May 2022
Contract Cost Accounting Deep Dive
$755.00
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 »Small Business Contracting 2022: Formation and Affiliation Issues
$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 »An Examination of the 2022 Government Contracts Enforcement Environment: Battlefield Observations & Best Practices in Ethics & Compliance to Avoid Being the Next Case Study
Free
In this unique presentation, we will take a look at the current enforcement environment facing government contractors, including civil, criminal, and suspension and debarment, share our battlefield observations and offer some “tea leaf” reading on what we anticipate for 2022. We will explore illustrative civil FCA, criminal and debarment cases, commonly seen compliance risks, and conclude with a discussion of the best practices in ethics and compliance to mitigate these events from occurring.
Find out more »Commercial and Federal Government Contracting Convergence
$995
Dates Available: May 24-25, 10:00am-4:00pm Oct 24, 25, 26, 10:00am-3:30pm This training will present key characteristics, similarities, and differences among domestic commercial, international commercial, and federal government contracts to enhance the knowledge and skills of individuals working in areas relating to government and commercial contracting, subcontracting, program management, program finance, legal, management, and more. It will provide knowledge and tools for achieving greater success in the conduct of a competitive business involving foreign and domestic customers, partners, and subcontractors. Instructor…
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 »Practical Matters: FAR Requirements & Legal Requirements for Supply Chains
$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 »Commercial and Federal Government Contracting Convergence
$995
Dates Available: May 24-25, 10:00am-4:00pm Oct 24, 25, 26, 10:00am-3:30pm This training will present key characteristics, similarities, and differences among domestic commercial, international commercial, and federal government contracts to enhance the knowledge and skills of individuals working in areas relating to government and commercial contracting, subcontracting, program management, program finance, legal, management, and more. It will provide knowledge and tools for achieving greater success in the conduct of a competitive business involving foreign and domestic customers, partners, and subcontractors. Instructor…
Find out more »Contract Cost Principles – Part 31 and Beyond
$378
The Cost Principles discuss the what costs the Government may and may not pay during a contract, how they must be accounted for, and how the contractor must treat certain types of cost-creating items. During this 3-part program, our expert, Jennifer Flickinger, will dive into the Cost Principles – what are they, what do they say, when do they apply, and more! Session 1 – Cost Principle Introduction and Application During this program, we will explore what they cost principles…
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 »Innovative Contracting Webinar Series 2022
$600
Over the last couple of years, we have all heard significant discussions, and have likely seen a deluge of email/magazine articles around the Government’s application of flexible acquisition strategies and accordingly the application of flexible contract/agreement approaches. But when we in industry look at (or listen to) that information being presented, do we form a clear “picture” in our minds of what that means to our company as far as pursuit of an opportunity, or contracting for a subsequent “win”?…
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 »GovCon Express
$249
This half-day program is designed to introduce key terms and concepts to those new to Federal contracting. The program will provide an (abbreviated) overview of the life-cycle of a Federal project from cradle to grave — or, more technically, from formation (solicitations, bids, proposals, infrastructure, bid protests, etc.) to administration (performance, compliance, modifications, etc.) to cessation (close-outs, terminations, claims, appeals, audits, investigations, etc.). Why Should Attend: Selling to the Federal Government is nothing like selling commercially. The rules are more…
Find out more »IT Systems Overview: Meeting Federal Security & Compliance Regulations
$55
This fast-paced, information packed session provides an overview and framework of Information Technology (IT) for public sector product and services suppliers including DoD and federal agencies and their suppliers. Designed for inhouse counsel, compliance officers, CIOs, CISOs, and other IT leaders and implementers. The overview will discuss the increasing government and customer information protection requirements and the different supplier IT scenarios including the contractors’ internal systems, systems operated on behalf of Federal agency, and agency owned and/or operated information system.…
Find out more »Incurred Cost Submission
$350
Dates Available: February 10, 17, 24, 12:00pm-3:00pm May 31 - June 2, 12:00pm-3:00pm October 13, 20, 27, 12:00pm-3:00pm This course is intended to provide an overview of Incurred Cost Proposals, including the purpose, recommended format, requirements, rate structure considerations, allowability and allocability of cost, and current DCAA audit considerations. All sessions include the ability to ask questions regarding specific concerns or challenges participants are experiencing. Dates & Topics All Sessions take place from 12:00pm to 3:00 pm (ET). Introduction Incurred…
Find out more »Understanding and Protecting Technical Data Rights
$249
The program will include a discussion on government data rights under both the FAR and DFARS, SBIR/STTR technical data rights, protecting intellectual property when performing on government contracts, data rights under grants, cooperative agreements, and other transactions (OTs or OTAs), and emerging topics in technical data. Instructor: Erin Davis, Taft Law
Find out more »June 2022
