DESCRIPTION The COVID-19 pandemic has altered how the business of government gets done. Within acquisition, new opportunities have presented themselves to innovate and collaborate more effectively with industry. In this changing landscape with a new Administration, an increased focus on supporting the federal workforce, continuing telework, and a new urgency to address supply chain and cybersecurity challenges, it's a different world and we ma...

Government contractors must understand their role in contract closeouts to ensure their interests are fully protected. Our one-day course for government contractors focuses on the elements of contract closeout — from final delivery to final payment — and highlights solutions to common mistakes that can lead to closeout delays or losing the ability to address any issues affecting contractor/subcontractor costs. Key Topics Covered T...

The best way to remain in compliance is to implement a proactive Government Compliance Program Our training covers the foundations of federal government contracting and keeps you up-to-date on emerging topics in the federal contracting industry. Government contracting is a highly regulated environment, with significant penalties for non-compliance with laws, regulations, and contract provisions. The best way to remain in compliance is to impl...

Is your schedule not meeting minimum sales criteria? Are you worried about not meeting your minimum sales requirements? This webinar will assist participants to determine if their contract is in non-compliance, and if next steps are warranted. When you sign up for a GSA schedule, you are agreeing to Clause I-FSS-639 (Contract sales Criteria) that states you will seek to meet the minimum sales criteria for suppliers with GSA contracts. By fail...

Who, Why, What and How They Are Important to Your Organization This one hour crash course will provide a basic overview of what is needed from your organization to ensure that all business processes and systems are DCAA compliant. DCAA stands for “Defense Contract Audit Agency”, and they play a vital role in the procurement and acquisition process for the Department of Defense and other agencies. Key Topics Covered Who is DCAA and...

“GSA’s Alliant 2 – Looking Ahead” The Federal Insights Exchange planning committee in collaboration with the Networks & Telecommunications Community of Interest invites you to participate in a lively and informative discussion on “GSA’s Alliant 2 – Looking Ahead”. GSA leaders Paul Bowen, Marcelo Olascoaga and Omar Saeb will offer the latest on this popular, multiple award, 10-year, $50B GSA A...

Could you use a multi-billion dollar client? That’s what the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) spends over $14.2 billion annually using the VA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Program. Whether you are new to VA’s FSS Program, or have already tapped into this market, the Boot Camp for VA Schedules provides an excellent introduction for the uninitiated and great refresher for even experienced VA FSS contract holders. Key Topics Cover...

Explore the common challenges associated with FOIA requests, & best practices to achieve records visibility & efficient retrieval. Have you ever wondered how the federal government processes FOIA requests for contract records? This webinar will examine the entire FOIA process from the initial filing of the FOIA request to the agency’s final disclosure determination. Key Topics Covered FOIA procedural requirements Agency’s...

Overview: The General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) Program, also known as the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program, establishes long-term, government-wide contracts with commercial firms offering millions of commercial supplies and services that federal, state, and local agencies order directly from GSA Schedule contractors, or through the GSA Advantage!® online shopping...

A Crash Course on Contract Compliance, Regulations & Requirements The words FAR, CAS and DCAA should not put fear into government contractors. These terms and the regulations and compliance requirements that surround them are critical areas that need to be understood and accepted by organizations while doing business with the federal government. From how you set up your accounting system, identifying which costs should go where to invoici...