To prepare for the future fight, the U.S. Army is prioritizing modernization and acquisition at speed. Emerging conflicts and increased demand for weapons systems and warfighter capabilities in the past year have underscored the growing need for resilient supply chains and the ability to rapidly field advanced technologies. Army leaders are looking at ways to shorten purchasing timelines and deploy digital engineering technologies as they reim...

In a series of lessons, you will gain deep insight on how contracts, both government and commercial, are interpreted by boards and courts. The rules are not always the same for them! We will also spend some time discussing good contract drafting that will avoid interpretation disputes. Filled with both legal theory (for the legally inclined) and practical application for the practitioner, you will develop a deeper appreciation for contract for...

Today we find ourselves in an environment of uncertainty with inflation, the debt ceiling, lack of appropriation, CRs etc. Agencies are experiencing a decrease in budget while contractors and government alike are facing increased costs. With the never-ending cycle of Continuing Resolutions, agencies cannot adequately plan for customary four-year cycles. This presents an enormous challenge for both the agencies and the contractors who serve the...

In a series of lessons, you will gain deep insight on how contracts, both government and commercial, are interpreted by boards and courts. The rules are not always the same for them! We will also spend some time discussing good contract drafting that will avoid interpretation disputes. Filled with both legal theory (for the legally inclined) and practical application for the practitioner, you will develop a deeper appreciation for contract for...

In a series of lessons, you will gain deep insight on how contracts, both government and commercial, are interpreted by boards and courts. The rules are not always the same for them! We will also spend some time discussing good contract drafting that will avoid interpretation disputes. Filled with both legal theory (for the legally inclined) and practical application for the practitioner, you will develop a deeper appreciation for contract for...

In a series of lessons, you will gain deep insight on how contracts, both government and commercial, are interpreted by boards and courts. The rules are not always the same for them! We will also spend some time discussing good contract drafting that will avoid interpretation disputes. Filled with both legal theory (for the legally inclined) and practical application for the practitioner, you will develop a deeper appreciation for contract for...

Contracts typically use acronyms, technical jargon, special terms of art, and phrases that are defined by industry trade and practice. The use of FOB versus INCOTERMS is just one example. Each of these can cause confusion in the communication process that leads up to contract formation. In addition to providing practical guidance and suggestions to avoid performance problems and disputes, this session will cover the concepts of ordinary meanin...

The United States General Services Administration is the backbone of the government contracting sector. With a mission to deliver the best customer experience and value in real estate, acquisition and technology services to the government and the American people, GSA plays a key role in the growth, governance and innovation of the vibrant GovCon ecosystem. GovCon Wire’s GSA Forum provides an inside look at the technology priorities, acqu...

Interpreting contracts has been a challenge for as long as contracts have existed. Courts and boards have structured many rules to guide contract interpretation, and sometimes provided conflicting guidance. Legislation governing contracts has also taken different approaches. It is important to know which set of standards will apply to your contract. This introductory class will review ten of the most common rules and provide a foundation for t...

Contract Cost accounting issues for government contractors can cause no end of headaches. But you don’t have to struggle through on your own. The expert instructors at PCI have created a high-intensity boot camp to help alleviate your cost accounting-related headaches and transform cost accounting confusion into cost accounting competence! This course, delivered in a highly-interactive instructor-led classroom setting, uses discussion, l...