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...

Join the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) – Southwest Chapter, IEEE Fort Huachuca Section, and the Arizona Cyber Initiative for the 3rd Annual Cyber & IT Day for Fort Huachuca. This will be a live event, and the event will be held at the Thunder Mountain Activity Center (TMAC). The date for this event will be Wednesday, May 24, 2023. ​ The purpose of this event is to provide the latest cybersecurity updates to fur...

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...

Whether you are looking to create or enhance your diversity, equity, and inclusivity strategy or seeking better cultural awareness in your workplace, please join us for a high-level overview of the steps accompanying successful implementation, monitoring and evaluation of diversity, equity, and inclusivity initiatives. Join HCH Experts and Panelists as they teach you how to create strategies, activities, and goals for your own DEI strategy. Ag...

The healthcare sector has been dramatically and permanently transformed since the 2020 onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic. The critically important lessons we’ve learned over the past few years are now guiding technology investments, accelerating modernization, informing the policy landscape and ultimately shaping the future of healthcare.Today’s healthcare organizations are updating their legacy systems and modernizing their en...

Chief information officers across government and industry are tasked with spearheading modernization initiatives, adopting new and emerging technologies, leading integration and keeping their organizations technologically and operationally relevant in today’s fast-paced innovation environment. The Potomac Officers Club brings together the top CIOs in GovCon to share their invaluable insights, tackle IT problems, discover solutions and fo...

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...

Space has gone through a myriad of consequential changes since mankind entered the domain, and today, it is not a benign environment. The commercialization and democratization of space has created a highly-competitive landscape that simultaneously drives innovation and poses significant risks to countries that cannot keep up. The U.S. must develop and deploy innovative solutions at the speed of relevance to keep pace with adversaries, ensure t...