In this session we will cover multiple ways the DoD makes their award decisions. The key methodologies of Sealing Bidding as well as Competitive Negotiations (or competitive proposals) will be discussed with an emphasis on the Source Selection Process used by the DoD. A key component of the DoD award decision is the "responsibility determination." Understanding how this final Contracting Officer determination can literally derail an otherwise successful proposal is critical. Learning Objectives: The selection process will be discussed as well as using debriefings to better understand just "why" you weren't successful. Lastly, when all else fails, if the DoD didn't fairly and transparently execute their procurement process, the protest process will be extensively covered to prepare you to challenge a DoD award decision.

This is the eighth in our fourteen-part webinar series The Advanced Webinar Series on Construction Contracts, Claims and Risk Management. Focusing on the Subcontractor's perspective and its interests, this course provides an in-depth analysis of pass-through aspects of construction contracts and the methods of recognizing and accounting for the risks arising from the construction project, including the claims and notice requirements associated with changes, differing site conditions, delays, disputes, and payment terms. The course addresses methods of perfecting and presenting Subcontractor claims and disputes whether they arise from General Contractor conduct, other Subcontractor's conduct, or from the Owner's conduct. The discussion focuses on the contract terms as they impact the Subcontractor in recognizing the risks and properly account for them in negotiating the subcontract and administering it during performance. Learning Objectives: After completing this course, you will be able to:  Understand the Subcontractor's perspective regarding the language and parts of the Changes clause under the FAR government contract clause and the private construction AIA contract clause.  Recognize how flow-through among the Owner, General Contractor and the Subcontractor(s) affects the rights and obligations of Subcontractor.  Understand the Disputes Clause and how the concept of flow-through and contract drafting can protect the Subcontractor.  Understand how bond claims can be addressed through contract drafting and flow-through.  Identify the Subcontractor's position on the basic risk assignment issues among the Owner, the General Contractor, and the Subcontractor(s).  Identify potential language to amend and adjust the clauses according to your risk assessment.

In this final webinar, we will explore the rapidly changing domestic preference landscape. We will provide an update of recent proposed and final changes to the BAA/TAA regulations, new domestic preference enforcement activity, and will review recent developments and forecast upcoming changes to the laws and regulations that dictate the application of domestic preference in Government procurement. In particular, we will explore the recent Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA), which add more stringent Buy America rules to all federally funded infrastructure and public works projects. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After completing this course, you will be able to:  Navigate requirements set forth in recent Executive Orders  Understand proposed and final regulatory changes made by recent administrations  Prepare for new and increased Buy American enforcement activity  Prepare for domestic preference requirements in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) NOTE: CPE/CLE credit for attendees is subject to participation and approval by the governing boards.

FPSOnline Showcase Join Steve Barry from Federal Publications as he demonstrates the features and capabilities of our recently re-launched FPSOnline subscription service! He will show how your team can leverage our industry-leading content to become more informed, proficient, and productive. In this webinar you will learn the following:  The scope of content available to an FPSOnline subscriber  The type and availability of CPE/CLE credit available to a subscriber  Group administration privileges: How you can manage your subscriber base, monitor their usage, and assign courses

Bid Protests-Cases & Developments Regarding Challenges to Corrective Action Contracting agencies often decide to take corrective action in response to a bid protest. The scope of this corrective action can result in additional protest litigation. The webinar will focus on corrective action in the protest forums. We will explore the frequency with which agencies take corrective action and the types of corrective action agencies utilize to remedy procurement concerns. We will also cover the various objections that protesters raise regarding corrective action, as well as how successful protesters are in bringing these challenges. The discussion will include: · A comparison between the Court of Federal Claims and the Government Accountability Office regarding how the forums review objections to agency corrective action; · An overview of selected, relevant decisions resolving corrective action challenges; and · An assessment of trends regarding corrective action at the protest forums. About our presenters: After completing this webinar, you will: - understand the difference between the Court of Federal Claims and the Government Accountability Office in regard to how each review objections to agency corrective action - be aware of trends regarding corrective action at the protest forums This is a group internet based live webinar that is eligible for both CLE and CPE credit. NOTE: CPE/CLE credit for attendees is subject to participation and approval by the governing boards.

