In this session, we will dive into the post-award administrative topics that can pose the largest amount of risk to even the most seasoned award recipients. Unfortunately, the Uniform Guidance regulation is great at telling organizations `what' they must do when performing under Federal awards, however, they do not always tell organizations `how' to establish compliant practices and processes that will fulfill the expectations of Federal agencies. During this session, we will address key administrative requirements and the associated best practices for award administration. Learning Objectives:  Understanding the revisions to post-award administrative requirements necessary for the successful and compliant execution of your Federal awards. This session will cover the areas of: o Timekeeping o Procurement o Subrecipient Monitoring o Post-closeout adjustments & continuing responsibilities

Once documented, now it's time for customer inspection. Learn the fundamental audit and administration expectations when supporting adequacy and compliance audits. Disclosure Statements are subject to two types of audits: Adequacy and compliance. The adequacy audit is a barrier to entry audit, meaning the lack of a "clean" opinion can impede a CAS contract award. Additionally, the compliance audits include audit programs identified to each of the 19 standards. In this session, participants will become familiar with the common audits supporting CASB Disclosure Statement compliance and identify conventional risks and readiness strategies to help mitigate audit risks.

Is your current indirect cost allocation strategy right for your organization? One of the major benefits afforded by the implementation of Uniform Guidance is the ability for award recipients to negotiate indirect cost rates with the federal government. Unfortunately, many organizations still have not taken full advantage of this benefit. We live in a time where Federal budgets are shrinking and indirect rates are under increased scrutiny. It has never been more important for award recipients to ensure they are efficiently recovering their fair share of administrative costs on Federal awards. If "Set-It-And-Forget-It" is your organization's current strategy for indirect cost recovery this session is for you! In this session, we will examine the updates to the De Minimis rate, the Appendices to 2 CFR 200, and learn how to utilize these changes to optimize your organization's current cost recovery practices. Learning Objectives:  Benefits of having a Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement  How to leverage your rates once approved  Best Practices for evaluating your indirect cost recovery practices  Updates to Uniform Guidance

This webinar will provide an overview of hot topics concerning supply chain due diligence, import compliance challenges, and tariff mitigation strategies especially in light of the incoming presidential Administration's focus on higher tariffs. These days, all supply chains are global, and failure to anticipate U.S. regulatory requirements can lead to unsustainable tariff costs, delivery delays and even seizures of merchandise. Learn about the U.S. trade regulations that can have a significant impact on your supply chain. Persons who would benefit from this webinar, include, but are not limited to, business executives, contracting specialists/administrators, project managers, purchasing specialists, import and export compliance officers, logistics personnel, and legal and financial advisors. With this knowledge, you will be better equipped to employ due diligence and spot or identify potential supply chain and international trade compliance risks. The webinar will conclude with a 15-minute Q&A session to address any questions. Learning Objectives:  Primer on U.S. customs and import tariff laws and regulations, and discussion of potential strategies for mitigating tariffs under the new Administration  Brief overview of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) and other forced labor laws  Country of origin issues, including those affecting government procurement and FTC Made in USA rules  U.S. controls and sanctions, e.g., against Russia and China, and how these restrictions impact supply chains  Compliance best practices and tools for diving deeper into supply chain due diligence and mitigating costly risks

Uh oh, we've got a revision, update, or change -now what? In this final session, we explore revisions and updates to the CASB Disclosure Statement and changes to cost accounting practices. We'll describe the difference between administrative changes, changes to cost accounting practices, and the exceptions provided for in the regulations and guidance.

U.S. export controls have shifted rapidly in the last few years, and more changes are expected under the Trump Administration. This webinar will assist you in understanding fundamental concepts related to U.S. export controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Attendees will learn how to spot or identify potential ITAR and EAR compliance risks and will gain an understanding of basic compliance practices and tools for mitigating such risks, including a discussion of potential priorities under the incoming Administration. Learning Objectives: 1. Overview of U.S. Export Controls including (i) relevant agencies and regulations, (ii) basic terminology and buzz words, and (ii) consequences of non-compliance including examples. 2. Basic Concepts for Identifying Risk including (i) export jurisdiction and classification (the Order of Review), (ii) technical data and deemed exports, (iii) prohibited destinations, end users, and end uses; (iv) ITAR registration and ITAR/EAR licensing requirements. 3. Compliance Practices and Tools for Mitigating Risk such as (i) implementing an effective compliance program; (ii) utilizing commodity jurisdiction and classification determinations; (iii) screening and due diligence; (iv) voluntary self disclosures, (v) training and staying up to date. 4. Key Export Control Areas to Watch under the new Administration including an initial assessment of export control related priorities.

Title: Government/Prime/Sub Relationships - Why Can't We Just Flow-Down Everything? (Session 1 of Subcontracting for Primes and Subs Series 2025) Session I will discuss important considerations relating to the relationships between U.S. Government customers, prime contractors, and their associated subcontractors. Topics will include "privity of contract", government versus commercial contracting, U.S. versus commercial law, and bilateral versus unilateral contracts. We'll also explore important definitions, including "acquisition", "contract", "subcontract", "subcontractor", "inter-company transfers", "commercial products/services", and more. Learning Objectives: This session will identify foundational considerations for the successful formation and performance of U.S. Government prime contract and their associated subcontracts.

Session One will focus on establishing the roadmap to obtaining Federal grants and contract dollars through the various Federal Agencies dedicated to improving the health, safety, and well-being of America and deterring strategic attacks and preventing, reducing, and countering emerging public health threats. The first session will preview the web series and establish the foundation for the following 2 sessions, where we delve into greater detail and provide perspective on some of the most often raised compliance challenges. Learning Objectives: At the end of this webinar you will have learned how to establish a roadmap to obtaining Federal grants dedicated to improving health

Title: RFI's, Quotes, Solicitations, Bids, Proposals, and More - Why Are These Contracts So Complicated? (Session 2 of Subcontracting for Primes and Subs Series 2025) Session II will address considerations by prime contractors and their subcontractors when negotiating commercial subcontracts relating to U.S. Government prime contracts. Topics will include strategic planning, teaming agreements, competition, long-term agreements, costs, quality, schedule, record-keeping, and other matters of importance. It will also address possible government involvement and communications with subcontractors, prime contractor engagement with and management of its subs, and subcontract management responsibilities. Learning Objectives: This session will assist in identifying relevant contract/subcontract award issues and in negotiating appropriate terms and conditions in MOU's, teaming agreements, and commercial contracts awarded in support of U.S. Government prime contracts.

In federal procurements, the solicitation is the rule book. Before you submit your bid or proposal, however, you have a limited opportunity to shape the rules to increase your likelihood of receiving award. Through pre-proposal questions and other communications, you can improve the solicitation to enhance your chances of receiving award. If the solicitation precludes you from providing your most competitive proposal, you can also consider a pre-award protest at the agency, GAO, or Court of Federal Claims. This webinar will address what communications are permitted before the bid or proposal due date and how to effectively use this opportunity and potential protest options at the agency, GAO, or Court of Federal Claims. Based on extensive practical experience and recent caselaw, this webinar will provide guidance to help contractors successfully navigate the pre-proposal process. Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to recognize unique features of the federal government pre-award process, including the scope of allowed communications, addressing potential past performance issues, organizational conflicts of interest, and other requirements in advance of proposal submission, and, the process for pre- award protests. The webinar will include discussion of lessons learned from years of experience representing clients in these areas.