November 2020
Subcontracting Summit 2020 Virtual Class Series
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 instructor Tim Sullivan 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 subcontracting process over the…
Find out more »GovCon Accounting Finance Executive Briefing Webinar Series
As an accounting/finance management or executive, you have an obligation to keep in touch with U.S. Government contract regulatory environment and compliance status. This series is designed to discuss current audit and compliance issues that government contractors typically encounter. The executive will be briefed on the current status and challenges related to DCAA audits and DCMA reviews. Additionally, this series will provide management and executives with a refresher of the highest compliance risk areas and identify potential impacts to your…
Find out more »December 2020
Negotiation Strategies and Techniques
This course is divided into two parts. The first part is designed to provide attendees with a thorough understanding of the qualities of an effective negotiator, with examples rooted in the government contracting process. The second part focuses on the negotiation process itself—the preparation stage, the actual negotiation, and the techniques for ensuring that the deal is closed once and closed correctly. Class discussion and case studies underscore the importance of the principles covered in the lecture. This course may…
Find out more »Case of the Month Club
PCI’s Case of the Month Club program for November will feature two cases that will be sure to interest you. Our protest case will delve into the GAO’s September 25, 2020 decision in Teledyne Brown Engineering, Inc., where the GAO sustained a protest on the grounds that a key Government procurement official’s personal conflict of interest tainted a massive agency procurement. The decision serves as a painful reminder of the very high standards of conduct expected of such…
Find out more »Building a Winning Proposal that Survives a Protest: Pre-Award & Post-Award
Lawyers and Consultants with extensive experience on bid protests and proposals, respectively, will present a two-part series that discusses how to: build better proposals; evaluate and shape procurements in order to win more awards; and, if necessary, bring or defend bid protests. A key topic will be the need for contractors to engage in pre-award bid protest thinking in order to identify and, where practicable, correct problems in the procurement process. The instructors will offer their complementary experiences and perspectives…
Find out more »Negotiation Strategies and Techniques
This course is divided into two parts. The first part is designed to provide attendees with a thorough understanding of the qualities of an effective negotiator, with examples rooted in the government contracting process. The second part focuses on the negotiation process itself—the preparation stage, the actual negotiation, and the techniques for ensuring that the deal is closed once and closed correctly. Class discussion and case studies underscore the importance of the principles covered in the lecture. This course may…
Find out more »May the Clause Be with You℠ Season 2
020 Annual Subscription includes 25 Short, Focused Sessions, 30-40 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 30- to 40-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 »Building a Winning Proposal that Survives a Protest: Pre-Award & Post-Award
Lawyers and Consultants with extensive experience on bid protests and proposals, respectively, will present a two-part series that discusses how to: build better proposals; evaluate and shape procurements in order to win more awards; and, if necessary, bring or defend bid protests. A key topic will be the need for contractors to engage in pre-award bid protest thinking in order to identify and, where practicable, correct problems in the procurement process. The instructors will offer their complementary experiences and perspectives…
Find out more »Negotiation Strategies and Techniques
This course is divided into two parts. The first part is designed to provide attendees with a thorough understanding of the qualities of an effective negotiator, with examples rooted in the government contracting process. The second part focuses on the negotiation process itself—the preparation stage, the actual negotiation, and the techniques for ensuring that the deal is closed once and closed correctly. Class discussion and case studies underscore the importance of the principles covered in the lecture. This course may…
Find out more »Direct/Indirect Cost Basics: In Today’s Environment Online Stream
Many federal contractors struggle with the design and setup of their overhead pools and overall indirect rate structure. It’s design is vital in determining how much of the organization’s indirect cost can be recouped on each of its contracts. Companies trying to enter the government contracting arena may be setting up a rate structure for the first time. More mature contractors may be evaluating whether or not changes to the indirect rate structure would benefit the organization. This live webinar…
