Join ACT-IAC Rocky Mountain Chapter on November 16th, 2016 for DevOps for Government, a half day seminar focusing on the importance of DevOps and how it is implemented to bring increased efficiencies throughout different types of organizational environments. The event will consist of keynote presentations from Melissa Tondi, of Disrupt Consulting, Mark Borowski of IBM, and will be followed up by government panelists participating in discussion...

Two concentrated days on how to understand and use the Federal Acquisition Regulation in your daily contracting activities including in-depth analysis of the FAR system, the key contract clauses and contract forms. Provides comprehensive coverage of the FAR for new users and an advanced treatment of specific issues for experienced contract professionals. Course includes an explanation and demonstration of how to use the FAR online for research...

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...

Gain Efficiency in Multi-Axis Machining Capabilities There is a growing need in the federal government to easily and quickly re-create physical parts in order to maintain readiness and optimize turnaround times. However, re-creating 3D parts without existing data is an extremely time-consuming, expensive, and technically challenging process for machine shops. With Autodesk Inventor HSM, machine shops gain critical savings in reduced time betwe...

Executive National Security Forum Series The purpose of the “Executive National Security Forum” is to bring together current and former leaders from the defense community, Congress, industry, and academia to discuss and offer solutions to our nation’s foremost national security challenges. Regardless of the election outcome, the next President and their administration will face significant national security challenges. Issues...

Upon completion of this course, the participant should have adequate knowledge of the background and requirements related to cost accounting for Government Contracts. Further, the participant should have basic understanding of policies, procedures and practices required to comply with the requirements. We will highlight DCAA’s audit approach, recent developments and new regulations. Further, we will provide industry best practices to imp...

OVERVIEW Thousands of contractors are subject to routine audits by DCAA every year. This webinar will focus on the highlights relative to DCAA audits, compliance and updates in 2016 that you need to know heading into 2017. Industry experts will address recent legislation and rules impacting government contracting as well as provide valuable DCAA audit guidance and strategies to mitigate potential setbacks. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? The Webinar is int...

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...

How much did you spend on networking and conferences last year? Did you count the cost of prep time and follow up, too? Get more business from that investment this year. Transform your results, starting now. Join me and my special guests as we share lessons learned from a huge national event. You'll get power tips and tactics for making your Federal networking more effective than ever.

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...