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...

Please join us for a series of webinars every Wednesday at 12 PM EST covering a variety of government contracting topics . For more information please visit, https://www.jenniferschaus.com, or call us at (202) 365-0598. Thank you

The regulations implementing the Service Contract Labor Standards (formerly known as the “Service Contract Act”) are complex and often misunderstood—especially since the requirement guidelines are complicated and difficult to navigate. Potential penalties for violations are severe, including default termination and debarment. In addition, a contractor’s failure to correctly understand the statute when preparing bid pric...

This one-of-a-kind course shows how to develop compliant and highly persuasive proposal sections in at least half the time that it would normally take. It covers detailed methods for outlining within the sections, developing section content, infusing proper structure and flow, and implementing correct writing processes and section planning techniques. But this course reaches beyond mere compliance. You will acquire techniques and tools that wi...

The Foundations of Proposal Management course offers comprehensive skills in proposal management. The course begins with the Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements analysis. It then proceeds to proposal planning, outlining your document, and developing a proposal schedule. It also covers preparing for and conducting a Kickoff meeting to organize your proposal team, and guiding authors in developing proposal section content. The course then de...

Your chances of winning Government proposals without capture are the same as cutting classes during the semester and hoping to get an A on the final exam. Foundations of Capture Management course will arm you with real knowledge and tools you can apply immediately to capturing contracts and dramatically improving your odds of winning. Master techniques for customer engagement, intelligence gathering, win strategy development, competitive analy...

The Government Contract Management Symposium (GCMS) is held annually by the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) in the Washington, DC metro area. Formerly intended for those in federal sector, it has grown to provide training for professionals in both government and industry contracting. This year's symposium consists of keynote addresses from cybersecurity and technology leaders, nontraditional panel discussions, 30 breakout sessi...

This workshop offers valuable skills in win themes development as the most important element of proposal persuasion. The course walks you through the purpose of win themes and their building blocks. It then advances beyond the mere basics in order to explain everything needed to develop effective proposal win themes. It shows how to write win themes that are memorable and capable of influencing your customers so that they feel compelled to sel...

Who should attend: This key course is essential for all contractors. It is designed for professionals with 1 or more years of experience with cost and price information. Attendees include accounting, finance, compliance, management, contracting personnel and anyone who must have a solid knowledge of cost and price analysis. What you will learn: Government Contracting Officers are required to “purchase supplies and services from responsi...

2nd ANNUAL Doing Business With DOD & The INTEL Community. Please Join Virginia PTAP and JSchaus & Associates *************** PRELIMINARY AGENDA *************** 7:30 - 8:00 REGISTRATION, NETWORKING & LIGHT BREAKFAST 8:00 - 8:05 WELCOME REMARKS ANNA URMAN AND JENNIFER SCHAUS 8:05 - 8:10 SPEAKER: VERNON SIMMONS, [Cassidy And Associates] 8:10 - 8:35 Defense Contracting in Trump Administration 8:35 - 8:40 SPEAKER: JAMIE BRATTEN, [EZGovO...