GovCon Office Hours – Ask The Experts
Free
In this interactive session, Alex Major and Franklin Turner – the Co-Leaders of McCarter & English’s Chambers-ranked Government Contracts and Global Trade Group – will be available to provide their thoughts in response to any federal procurement questions that you and your company might have. Franklin and Alex have significant experience representing companies of all sizes in connection with a host of government contracts issues – including claims, bid protests, subcontracting, teaming/joint venture arrangements, small business compliance considerations, FAR and…
Find out more »Contract Cost Principles – Part 31 and Beyond
$378
The Cost Principles discuss the what costs the Government may and may not pay during a contract, how they must be accounted for, and how the contractor must treat certain types of cost-creating items. During this 3-part program, our expert, Jennifer Flickinger, will dive into the Cost Principles – what are they, what do they say, when do they apply, and more! Session 1 – Cost Principle Introduction and Application During this program, we will explore what they cost principles…
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 »Incurred Cost Submission
$350
Dates Available: February 10, 17, 24, 12:00pm-3:00pm May 31 - June 2, 12:00pm-3:00pm October 13, 20, 27, 12:00pm-3:00pm This course is intended to provide an overview of Incurred Cost Proposals, including the purpose, recommended format, requirements, rate structure considerations, allowability and allocability of cost, and current DCAA audit considerations. All sessions include the ability to ask questions regarding specific concerns or challenges participants are experiencing. Dates & Topics All Sessions take place from 12:00pm to 3:00 pm (ET). Introduction Incurred…
Find out more »Subcontracting Summit 2022 Virtual Class Series
$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 »Incurred Cost Submission
$350
Dates Available: February 10, 17, 24, 12:00pm-3:00pm May 31 - June 2, 12:00pm-3:00pm October 13, 20, 27, 12:00pm-3:00pm This course is intended to provide an overview of Incurred Cost Proposals, including the purpose, recommended format, requirements, rate structure considerations, allowability and allocability of cost, and current DCAA audit considerations. All sessions include the ability to ask questions regarding specific concerns or challenges participants are experiencing. Dates & Topics All Sessions take place from 12:00pm to 3:00 pm (ET). Introduction Incurred…
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 April 07 – May 05 – June 02 – September 01 – October 06 –
Find out more »Material Management and Accounting Systems (MMAS)
$378
This course covers MMAS regulatory requirements, techniques for addressing MMAS compliance issues, and practical approaches to achieving and maintaining regulatory compliance as well as good business practices. It is recommended for individuals with responsibilities for providing input to or relying on output from the material management and accounting system (MMAS), or are responsible for conducting or subject to MMAS audits. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the participant should: -Know the concepts of material requirements planning, interrelationships of material…
Find out more »Contract Pricing and Pricing Fundamentals
$498.00
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 »Contract Pricing and Pricing Fundamentals
$498.00
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 »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 »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 »Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSR)
$498.00
This course addresses the current Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) environment industry is facing, including the challenges and nuances of the pandemic-caused pivot to the virtual CPSR setting. We will also explore the subject matter areas and common pitfalls that contractors are repeatedly encountering through their CPSRs. This course is recommended for individuals who are responsible for: US Government contractor purchasing or subcontracting; implementing and maintaining adequate purchasing systems; and supporting US Government CPSRs.
Find out more »Contract Cost Principles – Part 31 and Beyond
$378
The Cost Principles discuss the what costs the Government may and may not pay during a contract, how they must be accounted for, and how the contractor must treat certain types of cost-creating items. During this 3-part program, our expert, Jennifer Flickinger, will dive into the Cost Principles – what are they, what do they say, when do they apply, and more! Session 1 – Cost Principle Introduction and Application During this program, we will explore what they cost principles…
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 »Innovative Contracting Webinar Series 2022
$600
Over the last couple of years, we have all heard significant discussions, and have likely seen a deluge of email/magazine articles around the Government’s application of flexible acquisition strategies and accordingly the application of flexible contract/agreement approaches. But when we in industry look at (or listen to) that information being presented, do we form a clear “picture” in our minds of what that means to our company as far as pursuit of an opportunity, or contracting for a subsequent “win”?…
Find out more »Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSR)
$498.00
This course addresses the current Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) environment industry is facing, including the challenges and nuances of the pandemic-caused pivot to the virtual CPSR setting. We will also explore the subject matter areas and common pitfalls that contractors are repeatedly encountering through their CPSRs. This course is recommended for individuals who are responsible for: US Government contractor purchasing or subcontracting; implementing and maintaining adequate purchasing systems; and supporting US Government CPSRs.
