Exercise your preaward and postaward debriefing options in negotiated procurements. Get practical advice on a variety of protest related topics, such as how to obtain a contract suspension, how to use the rule of two to your advantage, and when you should challenge a modification to an existing contract. You will learn what, when, where and how to protest Federal procurements and what are the pros and cons of the protest forums. Protests at th...

A practical seminar on the formation and performance of subcontracts in Federal procurements. Learn the clauses and strategies you need to know about the Federal law, regulations and policies which provide the framework for subcontracts, and how to tie them to teaming agreements. We follow through from initial subcontract formation, including contract terms and conditions, to subcontract administration, performance, disputes, terminations, and...

Enter into enforceable teaming agreements. Minimize your risks. Eliminate or dilute oppressive clauses. This is a practical, understandable guide to the formation and enforcement of teaming agreements in Federal procurements. John will guide you along the way, whether you are a prime or a team partner. Non-Disclosure Agreements will also be discussed.

During this session, Guy Timberlake of The American Small Business Coalition looks at contracting and procurement terminology seen and heard daily by contractors of every size, discipline, agency alignment and geography. Specifically, Guy discusses how not understanding the meaning and use of classifications, awards and indefinite delivery vehicle types by Government agencies, can and will increase the level of effort required to find contract...