The webinar is part of Summit Insight's commitment to your success as part of the federal contracting community. You'll learn: 3 reasons why past performance is the hidden super power what aspects of past performance federal buyers care about how to use two powerful formats to capture that data when to use that info to focus buyers on your best value

Abstract: Government and industry must understand the rules of engagement as both parties enter into contract negotiations. Key Take-aways: Understanding FAR Part 15. Using the appropriate types of exchanges. Competitive discussions. Interested in learning more about the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)? Join NCMA for our first three-week FAR Webinar Series! Earn 4.5 CPE hours by attending all three webinars or 1.5 CPE hours for each indi...

Interested in learning more about the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)? Join NCMA for our first three-week FAR Webinar Series! Earn 4.5 CPE hours by attending all three webinars or 1.5 CPE hours for each individual webinar. There is no limit to the number of people who can participate in each webinar. This discounted series allows an entire staff to be trained for one low cost, and with 14-day unlimited access to the webinar streams. Sign...

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is an intimidating document. It is more than 2,000 pages in length and consists of sets of rules organized in the form of unique numbering, definitions, supplements, conventions, and deviations. This webinar provides a basic understanding of the FAR’s purpose, structure, and use. As a result of participating, attendees will be better equipped to identify and understand the FAR’s rules. Key T...

This webinar is designed to help alleviate some of the stress and unknowns that arise with an upcoming contractor purchasing system review (CPSR) performed by the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA). We’ll discuss the actions taken by the CPSR team for a review, as well as the actions required from the contractor before, during, and after. Hear about the steps and timelines for all parties involved. The administrative contracting...

The new Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces regulations contain the most dramatic overhaul of labor compliance for government contractors in decades. Within the 800+ pages of the final regulations and guidance are numerous pitfalls and additional burdens for contractors. This webinar will examine some of the most significant and vexing compliance challenges for contractors and will provide practical guidance on how to: handle the numerous new reporti...

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...

On June 9, the Professional Services Council (PSC) released its 2016 Acquisition Policy Survey. This biennial survey, conducted jointly by PSC and member firm Grant Thornton Public Sector since 2002, is the only report of its kind, capturing opinions and insights on the current and future state of federal acquisition from interviews with 80 senior federal acquisition executives. This webinar roundtable will discuss key findings in six core are...

In recent years, a significant number of sustained bid protests have concerned cost or price realism analysis problems. We’ll discuss key lessons learned from these protests, and how procurement officers and contractors can avoid these same pitfalls. Topics will include: What magic words in a fixed-price RFP require/permit the agency to conduct a price realism analysis, When it’s inappropriate to use government estimates and other...

The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) or Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) is a trade agreement among twelve Pacific Rim countries. The finalized proposal was signed on 4 February 2016 in Auckland, New Zealand, concluding seven years of negotiations. The TransPacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement is the cornerstone of the Obama Administration’s trade policy. The Agreement, if approved by Congress, will reshape the rules o...