Find out more »DCAA Audits – Preparation to Ease the Process
$480
How certain are you that you know how to be prepared for an audit? Any contractor that does or aspires to do business with the US Government must be ready to demonstrate that they have satisfied all of their relevant contract requirements. Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audits can occur in the normal course of business during a contract's lifecycle. Consequently, it is in your best interests to be prepared prior to the audit, work with the auditors during the…
Find out more »Material Management and Accounting Systems (MMAS)
$378
This course covers MMAS regulatory requirements, techniques for addressing MMAS compliance issues, and practical approaches to achieving and maintaining regulatory compliance as well as good business practices. It is recommended for individuals with responsibilities for providing input to or relying on output from the material management and accounting system (MMAS), or are responsible for conducting or subject to MMAS audits. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the participant should: -Know the concepts of material requirements planning, interrelationships of material…
Find out more »Subcontract Management
$498
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 »Federal Grants Review: The Comprehensive Certificate Course for Agencies and Grantees
$995
Each year the Government spends billions on grants and cooperative agreements – and each year, that number grows. However, joining the states, universities and private entities that compete for these awards can be more challenging than it sounds. The regulations surrounding grants are just as complicated as, but also distinct from, the regulations that surround procurement contracts. Join us for a 6-day comprehensive overview of grants and grants regulations. This deep dive into the grants world explores grants from both the…
Find out more »Financial Forum 2022 Cost Accounting Standards
$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 »IP Series: Emerging Issues in IP/Data Rights – New Legislation, the Section 813 Advisory Panel, and Beyond
$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 »Organizational and Personal Conflicts of Interest
$378
This Organizational Conflicts of Interest Seminar will provide an in-depth analysis of both OCI theory and OCI practice. The workshop will first analyze different types of OCI’s, regulatory provisions in the FAR and DFARS, and the obligations of both government and contractor as defined by the extensive and evolving case law from the GAO and courts. The next part of the seminar will provide practical, hands-on guidance to contractors (and counsel who advise and assist them) so that they can understand and…
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 »Supply Chain Symposium: Latest Developments in Supply Chain Pricing and Cost Issues
$859
PCI and Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman will collaborate again in 2022 to present the eighth year of the Supply Chain Symposium, a monthly webinar series that provides insights about latest legal and practical issues that impact the supply chain. Attendees include management from the largest prime contractors and systems integrators to employees of small businesses and the lowest tier of subcontractors. Each registration allows for one person to log in. Your team members can join you in a conference room for no additional…
Find out more »Organizational and Personal Conflicts of Interest
$378
This Organizational Conflicts of Interest Seminar will provide an in-depth analysis of both OCI theory and OCI practice. The workshop will first analyze different types of OCI’s, regulatory provisions in the FAR and DFARS, and the obligations of both government and contractor as defined by the extensive and evolving case law from the GAO and courts. The next part of the seminar will provide practical, hands-on guidance to contractors (and counsel who advise and assist them) so that they can understand and…
Find out more »Federal Grants Review: The Comprehensive Certificate Course for Agencies and Grantees
$995
Each year the Government spends billions on grants and cooperative agreements – and each year, that number grows. However, joining the states, universities and private entities that compete for these awards can be more challenging than it sounds. The regulations surrounding grants are just as complicated as, but also distinct from, the regulations that surround procurement contracts. Join us for a 6-day comprehensive overview of grants and grants regulations. This deep dive into the grants world explores grants from both the…
Find out more »2022 Professor’s Forum: Protest Procedures
$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 »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 »Organizational and Personal Conflicts of Interest
$378
This Organizational Conflicts of Interest Seminar will provide an in-depth analysis of both OCI theory and OCI practice. The workshop will first analyze different types of OCI’s, regulatory provisions in the FAR and DFARS, and the obligations of both government and contractor as defined by the extensive and evolving case law from the GAO and courts. The next part of the seminar will provide practical, hands-on guidance to contractors (and counsel who advise and assist them) so that they can understand and…
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
Find out more »Federal Grants Review: The Comprehensive Certificate Course for Agencies and Grantees
$995
Each year the Government spends billions on grants and cooperative agreements – and each year, that number grows. However, joining the states, universities and private entities that compete for these awards can be more challenging than it sounds. The regulations surrounding grants are just as complicated as, but also distinct from, the regulations that surround procurement contracts. Join us for a 6-day comprehensive overview of grants and grants regulations. This deep dive into the grants world explores grants from both the…
Find out more »Pathways to Government Contracting 2022: Simplified Acquisition Procedures & Commercial Items
The unique regulatory landscape of Government Contracting makes it difficult for new or commercial businesses to enter the space. Fortunately, the Government has created several programs to assist companies looking to enter the Federal market. These opportunities certainly help these new-entrants. However, they also provide subcontracting opportunities for more traditional government contractors. Join PilieroMazza’s Cy Alba and Anna Wright as they explore how both new market entrants and existing contractors looking to subcontract may use these unique programs to create…
