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...

Agencies purchase more than $40 billion worth of goods and services off of the GSA and VA Schedules each year. Centre’s experts will teach you how to tap into this expansive market, increase sales on your contract vehicles, and keep up with the changes that affect your contract administration and compliance efforts. This intensive course will provide you with all the skills you need to understand and negotiate your own GSA Schedule or mo...

Unique Challenges, Practical Solutions The employment laws, executive orders and regulations applicable to federal contractors present an ever changing sea of compliance challenges, and well-meaning contractors often find themselves either under the regulatory microscope or on the receiving end of a demand letter from plaintiff’s counsel (or both!!). Centre’s new, one-day Labor & Employment Law Compliance seminar is designed to...

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...

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...

This course gives in-house lawyers working for federal government contractors or those wanting to enter the federal space critical insight to both traditional and contemporary issues. It is taught by lawyers for lawyers. Law School only covers the basics of contract law and the basics of business law. Your first legal position may have prepared you to negotiate or litigate. When you begin working for a corporation you have to handle federal co...

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...

VA (Veterans Affairs) Schedules hold a prominent position in a significant growth area of the federal market – health care products/equipment, pharmaceuticals, and services. The VA’s National Acquisition Center (VANAC) manages nine (9) separate FSS Schedules dedicated to this growing market segment. And while the VA manages these schedules under authority derived from the General Services Administration (GSA), those seeking to tran...

Learn to negotiate your GSA Schedule renewal and about the latest updates to the OPEN process (Option Process to Ensure iNtegrity) that will help you successfully exercise options to extend the term of your Multiple Award Schedule Contract. This one-day course will provide you with insight into the ever-changing field of government contracts and help you navigate the latest issues regarding the GSA report card, the OPEN process, and the Contr...

This two-day crash course will give attendees the nuts and bolts of federal contracting and a breakdown of the complex laws surrounding this industry. Whether you’re a lawyer just starting out in the area of federal contracting, or you’re a non-lawyer looking to get an understanding of the industry, this course is for you. Our expert instructor will walk you through the rules, regulations, and laws governing federal acquisition, an...