Workforce flexibility impacts an organization's facility occupancy, management, and cost recovery. Given these changes in the workplace, contractors are seeing increased scrutiny on facilities management and utilization. Often, the scrutiny results in questioned costs in their final rate submissions under FAR 31.205-17- Idle facilities and idle capacity and FAR Part 31.201-3, reasonableness. Documentation is key to demonstrating mitigation strategies undertaken by the contractor and optimizing cost allowability. In this session, participants will become familiar with the requirements and common mitigation approaches to facility compliance with the contract cost principles.

This 4-part web series explores some of the accounting and pricing implications of innovative workforce management approaches. Whether you have implemented workforce management strategies or are considering embracing alternative employee-related initiatives, Government contractors can't avoid the compliance impact on contract pricing and accounting.

Our final session, we'll discuss "uncompensated overtime," sometimes called green time or competitive time. It is essential for Government contractors to understand the concept of uncompensated overtime. Uncompensated overtime may impact contract pricing, contract accounting, and contract reporting. Noncompliances with the requirements may lead to over/under absorption of cost, defective pricing allegations, and FAR and CAS non-compliances. Join us as we clarify the confusion surrounding uncompensated overtime. We will explain the terminology and circumstances in which it may occur. Next, we'll illustrate pricing and accounting implications with examples and explore strategies to ensure accurate cost calculations for accounting and pricing while avoiding potential compliance issues.

In this one-hour virtual session, participants will gain insights into emerging trends and recent legislative changes reshaping the federal contracting and subcontracting landscape. We will explore the relevance of DOGE, break down the implications of the FoRGED Act, and highlight key updates to federal compliance standards. Finally, participants will learn proven strategies for streamlining acquisition processes and staying ahead of evolving requirements. This course will equip you with the knowledge and identify tools to help you navigate this new era of federal procurement.

In today's rapidly evolving regulatory environment, subcontract compliance is more than a back-office function-it's a critical driver of operational success and audit readiness. The Compliance Catalyst webinar equips procurement and subcontract professionals with the knowledge and tools to streamline compliance efforts through automation and smart workflows. Participants will explore how automation can reduce risk, improve accuracy, and increase efficiency across key compliance touchpoints, including flow-down clause management, file documentation, supplier certifications, and reporting requirements. The course will also introduce practical tools and digital solutions that simplify day-to-day compliance tasks while enhancing audit trail integrity. Whether you're preparing for a CPSR, modernizing your subcontracting process, or simply seeking smarter ways to ensure compliance, this course will serve as a launchpad for practical transformation. Key Topics Include:  Fundamentals of subcontract compliance and key regulatory drivers (FAR, DFARS, CPSR)  Identifying high-risk areas for automation (flow-downs, reps & certs, memos, etc.)  Leveraging digital tools for document control and file integrity  Developing automated compliance checklists and dashboards  Real-world case studies: before and after automation  Creating a roadmap for compliance process improvement

Creating a compelling Government proposal requires strategy, analysis, and tough decisions. To be valuable, all three of these need the investment of time. Companies want to have a high win percentage for the bids they pursue. But if you wait until the RFP comes out to begin pricing, you are actually reducing the likelihood of an award. Sure, some companies win waiting to price their proposals at the end of the process. But they usually have some ingrained advantage or some luck. Most companies cannot win waiting to price until the end. Successful companies begin the capture phase for both their technical solutions and strategic pricing well before the RFP drops. Walk with us through the benefits to starting pricing first. This is the first webinar in the Strategic Pricing Best Practices Series. Learning Objectives: 1. Understand why competitive analysis is so crucial to your win rate 2. Discover what you gain by using capture phase time to plan, gather data, and outline decision points 3. How to write teaming agreements to protect your interests 4. Determine what the right teaming arrangement is for each opportunity 5. Learn what strategic pricing activities take the longest

This webinar series focuses on the best practices in managing the Cost/Price Volume responses in Government procurements. The key here is "managing" the process. This series does not focus on tactical pricing tasks such as developing direct labor, working with indirect rates, or building excel models. It focuses on the pricing process.

Companies who win more business have a repeatable pricing approach and processes. Best practices suited to your business are relatively easy to design and implement. Although it takes some discipline to use them each and every time, that is what successful companies do. This is the second webinar in the Strategic Pricing Best Practices Series. Learning Objectives: 1. Learn how developing a pricing calendar and schedule will keep you focused on the right price 2. Appreciate how a compliance matrix and pricing outline ensure compliance 3. Discover how to manage subcontractor data calls 4. See how attending daily tag up calls is so important to synchronizing technical and price 5. Ensure you get the results you need by using color team reviews and when to use them 6. Learn about are the special needs and requirements of working with a large subcontractor

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 4-part series introduces students to government contracting terminology and the complete contracting lifecycle, including contractor registration, competition, and appealing decisions. It also offers practical tips for avoiding common mistakes in government contracting.