In this session we will provide attendees with an overview of the regulatory environment challenges facing Life Science companies performing Grant and Contract work in the Federal Marketplace. We will discuss various regulatory requirements including the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), agency-specific supplements to the FAR such as the DFARs and the HHSARs, and the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). Learning Objectives: At the end of this webinar you will have learned  FAR requirements  DFARs and HHSARs requirements  CAS requirements

Title: Pricing, Sourcing, Socio-Economic Issues, and Workshare - Can't We Just Be Friends? (Session 3 of Subcontracting for Primes and Subs Series 2025) In federal government contracting, government customers are required to purchase their requirements at a "fair and reasonable price". This requirement imposes obligations on U.S. Government prime contractors to seek and obtain products, services, research and development, and other deliverables from subcontractors at "reasonable" prices while simultaneously complying with numerous legally and regulatorily mandated socio-economic objectives, such as by subcontracting with small businesses, women-owned businesses, veteran owned businesses, HUB-zone businesses, etc.; by paying federally mandated wage rates; by purchasing products satisfying "Buy American" and "specialty metals" requirements; and more. These requirements increase costs, complicate performance, and increase immensely the difficulty of dealing with U.S. Government customers and their associated prime contractors. This session will explore unique requirements associated with selling to the U.S. Government and purchasing from associated prime and subcontractors. Learning Objectives: This session will identify and explore challenges associated with the solicitation and award of U.S. Government prime contracts and their associated subcontracts.

In this session, we will introduce students to guidance issued by Federal Agencies following Executive Order 14110 and considerations Federal Agencies are to consider when developing, procuring, and deploying Artificial Intelligence. We will examine cybersecurity and privacy considerations that permeate the procurement of Artificial Intelligence and areas of negotiation when procuring Artificial Intelligence. This session will also note potential further developments in the Federal Government's pursuit of Artificial Intelligence in following years. Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, students will be able to:  Identify the unique issues resident in procuring Artificial Intelligence  Areas of negotiation the Federal Government should consider when purchasing Artificial Intelligence  Cybersecurity and privacy issues that are areas of particular concern for Federal Agencies

Title: Formation, Performance, and Disputes - So I Should Have Read The Contract Before Signing It? (Session 4 of Subcontracting for Primes and Subs Series 2025) Once a U.S. Government contract is awarded and the prime contractor has identified subcontractors who can support the prime contractor's requirements, the fun begins. Now the prime must work to satisfy its government customer while managing its subcontractors to ensure their efforts support the prime contractor's efforts to satisfy its customer. Meanwhile, subcontractors must find a way to perform in such manner as to satisfy their customer(s), make a profit, and operate a successful business. This leads to challenges relating to Inspection, Acceptance and Warranty; Subcontract Payments; Changes; Disputes; Terminations; and more. This session will explore important performance issues and address some of the significant considerations and concerns of all three contracting parties (i.e., U.S. Government, prime contractor, and subcontractor). Learning Objectives: This session will assist participants in anticipating contract performance issues and risks, mitigating those risks, and achieving successful performance.