Department of Veterans Affairs – Office of Acquisition and Logistics Supplier Relationship Transformation – Boston, MA Regional Forum This is not a solicitation. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the United States Government. Date: Thursday, July 19, 2012 Time: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Location: Sheraton Boston Hotel 39 Dalton Street Boston, MA 02199 Registration...

L2 Federal Resources presents an exclusive contracting webinar... LIVE WEBINAR | Thursday, July 12, 2012 | 1PM Eastern Sequestration: Preparing for Unprecedented Cuts to Federal Spending The Budget Control Act of 2011 establishes a process, known as sequestration, whereby automatic, across-the-board spending cuts are scheduled to occur in January 2013. These cuts are currently slated to affect both mandatory and discretionary spending and are...

Cultivating Organization Creativity in an Age of ComplexityWith Susan J. Thomas, Ph.D., IBM Global Business Services, Organizational & People Consulting Practice and MSBCoachThe new leadership differentiator is organizational creativity, but how does an organization identify and cultivate this capability? IBM conducted a global study of 40 creative leaders to explore this question our part of their Centennial Research projects. Findings fr...

This 2 hour webinar provides in depth guidance on what wrap rates are comprised of, how they are calculated, how they should be used and monitored, and what the government expects of your wrap rate. The webinar will present a tactical discussion and guidance on the development of basic indirect rates for government contractors. It will address and advise on: • What is meant by “wrap rate” and how it is calculated • Distin...

L2 Federal Resources presents an exclusive contracting webinar... LIVE WEBINAR | Thursday, June 28, 2012 | 1PM Eastern When Opportunity Knocks: Understand Teaming, Subcontracting and Joint Ventures Smart small to mid-size companies looking for increased success in the federal marketplace know that one proven way to grow is to team up with a larger, more successful business. This can be done through a teaming arrangement, a joint venture, a su...

The term "Government Contracting" is a broad one that covers government contract pre-award to post-award and all administration and management in between. For those who are new to the world of government contracts, either as a prime or a subcontractor, understanding the rules, terminology, application, and processes are key to staying out of trouble and being a successful government contractor. This two hour webinar will guide you through the...

L2 Federal Resources presents an exclusive contracting webinar... LIVE WEBINAR | Thursday, June 14, 2012 | 1PM Eastern False Claims Act: Key Provisions and Current Trends in Compliance and Enforcement The False Claims Act (“FCA”) is the government’s primary enforcement tool for combating fraud in connection with alleged false claims made for federal funds. Since the FCA was amended in 1986, more than $30 billion dollars has...

Whatever your business, it’s PEOPLE. Whether designing new software, a bridge, running a store, running a power plant, it’s PEOPLE … and, too often, well meaning executives, managers, and supervisors fall short in bringing out the best in those around them. We can look to great leaders and learn a many lessons. For example, more books have been written about Abraham Lincoln than just about any leader for just this reason ...

L2 Federal Resources presents an exclusive contracting webinar... LIVE WEBINAR | Thursday, May 17, 2012 | 1PM Eastern DCAA Audit and Compliance Issues for Federal Contractors Companies involved in U.S. government contracting and subcontracting are increasingly subject to scrutiny concerning their approach to compliance. Nearly all non-commercial-item prime contracts valued at over five million dollars and to be performed for at least 120 days...

L2 Federal Resources presents an exclusive contracting webinar... LIVE WEBINAR | Wednesday, May 16, 2012 | 1PM Eastern Government Contract Changes: How They Impact Your Bottom Line Government contract changes don’t just happen in a formal modification, and they often have unintended or indirect effects that can collapse the bottom line of an unwary contractor. To protect your company’s interests, recognizing and responding effecti...