This webinar will discuss the recently issued, long-awaited exemption under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) for defense trade between and among "authorized users" in Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Learning Objectives: In particular, the webinar will explore the nature and extent of newly authorized activity, , delineate the limitations on the use of the exemption, and touch upon possible use cases and next steps.

A CohnReznick Advisory and Contract Audit collaborative view of how to reduce compliance risk in U.S. Government reporting. We will look specifically at a selection of the Defense Contract Audit Agency's (DCAA) audit requirements and discretionary audits through the lens of identifying risk. DCAA's Audit Plans can provide valuable insights into many of the risk analytics that you can understand and perform to get a step ahead. We will share some of our most memorable findings, insights, and techniques from both the preparation and audit points of view. Learning Objectives:  Gain a basic understanding of the regulatory requirements.  Gain a in depth understanding of select DCAA Audit Plans and discretionary audit requirements.  Obtain a usable framework to guide internal risk assessment and analysis prior to U.S. Government reporting.

Artificial Intelligence ("AI") offers transformative potential when effectively tailored around, trained for, and applied to industry-specific challenges. Steve Karp, Chief Innovation Officer, and Jacob Borgeson, Senior Product Marketing Director at Unanet will lead us in conversation on how AI can drive significant efficiencies and improvements in key business areas specific to government contractors. The duo will lay out a framework to strategically harness AI in areas most suited to "move the needle" in its ability to enhance operations and manage associated risks. You will walk away with an understanding of the three primary AI "value pillars" - Automate, Answer, and Advice - to help adapt and thrive in this innovative environment.

In this session, we will identify what to do when things go "wrong" during performance of a Government contract. We will discuss the circumstances under which a request for an equitable adjustment (REA) to the contract should be made, and what to do if the request is not granted. We will outline the dispute resolution process, with particular focus on how to make a proper claim to a Government Contracting Officer, and what obligations the contractor and Government have during that process. Finally, we will cover the appeals process, including a discussion of the unique fora available for disputes arising from Government contracts. Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, students will be able to:  Identify when a change to the contract should be the subject of an REA, and will know how to correctly prepare such requests.  Understand the contract disputes resolution process.  Evaluate the pros and cons of pursuing a claim through the appeals process.

In this session, we will identify several issues Government contractors will encounter in everyday performance of Government contracts. We will discuss performance management, focusing on topics such as evolving cyber requirements and requirements surrounding the integrity of the supply chain. We will also provide an introduction to the myriad compliance obligations and socioeconomic programs that are as much a part of Government contracts as the underlying supply or service that is the subject of the procurement. We will also discuss subcontract management from the perspective of both prime and subcontractors. Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, students will be able to:  Identify effective strategies for meeting all performance obligations under Government contracts.  Implement and follow compliance programs to meet the multitude of requirements in the contract beyond producing deliverables.  Address subcontracting issues both as a prime contractor managing a subcontractor, and a subcontractor managing a relationship with a prime.

In this session, we will discuss the Government procurement process in a nutshell, as well as the Procurement Integrity Act and consequences for violations. In this session, we will also walk through how to identify agency solicitation and evaluation errors, and when protests may be appropriate. Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, students will be able to:  Understand the difference between negotiated procurements and sealed bidding, as well as the different evaluation schemes employed by the Government.  Analyze Government procurement postings to identify whether a pre-award protest may be appropriate, and determine whether Government errors in the procurement process give rise to grounds for post-award protests.  Understand with the protest process and the pros and cons of pursuing protests before the awarding agency, Government Accountability Office (GAO), and the Court of Federal Claims (COFC).

This session will focus on the period from original submission, through the award of the contract (to you of course!), and into the start of the contract. Attendees will start with the best practices for documentation of subcontractor information post submission. They will also learn how to manage subs during any clarifications and/or final proposal revisions. The series will wrap up by covering how to convert teaming agreement workshare into subcontract workshare as well as dealing with changes to the overall scope of the contract from the proposal stage. Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:  Create audit files for all subcontractor information  Prepare effectively for clarifications and/or final proposal revisions with subcontractors  Convert teaming agreement workshare into subcontract agreement workshare  Address differences between the actual scope versus the proposed scope

In this session, we will introduce students to the specialized contracting procedures that apply to contracts with the U.S. Government. We will examine the uniform contract format and discuss the purpose of each section, as well as identify the sections that are most likely to give rise to disputes. We will also introduce students to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and its agency-specific counterparts, with particular focus on the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, students will be able to:  Identify the unique features of Government contracts  Know where to find information about proposal preparation; identify important contract provisions; and identify critical compliance obligations in Government contracts  Navigate the parts of the FAR, and know where to find corresponding agency-level regulations.

This session will focus on how to respond to the RFP. Attendees will learn the cost/price compliance requirements for any FAR-covered contract. These requirements often surprise companies who have primarily worked with the government through subcontracts. The biggest takeaway might just be learning "because that's the way we've always done it" is not actually the right answer to compliance. Attendees will also learn the challenges facing a prime regarding communicating, requesting, and receiving pricing information from subcontractors. They will also learn industry tips for understanding the RFP requirements and asking questions regarding the RFP for clarification and/or changes. Finally, attendees will discover that subcontractor cost/price submission often contain discrepancies from RFP or prime instructions - but that there are ways to minimize this risk. Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:  Know the FAR, and supplemental FAR, requirements for all prime cost/price volumes  Identify RFP-specific requirements for prime cost/price volumes  Develop a repeatable pricing process for responding to proposals as a prime contractor  Learn best practices to optimize communicating, requesting, and receiving information from subcontractors  Ensure subcontractor submissions are compliant and complete, even if they are provided as a sealed package to the government

This session focuses on the period starting with the identification of the opportunity through the release of the RFP by the government. This stage is critical because it establishes the opportunity, the team, and the capture strategy. For companies new to the role of prime, there is often a lack of awareness of the many actions that can be taken during this time to set up your team for success. In this session, we will introduce attendees to the concepts of shaping the RFP, establishing workshare for teammates, and gathering competitive intelligence. Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:  Learn how to help shape the RFP to maximize the value of your technical solution and your team  Understand the best practices for negotiating workshare on teaming agreements  Recognize how to gather competitive intelligence from your teaming partners