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CLE Course Offerings
Government Contracts
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Available Presenters
Managing Subcontractors and Suppliers Under Government Contracts
Federal contracts impose a host of compliance obligations on prime contractors, and companies are expected to “flow down” many of these requirements to their subcontractors. But what about suppliers, many of whom may not consider themselves a typical “subcontractor”? This course examines the compliance obligations that prime contractors have in managing both their subcontractors and suppliers, including discussion of what obligations must “flow down” and what obligations may ultimately (and safely) fall by the wayside.
David Gallacher, Keeley McCarty, Anne Perry
MAS 101: GSA Schedule Contracting — The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Counsel, Compliance, Contracts, Sales, Internal Audit
The GSA Schedules Program (also called the Multiple Award Schedules Program) is the federal government’s primary vehicle for purchasing commercial goods and services. Approximately $40 billion flows through the Schedules program each year. This CLE program walks through the ins and outs of this popular procurement vehicle, and provides compliance tips, infrastructure best practices, and lessons learned from the missteps of others. This CLE program also explores the key compliance traps for commercial items contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Jonathan Aronie, Ryan Roberts
Small Business Contracting Priorities Under Federal Contracts
U.S. law provides special incentives for small businesses, including veteran- owned small businesses, women-owned small businesses, etc. In fact, every year the federal government sets aside hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts for small business entities – meaning, large businesses cannot compete for these opportunities. Partnering with small businesses can open significant opportunities, but it also carries significant risk. This course will identify the key requirements that small businesses need to meet to qualify for the government programs and will also discuss the most common compliance “traps” that companies fall into when taking advantage of the small business programs.
David Gallacher, Emily Theriault
So You Don’t Think You’re A Government Contractor: What You May Not Know About Selling Commercial Items To the USG
Counsel, Contracts, Sales
The U.S. Government purchases approximately $500 billion of goods and services each year — a high percentage of this is commercial goods and services. The federal commercial items marketplace offers significant rewards to contractors, but it brings with it serious traps for the unwary. The statutes, rules, and regulations that apply to federal contractors – and their subcontractors and suppliers – are burdensome and complex, and a failure to comply can lead to significant financial consequences. This CLE program provides an overview of the risks and rewards of federal contracting, with a specific focus on the federal statutes, acquisition regulations, and contract terms that keep in-house counsel up at night.
Jonathan Aronie, Anne Perry, Keith Szeliga
Teaming Agreements under Government Contracts
Counsel, Contracts, Compliance, Management, Sales
When performing under government contracts, companies commonly enter into “Teaming Agreements,” strategic agreements that enable companies to work together to chase government business, while also reinforcing a longer term relationship. But recent developments call into question the effectiveness of Teaming Agreements. This course will help you understand the up’s and down’s associated with Teaming Agreements, while also suggesting ways that your Teaming Agreements can be improved to better meet your (and your customers’) needs.
David Gallacher
Thou Doth Protest Too Little: The In’s and Outs Of Federal Bid Protests
Counsel, Contracts, Sales, Management
During FY 2018, the GAO received 2,474 bid protests. 44% of those cases resulted in some form of success for the protestor (either a section or agency corrective action). This program walks through the ins and outs of the bid protest process, providing advice that is as useful to the proposal preparation process as the protest process.
Jonathan Aronie, Anne Perry, Keith Szeliga
To Disclose Or Not To Disclose: Understanding The Federal Mandatory Disclosure Rule
Counsel, Compliance, Ethics
In 2008, the federal government implemented a mandatory self-disclosure rule for federal contractors and subcontractors called the Mandatory Disclosure Rule. The rule applies to all companies selling goods and services to the U.S. Government, whether as prime contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, or manufacturers. Failure to understand the MDR can lead to a suspension or debarment from federal contracting, and often a collateral suspension or debarment from state and local contracting as well. This CLE program walks through the elements of the MDR in detail, and provides specific, concrete actions companies can take to ensure compliance with the Rule and/or to mitigate the impact of an inadvertent failure to comply.
Jonathan Aronie, Ryan Roberts, Keith Szeliga
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