Webinars
Contracting After Disasters
Client Code Required In a world where disasters, whether natural or man-made, can strike at any moment, every state must be prepared to handle crises efficiently. When a disaster strikes, contractors often scramble to secure FEMA contracts. However, the common misconception is that the process begins with FEMA, when in reality, by that point, it’s […]
Understanding the Berry Amendment, Buy American Act (BAA), Trade Agreements, and the Nonmanufacturer Rule
Client Code Required Whether you are new to government sales or have been selling to federal agencies and the Department of Defense for years, the landscape is changing. For 60 years, the United States has been outsourcing and offshoring manufacturing. Today, the government’s statutes and regulations are shifting towards a more domestic supply chain. For […]
Small Business Subcontracting Plans: What SBLOs Need to Know
Client Code Required When a federal prime contractor is classified as “other than small,” the prime contractor is often responsible for preparing and carrying out a small business subcontracting plan under FAR 19.7 and other applicable laws. For Small Business Liaison Officers (SBLOs), it is critical to understand what is required for compliant subcontracting plans. […]
Revamped Davis-Bacon Act Reshapes Labor Landscape for Construction Contractors
Client Code Required In 2023, the Department of Labor (DOL) implemented the most extensive overhaul of the Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) in over 40 years. This update will significantly impact construction contractors who employ laborers and mechanics. The changes introduced by the DOL will affect the determination of prevailing wage rates and the handling of misclassifications […]
Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) Contracts – Fee Not as Fixed as the Name Suggests (2024 Update)
Client Code Required This course provides insight into the mechanics of CPFF Completion and CPFF Term (Level of Effort) contracts and how to negotiate more favorable CPFF pricing arrangements. Here is a summary of what you’ll learn: What every contractor should know about contract types Factors affecting the government’s contract type selection The major differences […]
Understanding and Complying with the Nonmanufacturer Rule (2024 Update)
Client Code Required Join government contracts attorneys Nicole Pottroff and Greg Weber as they delve into the intricacies of the nonmanufacturer rule in this comprehensive webinar. Despite its seemingly straightforward definition, being classified as a “nonmanufacturer” entails more than simply not being the manufacturer. In this course, Nicole and Greg will dissect the complexities of […]
Who Buys What You Sell? A Step-by-Step Process (2024 Update)
Client Code Required A Master Class on finding competitive intelligence on government opportunities. This session will help connect the dots and make you more competitive. We’ll walk through an extensive, step-by-step, real-world example where we use more than a dozen government websites and data sources, including tips and tricks with SAM’s Data Bank, to improve […]
Evaluating Proposal Support Needs – Knowing When to Invest or Outsource
Client Code Required Upon achieving procurement-ready status, contractors must enter the dynamic “bidding cycle” to sustain and expand their operations. Central to this process is the deliberation over personnel requirements: should the proposal be outsourced or managed in-house? With each bid, contractors must carefully weigh the need for external consulting and determine which aspects of […]