role the Changes clause plays in the performance of government contracts. It addresses the use of the clause in ensuring the government achieves its goals during contract performance. The use of the clause by contractors to assert requests for equitable adjustment when the conditions of performance change, the myriad of rules governing the negotiation of equitable adjustments, and the process of modifying the contract to accomplish these goals are covered. This class is available…
Find out more »Price Analysis and Cost Analysis
$499
Dates and Times: Price Analysis: 7/12 & 7/14 Cost Analysis: 7/19 & 7/21 Summary: The US Government relies on contractor pricing proposals and cost representations to establish prices and/or reimburse actual costs. In this regard, the burden is on the buyer to demonstrate that prudent business actions have been taken to determine that the prices paid to suppliers are fair and reasonable in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 15.4, Contract Pricing. In addition, FAR Part 31, Contract…
Find out more »A Primer on International Government Contracting
Free
Marques Peterson and Dinesh Dharmadasa, lawyers in Pillsbury’s Government Contracts & Disputes practice, will lead a 90-minute course providing an overview of international government contracting. Session topics will include: Introduction to the U.S. Government’s Role as an Exporter and Financier of Defense Articles The Business of Security Cooperation Overview of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Overview of Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) What’s Best for You – FMS or DCS? International Procurement Law - Enforcement and Corruption
Find out more »May the Clause Be With You Season 4
$995
2022 Annual Subscription includes 23 Short, Focused Sessions, approximately 50 Minutes in Length, to Highlight the How and Why of Important FAR and DFARS Clauses In this bi-weekly program, our experts will select and introduce to you—in a practical way—some of the most important but often misused FAR contract clauses in an easy-to-digest 50-60 minute webinars. Some of those clauses in particular, those set forth in FAR PART 52, without doubt establish a critical foundation in every Federal Government Contract. You…
Find out more »CAS: The Series
$1600
2nd and 4th Wednesday of the Month Jul-Dec 2:00-3:30pm 7/13, 7/27, 8/10, 8/24, 9/14, 9/28, 10/12, 10/26, 11/9, 11/30*, 12/14, 12/28 A 12-Episode interactive, and dare we say “fun”, series that guide students through the background and requirements of the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). Each hour long episode of CAS – The Series will focus on a bite size element of one of the most complex and challenging accounting rules facing government contractors. Each element will be laid out and…
Find out more »Negotiating Terms and Conditions
$275
Anyone who has negotiated terms and conditions for a Government subcontract knows that it is a challenging process. The negotiation of terms and conditions is different with every transaction, and requires the negotiator to build a library of knowledge to navigate this complex territory. The first two steps in building this library are to understand what is at stake in each case and to know what your negotiating limits are before beginning the process. This new PCI program, “Negotiating Terms…
Find out more »Current Trends in Federal Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contracts
$120
Overview of the current federal Multiple Award IDIQ Landscape Why do agencies use MA IDIQ contracts? Why are IDIQ’s an even bigger deal in FY’22? Business generated Managing Agencies GSA NIH Army Navy NASA Cost Plus vs. Firm Fixed Price and T&M/Labor Hour Best In Class Contracts What They Are Do Federal Agencies Actually Use Them? IT vs. services Current IDIQ Flashpoints How Small Businesses Participate Teams, JV’s, etc. Pre and Post-Award Protests GSA IDIQ’s Schedules Services MAC Polaris Alliant…
Find out more »August 2022
PCI’s Executive Exchange
$895
The PCI Executive Exchange First Tuesday of the Month, 12:00-1:00pm Government Contracting laws and regulations are constantly changing; and they’re plenty complex to start with. Would it be helpful to have a group of experts constantly informing you of these important changes? Do you wish there was a resource answering common and unique questions on these complex rules? Do you think having a network of lawyers, accountants, industry, and government professionals frequently convening on zoom to discuss changes and interpretations…
Find out more »Deciphering Government Contracts
$600
Summary In a series of 6 weekly 90-minute sessions, 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 inclined) and practical application for the practitioner, you will develop a deeper appreciation for contract formatting, drafting quality contracts, and avoiding…
Find out more »Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
$225
This course discusses earned value management from a manager’s perspective and tries to answer the question “If we are doing all this planning and reporting, why are we still over budget and behind schedule?” The class covers the 32 requirements an acceptable EVMS system must meet and some of the techniques to meet those requirements. The course dissects the relationship between EVMS and project management to identify points of intersection and divergence to understand why a good project management system…
Find out more »FUN with the FAR Season 9
$2495
