The Small and Emerging Contractor Advisory Forum (SECAF) will be hosting a Small Business Mentor-Protégé Program webinar at 12:00pm on Tuesday, October 4. There is no cost to participate, but you register here: bit.ly/2bQpiv6. Topics to be covered include: key aspects of the program, changes to the joint venture regulations, and the status of other agency Mentor-Protégé programs.

This webinar is designed to help alleviate some of the stress and unknowns that arise with an upcoming contractor purchasing system review (CPSR) performed by the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA). We’ll discuss the actions taken by the CPSR team for a review, as well as the actions required from the contractor before, during, and after. Hear about the steps and timelines for all parties involved. The administrative contracting...

Join Borden Ladner Gervais LLP of Canada and Steptoe & Johnson LLP of Washington DC for a 90 minute webcast geared to US companies wishing to perform work for Canadian public sector customers, particularly in the aerospace, defense, engineering and government services areas. The program will include: A brief overview of Canadian business culture and the government procurement market. Basics of Canadian government procurement rules and regu...

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...

We have packed our most-requested guidance into this course. The morning session will focus on making the most of your SeaPort-e contract, from industry's leading expert on the subject. Task Order Readiness: Our founder, Lee Moon-Griffo will lead you on a deep-dive into what preparedness really means, and what you must do NOW to be ready to win Anatomy of a Win: Give laser-like focus to your BD efforts. Learn to identify opportunities with the...

Government Contractor Mergers & Acquisitions: What’s the Deal? Kilpatrick Townsend and Wells Fargo Private Bank invite you to be our guest for a breakfast program on Tuesday, September 20th. During this program, attorneys from Kilpatrick Townsend and professionals from Wells Fargo Private Bank will present a panel discussion on all things related to government contractor M&As. Specifically, the panel will cover: • Trends in...

On June 9, the Professional Services Council (PSC) released its 2016 Acquisition Policy Survey. This biennial survey, conducted jointly by PSC and member firm Grant Thornton Public Sector since 2002, is the only report of its kind, capturing opinions and insights on the current and future state of federal acquisition from interviews with 80 senior federal acquisition executives. This webinar roundtable will discuss key findings in six core are...

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...

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 Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) or Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) is a trade agreement among twelve Pacific Rim countries. The finalized proposal was signed on 4 February 2016 in Auckland, New Zealand, concluding seven years of negotiations. The TransPacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement is the cornerstone of the Obama Administration’s trade policy. The Agreement, if approved by Congress, will reshape the rules o...