April 9, Noon-1:00 pm ET - FAR Part 27- Patents, Data and Copyrights - This is Session 10 of the Foundations of the FAR webinar series. This session will cover Part 27 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Presenters Terry Elling and Rodney Perry of Holland & Knight will discuss the policies, procedures, solicitation provisions and contract clauses pertaining to patents, data and copyrights

February 13th, 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET - Section 809 Panel Recommendations: What They Mean For Bid Protests The FY 2016 Defense Authorization Act created an advisory panel tasked with identifying ways to improve the defense acquisition system. In mid-January, the Section 809 Panel released the third and final volume of its report on streamlining and codifying acquisition regulations. This webinar will provide an overview of the Panel's recommendations as they relate to bid protests. We will explore the relevant recommendations, discussing the impetus for the recommendations as well as the impact the recommendations may have on government contractors. The discussion will include:  An overview of the 809 Panel's charge and reports  A conversation about the Panel's recommendations relating to the bid protest framework  An assessment of the pros and cons of the relevant recommendations The speakers will be counsel from Jenner & Block's Government Contracts Practice, including partner Greg Petkoff, special counsel Noah Bleicher, and associate Carla Weiss. This Webinar is Sponsored by Jenner & Block This live webinar is eligible for both CLE and CPE credit. NOTE: CPE/CLE credit for attendees is subject to participation and approval by the governing boards. States have widely varying regulations.

December 14, Noon-1: 30 pm ET - This is Session 3 of the Foundations of the FAR webinar series. This session will cover Parts 6,7 & 11 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Instructors, Amy Fuentes, Mary Beth Bosco and Mitchell Bashur of Holland & Knight will cover competition requirements, acquisition planning and describing agency needs. You will learn how the government promotes full and open competition as well as exclusions, sealed bidding and competitive proposals (Part 6). You will also get an overview of the acquisition planning process (Part 7) and agency needs (Part 11). Part 6 This part prescribes policies and procedures to promote full and open competition in the acquisition process and to provide for full and open competition after exclusion of resources, other than full and open competition, and advocates for competition. Part 7 This part prescribes policies and procedures for- (a) Developing acquisition plans; (b) Determining whether to use commercial or Government resources for acquisition of supplies or services; (c) Deciding whether it is more economical to lease equipment rather than purchase it; and (d) Determining whether functions are inherently governmental. Part 11 This part prescribes policies and procedures for describing agency needs. This live webinar is eligible for both CLE and CPE credit. NOTE: CPE/CLE credit for attendees are subject to participation and approval by the governing boards.

November 2nd Noon- 1pm ET - Other Transaction Agreements - Something Old is New Again The 2016 NDAA breathed new life into the Prototype Other Transaction Agreements ("OTAs"). OTAs are a unique federal contractual instrument which have flexible rules for certain agencies to develop product prototypes as well as pursue research and development opportunities. OTAs can be awarded to individual entities or to consortiums, including consortiums formed specifically to perform a specific OTA. Consequently, OTAs are touted as the "freedom to contract" and often are perceived to be less stringent than typical federal procurement contracts because they may be free of many of the onerous requirements and practices characteristic of procurement contracts such as the government contract cost accounting, rights in technical data (and other intellectual property), and other procurement contract unique requirements. Thus, OTAs present the opportunity for parties to carefully craft and tailor the contract to maximize efficiencies and facilitate the effectiveness of the program, and because they are not generally subject to the procurement laws or regulations (including the Federal Acquisition Regulation or FAR) this seminar is useful for anyone who works for a company who has a technology or idea that has a potential benefit to the Department of Defense but who is loathe to enter into a standard procurement contract. The presentation will provide a brief overview of OTAs, a description of the key elements of consideration for the use of an OTA, and a discussion of the minimum requirements of an OTA for future work. This live webinar is eligible for both CLE and CPE credit. NOTE: CPE/CLE credit for attendees are subject to participation and approval by the governing boards. About Our Presenter, Jody Reed --

October 25, 1 - 2 pm ET - Understanding Overhead in Government Contracts In order to maximize cost recovery, government contractors must have a working understanding of the concept of overhead in application to cost estimating/pricing, as well as cost accounting during contract performance. This webinar will help accountants and non-accountants form a basic understanding of:  Regulations which differentiate direct versus indirect (overhead) costs  Accounting for overhead costs (indirect pools)  Accounting for overhead cost recovery (indirect cost allocation bases)  Consistency in cost estimating and cost accounting  Forecasting overhead costs including basic concepts of variable, semi-variable and fixed overhead expenses  Invoicing/billing overhead on certain types of government contracts. This live webinar is eligible for CPE credit. NOTE: CPE/CLE credit for attendees are subject to participation and approval by the governing boards. Speaker: Michael (Mike) Steen Senior Director Redstone Government Consulting, Inc. Bio: Michael (Mike) Steen is a senior director with Redstone Government Consulting, Inc., based in Huntsville, Alabama. He provides Government Contract Consulting services primarily related to cost accounting, financial compliance and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audit expectations. Prior to joining Redstone Government Consulting, Mike served in a number of capacities with DCAA for more than 30 years. Upon his retirement from the agency, Mike was one of the top seven senior executives with DCAA.