26 Bi-Weekly* Sessions from January 5, 2022 to December 14, 2022 Covering each Part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and created to make the FAR approachable and thought provoking for contracting professionals at all levels. This training is delivered in an innovative talk-show format with PCI’s most gregarious instructor Steve Daoust as your host and a different subject matter expert each session. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is a complex set of rules governing the federal government's purchasing process. Its…
Find out more »Government Contracting Fundamentals
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" course is designed to be of benefit to both government and contractor personnel, including contracting officers, contract and subcontract administrators, program and item managers, finance and accounting personnel, engineers, and attorneys (in-house, outside, government). This class is available for CPE and CEU Credit. If CLE credit is needed for the class, you must…
Find out more »Government Contracting Fundamentals
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" course is designed to be of benefit to both government and contractor personnel, including contracting officers, contract and subcontract administrators, program and item managers, finance and accounting personnel, engineers, and attorneys (in-house, outside, government). This class is available for CPE and CEU Credit. If CLE credit is needed for the class, you must…
Find out more »Financial Forum 2022 Establishing Direct and Indirect Rates
$1095
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. Each registration allows for one person to log in. Your team members can join you in…
Find out more »HR/Labor Compliance for Federal Contractors Webinar Series 2022: Understanding the Impact of OFCCP Policy Changes on Federal Contractors
$395
PilieroMazza’s Labor & Employment for Government Contractors Team is presenting a multi-part series to help employers understand the legal and business implications of operating as a government contractor. Attorneys from the Team will share their experience and thought leadership in labor and employment-related federal and state legislation and regulations. In this series, PilieroMazza will identify hot-button issues, provide practical advice, and answer your questions. Our list of topics includes: All sessions run from 2:00-3:30pm August 9: Understanding the Impact of…
Find out more »Deciphering Government Contracts
$600
Summary In a series of 6 weekly 90-minute sessions, 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 inclined) and practical application for the practitioner, you will develop a deeper appreciation for contract formatting, drafting quality contracts, and avoiding…
Find out more »Government Contracting Fundamentals
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" course is designed to be of benefit to both government and contractor personnel, including contracting officers, contract and subcontract administrators, program and item managers, finance and accounting personnel, engineers, and attorneys (in-house, outside, government). This class is available for CPE and CEU Credit. If CLE credit is needed for the class, you must…
Find out more »May the Clause Be With You Season 4
$995
2022 Annual Subscription includes 23 Short, Focused Sessions, approximately 50 Minutes in Length, to Highlight the How and Why of Important FAR and DFARS Clauses In this bi-weekly program, our experts will select and introduce to you—in a practical way—some of the most important but often misused FAR contract clauses in an easy-to-digest 50-60 minute webinars. Some of those clauses in particular, those set forth in FAR PART 52, without doubt establish a critical foundation in every Federal Government Contract. You…
Find out more »CAS: The Series
$1600
2nd and 4th Wednesday of the Month Jul-Dec 2:00-3:30pm 7/13, 7/27, 8/10, 8/24, 9/14, 9/28, 10/12, 10/26, 11/9, 11/30*, 12/14, 12/28 A 12-Episode interactive, and dare we say “fun”, series that guide students through the background and requirements of the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). Each hour long episode of CAS – The Series will focus on a bite size element of one of the most complex and challenging accounting rules facing government contractors. Each element will be laid out and…
Find out more »Government Contracting Fundamentals
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" course is designed to be of benefit to both government and contractor personnel, including contracting officers, contract and subcontract administrators, program and item managers, finance and accounting personnel, engineers, and attorneys (in-house, outside, government). This class is available for CPE and CEU Credit. If CLE credit is needed for the class, you must…
Find out more »Mastering the Part 15 Source Selection Process
$55
Source selections for contract awards under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 15 (negotiated procurements) are complex and multi-phased. The source selection process sets out: The agency's needs. • The best type of contract for the procurement. • Instructions for proposal submission. • The agency's evaluation criteria for the proposals. • The basis for the contract award. The objective of source selection is to select the proposal that represents the best value as defined by the agency (FAR 15.302), however, the process…
Find out more »Government Contracting Master’s Academy
The Masters Academy is designed to provide an exceptional learning experience. Each day, various experts share their insights into the leading practices of government contracting. Over the course of nine days, you will have the unique opportunity to learn the lessons experts have culled during their careers in government contracting. This program is not intended to cover the basics or each topic in its entirety. Instead, the Masters Academy is intended as an advanced course focusing on leading practices.
