Fundamentals of Government Contracting
Overview
This two day seminar familiarizes participants with the fundamental aspects and requirements of government contracting, with emphasis on the Federal Acquisition Regulation. By providing an overview of how the Federal Acquisition Regulatory system operates, the seminar will guide participants in Acquisition Planning and proper business practices. Topics include the key definitions and terms used in U.S. Government contracting; the various contracting methods and types of contracts; and the fundamentals of contract administration, audits and terminations.
Field(s) of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group-live
Program Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: No advance preparation required
Recommended CPE Credit: 14 credits
Program Registration Requirements
Registration fee $995, includes the price of course materials. Register online by selecting a date and clicking the "Register Now" button in the column to the right, call 1-888-300-8201, fax the completed Seminar Registration Form to 1-888-300-8201, or mail the completed Seminar Registration Form to Federal Contracts Training Center, 2700 Lake Cook Rd, Riverwoods, IL 60015.
Refund Policy
In the case that you cannot attend a seminar, FCTC permits attendee substitutions at any time prior to the start date of the seminar. We remind all participants to properly complete all Master’s Certification, CPE, and other credit documentation upon attending each seminar, including the post-seminar evaluation.
In Case of Cancellation
• If seminar registration is canceled or otherwise changed two weeks or more prior to the start date of the seminar, then FCTC will refund any tuition paid or apply it to a different seminar of the participant’s choice.
• If seminar registration is canceled or otherwise changed less than two weeks prior to the start date of the seminar, then FCTC will not refund any tuition paid; however, any tuition paid can be applied to a different seminar of the participant’s choice as long as he or she contacts FCTC prior to the start date of the seminar.
Complaint Resolution Policy
It is the goal of the FCTC to ensure 100% satisfaction with your seminar experience. If you believe that the seminar you attended did not meet or exceed the expectations of being relevant, well delivered, and professionally valuable, then please contact the FCTC with your concerns at 1-888-300-8201 or online at www.FCTCenter.com. Every reasonable effort will be made to resolve the issue in a timely manner.
CPE Accreditation
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CCH is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417. Web site: www.nasba.org.
Agenda
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Seminar Agenda
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Day 1
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I
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Overview of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) System,
Key Definitions, and Improper Business Practices
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9:00 – 9:45
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Break
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9:45 – 10:00
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II
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Case Study & Competition and Acquisition Planning
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10:00 – 11:00
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III
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Contracting Methods
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11:00 – 12:00
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Lunch
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12:00 – 1:00
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IV
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Case Study & Contract Types
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1:00 – 2:30
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Break
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2:30 – 2:45
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V
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Case Study & Socioeconomic Programs
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2:45 – 3:30
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General Contracting Requirements
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3:30 – 4:45
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Summary
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4:45 – 5:00
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Day 2
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VI
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Special Categories of Contracting
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9:00 – 10:00
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Break
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10:00 – 10:15
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VII
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Case Study & Contract Administration, Audit Services, and Contract Modifications
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10:30 – 12:00
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Lunch
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12:00 – 1:00
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VIII
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Case Study & Subcontracting Policies and Procedures
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1:00 – 1:45
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IX
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Government Property and Quality Assurance
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1:45 – 2:30
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Break
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2:30 – 2:45
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X
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Case Study & Terminations and Contract Closeout
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2:30 – 3:30
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XI
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Government Contractor Reviews and Investigations
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3:30 – 4:45
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Course Wrap-up
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4:45 – 5:00
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*Each participant shall receive a published copy of the 2,000+ page Federal Acquisition Regulation
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Presenters
Gregory A. Garrett, CPCM, C.P.M., PMP
Gregory A. Garrett is the Managing Director and leader of the Navigant Consulting, Inc. Government Contractor Services practice, headquartered in Vienna, Virginia. He is an internationally recognized expert in government contracting, cost estimating, contract pricing, proposal management, and project management. He is also a best-selling author of 16 books and 90+ published articles, a former highly decorated United States Air Force Military Officer, acclaimed speaker, and respected international business consultant. During the past 25+ years, he has successfully managed more than $30 Billion of large complex contracts and projects in both the U.S. government and industry. He has taught and consulted with more than 25,000 professionals in 40+ countries. He is the recipient of numerous national and international business awards for his writing, teaching, consulting, and leadership.
