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.

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 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).

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.

After years of delays, the proposed Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program Rule (32 CFR) is now expected to become a final, published rule by the end of 2024. For Defense contractors, this means that official CMMC audits can begin taking place after that. The enforcement rule for CMMC (48 CFR) is expected to become final sometime in 2025 and appear in DoD contracts in a phased approach. CMMC certification will become a prerequisite for contract award eligibility, and failure to achieve certification may result in ineligibility to bid and win contract awards. To achieve CMMC Level 2 certification (expected to be the most common), DoD contractors must both implement controls and requirements across their in-office systems, and require their cloud service providers that handle sensitive CUI to demonstrate FedRAMP Moderate equivalence. In this 60-minute informational session, Deltek's Michael Greenman will provide the latest updates on the CMMC program and discuss how Deltek is supporting CMMC compliance efforts as a Cloud Service Provider to streamline your compliance journey. Topics to be covered during this webinar will include (Learning Objectives):  A program update/refresher on CMMC 2.0 and the latest timeline expectations  Requirements of Cloud Service Providers and the risks with strategies to mitigate them  The concept of Shared Responsibility with Cloud Service Providers (CSPs)  How Costpoint GCCM's FedRAMP Moderate Ready status supports CMMC compliance efforts

Join us for a "Lunch & Learn" where Kevin Tupper, the Partnership for Public Service's AI subject-matter-expert from Microsoft, leads a non-technical, demo-led discussion on generative AI and its potential to enhance government agencies. Discover how the latest AI models can see, hear, and speak, and explore their practical applications in the public sector.

Subcontractor management is a growing challenge as the government is increasingly offering larger and more complex contracts that require more partnerships and teaming to win. Establishing a streamlined, efficient process not only saves you money, it improves your reputation and relationships with other contractors - allowing you to grow faster and compete with more agility in the future. Join our expert panel to discuss the strategies, processes, and technology that can help our industry rise to meet this challenge. Learning Objectives:  Understand the changes in contract structure that are increasing the need for subcontractors  Identify the challenges for scaling subcontractor management  Discover new best practices, processes, and technologies to help automate and manage more subcontractors efficiently

Global warming is the greatest challenge facing public procurement worldwide - specifically, how to use public procurement as a "catalyst" for tackling climate change. This webinar will review recent developments around the world, with a special focus on "green procurement" initiatives in the United States and the European Union. We will also address other issues of sustainability, which (in the international context) includes issues of social justice and economic development as well. Please join us for this free one-hour webinar with a panel of international experts; attendance accreditation (CLE & CPE) will be available for certain jurisdictions. Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this webinar, attendees will be able to:  Identify the key policies, actions, and best practices in Green Public Procurement in the U.S. and the EU.  Recognize and explain to others, clients and employers, the existential threat that climate change and global warming pose to the earth and its citizens.  Counsel clients and employers on how to increase global trade through shared Sustainability values  Prepare a participative Green Contracting Policy for clients, customers, and employers/employees.

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