Find out more »Government Contracting Master’s Academy
The Masters Academy is designed to provide an exceptional learning experience. Each day, various experts share their insights into the leading practices of government contracting. Over the course of nine days, you will have the unique opportunity to learn the lessons experts have culled during their careers in government contracting. This program is not intended to cover the basics or each topic in its entirety. Instead, the Masters Academy is intended as an advanced course focusing on leading practices.
Find out more »Identifying Risks in Your Foreign Supply Chain
$750
As demonstrated by President Biden’s February 24, 2021 Executive Order on America’s Supply Chains, supply chain security is an increasingly important topic for the U.S. government. But where supply chains inevitably source products from around the world, it is hard to know what we must do to make our supply chains “secure,” recognizing that this task is made even harder when we try to anticipate future policy shifts. This 6-part series is designed to give you an overview of the…
Find out more »IP Series: Detailed Review of Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software; Special Rules for Commercial Technical Data and Computer Software
$895
The Nash & Gray virtual class series provides access to two experts in Government Contracting Intellectual Property law and policy, on a monthly basis. The sessions will dive deep into important and timely issues related to IP and Data Rights for government employees and contractors. And, of course, bring your questions to the sessions. Second Tuesday of the Month (* asterisk denotes a break from pattern) 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm (ET) Click here for the full series registration! May 17: Basic Principles Governing IP in Government Contracts;…
Find out more »Deciphering Government Contracts
$600
Summary In a series of 6 weekly 90-minute sessions, 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 inclined) and practical application for the practitioner, you will develop a deeper appreciation for contract formatting, drafting quality contracts, and avoiding…
Find out more »Government Contracting Master’s Academy
The Masters Academy is designed to provide an exceptional learning experience. Each day, various experts share their insights into the leading practices of government contracting. Over the course of nine days, you will have the unique opportunity to learn the lessons experts have culled during their careers in government contracting. This program is not intended to cover the basics or each topic in its entirety. Instead, the Masters Academy is intended as an advanced course focusing on leading practices.
Find out more »FUN with the FAR Season 9
$2495
26 Bi-Weekly* Sessions from January 5, 2022 to December 14, 2022 Covering each Part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and created to make the FAR approachable and thought provoking for contracting professionals at all levels. This training is delivered in an innovative talk-show format with PCI’s most gregarious instructor Steve Daoust as your host and a different subject matter expert each session. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is a complex set of rules governing the federal government's purchasing process. Its…
Find out more »Data Rights Clauses in DoD Contracting
Free
Fee: FREE | Use Code NoCreditFree Need Credit? There is a $45 accreditation fee. Managing intellectual property (IP) when working with the federal government is one of the more challenging areas of government contracts. IP in Government Contracting is controlled by a set of FAR and DFARS clauses that control which rights the government receives and which are retained by the contractor. During this 90 minute session, Daniel Kelly from McCarter & English will summarize each of the major IP…
Find out more »2022 Professor’s Forum: Buy American
$945
Professor’s Forum with Ralph Nash and Tim Sullivan 2022 All Sessions 12:00pm-1:30pm Professor Ralph Nash and Tim Sullivan are delighted to present the seventh 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 the most experienced lawyers in the business of government contracting, and their discussion…
Find out more »Government Contracting Master’s Academy
The Masters Academy is designed to provide an exceptional learning experience. Each day, various experts share their insights into the leading practices of government contracting. Over the course of nine days, you will have the unique opportunity to learn the lessons experts have culled during their careers in government contracting. This program is not intended to cover the basics or each topic in its entirety. Instead, the Masters Academy is intended as an advanced course focusing on leading practices.
Find out more »Government Contracting Master’s Academy
The Masters Academy is designed to provide an exceptional learning experience. Each day, various experts share their insights into the leading practices of government contracting. Over the course of nine days, you will have the unique opportunity to learn the lessons experts have culled during their careers in government contracting. This program is not intended to cover the basics or each topic in its entirety. Instead, the Masters Academy is intended as an advanced course focusing on leading practices.
