Course Description This course is an introduction to the planning, analysis, sourcing and forming contracts between public and private parties for the purpose of accomplishing the missions of governmental agencies at the federal level by a Subject Matter Expert. It is designed for individuals considering or engaged in a federal procurement (1102) career. It is for personnel wanting to enhance their knowledge, and suppliers or citizens interest...

Bid protests are rising rapidly in the federal contracts arena, as are the number of protests being sustained by GAO and the Court of Federal Claims. Both of these trends have enormously negative consequences for your agency. Our instructors are experienced attorneys. They will give you the benefit of their years of experience so you will learn how to avoid bid protests. Learn the most common areas of protest and how you can avoid those mistak...

Pending California CLE Credit Approval (1.5 Credit Hours) Learn More Pending NCBFAA NEI = 1.5 CES Have you read the recent final ruling by the U.S. Department of State and Department of Commerce that changes the classification of Toxicological, Chemical, and Biological Agents, as well as Directed Energy Weapons? Do you understand how your business operations are impacted by these changes? The regulatory changes bring on an entirely new set of...

The Service Contract Act (SCA) covers the award and administration of covered contracts and is one of the most challenging acts in federal contracting. This course is taught by experts in the field, and provides attendees with a detailed comprehensive text that covers the regulations, board and court decisions and the latest compliance issues from the Department of Labor. This class provides detailed information on how to identify and mitigat...

New PROPRICER Solution That Has Services Contractors Buzzing Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2016 Time: 11:00 AM PST / 2:00 PM EST Reserve Your Seat! The makers of PROPRICER™ have custom designed a software solution tailored to Services contractors. Join this webinar to find out how this new solution can streamline your contract pricing process and help you land the big services contract wins! Key Takeaways – You’ll Learn How To:...

REGISTER TODAY APMP-NCA Mid-Atlantic Conference & Expo The Westin Tysons Corner Friday, October 21, 2016 The Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) National Capital Area (NCA) Chapter is hosting our annual conference at The Westin, Tysons Corner, on Friday, October 21, 2016. The conference will be a full-day event featuring presentations by proposal and business development professionals. This year’s conference them...

This annual webinar will cover the most important changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) in the last year. There have been major changes to a variety of labor and employment law sections in the regulations, as well as new compliance requirements in a wide variety of areas. These, along with more modest but still important changes and updates, will be covered. New FA...

Gain an in-depth understanding of the basic framework and core principles governing federal procurements, from the issuance of the solicitation to contract closeout. This course is specifically tailored for procurement professionals who desire both a strong overview of federal contracts, including GSA Schedules, and a current and in-depth understanding of the legal, policy, and performance issues associated with government contracts. You will...

Importers and exporters alike require a firm understanding of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) and the Schedule B Code in order to properly apply the rules for classifying their products for import and export. Tariff classifications drive the duty rates that will be applied to imported merchandise, while Schedule B Codes (as well as their HTSUS classification counterparts) are required to be reported in exporters...

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