Contract Closeout procedures can vary widely based on contract type, complexity of the contract, price adjustments, and numerous other factors. For example when does the contract close out process begin? What exactly are the duties of the Contracting Officer or COR? Do you know how processes change among the different types of contracts, such as Firm Fixed Price vs. Task and Delivery Orders? How do you close out a contract after a termination?...

Want to avoid getting tripped up on the intricacies of compliance or need to better understand the regulations around the Buy American Act (BAA) and Trade Agreements Act (TAA)? These Acts are the primary “buy national” rules impacting government contracts. BAA and TAA rules and regulations shape the government’s buying strategies, contractor’s supply chains, and, increasingly, the public perceptions of government contra...

You may have noticed that bid protests are rising rapidly in the federal contracting arena, as are the number of protests being sustained by GAO and the Court of Federal Claims. Both of these trends can have enormously negative consequences for your agency. So how can you avoid bid protests in the first place? Find out why bid protests occur and learn the steps you can take to prevent them in our Seven Steps to Avoid Bid Protests training cour...

Don’t wait for an annual review or year-end report to hear about the state of the federal contracting market. Learn all about the most current pressing issues at the upcoming Mid-Year Update! As a follow up to our popular Annual Review event, the Mid-Year Update on Hot Issues in Federal Contracting provides everything you need to stay current on the developments that have come out over the first half of the year in the ever-changing fiel...

Success! Your company has become a successful government contractor and business is growing! You’re winning higher dollar, flexibly priced contracts and the future is bright! But then you receive a risk assessment form from your Contracting Officer asking for information that’s needed to determine if you are subject to a Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR), a government review to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of...

Do you need to better understand the process of federal acquisitions? Looking to save time and effort in your procurement processes? Join retired GSA Senior Procurement Analyst, Tommy Benton, for an expert and in-depth look at GSA Schedules from a government agency point of view. “GSA Schedules for Government Personnel” is a special one-day workshop that focuses on how government agencies can best navigate the Schedules and the ord...

Do you have questions about subcontracting practices or wonder when the right time is to subcontract? Do you want to win new work in an area where you lack the experience or proper skill set? Are you’re ready to expand into new areas while maintaining your core competencies and current clients? If you can relate to any of these, it might be time to learn more about the subcontracting process. Subcontracting can allow you to expand your b...

How familiar are you with the rules that govern country of origin requirements? The Buy American Act (BAA) and the Trade Agreements Act (TAA) are key elements in government contracting, each with complex sets of rules. Their requirements are important factors in how federal contractors structure proposals and how they navigate country of origin requirements. After the recent election, “Buy American” is certainly in the news. BAA an...

Do you have a GSA Schedule option renewal coming up soon? Are you unsure about what you need to update or how and when to submit your contract changes? Do you have a pilot Schedule that falls under Transactional Data Reporting (TDR)? We can help ensure you know how to transition to TDR and be successful in exercising your Schedule renewal. GSA Schedule Option Renewals is a one-day course that will provide you with insight into the ever-changin...

Are you feeling overwhelmed by federal contracting? Are you unsure of how exactly to navigate through the contracting process? Maybe you aren’t even sure what questions need to be asked. Take the guess work out of your job by attending our comprehensive, two-day Federal Contracting Basics course. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the basic framework and core principles governing federal procurements and will be able to respo...