Find out more »Material Management and Accounting Systems
$224
Government contractors are already reporting a significant increase in focus from DCAA on their Material Management Accounting System with audits scheduled for later this year. Don’t be caught off guard and get the information you need now. This briefing will review the overall nature and intent of MMAS, the MMAS criteria and DCAA’s new Audit Program including current US Government oversight expectations and contractor best practices for system description, policies and procedures, system walk-through, and compliance demonstration. This is a…
Find out more »Deciphering Government Contracts
$600
Summary In a series of 6 weekly 90-minute sessions, 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 inclined) and practical application for the practitioner, you will develop a deeper appreciation for contract formatting, drafting quality contracts, and avoiding…
Find out more »Practical Matters: Organizational Conflicts of Interest
$1045
Summary Federal Government contractors and subcontractors are required to follow a complex set of rules that regulate how they conduct their business. For example, the laws and regulations define how a contractor and subcontractor must manage their records, select subcontracts, recruit and hire, interface with non-US persons or entities, secure their cyber environment and govern the organization. These rules are designed to make sure that government contractors and subcontractors are ethical and follow the law since they are paid with…
Find out more »Government Contracting Master’s Academy
The Masters Academy is designed to provide an exceptional learning experience. Each day, various experts share their insights into the leading practices of government contracting. Over the course of nine days, you will have the unique opportunity to learn the lessons experts have culled during their careers in government contracting. This program is not intended to cover the basics or each topic in its entirety. Instead, the Masters Academy is intended as an advanced course focusing on leading practices.
Find out more »DoD Adaptive Acquisition Framework Virtual Training Series 2022
$840
DoD’s acquisition framework has been a constantly changing approach over the last decades. The most recent major change was in January 2020 with the changeover to the Adaptive Acquisition Framework – DoD Instruction 5000.2 (Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework). Changes to the DoD system have been driven by changes in technology complexity and the laws passed by Congress which exist to “keep the playing field level.” Most changes in the recent decades have been relatively minor compared to this set of…
Find out more »May the Clause Be With You Season 4
$995
2022 Annual Subscription includes 23 Short, Focused Sessions, approximately 50 Minutes in Length, to Highlight the How and Why of Important FAR and DFARS Clauses In this bi-weekly program, our experts will select and introduce to you—in a practical way—some of the most important but often misused FAR contract clauses in an easy-to-digest 50-60 minute webinars. Some of those clauses in particular, those set forth in FAR PART 52, without doubt establish a critical foundation in every Federal Government Contract. You…
Find out more »CAS: The Series
$1600
2nd and 4th Wednesday of the Month Jul-Dec 2:00-3:30pm 7/13, 7/27, 8/10, 8/24, 9/14, 9/28, 10/12, 10/26, 11/9, 11/30*, 12/14, 12/28 A 12-Episode interactive, and dare we say “fun”, series that guide students through the background and requirements of the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). Each hour long episode of CAS – The Series will focus on a bite size element of one of the most complex and challenging accounting rules facing government contractors. Each element will be laid out and…
Find out more »Government Contracting Master’s Academy
The Masters Academy is designed to provide an exceptional learning experience. Each day, various experts share their insights into the leading practices of government contracting. Over the course of nine days, you will have the unique opportunity to learn the lessons experts have culled during their careers in government contracting. This program is not intended to cover the basics or each topic in its entirety. Instead, the Masters Academy is intended as an advanced course focusing on leading practices.
Find out more »Material Management and Accounting Systems
$224
Government contractors are already reporting a significant increase in focus from DCAA on their Material Management Accounting System with audits scheduled for later this year. Don’t be caught off guard and get the information you need now. This briefing will review the overall nature and intent of MMAS, the MMAS criteria and DCAA’s new Audit Program including current US Government oversight expectations and contractor best practices for system description, policies and procedures, system walk-through, and compliance demonstration. This is a…
Find out more »Hit The Ground Running: Contract Law Essentials For New Attorneys And Contract Administrators
$695
You want your contracting professionals to “hit the ground running” and be as productive as possible. They probably didn’t learn enough in this area in school, and some government contract law matters--like litigation--simply do not lend themselves to a prolonged learning curve. Thankfully your “First Years” actually want the same thing—to be positive members of your team as quickly as possible. Start them out right by having them attend the Public Contracting Institute’s Hit the Ground Running Course! This course…
Find out more »Contract Closeout
$250
