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Overview
In this newly revised format, we’ll spend two days covering the lifecycle of cost reimbursable contracts and the corresponding regulations and guidance. We’ll review each stage in detail including: Purposes and uses of cost-reimbursement contract vehicles, acquisition and proposal nuances, contract performance topics, contract close out steps, and other applicable contract administration matters. This course will also provide information on indirect rate and government audit considerations throughout the contract lifecycle. We round the course out with dispute and audit remedy options under cost reimbursable contracts, bringing real-world examples into view throughout.

What you will learn:
  • Where to locate the principles in the FAR, DFAR and CAS of Cost Reimbursement
  • The standards of a cost reimbursement contract 
  • Determine how cost reimbursement proposals are evaluated 
  • Identify evaluation criteria and factors
  • The impact of direct labor, direct/indirect costs
  • Best practices in documenting results
  • Develop strategies for resolution and settlements (if applicable)
Dates/Locations
March 20-21, 2025
The Westin Tampa Waterside
Tampa, FL
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April 7-8, 2025
American Management Association
Arlington, VA, United States
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May 7-8, 2025
Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine
La Jolla, CA, United States
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July 28-29, 2025
The Westin Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island, SC, United States
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Agenda
Day 1
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
La Jolla, CA and Hilton Head, SC
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tampa, FL
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Arlington, VA
 
Day 2
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tampa, FL
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Arlington, VA
Day 1
  1. Purpose and nature of cost-reimbursement contracting 
    • Rules and Regulations 
      • FAR
      • DFAR
      • CAS
  2. Acquisition planning under cost-reimbursable contracting
    • Differing Contract Types
    • Advantages/Disadvantages
  3. Cost and accounting rules
    • CAS Standards
  4. Contract administration
    • Documentation
    • Developing Strategies 
Day 2
  1. Evaluating subcontractor proposals
    • Price Evaluations
  2. Conducting negotiations and awarding subcontracts
    • Negotiation techniques
  3. Indirect rate lifecycle 
  4. Government audits
    • Managing Audits
  5. Disputes and audit remedies under cost-reimbursable contracts
    • Tactics
    • Resolution options
Experts
  • Courtney Black
    Principal, Ernst & Young LLP
    Courtney Black is Principal in the Ernst & Young LLP Government Contract Services practice in the Dallas, TX office. Courtney has over 18 years of experience in government contracting with EY, advising clients on considerations spanning the government contracting lifecycle. She specializes in as...
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  • John Gault
    Manger, Ernst & Young LLP
    John Gault is a manager in Ernst & Young LLP’s (EY) Government Contract Services practice. He has more than 10 years of experience performing government contractor advisory services, merger and acquisition due diligence services and performance audit services on behalf of the U.S. Governme...
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  • Efrain V. Gutierrez
    Manager, Ernst & Young LLP
    Efrain Gutierrez is a manager in Ernst & Young, LLP’s Government Contract Services practice in the Irvine, CA office. Prior to joining Ernst & Young, Efrain spent approximately 10 years in industry specializing in the Government contract proposal process, where he held analyst position...
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  • Sajeev Malaveetil
    Partner, Ernst & Young LLP
    Sajeev is a Partner at Ernst & Young LLP, leading the Forensics Government Contracts Services Practice in the Washington, DC area. With over three decades of experience in the industry, Sajeev has taken the lead on numerous high-profile government contract issues, including pricing, compliance,...
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  • Timothy Manning
    Senior Manager, Ernst & Young LLP
    Timothy is a Senior Manager on the Government Contracts Solutions team at EY (Ernst & Young). He has been with EY for over 15 years and helps clients understand a host of government accounting and compliance issues. This has ranged from understanding requirements related to FAR, CAS, and 2 CFR 2...
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  • Ed Morley
    Principal, Ernst & Young LLP
    Ed Morley is a Principal in the Government Contact Services Practice at Ernst & Young LLP based out of Boston. Ed has over 15 years of experience supporting our clients on a variety of services offered by Ernst & Young to assist clients in contracting with the Federal Government in the areas...
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  • Lindsey Moyer
    Manager, Ernst & Young LLP
    Lindsey has over fifteen years experience in government contracting, including three years at the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA). Since joining Ernst & Young in 2016, Lindsey has assisted organizations in a broad spectrum of government compliance issues, including performance of compliance...
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  • Shohei Takagi
    Senior Manager, Ernst & Young LLP
    Shohei Takagi is a Senior Manager in EY’s Government Contract Services practice, with over a decade of experience providing business advisory services to organizations who operate in the federal government contracts and grants market spaces. His specific focus is helping clients design and imp...
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  • Mustafa Zuwawa
    Senior Manager, Ernst & Young LLP
    Mustafa Zuwawa is a Senior Manager in Ernst & Young LLP’s Government Contract Services practice (GCS), located in the Irvine, CA office. He has been with the firm for over 9 years, providing over 10 years of experience in the government contracting environment to the GCS practice. Prior to...
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Accreditation
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Certificates of Completion are provided to all seminar participants who attend Federal Publications Seminars courses following the event, upon request.
CPE: Continuing Professional Education
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Delivery Method: Group-Live Classroom
Federal Publications Seminars is affiliated with West Professional Development and 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 submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
For more information regarding administrative policies such as refunds, cancellations and complaints, please contact Federal Publications Seminars at 888.494.3696.
CPE Hours
This program is eligible for: 13.0 (CPE) hours of credit
Program Level: N/A
Program Prerequisite: N/A
Advance Preparation: N/A
Method: 11.0
CLP: Continuous Learning Points
Approved for CLP by Defense Acquisition University
Defense Acquisition Workforce members must acquire 80 Continuous Learning Points (CLP) every two years from the date of entry into the acquisition workforce for as long as the member remains in an acquisition position per DoD Instruction 5000.66. We will provide you with documentation of points awarded for completing the event.
CLP Hours
This program is eligible for: (CLP) hours of credit
CLE: Continuing Legal Education
States have widely varying regulations regarding MCLE credit. LegalEdcenter is an approved provider in AL, AK, AR, CA, GA, IL, ME, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, and WV. Credit may be applied for in other jurisdictions on request and in accordance with state MCLE rules.
Please note that because some states are changing their policy on CLE reporting, you will need to fill out the request for credit from Federal Publications Seminars within 10 business days, or we may not be able to issue credits for the program.
CLE Hours
This program is eligible for: 11.0 (60 minutes), (50 minutes)
Travel
American Management Association
2345 Crystal Drive, Second Floor
Arlington, VA, 22202
5714812208
Hotel & Room Block Info

