Concentrated Course in Government Contracts

Complete Seminar Details

CLE Hours

This Course is Eligible for

22.0(60 minute)

26.4(50 minute)

CPE Hours

This Course is Eligible for

26.0(CPE) hours of credit.

Program Level: Basic

Program Prerequisite: None

Advance Preparation: None

Method: Group-Live

Certain fields require highly specialized training. One of these is Government contracts - the practices in which are far different than those applied in standard commercial settings. Recognizing this, a unique program was developed. The Concentrated Course In Government Contracts, it was first presented in 1965.

The Concentrated Course has continued to serve the contracting community—thousands of its members have attended these sessions. So it is with pride that we are pleased to again present this unusual educational offering.

A review of the course features and content will give you some indication of the intensity and quality of the week's sessions. Note that the course blankets the spectrum of practical topics; that it is intended for all those seriously concerned with Government contracting (administrative, executive and legal personnel); and that its "alpha to omega" approach is designed to benefit both the relative beginner and the seasoned professional.

As is customary with Government contract programs presented by Federal Publications, the course requires singular concentration by the attendees. Indeed to be frank, you should consider attending only if you are prepared to accept a demanding learning schedule. If you decide to join us, we are confident that the experience will be professionally beneficial.

COURSE CURRICULUM

DAY 1

MORNING: CONTRACTING TECHNIQUES

Authority, acquisition planning, contract types, competition, sealed bidding. Practical Exercise.

AFTERNOON: SOURCE SELECTION ISSUES

Competitive procurements under FAR Part 15, procedures, issues and problems. Practical Exercise.

DAY 2

MORNING: SPECIAL ACQUISITION TOPICS

Simplified acquisition, commercial items and socio-economic policies. Practical Exercise.

AFTERNOON: BID PROTESTS

Contractor protests at the Government Accountability Office (GAO). GAO Protest Hearing Simulation.

DAY 3

MORNING: CHANGES AND CHANGE RELATED ISSUES

Rights and obligations arising from changes in contract work; the changes clause; “constructive changes”; contract interpretation; delays; “cardinal” changes; differing site conditions. Practical Exercise.

AFTERNOON: INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Analysis and interpretation of inspection and acceptance clauses; testing; acceptance and rejection; ways to overcome acceptance; increases in extent of inspection/testing and in standards of performance. Practical Exercise.

DAY 4

MORNING: EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENTS AND COST RECOVERY

Methods of determining equitable adjustments; allowable and unallowable cost elements; overhead; profit; problems and techniques of proof; cost recovery under cost reimbursement contracts. Practical Exercise.

AFTERNOON: CLAIMS AND DISPUTES

Preparation of claims; certification and recovery of interest; contracting officer’s “final decisions”; appeals to agency Boards of Contract Appeals (BCA) and the Court of Federal Claims (COFC). Practical Exercise.

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