With increased scrutiny of contract flexibilities and abuse-prone contracts, agencies and contractors need to ensure incentive and award-fee contracts are formulated on a solid, measurable baseline, executed and documented by the book. The Incentive and Award Fee Workshop provides attendees with increased understanding of the rules and principles of Award and Incentive Fee contracts. Interactive coursework provides clear understanding of the a...

“Nobody does it alone.” It may be true in life, but it is certainly true in government contracting. Prime contractor-subcontractor relationships are key to winning, and successfully performing, most government contracts. And the two most important elements of that relationship are the teaming agreement and subcontract. In this program, an experienced government contract attorney will drill down into the most important issues in tea...

Did you miss Annual Review 2018? Join us for a 60 minute webinar discussing the highlights covered at Annual Review: Hot Issues in Federal Contracting. You will hear from Managing Partner, Barbara Kinosky, David Warner, Partner, and Maureen Jamieson, Executive Director of Consulting. Webinar Topics GSA Schedule UpdatesBid Protests, Litigation, and LegislationLegal Compliance Updates

With all the changes that come in federal procurement, keep your skills sharp to stay up-to-date on key issues in subcontracting. Our two-day Subcontracting Under the FAR training course covers the complex relationships between the federal government, prime contractors, and subcontractors. Its content is a must for negotiating and managing subcontracts whether you are a buyer, seller, or government official. After completing this course, you w...

The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are interpreted broadly, enforced strictly, and applicable to both domestic and international activities. Having a working understanding of ITAR requirements is essential for navigating the many compliance obligations of the defense industry, including government contractors. Topics Covered Overview of the ITAR Federal Acquisition Rules requiring ITAR Compliance (e.g., DFARS §225.79 an...

Does this sound familiar? You have a new GSA contract and need to know what to do next to actually grow your GSA sales. Or you have a GSA contract but have not yet experienced substantial federal sales. Fortunately there is a solution! The “Grow Your GSA Sales Now” webinar is designed specifically for companies just like yours that have GSA contracts and are looking to increase their presence in the federal marketplace. The content...

Are you using the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) information in your business, marketing, and proposal development? It is a free real-time database serving the government acquisition community and is recognized as the authoritative source of contract information that is updated daily. Our FPDS: A Guide to Competitive Intelligence course is a dynamic day of education for federal contracting professionals that provides an overview of FPD...

Want to avoid getting tripped up on the intricacies of compliance or need to better understand the regulations around the Buy American Act (BAA) and Trade Agreements Act (TAA)? These Acts are the primary “buy national” rules impacting government contracts. BAA and TAA rules and regulations shape the government’s buying strategies, contractor’s supply chains, and, increasingly, the public perceptions of government contra...

Success! Your company has become a successful government contractor and business is growing! You’re winning higher dollar, flexibly priced contracts and the future is bright! But then you receive a risk assessment form from your Contracting Officer asking for information that’s needed to determine if you are subject to a Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR), a government review to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of...

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is the source document when contracting with the procurement offices of both federal defense and civilian agencies for the purchase goods and services. A close and detailed working knowledge of the FAR is mandatory for government, contractor, and subcontractor personnel in order to maintain the best possible contracts and compliance with its requirements. This two-day FAR “Less Complicated...