Mr. Garrett provides client support in assessing business risk and providing recommendations for performance improvement of contractor business systems, including: purchasing systems, cost estimating systems, contract pricing systems, contract administration systems, earned value management systems, subcontract management processes, and program management methodologies. He also serves as an expert witness in support of client claims/litigation.
Prior to joining Navigant Consulting, he served as Chief Operating Officer for Acquisition Solutions, Inc. where he led consulting engagements for over 30 U.S. Federal Government Agencies. He served 9 years with Lucent Technologies, Inc. as Chief Compliance Officer and VP of Program Management. Previously, he served as Partner and Executive Director Global Business at ESI International. Formerly, he served as a highly decorated military officer, for the United States Air Force, including assignments as: program manager Space Systems Division, warranted contracting officer Aeronautical Systems Division, professor of contracting management Air Force Institute of Technology, and acquisition action officer, HQ USAF the Pentagon.
Professional Experience
Mr. Garrett has worked with government contractors on a variety of complex issues, including:
• Guiding emerging government contractors to develop strategies to win business with U.S. Federal Government agencies
• Evaluating government prime contractors and subcontractors business systems, including: cost estimating systems, contract pricing systems, purchasing systems, government property management systems, earned value management systems, and contract administration systems
• Creating a Global Program Management Methodology, with processes, policies, tools, and training, supporting more than 2,000 project managers in over 40 countries for a Fortune 100 information technology firm
• Creating a comprehensive bid/proposal/capture management methodology, with process, policies, tools, and training for a Fortune 100 global services firm
• Evaluating the Life-Cycle buying and selling contract management and subcontract management processes of numerous Fortune 500 Firms to determine action plans to optimize business results
• Developing and implementing a robust and cost effective Earned Value Management System (EVMS) for a growing Top 50 U.S. Department of Defense government contractor
• Preparing companies for pending government reviews and audits conducted by the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), including: Contractor Purchasing Systems Review (CPSR), Government Property Management Systems Review, Integrated Baseline Review (IBR), Cost Estimating, and Contract Pricing Systems Reviews
• Serving as an expert contract negotiator/consultant to enable numerous Fortune 500 firms to obtain the best possible contract negotiation results on large complex high technology contracts
• Conducting Benchmarking studies of contract management, subcontract management, and logistics management processes, policies, tools, and training for numerous government agencies and government contractors
• Developing, evaluating, and conducting customized professional training seminars on numerous business topics worldwide, including: cost estimating, contract pricing, contract negotiations, bid/proposal/capture management, performance-based contracting, contract administration, program management, supply chain management, risk management, and leadership
Mr. Garrett is the author or coauthor of 16 books, including:
(1) Managing Contracts for Peak Performance, NCMA, 1990
(2) World Class Contracting, ESI International (1st Edition 1997), CCH, (2nd, 3rd, & 4th Editions 2001, 2003, 2007)
(3) The Capture Management Life-Cycle: Winning More Business (CCH, 2003)
(4) Managing Complex Outsourced Projects (CCH, 2004)
(5) Contract Negotiations (CCH, 2005)
(6) Contract Management Organizational Assessment Tools (NCMA, 2005)
(7) Performance-Based Acquisition (NCMA, 2006)
(8) U.S. Military Program Management (Management Concepts, 2007)
(9) Leadership: Building High Performance Buying & Selling Teams (NCMA, 2007)
(10) Solicitations, Bids, Proposals, & Source Selection (CCH, 2007)
(11) Getting Results: Six Disciplines of Performance-Based Project Management (CCH, 2008)
(12) Cost Estimating and Contract Pricing (CCH, 2008)
(13) Risk Management for Complex U.S. Government Contracts and Projects (NCMA, 2009)
(14) Managing Subcontracts(Thomson-West, 2009)
(15) Contract Administration (CCH, 2009)
(16) Time and Materials Contracts and Pricing (CCH, 2010)
Mr. Garrett has authored or coauthored over 90 published articles, in more than 12 professional magazines and journals on the following topics:
• Cost Estimating
• Contract Pricing
• Contract Negotiations
• Contract Administration
• U.S. Government Contracting
• Performance-Based Acquisition
• Commercial Contracting
• Bid/Proposal Management
• Project Management
• U.S. Military Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Risk Management
• Subcontract Management
• Earned Value Management
• Leadership
Registration Fee
$995
Dates and Locations
- October 12, 2010 - October 13, 2010
- 8000 Towers Crescent Drive, Suite 350
Vienna, VA