Contract closeout is a critical, but often forgotten, piece of the Contract process. This seminar will focus on what contractors need to move the close out process through to completion, efficiently and effectively. Achieving closeout will ensure final payments are made, audit issues are concluded, past performance evaluations are submitted and any open issues are resolved. Timely close out efforts result in reduced contract administration and ensure a greater likelihood that contractors still have and can provide all the documentation…
Find out more »Hit The Ground Running: Contract Law Essentials For New Attorneys And Contract Administrators
$695
You want your contracting professionals to “hit the ground running” and be as productive as possible. They probably didn’t learn enough in this area in school, and some government contract law matters--like litigation--simply do not lend themselves to a prolonged learning curve. Thankfully your “First Years” actually want the same thing—to be positive members of your team as quickly as possible. Start them out right by having them attend the Public Contracting Institute’s Hit the Ground Running Course! This course…
Find out more »Deciphering Government Contracts
$600
Summary In a series of 6 weekly 90-minute sessions, 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 inclined) and practical application for the practitioner, you will develop a deeper appreciation for contract formatting, drafting quality contracts, and avoiding…
Find out more »DoD Adaptive Acquisition Framework Virtual Training Series 2022
$840
DoD’s acquisition framework has been a constantly changing approach over the last decades. The most recent major change was in January 2020 with the changeover to the Adaptive Acquisition Framework – DoD Instruction 5000.2 (Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework). Changes to the DoD system have been driven by changes in technology complexity and the laws passed by Congress which exist to “keep the playing field level.” Most changes in the recent decades have been relatively minor compared to this set of…
Find out more »FUN with the FAR Season 9
$2495
26 Bi-Weekly* Sessions from January 5, 2022 to December 14, 2022 Covering each Part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and created to make the FAR approachable and thought provoking for contracting professionals at all levels. This training is delivered in an innovative talk-show format with PCI’s most gregarious instructor Steve Daoust as your host and a different subject matter expert each session. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is a complex set of rules governing the federal government's purchasing process. Its…
Find out more »Hit The Ground Running: Contract Law Essentials For New Attorneys And Contract Administrators
$695
You want your contracting professionals to “hit the ground running” and be as productive as possible. They probably didn’t learn enough in this area in school, and some government contract law matters--like litigation--simply do not lend themselves to a prolonged learning curve. Thankfully your “First Years” actually want the same thing—to be positive members of your team as quickly as possible. Start them out right by having them attend the Public Contracting Institute’s Hit the Ground Running Course! This course…
Find out more »September 2022
Successful Proposals: From Preparation To Award
$324
Dates: September 1 & 8, 2022 10:00am-3:00pm This two-part course is an in-depth study of the FAR Part 15 source selection process from both industry and Government perspectives. The instructor will use lectures, real-world examples, and seminars to explain the intricacies of this critical phase in the pre-award procurement process. Both sessions will highlight best practices for industry and Government employees to achieve success: contract award (for industry) and a best value contract (for the Government). The course will include…
Find out more »Hit The Ground Running: Contract Law Essentials For New Attorneys And Contract Administrators
$695
You want your contracting professionals to “hit the ground running” and be as productive as possible. They probably didn’t learn enough in this area in school, and some government contract law matters--like litigation--simply do not lend themselves to a prolonged learning curve. Thankfully your “First Years” actually want the same thing—to be positive members of your team as quickly as possible. Start them out right by having them attend the Public Contracting Institute’s Hit the Ground Running Course! This course…
Find out more »Dave Drabkin’s Hot Topics 2022
$695
Join Dave Drabkin and a rotating cast of guests as they talk about the most important issues facing government contracting. Each month we will choose an important topic, and an expert guest. Click here for the full series! First Thursday of the Month 12:00pm – 1:30pm ET February 03 – COVID Update March 03 – Domestic Preferences in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act May 05 – Other Transactions June 02 – September 01 – October 06 –
Find out more »Advanced Fundamentals
$995
Dates Available: March 30- April 1, 10:00am-3:00pm August 30, September 6, 20, 10:00am-3:00pm This four-part course will review and reinforce some of the topics addressed in the Basics of Government Contracting Course, then delve in depth into additional topics not typically covered in the Basics Course training. When possible, attendees should have some familiarity with U.S. Government procurement practices, either through prior attendance at courses such as the FAR Workshop, the Basics of Government Contracting Course, Subcontracting training, and…
Find out more »Appropriations Law of Federal Procurement
$350
Dates Available: May 26, 10:00am-3:00pm September 6, 10:00am-3:00pm This course will explore, explain, and provide hands-on practice in the key issues and principles of fiscal law as it affects federal procurement contracting. This course covers the significance and risks in making fiscal law decisions. It is designed for Government contracting officers and COTRs/CORs, program managers, resource managers, budget officers and legal staffs. Contractors who want to understand the financial issues that their federal counterparts face in contract awards, modifications and…
