GSA/VA Schedule Contracting for In-House Counsel

This event qualifies for 8 CLPs

The GSA/VA Schedule is a $50 billion contracting program that all federal agencies use to acquire commercial services and products. These multiple year, government-wide contracts cover professional services, information technology, pharmaceuticals and a vast array of commercial products.

The GSA/VA Schedule offers a huge market opportunity. Thousands of companies including both Fortune 500 companies and a vast number of small businesses have GSA/VA Schedule contracts. All federal agencies, and in some instances state agencies, can place orders against the contracts.

Of particular interest to in-house counsel, GSA/VA schedule contracts have a pricing methodology, and disclosure requirements that are unique in federal government contracting. The contracts provisions must be correctly understood, managed and monitored to assure that your company realizes anticipated profits. Failure to do so can result in significant monetary, administrative, civil and even criminal penalties.

This seminar will provide information and tools to help you understand the GSA/VA Schedule contracting program and provide insightful legal advice to your in-house client.

Who Should Attend

In-house counsel for current GSA/VA Schedule contractors
In-house counsel for companies considering becoming a GSA/VA Schedule contractor
Government attorneys that advise clients who evaluate or buy against Schedule contracts
Outside counsel interested in learning more about GSA/VA Schedule contracting

What you can Expect

After attending this seminar you will

Understand
GSA/VA’s most favored customer pricing policy
The scope of company records that must be disclosed to the government
Major requirements of the government solicitation

Be able to advise your in-house clients regarding
Establishing management and compliance processes
Establishing ethics programs and mandatory disclosure
Avoiding penalties