Solve complex contracting issues, comply with contract requirements, fulfill reporting requirements, and manage difficult situations. This course gives you an in-depth tutorial on contract management fundamentals including the role of the contract manager in each phase of the acquisition lifecycle. Basic project management principles are interwoven to provide a baseline for successful contract management.

The 2021 Virtual Small Business Summit Series will feature: Webinars on various topics related to federal contracting; One-on-one matchmaking; and, Virtual happy hours. The virtual series will start in April 2021 and end in September 2021. Each month there will be one (1) webinar session that will feature a minimum of two (2) different topics. View webinars in a virtual auditorium, visit virtual exhibitor booths, and use live chat and other to...

Week 4: Registering to Become a Vendor and Obtaining Certifications Come join us weekly as we train and prepare you to capture government contracts. These sessions are designed to prepare those enrolled in the Certified Capture Manager (CCM) Program to pass the CCM Exam and to become certified professionals. Also, these classes are open to all GCA members, partner members and the public. You're welcome to attend and audit the classes with the...

Boot Camp for GSA Multiple Award Schedules Contracting (MAS) isn’t just about getting a MAS contract, it's so much more. This course focuses in on obtaining a Schedule, maintaining compliance, and ultimately driving your government sales. Centre’s GSA gurus will help you keep up with the changes that affect your contract administration and compliance efforts. In addition, you’ll learn the key components to making your MAS co...

Taught by expert lawyers who offer real-world, practical advice. This class also provides detailed information on how to identify and mitigate risk under the SCLS, apply wage and benefit rules, avoid violations, fulfill SCLS obligations, and understand special compliance issues from the Department of Labor. Our instructors provide all the ins and outs of how to navigate the complexities of the SCLS, not just the typical Department of Labor ag...

Keep your subcontracts profitable and maintain compliance with federal requirements This one day training course covers the complex relationships between the Federal government, prime contractors, and subcontractors. This course will help you understand the role of teaming agreements, contract clause flow-down, consent to subcontract, make or buy plans, privity, and mandatory disclosure. Key Topics Covered Subcontract Management & Adminis...

In a recent ASBCA split decision, a GovCon was denied the opportunity to challenge annual, recurring audit findings. Each year, the contractor would file a claim and then the government would withdraw its claims and settle the issue, only to have the cost questioned again the following year. Compounding the issue, a recent DoDIG report continues to challenge ACOs that do not support audit positions. Does it seem like it takes more time, effort...

Ensure your supply chain security in a complex compliance environment Cybercrime could cost the world up to $10.5 trillion USD annually, by 2025. As part of a focus on the security and resiliency of the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) sector, the Department of Defense is working with leaders in industry to enhance the protection of unclassified information within the supply chain. The DoD launched the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (...

The 2021 Virtual Small Business Summit Series will feature: Webinars on various topics related to federal contracting; One-on-one matchmaking; and, Virtual happy hours. The virtual series will start in April 2021 and end in September 2021. Each month there will be one (1) webinar session that will feature a minimum of two (2) different topics. View webinars in a virtual auditorium, visit virtual exhibitor booths, and use live chat and other to...

Timekeeping has long been an area of focus by Government auditors. When you add a pandemic and increased work from home practices by Contractors, we are seeing an increase in timekeeping scrutiny. Please join Mike Mardesich and Brad Tress of DHG's Government Contract Advisory Team as they provide an overview of timekeeping guidance and traditional best practices as well as a focus on work from home requirements. Some of the topics our team wil...