Find out more »Government Contracts Compliance – Antritrust and Lobbying
Government contracts compliance is complicated and constantly evolving. Keeping up with thousands upon thousands of rules, regulations, statutes, guidance, and more is time consuming and exhausting. In this unique 17-part compliance webinar series, leading experts walk you through key challenges and provide strategies for how to overcome them. This series does not stop at covering just the fundamentals of compliance; it will also cover best practices to meet the challenges of a changing regulatory environment in an evolving, turbulent world.…
Find out more »Negotiation Strategies and Techniques
This course is divided into two parts. The first part is designed to provide attendees with a thorough understanding of the qualities of an effective negotiator, with examples rooted in the government contracting process. The second part focuses on the negotiation process itself—the preparation stage, the actual negotiation, and the techniques for ensuring that the deal is closed once and closed correctly. Class discussion and case studies underscore the importance of the principles covered in the lecture. This course may…
Find out more »GovCon Accounting Finance Executive Briefing Webinar Series
As an accounting/finance management or executive, you have an obligation to keep in touch with U.S. Government contract regulatory environment and compliance status. This series is designed to discuss current audit and compliance issues that government contractors typically encounter. The executive will be briefed on the current status and challenges related to DCAA audits and DCMA reviews. Additionally, this series will provide management and executives with a refresher of the highest compliance risk areas and identify potential impacts to your…
Find out more »Critical Government Contract Cost Accounting and Financial Compliance
This course is a fast-paced interactive 6-part webinar that examines the key fundamental aspects and requirements on contract financial matters as it applies to Federal acquisition. 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 requirements regarding costs proposed or incurred under US Government contracts. The course includes a review of accounting and estimating related topics, and best practices for implementing and maintaining…
Find out more »Government Contracts Compliance – Compliance Program
Government contracts compliance is complicated and constantly evolving. Keeping up with thousands upon thousands of rules, regulations, statutes, guidance, and more is time consuming and exhausting. In this unique 17-part compliance webinar series, leading experts walk you through key challenges and provide strategies for how to overcome them. This series does not stop at covering just the fundamentals of compliance; it will also cover best practices to meet the challenges of a changing regulatory environment in an evolving, turbulent world.…
Find out more »Advanced Fundamentals
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 on-the-job experience. During this training, attendees will have the opportunity to review, analyze, develop…
Find out more »Advanced Fundamentals
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 on-the-job experience. During this training, attendees will have the opportunity to review, analyze, develop…
Find out more »Succeeding in Government Small Business Contracting – Protests
This 5 part program covers the various issues pertaining to the Small Business Programs implemented through Federal contracting. It covers the complex in government contracting rules that apply when of procurement is set-aside, in whole or in part, for small business; when a large contractor must subcontract with small buiness; and when a small business prime subcontracts with a large business. The program also covers the unique requirements for compliance with the various small business rules. At the end of…
Find out more »Cracking Open the ITAR
The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) governs exports of all defense articles, services and technical data that are on the U.S. Munitions List (“USML). The ITAR also requires companies involved in the production of defense articles, parts, or components, the provision of defense services or the development of technical data that are on the USML to register with the State Department’s Directorate of Defense Controls, which administers the ITAR -- even if the company is not involved in exports…
Find out more »Advanced Fundamentals
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 on-the-job experience. During this training, attendees will have the opportunity to review, analyze, develop…
Find out more »May the Clause Be with You℠ Season 2
