This FPS workshop is a fundamental course that focuses on all aspects of effective contract administration from initial award through contract closeout. It is designed to explain the legal and regulatory underpinnings of government contract administration.

An interactive course, you will learn how to best assess and comply with rules related to your business systems through best practices.

NEW "advanced" international government contracts course from Federal Publications Seminars in 2023. An advanced course on U.S. export controls and sanctions with practical exercises and content addressing recent developments and more complex issues.

An advanced review of the major issues and updates of the FAR with case studies and class discussion.

NEW international government contracts course from Federal Publications Seminars in 2023. A fundamental overview of U.S. Export Controls and Sanctions.

Federal Publications Seminars (FPS) presents a fundamental course - an in-depth study of the entire federal government contract procurement process with emphasis on the practical, and the keys to success in today's contract world. The course will provide a strong foundation on which to build greater subject-matter expertise. This is also for more experienced professionals who will gain a freshened understanding and heightened awareness of issues, and improved ability to operate successfully in the ever-changing world of government contracting.

This program will give students guidance and insights into what is driving the decision making processes of the stakeholders pre-award and during the negotiations of a government contract.

A review of requirements applicable to DOD, DOT, and federally funded infrastructure projects. In this course, we will take an in-depth look at the domestic preference requirements that apply to specific agencies. We will provide a general overview of the Buy American Act and the Trade Agreements Act, and will examine the differences between the BAA/TAA rules applicable to civilian and DOD procurements, including the specific domestic preference requirements applicable to certain categories of items procured by the DOD.

This two-day workshop is a comprehensive exploration of the financial impacts of compensation management practices and compensation costs associated with FAR 31.205-6 Compensation for Personal Services.

This course will teach participants procedures contractors should employ in the post-completion phase of a government contract including documentation management and contract acquisition strategy.