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 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
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 »Innovative Contracting Webinar Series 2022
$600
Over the last couple of years, we have all heard significant discussions, and have likely seen a deluge of email/magazine articles around the Government’s application of flexible acquisition strategies and accordingly the application of flexible contract/agreement approaches. But when we in industry look at (or listen to) that information being presented, do we form a clear “picture” in our minds of what that means to our company as far as pursuit of an opportunity, or contracting for a subsequent “win”?…
Find out more »Federal Grants Review: The Comprehensive Certificate Course for Agencies and Grantees
$995
Each year the Government spends billions on grants and cooperative agreements – and each year, that number grows. However, joining the states, universities and private entities that compete for these awards can be more challenging than it sounds. The regulations surrounding grants are just as complicated as, but also distinct from, the regulations that surround procurement contracts. Join us for a 6-day comprehensive overview of grants and grants regulations. This deep dive into the grants world explores grants from both the…
Find out more »Bid Protests from All Angles
$400
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 »Material Management and Accounting Systems (MMAS)
$378
This course covers MMAS regulatory requirements, techniques for addressing MMAS compliance issues, and practical approaches to achieving and maintaining regulatory compliance as well as good business practices. It is recommended for individuals with responsibilities for providing input to or relying on output from the material management and accounting system (MMAS), or are responsible for conducting or subject to MMAS audits. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the participant should: -Know the concepts of material requirements planning, interrelationships of material…
Find out more »Federal Grants Review: The Comprehensive Certificate Course for Agencies and Grantees
$995
Each year the Government spends billions on grants and cooperative agreements – and each year, that number grows. However, joining the states, universities and private entities that compete for these awards can be more challenging than it sounds. The regulations surrounding grants are just as complicated as, but also distinct from, the regulations that surround procurement contracts. Join us for a 6-day comprehensive overview of grants and grants regulations. This deep dive into the grants world explores grants from both the…
Find out more »Communicating Effectively to the Government
$225
Regardless of advances in technology, effective communications remain critical in a Government contract setting. Join Tim Sullivan and Stephen Yuter as they discuss some of the problems they frequently encounter, how to deal with those problems, and how to avoid them in the future. Our speakers will break the Government contracting process into three distinct phases: Pre-Proposal, the Proposal Process, and Post-Award. Specifically, they will focus on the communications challenges in each phase and the best practices for overcoming them.…
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: Procurement Integrity
$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 »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 »Communicating Effectively to the Government
$225
Regardless of advances in technology, effective communications remain critical in a Government contract setting. Join Tim Sullivan and Stephen Yuter as they discuss some of the problems they frequently encounter, how to deal with those problems, and how to avoid them in the future. Our speakers will break the Government contracting process into three distinct phases: Pre-Proposal, the Proposal Process, and Post-Award. Specifically, they will focus on the communications challenges in each phase and the best practices for overcoming them.…
Find out more »Federal Grants Review: The Comprehensive Certificate Course for Agencies and Grantees
$995
Each year the Government spends billions on grants and cooperative agreements – and each year, that number grows. However, joining the states, universities and private entities that compete for these awards can be more challenging than it sounds. The regulations surrounding grants are just as complicated as, but also distinct from, the regulations that surround procurement contracts. Join us for a 6-day comprehensive overview of grants and grants regulations. This deep dive into the grants world explores grants from both the…
Find out more »Bid Protests from All Angles
$400
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 »Communicating Effectively to the Government
$225
Regardless of advances in technology, effective communications remain critical in a Government contract setting. Join Tim Sullivan and Stephen Yuter as they discuss some of the problems they frequently encounter, how to deal with those problems, and how to avoid them in the future. Our speakers will break the Government contracting process into three distinct phases: Pre-Proposal, the Proposal Process, and Post-Award. Specifically, they will focus on the communications challenges in each phase and the best practices for overcoming them.…
Find out more »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
$400
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 »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 »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
$400
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.
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
$375.00
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 »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 »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.
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.
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 »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 »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 »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 »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
Free
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 »Government Contracting Fundamentals
Free
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 »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 »Government Contracting Fundamentals
Free
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).
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