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  • Classroom
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    Scheduled year-round, these courses offer you a hands-on way to learn.
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    Attend courses live in a virtual classroom providing real-time interaction with instructors.
  • Webinars
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    FPS Webinars bring you quality training in an easily digestible 1- 2-hour webinar format.
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    Spend 1 to 5 days immersed in government contracting topics and networking.
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    Connecting contracting professionals to contract life cycle assets and informal learning resources.
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    Build expertise in specialized areas - update your professional profile; advance your career.
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    Since 1958, FPS has provided the nation's leading government contracts training classroom courses, taught by the best in the industry.
  • Custom In-House
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    FPSCustom in-house training courses for government contractors are developed by FPS and its team of the highest quality instructors.
Public Classroom
Oct 15-17, 2024
Cost Accounting Standards
A comprehensive course in Government contract requirements with key instruction by specialists in accounting and law.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Oct 15-16, 2024
Introduction to Government Construction Contracting
Course covers general construction matters as they relate to the Government procurement process.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Oct 28-29, 2024
Basics of Contractor Purchasing System Reviews
What Prime Contractors and Subcontractors must know about compliant Contractor Purchasing Systems and Contractor Rights and Responsibilities.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Oct 28-29, 2024
FAR Workshop
Two concentrated days on understanding and using FAR in your daily contracting activities. Taught by deeply experienced industry experts, students will develop and refine the skills necessary to apply the FAR to virtually any acquisition situation.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Oct 28-29, 2024
Preparing Effective Proposals
Two days of intense instruction on how to prepare and deliver proposals that work.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Oct 31 - Nov 01, 2024
Cost and Price Analysis in Government Contracts
Effective, immediate actionable information on contract pricing techniques for contractor and government personnel involved in contract or subcontract pricing.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Oct 31, 2024
Subcontract Compliance for Government Contractors
Learn the basics of subcontract file creation and maintenance, including the scope and extent and compliant documentation, as well as methods to ensure appropriate file oversight; the importance of ongoing communication to ensure compliance requirements are being met and documented properly; and the importance of ongoing training in the latest regulations and "hot-topics" in the area of compliance. You'll also be introduced to the current regulatory trends facing contractors.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Nov 1, 2024
Managing Flowdowns
In this course, attendees will learn the difference between mandatory and non-mandatory flowdowns, when (and how) to negotiate flowdowns with the Government, and how to prioritize the clauses that are flowed down to subcontractors. Attendees will learn to use a flowdown matrix efficiently, and will learn how to educate themselves on the potential impact of flowdowns on their particular projects. They will learn the importance of involving functional experts such as Contracts, Project Management, Finance, Quality, Operations, Human Resources, and legal before and during the negotiation stage to minimize the risk of the inclusion of unnecessarily burdensome flowdowns, and to ensure that they understand the impact of the flowdowns that are included in the prime contract.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Nov 12-14, 2024
Basics of Government Contracting
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.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Nov 12-13, 2024
Defective Pricing Avoidance Workshop -Best Practices
This two-day workshop will provide opportunities to discuss issues and answer questions regarding defective pricing. You will obtain an up-to-date summary of the underlying defective pricing statue and significant case law, understand FAR contract clauses and when they apply and review DoD, IG and DCAA guidance and audit programs.
Offered In-House