Find out more »Case of the Month 2022
$695
Please join our Case of the Month Club, a program in which our expert instructors will take a deep dive into recent decisions involving issues that affect all of us on a regular basis. This class, meant for contracting professionals, will focus on different cases, going beyond the mere holding into the history, tactics, and significance of the case as a whole. Whether the cases are bid protests or contract claims, our instructors, all of whom are experienced professionals, will…
Find out more »PCI’s Executive Exchange
$895
The PCI Executive Exchange First Tuesday of the Month, 12:00-1:00pm Government Contracting laws and regulations are constantly changing; and they’re plenty complex to start with. Would it be helpful to have a group of experts constantly informing you of these important changes? Do you wish there was a resource answering common and unique questions on these complex rules? Do you think having a network of lawyers, accountants, industry, and government professionals frequently convening on zoom to discuss changes and interpretations…
Find out more »DoD Adaptive Acquisition Framework Virtual Training Series 2022
$840
DoD’s acquisition framework has been a constantly changing approach over the last decades. The most recent major change was in January 2020 with the changeover to the Adaptive Acquisition Framework – DoD Instruction 5000.2 (Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework). Changes to the DoD system have been driven by changes in technology complexity and the laws passed by Congress which exist to “keep the playing field level.” Most changes in the recent decades have been relatively minor compared to this set of…
Find out more »May the Clause Be With You Season 4
$995
2022 Annual Subscription includes 23 Short, Focused Sessions, approximately 50 Minutes in Length, to Highlight the How and Why of Important FAR and DFARS Clauses In this bi-weekly program, our experts will select and introduce to you—in a practical way—some of the most important but often misused FAR contract clauses in an easy-to-digest 50-60 minute webinars. Some of those clauses in particular, those set forth in FAR PART 52, without doubt establish a critical foundation in every Federal Government Contract. You…
Find out more »Subcontracting Summit: Best Practices in Prime’s RFP Development
$1140
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 »Successful Proposals: From Preparation To Award
$324
Dates: September 1 & 8, 2022 10:00am-3:00pm This two-part course is an in-depth study of the FAR Part 15 source selection process from both industry and Government perspectives. The instructor will use lectures, real-world examples, and seminars to explain the intricacies of this critical phase in the pre-award procurement process. Both sessions will highlight best practices for industry and Government employees to achieve success: contract award (for industry) and a best value contract (for the Government). The course will include…
Find out more »The PCI FAR and DFARS Update Series 2022
$400
Seemingly as inexorable as death and taxes, the FAR and DFARS are constantly changing. While some changes are mundane, others are critically important. It can be difficult to track and stay on top of the updates, sift through the noise, and focus on the changes that matter most to your business. Join the Dentons US LLP Government Contracts Team as we target and discuss the most important and impactful recent updates to the FAR and DFARS. March 3, 2:00pm-3:00pm June…
Find out more »Advanced Fundamentals
$995
Dates Available: March 30- April 1, 10:00am-3:00pm August 30, September 6, 20, 10:00am-3:00pm This four-part course will review and reinforce some of the topics addressed in the Basics of Government Contracting Course, then delve in depth into additional topics not typically covered in the Basics Course training. When possible, attendees should have some familiarity with U.S. Government procurement practices, either through prior attendance at courses such as the FAR Workshop, the Basics of Government Contracting Course, Subcontracting training, and…
Find out more »IP Series: Determining the Requirements for Delivery and License Rights; Modular Open Systems Approaches
$895
The Nash & Gray virtual class series provides access to two experts in Government Contracting Intellectual Property law and policy, on a monthly basis. The sessions will dive deep into important and timely issues related to IP and Data Rights for government employees and contractors. And, of course, bring your questions to the sessions. Second Tuesday of the Month (* asterisk denotes a break from pattern) 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm (ET) Click here for the full series registration! May 17: Basic Principles Governing IP in Government Contracts;…
Find out more »HR/Labor Compliance for Federal Contractors Webinar Series 2022: The Impact of Non-Disclosure Agreements
$395
PilieroMazza’s Labor & Employment for Government Contractors Team is presenting a multi-part series to help employers understand the legal and business implications of operating as a government contractor. Attorneys from the Team will share their experience and thought leadership in labor and employment-related federal and state legislation and regulations. In this series, PilieroMazza will identify hot-button issues, provide practical advice, and answer your questions. Our list of topics includes: All sessions run from 2:00-3:30pm August 9: Understanding the Impact of…
Find out more »Deciphering Government Contracts
$600
Summary In a series of 6 weekly 90-minute sessions, 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 inclined) and practical application for the practitioner, you will develop a deeper appreciation for contract formatting, drafting quality contracts, and avoiding…
