This webinar will detail the advantages that companies both large and small can obtain by participation in the government’s expanded mentor-protégé program. It will also outline the limitations of the program as well as the requirements for participation. Key Take-Aways: How large businesses can help their protégés, Forming a mentor/protégé joint venture, The limitations and conditions of the me...

The government acquisition process is built for more traditional on-premise systems deployment. In essence, Cloud is a nothing more than a way of buying technology – but the technology doesn’t change, it’s still servers, it’s still storage, and it’s still a method for addressing the agency’s business challenges through IT. Whether buying cloud variations such as software-as-a-service, platform-as-a-service a...

Vision Federal Market Forecast Conference The Vision Federal Market Forecast is the only non-profit federal market forecast that addresses the defense, civilian, and federal IT markets. In its 52nd year, the Vision Conference is where industry and government convene to present and discuss the results of the Vision Federal Market Forecast. The Forecast delivers insights from hundreds of government executives, think tank experts, congressional s...

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and its supplements are the source documents when contracting with both federal defense and civilian agencies. A close and detailed working knowledge of the FAR is mandatory for government, contractor, and subcontractor personnel.This FAR training course offers critical information that will help both contracting and technical personnel understand how to negotiate superior contracts and maintain compli...

The presenters will first provide a brief overview of the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), including what the standards are, who CAS apply to, and their importance. Then, the presenters will explain compliance requirements for contractors who have CAS-covered contracts (including disclosure statement requirements) and the process of preparing cost impact calculations. Primary emphasis will be given to the cost impact process, both general dol...

Our four-hour virtual conference will provide important rules and key concepts for a successful contract negotiation. Learn directly from our highly experienced presenters specializing in government and industry negotiations. Learning Objectives include: Negotiation Basics – planning for, conducting and documenting negotiations Start with an Ideal and End with a Deal – discriminating between wants and needs, evaluating ideals and t...

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...