020 Annual Subscription includes 25 Short, Focused Sessions, 30-40 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 30- to 40-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 »HR/Labor Compliance for Federal Contractors Webinar Series 2020
Littler Mendelson, the nation’s largest law firm devoted exclusively to workplace issues will present a multi-part series to help employers understand both the legal and business implications of operating as a government contractor. We have brought together thought leaders with experience in nearly every aspect of employment/labor-related federal and state legislation and regulations. In this series Littler will identify hot-button issues, provide practical advice and answer your questions. Our list of topics includes: August 19: Understanding the Impact of OFCCP Policy…
Find out more »Advanced Fundamentals
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 on-the-job experience. During this training, attendees will have the opportunity to review, analyze, develop…
Find out more »Critical Government Contract Cost Accounting and Financial Compliance
This course is a fast-paced interactive 6-part webinar that examines the key fundamental aspects and requirements on contract financial matters as it applies to Federal acquisition. 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 requirements regarding costs proposed or incurred under US Government contracts. The course includes a review of accounting and estimating related topics, and best practices for implementing and maintaining…
Find out more »Government Contracts Compliance – Contract Administration
Government contracts compliance is complicated and constantly evolving. Keeping up with thousands upon thousands of rules, regulations, statutes, guidance, and more is time consuming and exhausting. In this unique 17-part compliance webinar series, leading experts walk you through key challenges and provide strategies for how to overcome them. This series does not stop at covering just the fundamentals of compliance; it will also cover best practices to meet the challenges of a changing regulatory environment in an evolving, turbulent world.…
Find out more »January 2021
Government Contracts Compliance – Socioeconomic Issues and Schedule Contracts
Government contracts compliance is complicated and constantly evolving. Keeping up with thousands upon thousands of rules, regulations, statutes, guidance, and more is time consuming and exhausting. In this unique 17-part compliance webinar series, leading experts walk you through key challenges and provide strategies for how to overcome them. This series does not stop at covering just the fundamentals of compliance; it will also cover best practices to meet the challenges of a changing regulatory environment in an evolving, turbulent world.…
Find out more »Contractor Purchasing Systems Review
This is a comprehensive course addressing US Government contractor requirements related to letting subcontracts under government prime contracts. This course is recommended for individuals who are responsible for: US Government contractor purchasing or subcontracting; implementing and maintaining adequate purchasing systems and supporting US Government Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSRs); and conducting oversight of purchasing systems.
Find out more »Contract Pricing and Pricing Fundamentals
Many federal contractors are wasting significant amounts of time and increasing audit risk and exposure by the improper use of price and cost analysis. Many contractors and Government oversight officials do not understand the true requirements contained in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) regarding the use of Price Analysis versus Cost Analysis. This results in significant time and expense preparing and justifying detailed cost estimates when the most basic price analysis tools and techniques, which require far less effort, are…
Find out more »Government Contracts Compliance – Employment, Health and Safety
Government contracts compliance is complicated and constantly evolving. Keeping up with thousands upon thousands of rules, regulations, statutes, guidance, and more is time consuming and exhausting. In this unique 17-part compliance webinar series, leading experts walk you through key challenges and provide strategies for how to overcome them. This series does not stop at covering just the fundamentals of compliance; it will also cover best practices to meet the challenges of a changing regulatory environment in an evolving, turbulent world.…
Find out more »The FAR Workshop: Practical Applications & More
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 »DFUN with the DFARS℠ Season 5
2 Instructor-Led Virtual Training Sessions from January 2021 to December 2021 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. For reduced prices on FUN with the FAR and DFUN with the DFARS, click here. The Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) is a supplement specific to Department of Defense (DoD) acquisitions.…
