Stay at the forefront of change! Join us for our biggest event of the year to learn about the latest trends and developments in government contracting. For one day only network with industry's top thought leaders and innovators. 2020 TOPICS:Fearless Forecasts for 2020GSA Schedule UpdatesTrends in Bid ProtestsLegal Compliance IssuesFAR UpdatesSmall Business UpdatesGovernment Contract Cases of InterestFederal Market Intelligence& more to be...

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requires Federal prime contractors and subcontractors, small and large alike, to flow-down certain clauses from their contracts when buying items from their suppliers and subcontractors. Although Small businesses are exempt from the requirement for subcontracting plans, small businesses are not exempt from FAR and DFARS flowdown requireme...

The DFARS provides Department of Defense (DoD) implementation and supplementation of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The DFARS contains requirements of the law, DoD-wide policies, delegations of FAR authorities, deviations from FAR requirements, and policies/procedures that have a significant effect on the public. Relevant procedures, guidance, and information that do not meet the criteria for inclusion in the DFARS are issued in the...

The Advanced FAR Workshop goes beyond entry level discussion to examine important and emerging topics in greater depth using cases studies and current examples. Topics Covered Include: Labor Laws and ApplicationCompetition RequirementsSmall Business ProgramsFederal Supply Schedule ContractingModificationsTerminationsUnique elements of Simplified Acquisition ProceduresContractor Teaming: joint ventures, mentor-protegeEvaluation Factors...

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...

The trend toward more Task Order contracts continues including the use of GWACs, Strategic Sourcing initiatives and cross-agency agreements. Agencies establish patterns of use of Task Order contracts and make proclamations about future use, which sometimes come to fruition and sometimes don’t. Being on the right vehicle and being successful in the pursuit of Task Orders present multiple levels of challenges to the government contractor....

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...

Keep up to date with your federal contracting knowledge by attending Centre’s Mid-Year Update: Hot Issues in Federal Contracting at the Tysons Tower Club, on June 13, 2018, from 8:00 am – 10:30 am. This breakfast seminar is a great opportunity to get together and network with your fellow federal contracting peers. Mid-Year Update attracts both industry and government personnel to review the recent events and changes in the contract...

The Advanced FAR Workshop goes beyond entry level discussion to examine important and emerging topics in greater depth using cases studies and current examples. Topics Covered Include: Labor Laws and ApplicationCompetition RequirementsSmall Business ProgramsFederal Supply Schedule ContractingModificationsTerminationsUnique elements of Simplified Acquisition ProceduresContractor Teaming: joint ventures, mentor-protegeEvaluation Factors...

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...