Find out more »Timekeeping for Government Contractors
$498.00
Course participants will learn regulatory requirements and expectations related to timekeeping/labor reporting. Additionally, this overview serves as a guide through specific FAR and CAS regulations as well as best practices for labor compliance. This course guides the participant through writing policies and procedures, an overview on labor laws and acts, timekeeping roles and compensation requirements, labor accounting methods, and how to prepare employees for audits. The seminar is beneficial to company personnel who are new to government contracting and want…
Find out more »DoD Adaptive Acquisition Framework Virtual Training Series 2022
$840
DoD’s acquisition framework has been a constantly changing approach over the last decades. The most recent major change was in January 2020 with the changeover to the Adaptive Acquisition Framework – DoD Instruction 5000.2 (Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework). Changes to the DoD system have been driven by changes in technology complexity and the laws passed by Congress which exist to “keep the playing field level.” Most changes in the recent decades have been relatively minor compared to this set of…
Find out more »FUN with the FAR Season 9
$2495
26 Bi-Weekly* Sessions from January 5, 2022 to December 14, 2022 Covering each Part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and created to make the FAR approachable and thought provoking for contracting professionals at all levels. This training is delivered in an innovative talk-show format with PCI’s most gregarious instructor Steve Daoust as your host and a different subject matter expert each session. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is a complex set of rules governing the federal government's purchasing process. Its…
Find out more »CAS: The Series
$1600
2nd and 4th Wednesday of the Month Jul-Dec 2:00-3:30pm 7/13, 7/27, 8/10, 8/24, 9/14, 9/28, 10/12, 10/26, 11/9, 11/30*, 12/14, 12/28 A 12-Episode interactive, and dare we say “fun”, series that guide students through the background and requirements of the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). Each hour long episode of CAS – The Series will focus on a bite size element of one of the most complex and challenging accounting rules facing government contractors. Each element will be laid out and…
Find out more »Timekeeping for Government Contractors
$498.00
Course participants will learn regulatory requirements and expectations related to timekeeping/labor reporting. Additionally, this overview serves as a guide through specific FAR and CAS regulations as well as best practices for labor compliance. This course guides the participant through writing policies and procedures, an overview on labor laws and acts, timekeeping roles and compensation requirements, labor accounting methods, and how to prepare employees for audits. The seminar is beneficial to company personnel who are new to government contracting and want…
Find out more »Small Business Contracting 2022: Subcontracting, Mentor Protégé, and Teaming Agreements
$400
This 5-part series covers the various issues pertaining to Small Business Contracting and Subcontracting Programs implemented through the Federal procurement process. It covers the complex rules that apply when a Federal procurement is set-aside, in whole or in part, for small business; when a large contractor subcontracts with small business; and when a small business prime contractor needs to subcontract work to be able to perform a U.S. Government contract set-aside. The series also covers the unique requirements for compliance…
Find out more »Advanced Fundamentals
$995
Dates Available: March 30- April 1, 10:00am-3:00pm August 30, September 6, 20, 10:00am-3:00pm This four-part course will review and reinforce some of the topics addressed in the Basics of Government Contracting Course, then delve in depth into additional topics not typically covered in the Basics Course training. When possible, attendees should have some familiarity with U.S. Government procurement practices, either through prior attendance at courses such as the FAR Workshop, the Basics of Government Contracting Course, Subcontracting training, and…
Find out more »Identifying Risks in Your Foreign Supply Chain
$750
As demonstrated by President Biden’s February 24, 2021 Executive Order on America’s Supply Chains, supply chain security is an increasingly important topic for the U.S. government. But where supply chains inevitably source products from around the world, it is hard to know what we must do to make our supply chains “secure,” recognizing that this task is made even harder when we try to anticipate future policy shifts. This 6-part series is designed to give you an overview of the…
Find out more »DoD Adaptive Acquisition Framework Virtual Training Series 2022
$840
DoD’s acquisition framework has been a constantly changing approach over the last decades. The most recent major change was in January 2020 with the changeover to the Adaptive Acquisition Framework – DoD Instruction 5000.2 (Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework). Changes to the DoD system have been driven by changes in technology complexity and the laws passed by Congress which exist to “keep the playing field level.” Most changes in the recent decades have been relatively minor compared to this set of…
Find out more »May the Clause Be With You Season 4
$995
2022 Annual Subscription includes 23 Short, Focused Sessions, approximately 50 Minutes in Length, to Highlight the How and Why of Important FAR and DFARS Clauses In this bi-weekly program, our experts will select and introduce to you—in a practical way—some of the most important but often misused FAR contract clauses in an easy-to-digest 50-60 minute webinars. Some of those clauses in particular, those set forth in FAR PART 52, without doubt establish a critical foundation in every Federal Government Contract. You…