Find out more »Government Contracts Compliance – Safeguarding Proprietary Information
Government contracts compliance is complicated and constantly evolving. Keeping up with thousands upon thousands of rules, regulations, statutes, guidance, and more is time consuming and exhausting. In this unique 17-part compliance webinar series, leading experts walk you through key challenges and provide strategies for how to overcome them. This series does not stop at covering just the fundamentals of compliance; it will also cover best practices to meet the challenges of a changing regulatory environment in an evolving, turbulent world.…
Find out more »Government Contracts Compliance – Classified Contracting and Privacy Issues
Government contracts compliance is complicated and constantly evolving. Keeping up with thousands upon thousands of rules, regulations, statutes, guidance, and more is time consuming and exhausting. In this unique 17-part compliance webinar series, leading experts walk you through key challenges and provide strategies for how to overcome them. This series does not stop at covering just the fundamentals of compliance; it will also cover best practices to meet the challenges of a changing regulatory environment in an evolving, turbulent world.…
Find out more »February 2021
DFUN with the DFARS℠ Season 5
2 Instructor-Led Virtual Training Sessions from January 2021 to December 2021 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. For reduced prices on FUN with the FAR and DFUN with the DFARS, click here. The Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) is a supplement specific to Department of Defense (DoD) acquisitions.…
Find out more »Contract Cost Accounting Deep Dive
Contract Cost accounting issues for government contractors can cause no end of headaches. But you don’t have to struggle through on your own. The expert instructors at PCI have created a high-intensity three-day boot camp to help alleviate your cost accounting-related headaches and transform cost accounting confusion into cost accounting competence! This course, delivered in a highly-interactive instructor-led classroom setting, uses discussion, lectures, and practical exercises to help you understand the ins and outs of cost accounting issues in government…
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
Find out more »Dave Drabkin’s Hot Topics Featuring Experts in Government & Industry Series
February 25 March 25 April 22 May 27 June 24 September 23 October 28
Find out more »March 2021
Ethics and Compliance in Government Contracting
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 »Subcontract Management
This Subcontract Management course is a comprehensive tutorial that explores FAR Part 44, Subcontracting – focusing on identifying and mitigating the vast array of risks often encountered by Government contractors in subcontract arrangements. Against a backdrop of the applicable regulations and relevant case law, the course explores numerous over-arching concepts inherent in federal subcontracting, providing numerous examples and identifying “best practices” for companies. The experience is often enhanced by a comprehensive question and answer dialogue between the instructor and Government/industry…
Find out more »DFUN with the DFARS℠ Season 5
2 Instructor-Led Virtual Training Sessions from January 2021 to December 2021 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. For reduced prices on FUN with the FAR and DFUN with the DFARS, click here. The Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) is a supplement specific to Department of Defense (DoD) acquisitions.…
Find out more »Timekeeping for Government Contractors
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 »Accounting and Auditing for Government Contractors
Doing business with the federal government can be extremely challenging. Layering the extensive accounting requirements, internal controls, and system expectations that come with federal government contracts, it can become downright frightening. This course is designed to help contractors navigate the details of these requirements so that they can successfully recover all allowable and allocable contract costs incurred in support of their contracts. This course will also prepare contractors for the accounting requirements of government contracts and strategies in preparing for…
Find out more »Negotiation Strategies and Techniques
This course is divided into two parts. The first part is designed to provide attendees with a thorough understanding of the qualities of an effective negotiator, with examples rooted in the government contracting process. The second part focuses on the negotiation process itself—the preparation stage, the actual negotiation, and the techniques for ensuring that the deal is closed once and closed correctly. Class discussion and case studies underscore the importance of the principles covered in the lecture.
Find out more »Contract Changes and Equitable Adjustments
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.