Federal Publications Seminars doesn’t have a room block for this location. AMA does not arrange hotel accommodation. However, AMA has negotiated preferred rates at the following hotels based upon availability. Be sure to mention that you are an AMA conference attendee to secure your reservation and preferred rates. Contact the hotels below directly. Note: that we recommend that reservations be made early, as the number of rooms at preferred rates is limited.

Hyatt Regency Crystal City
Click here to reserve using the AMA preferred rate. For AMA’s preferred rate enter corporate code 00433. 
Reagan National Airport
2799 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
AMA Reservation Number 1-703-418-1234

Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel
Click here to reserve using the AMA preferred rate by entering corporate code A10
2800 South Potomac Avenue
Arlington, VA 22202
AMA Reservation Number 1-703-413-1300

Hilton Arlington National Landing

Click here to reserve using the AMA preferred rate by entering corporate code N3433483.

2399 Richmond Hwy

Arlington, VA 22202

AMA Reservation Number 1-703-418-6800

METRO RAIL LINE:
Yellow & Blue Line – METRO Stop – Crystal City
From the METRO - AMA is 2 blocks east and 4 blocks south on Crystal Drive
http://www.amaconferencecenter.org/washington-directions-maps.htm

General Information

COST AND COMPLIANCE WEEK
Breakfast and lunch are on your own. Coffee (regular & decaf), tea and water will be served throughout the day with an afternoon snack (baked goods) break. 

Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine
3777 La Jolla Village Drive
La Jolla, CA, 92122
8585521234
Hotel & Room Block Info
There is a room block for this location. The rate is $259/night plus taxes. To reserve your room, click here.  Reservations under this room block must be made by April 11, 2025.

If you need additional assistance, please get in touch with the Hyatt at 877.803.7534.

Government Per Diem
There is a government per diem rate for this location. The rate is $194/night plus taxes. To make your reservations, please click here. Reservations under this room block must be made by April 11, 2025.
General Information
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Breakfast and lunch will be served.
Coffee, tea, and water will be served throughout the day.
The Westin Hilton Head Island
2 Grasslawn Avenue
Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928
8886278551
Hotel & Room Block Info
There is a room block for this location. The rate is $398/night plus taxes and resort fees. To reserve your room, click here - Federal Publications Government Contract Training 2025 Attendee Room Block. Reservations must be made by June 27, 2025.
Government Per Diem
There is a limited amount of per diem rate rooms for this location. The rate is $215/night plus taxes and resort fees. To reserve your room, click here - Federal Publications Government Contract Training 2025 Per Diem Room Block. Reservations must be made by June 27, 2025.
General Information
Food & Beverage
Continental breakfast and lunch will be served.
The Westin Tampa Waterside
725 S Harbour Island Blvd
Tampa, FL, 33602
8003270363
Hotel & Room Block Info
There is a room block for this hotel. The rate is $329/night plus taxes and resort fees. Click here to reserve your room. Reservations must be made by February 1, 2025.

Cancellations made within 48 hours of arrival will forfeit one night’s room and tax.

Government Per Diem

There is not a government per diem rate for this location.

General Information

FOOD & BEVERAGE
Breakfast and lunch will be served.
Coffee, tea, and water will be served throughout the day.

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CMBOK Alignments
Leadership
Character
Collaboration
Competence
Emotional Intelligence
Vision
Management
Business Management
Change Management
Financial Management
Project Management
Risk Management
Supply Chain Management
Guiding Principles
Communication and Documentation
Contract Principles
Regulatory Compliance
Situational Assessment
Skills and Roles
Standards of Conduct
Team Dynamics
Pre-Award
Plan Sales
Plan Solicitation
Prepare Offer
Request Offers
Award
Manage Disagreements
Plan Negotiations
Price or Cost Analysis
Select Source
Post-Award
Administer Contract
Close Out Contract
Ensure Quality
Manage Changes
Manage Subcontracts
Learn
Continuous Learning
Individual Competence
Organizational Capability