Find out more »Types of Contracts
$324
Date Available: May 24, 10:00am-3:00pm September 22, 10:00am-3:00pm A one day in-depth analysis of the new focus and guidelines on the selection, use, and management of contracts by type. Implications on costs, accounting systems, management, and administration of this new emphasis on all contract vehicles will be examined There is a new emphasis on Contract Types in Government Contracting. In acquisition planning, Government agencies have been directed to move away from Cost Type Contracts to Firm Fixed-Price Contracts. This emphasis…
Find out more »Government Contract Compliance and Cybersecurity
$498.00
This course will provide important guidance for government contractors who are seeking to ensure compliance with the government’s rapidly expanding cybersecurity requirements. Contractors will learn about the statutory and regulatory requirements applicable to contractors including: Key agency-specific regulations Cyber requirements applicable to owners and operators of critical infrastructure including the defense base Best practices for cyber breach investigation and response; and recent and future cyber developments This class is available for CPE and CEU Credit. If CLE credit is needed…
Find out more »Practical Matters: Meals, Gifts, Entertainment & Favors
$1045
Summary Federal Government contractors and subcontractors are required to follow a complex set of rules that regulate how they conduct their business. For example, the laws and regulations define how a contractor and subcontractor must manage their records, select subcontracts, recruit and hire, interface with non-US persons or entities, secure their cyber environment and govern the organization. These rules are designed to make sure that government contractors and subcontractors are ethical and follow the law since they are paid with…
Find out more »Government Contract Compliance and Cybersecurity
$498.00
This course will provide important guidance for government contractors who are seeking to ensure compliance with the government’s rapidly expanding cybersecurity requirements. Contractors will learn about the statutory and regulatory requirements applicable to contractors including: Key agency-specific regulations Cyber requirements applicable to owners and operators of critical infrastructure including the defense base Best practices for cyber breach investigation and response; and recent and future cyber developments This class is available for CPE and CEU Credit. If CLE credit is needed…
Find out more »DoD Adaptive Acquisition Framework Virtual Training Series 2022
$840
DoD’s acquisition framework has been a constantly changing approach over the last decades. The most recent major change was in January 2020 with the changeover to the Adaptive Acquisition Framework – DoD Instruction 5000.2 (Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework). Changes to the DoD system have been driven by changes in technology complexity and the laws passed by Congress which exist to “keep the playing field level.” Most changes in the recent decades have been relatively minor compared to this set of…
Find out more »FUN with the FAR Season 9
$2495
26 Bi-Weekly* Sessions from January 5, 2022 to December 14, 2022 Covering each Part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and created to make the FAR approachable and thought provoking for contracting professionals at all levels. This training is delivered in an innovative talk-show format with PCI’s most gregarious instructor Steve Daoust as your host and a different subject matter expert each session. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is a complex set of rules governing the federal government's purchasing process. Its…
Find out more »CAS: The Series
$1600
2nd and 4th Wednesday of the Month Jul-Dec 2:00-3:30pm 7/13, 7/27, 8/10, 8/24, 9/14, 9/28, 10/12, 10/26, 11/9, 11/30*, 12/14, 12/28 A 12-Episode interactive, and dare we say “fun”, series that guide students through the background and requirements of the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). Each hour long episode of CAS – The Series will focus on a bite size element of one of the most complex and challenging accounting rules facing government contractors. Each element will be laid out and…
Find out more »October 2022
The FAR Workshop: Practical Applications & More
$755.00
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, the Federal Government’s regulatory system. Those who participate actively in the contract administration process will receive the most direct benefit, but anyone who is a player in government…
Find out more »Case of the Month 2022
$695
Please join our Case of the Month Club, a program in which our expert instructors will take a deep dive into recent decisions involving issues that affect all of us on a regular basis. This class, meant for contracting professionals, will focus on different cases, going beyond the mere holding into the history, tactics, and significance of the case as a whole. Whether the cases are bid protests or contract claims, our instructors, all of whom are experienced professionals, will…
Find out more »PCI’s Executive Exchange
$895
The PCI Executive Exchange First Tuesday of the Month, 12:00-1:00pm Government Contracting laws and regulations are constantly changing; and they’re plenty complex to start with. Would it be helpful to have a group of experts constantly informing you of these important changes? Do you wish there was a resource answering common and unique questions on these complex rules? Do you think having a network of lawyers, accountants, industry, and government professionals frequently convening on zoom to discuss changes and interpretations…
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