Find out more »Dave Drabkin’s Hot Topics Featuring Experts in Government & Industry Series
February 25 March 25 April 22 May 27 June 24 September 23 October 28
Find out more »April 2021
DFUN with the DFARS℠ Season 5
2 Instructor-Led Virtual Training Sessions from January 2021 to December 2021 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. For reduced prices on FUN with the FAR and DFUN with the DFARS, click here. The Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) is a supplement specific to Department of Defense (DoD) acquisitions.…
Find out more »Dave Drabkin’s Hot Topics Featuring Experts in Government & Industry Series
February 25 March 25 April 22 May 27 June 24 September 23 October 28
Find out more »May 2021
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
Find out more »DFUN with the DFARS℠ Season 5
2 Instructor-Led Virtual Training Sessions from January 2021 to December 2021 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. For reduced prices on FUN with the FAR and DFUN with the DFARS, click here. The Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) is a supplement specific to Department of Defense (DoD) acquisitions.…
Find out more »The FAR Workshop: Practical Applications & More
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 »Dave Drabkin’s Hot Topics Featuring Experts in Government & Industry Series
February 25 March 25 April 22 May 27 June 24 September 23 October 28
Find out more »June 2021
DFUN with the DFARS℠ Season 5
2 Instructor-Led Virtual Training Sessions from January 2021 to December 2021 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. For reduced prices on FUN with the FAR and DFUN with the DFARS, click here. The Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) is a supplement specific to Department of Defense (DoD) acquisitions.…
Find out more »Subcontract Management
This Subcontract Management course is a comprehensive tutorial that explores FAR Part 44, Subcontracting – focusing on identifying and mitigating the vast array of risks often encountered by Government contractors in subcontract arrangements. Against a backdrop of the applicable regulations and relevant case law, the course explores numerous over-arching concepts inherent in federal subcontracting, providing numerous examples and identifying “best practices” for companies. The experience is often enhanced by a comprehensive question and answer dialogue between the instructor and Government/industry…
Find out more »Contractor Purchasing Systems Review
This is a comprehensive course addressing US Government contractor requirements related to letting subcontracts under government prime contracts. This course is recommended for individuals who are responsible for: US Government contractor purchasing or subcontracting; implementing and maintaining adequate purchasing systems and supporting US Government Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSRs); and conducting oversight of purchasing systems.
Find out more »Contract Pricing and Pricing Fundamentals
Many federal contractors are wasting significant amounts of time and increasing audit risk and exposure by the improper use of price and cost analysis. Many contractors and Government oversight officials do not understand the true requirements contained in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) regarding the use of Price Analysis versus Cost Analysis. This results in significant time and expense preparing and justifying detailed cost estimates when the most basic price analysis tools and techniques, which require far less effort, are…
Find out more »Ethics and Compliance in Government Contracting
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 »Contract Cost Accounting Deep Dive
Contract Cost accounting issues for government contractors can cause no end of headaches. But you don’t have to struggle through on your own. The expert instructors at PCI have created a high-intensity three-day boot camp to help alleviate your cost accounting-related headaches and transform cost accounting confusion into cost accounting competence! This course, delivered in a highly-interactive instructor-led classroom setting, uses discussion, lectures, and practical exercises to help you understand the ins and outs of cost accounting issues in government…
Find out more »Dave Drabkin’s Hot Topics Featuring Experts in Government & Industry Series
February 25 March 25 April 22 May 27 June 24 September 23 October 28
Find out more »July 2021
DFUN with the DFARS℠ Season 5
2 Instructor-Led Virtual Training Sessions from January 2021 to December 2021 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. For reduced prices on FUN with the FAR and DFUN with the DFARS, click here. The Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) is a supplement specific to Department of Defense (DoD) acquisitions.…
Find out more »Contract Changes and Equitable Adjustments
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.
