Industry Summit on Defense Contracting

In order to win and do business with the U.S. Department of Defense, your company must comply with complex FAR and DFARS requirements governing the procurement process and contract performance. Failure to master the ins and outs of compliance can (and likely will) mean lost business and the possible release of proprietary information to your competitors. As the competition for DoD business intensifi es, it is critical to know how to maximize the protection of your company's intellectual property, and how to resolve mixed funding issues in cases where there is government investment in your research and development.

As you compete for DoD contracts, understanding the requirements is not enough - it is critical to know how to: prepare a successful bid negotiate effectively with DoD ensure ongoing compliance toward preventing harsh penalties under the False Claims Act master complex specialty metals requirements comply with, rigorous requirements for ethics compliance, quality assurance and internal controls Unlike other events, American Conference Institute's Industry Summit on DoD Contracting provides an invaluable opportunity to benchmark your FAR and DFARS compliance practices with a diverse speaker faculty of leading defense contractors, government and private practice experts. Experienced speakers will provide practical insights on how to win and manage DoD contracts. Topics will include: DoD's approach to the procurement process and proposal evaluations Protecting your intellectual property: Minimizing the scope of IP rights and access by government and competitors Clarifying "Specialty Metals" requirements under the Berry Amendment Commercial item acquisition under DFARS: Proving the "commercial" status of your item Key components of DFARS and ethics compliance: Mandatory Disclosure, Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCIs), Quality Assurance and Internal Controls Preparing a winning proposal Reducing the risk of disallowed costs and audits: The rules for IR & D, legal and other costs Dealing with contract disputes DCAA: What can trigger an audit and what to expect Enforcement and penalty overview, and how to respond to officials' requests PLUS! Don't miss practical, intensive, post-conference workshops: Reducing Specialty Metals Supply Chain Risks and Battlefield Contracting from A to Z.

Hotel Information
American Conference Institute is pleased to offer our delegates a limited number of hotel rooms at a preferential rate. Please contact the hotel directly and mention the "India Defense Procurement" conference to receive this rate:

Venue: Marriott Key Bridge, Washington, DC, United States
Date: June 22 & 23, 2010
Fee: $1,795.00 with discount code NAGC-1795 (regularly $2,195.00)

**Remember to enter your discount code (NAGC-1795) for the discount registration fee**