Transform, redefine and innovate your supply chain strategy Navigating the Turns: Preparing Supply Chains to Think and Act Differently Top performers defy conventional thinking during disruptions. The most successful companies take risks in “the turns,” which can be economic, geopolitical, environmental, social or competitive. Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ 2020 provides supply chain leaders and executives with must-have...

This course will familiarize you with commonly-used methods of acquisition: issuing task or delivery orders under GSA’s Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) (FAR Subpart 8.4), and the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13 or negotiating a stand-alone contract under FAR Part 15. This course will explore the differences and similarities between Subpart 8.4 and Parts 13 & 15 procedures, advantages and disadvantages for various situation...

In the second session of the three-part series, attendees will learn how to improve acquisition outcomes through informed partnership with government clients. In the first module, we discussed the importance of sound and open communication throughout the acquisition cycle, with specific focus on developing strategies for overcoming barriers to effective communication in the pre-solicitation phase of the acquisition cycle. In the second module...

The Federal Marketplace can be very difficult to navigate, especially for the uninitiated. Even seasoned Federal prime and subcontractors often make mistakes and expend valuable resources unnecessarily in pursuit of Federal business. This one-day course will provide participants with the much-needed info in order to market the Federal government in a cost-effective method while not getting lost, overwhelmed, or just plain frustrated enough to...

Federal government contracting is a highly specialized industry. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and its supplementary regulations impose a host of obligations on contractors that can impact how a contract is performed. These rules and regulations also dictate how contractors can seek compensation for unanticipated issues and costs incurred on the job. Federal construction contracts are even more specialized, and familiarity with the...

The federal landscape is constantly changing. The national health crisis that we are currently facing has brought greater changes and an even greater demand for innovative solutions by the federal workforce. To help address these challenges, Graduate School USA (GSUSA) presents “Today’s Federal Workforce: Gleaning from the Past to Create Organizational Success,” a series of webcasts that uses our W. Edwards Deming Outstanding...

PPP Situation Analysis in M&A Transactions Using four case studies, a deep dive into the complications that arise because of a PPP loan to deal making. Experts will address accounting, legal documentation, litigation (regulatory) risk, and insurance strategy (D&O tail policies, etc.) Deal makers on both the sell and buy sides are encountering confusion and obstruction as a result of PPP loans. Learn the developing and changing M...

Did you know that historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) and minority-serving institutions (MSI) have unique opportunities to work with NASA? Through the Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP), NASA provides financial assistance via competitive awards to assist faculty and students in research and provide authentic STEM engagement related to NASA missions. Join us for a FREE webinar featuring Rod Chappell, Team...

The Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS), formerly the Service Contract Act, is one of the most challenging acts in federal contracting, and it is surrounded by a lot of misinformation. Our attorneys and instructors know the law. COVID-19 – Guidance for Government Contractors Join Centre attorneys, Barbara Kinosky, David Warner, Tyler Freiberger and Matt Corzine, President of GSA National to learn the basics along with a discussion ab...

Capture Management Training Sessions 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 CCM students. Join the official...