Find out more »August 2021
DFUN with the DFARS℠ Season 5
2 Instructor-Led Virtual Training Sessions from January 2021 to December 2021 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. For reduced prices on FUN with the FAR and DFUN with the DFARS, click here. The Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) is a supplement specific to Department of Defense (DoD) acquisitions.…
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
Find out more »September 2021
DFUN with the DFARS℠ Season 5
2 Instructor-Led Virtual Training Sessions from January 2021 to December 2021 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. For reduced prices on FUN with the FAR and DFUN with the DFARS, click here. The Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) is a supplement specific to Department of Defense (DoD) acquisitions.…
Find out more »Timekeeping for Government Contractors
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 »Dave Drabkin’s Hot Topics Featuring Experts in Government & Industry Series
February 25 March 25 April 22 May 27 June 24 September 23 October 28
Find out more »October 2021
The FAR Workshop: Practical Applications & More
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 »DFUN with the DFARS℠ Season 5
2 Instructor-Led Virtual Training Sessions from January 2021 to December 2021 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. For reduced prices on FUN with the FAR and DFUN with the DFARS, click here. The Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) is a supplement specific to Department of Defense (DoD) acquisitions.…
Find out more »Accounting and Auditing for Government Contractors
Doing business with the federal government can be extremely challenging. Layering the extensive accounting requirements, internal controls, and system expectations that come with federal government contracts, it can become downright frightening. This course is designed to help contractors navigate the details of these requirements so that they can successfully recover all allowable and allocable contract costs incurred in support of their contracts. This course will also prepare contractors for the accounting requirements of government contracts and strategies in preparing for…
Find out more »Contract Cost Accounting Deep Dive
Contract Cost accounting issues for government contractors can cause no end of headaches. But you don’t have to struggle through on your own. The expert instructors at PCI have created a high-intensity three-day boot camp to help alleviate your cost accounting-related headaches and transform cost accounting confusion into cost accounting competence! This course, delivered in a highly-interactive instructor-led classroom setting, uses discussion, lectures, and practical exercises to help you understand the ins and outs of cost accounting issues in government…
Find out more »Contractor Purchasing Systems Review
This is a comprehensive course addressing US Government contractor requirements related to letting subcontracts under government prime contracts. This course is recommended for individuals who are responsible for: US Government contractor purchasing or subcontracting; implementing and maintaining adequate purchasing systems and supporting US Government Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSRs); and conducting oversight of purchasing systems.
Find out more »Dave Drabkin’s Hot Topics Featuring Experts in Government & Industry Series
February 25 March 25 April 22 May 27 June 24 September 23 October 28
Find out more »November 2021
Contract Changes and Equitable Adjustments
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.
Find out more »DFUN with the DFARS℠ Season 5
2 Instructor-Led Virtual Training Sessions from January 2021 to December 2021 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. For reduced prices on FUN with the FAR and DFUN with the DFARS, click here. The Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) is a supplement specific to Department of Defense (DoD) acquisitions.…
Find out more »Subcontract Management
This Subcontract Management course is a comprehensive tutorial that explores FAR Part 44, Subcontracting – focusing on identifying and mitigating the vast array of risks often encountered by Government contractors in subcontract arrangements. Against a backdrop of the applicable regulations and relevant case law, the course explores numerous over-arching concepts inherent in federal subcontracting, providing numerous examples and identifying “best practices” for companies. The experience is often enhanced by a comprehensive question and answer dialogue between the instructor and Government/industry…
Find out more »Contract Pricing and Pricing Fundamentals
Many federal contractors are wasting significant amounts of time and increasing audit risk and exposure by the improper use of price and cost analysis. Many contractors and Government oversight officials do not understand the true requirements contained in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) regarding the use of Price Analysis versus Cost Analysis. This results in significant time and expense preparing and justifying detailed cost estimates when the most basic price analysis tools and techniques, which require far less effort, are…
Find out more »Negotiation Strategies and Techniques
This course is divided into two parts. The first part is designed to provide attendees with a thorough understanding of the qualities of an effective negotiator, with examples rooted in the government contracting process. The second part focuses on the negotiation process itself—the preparation stage, the actual negotiation, and the techniques for ensuring that the deal is closed once and closed correctly. Class discussion and case studies underscore the importance of the principles covered in the lecture.
Find out more »Contract Pricing and Pricing Fundamentals
Many federal contractors are wasting significant amounts of time and increasing audit risk and exposure by the improper use of price and cost analysis. Many contractors and Government oversight officials do not understand the true requirements contained in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) regarding the use of Price Analysis versus Cost Analysis. This results in significant time and expense preparing and justifying detailed cost estimates when the most basic price analysis tools and techniques, which require far less effort, are…
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
Find out more »December 2021
DFUN with the DFARS℠ Season 5
2 Instructor-Led Virtual Training Sessions from January 2021 to December 2021 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. For reduced prices on FUN with the FAR and DFUN with the DFARS, click here. The Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) is a supplement specific to Department of Defense (DoD) acquisitions.…
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