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    The FPSOnline library contains hundreds of on-demand courses covering the foundations of contracting and hot topics in the federal contracting industry. IMPORTANT: On-demand webinars are NOT eliglible for CLE or CPE credits. Wherever possible, we provide accreditation for those who attend 'live' webinar sessions.
Live Webinars
Feb 7, 2025
12:00-1:30 PM EST
Government/Prime/Sub Relationships - Session 1 - Subcontracting for Primes and Subs Series 2025
Successful Federal Procurement Subcontracting - Prime and Subs Webinar Series - 2025
Title: Government/Prime/Sub Relationships - Why Can't We Just Flow-Down Everything? (Session 1 of Subcontracting for Primes and Subs Series 2025) Session I will discuss important considerations relating to the relationships between U.S. Government customers, prime contractors, and their associated subcontractors. Topics will include "privity of contract", government versus commercial contracting, U.S. versus commercial law, and bilateral versus unilateral contracts. We'll also explore important definitions, including "acquisition", "contract", "subcontract", "subcontractor", "inter-company transfers", "commercial products/services", and more. Learning Objectives: This session will identify foundational considerations for the successful formation and performance of U.S. Government prime contract and their associated subcontracts.
CPE, CLE
Webinar Series
Feb 7-28, 2025
Successful Federal Procurement Subcontracting - Prime and Subs Webinar Series - 2025
Federal Procurement Subcontracting involves many issues whether one represents a U.S. government agency customer, a federal government prime contractor, or a commercial subcontractor working in support of a federal government prime contract. The issues for each are related, but different, depending on the circumstances and the party for whom one works. This 4-part series discusses similarities, differences, and characteristics one should recognize and understand when working in support of any of these parties.
CPE, CLE
Live Webinars
Feb 14, 2025
12:00-1:30 PM EST
RFI's, Quotes, Solicitations, Bids, Proposals, and More - Session 2 - Subcontracting for Primes and Subs Series 2025
Successful Federal Procurement Subcontracting - Prime and Subs Webinar Series - 2025
Title: RFI's, Quotes, Solicitations, Bids, Proposals, and More - Why Are These Contracts So Complicated? (Session 2 of Subcontracting for Primes and Subs Series 2025) Session II will address considerations by prime contractors and their subcontractors when negotiating commercial subcontracts relating to U.S. Government prime contracts. Topics will include strategic planning, teaming agreements, competition, long-term agreements, costs, quality, schedule, record-keeping, and other matters of importance. It will also address possible government involvement and communications with subcontractors, prime contractor engagement with and management of its subs, and subcontract management responsibilities. Learning Objectives: This session will assist in identifying relevant contract/subcontract award issues and in negotiating appropriate terms and conditions in MOU's, teaming agreements, and commercial contracts awarded in support of U.S. Government prime contracts.
CPE, CLE
Live Webinars
Feb 21, 2025
12:00-1:30 PM EST
Pricing, Sourcing, Socio-Economic Issues, and Workshare - Session 3 - Subcontracting for Primes and Subs Series 2025
Successful Federal Procurement Subcontracting - Prime and Subs Webinar Series - 2025
Title: Pricing, Sourcing, Socio-Economic Issues, and Workshare - Can't We Just Be Friends? (Session 3 of Subcontracting for Primes and Subs Series 2025) In federal government contracting, government customers are required to purchase their requirements at a "fair and reasonable price". This requirement imposes obligations on U.S. Government prime contractors to seek and obtain products, services, research and development, and other deliverables from subcontractors at "reasonable" prices while simultaneously complying with numerous legally and regulatorily mandated socio-economic objectives, such as by subcontracting with small businesses, women-owned businesses, veteran owned businesses, HUB-zone businesses, etc.; by paying federally mandated wage rates; by purchasing products satisfying "Buy American" and "specialty metals" requirements; and more. These requirements increase costs, complicate performance, and increase immensely the difficulty of dealing with U.S. Government customers and their associated prime contractors. This session will explore unique requirements associated with selling to the U.S. Government and purchasing from associated prime and subcontractors. Learning Objectives: This session will identify and explore challenges associated with the solicitation and award of U.S. Government prime contracts and their associated subcontracts.
CPE, CLE
Live Webinars
Feb 28, 2025
12:00-1:30 PM EST
Formation, Performance, and Disputes - Session 4 - Subcontracting for Primes and Subs Series 2025
Successful Federal Procurement Subcontracting - Prime and Subs Webinar Series - 2025
Title: Formation, Performance, and Disputes - So I Should Have Read The Contract Before Signing It? (Session 4 of Subcontracting for Primes and Subs Series 2025) Once a U.S. Government contract is awarded and the prime contractor has identified subcontractors who can support the prime contractor's requirements, the fun begins. Now the prime must work to satisfy its government customer while managing its subcontractors to ensure their efforts support the prime contractor's efforts to satisfy its customer. Meanwhile, subcontractors must find a way to perform in such manner as to satisfy their customer(s), make a profit, and operate a successful business. This leads to challenges relating to Inspection, Acceptance and Warranty; Subcontract Payments; Changes; Disputes; Terminations; and more. This session will explore important performance issues and address some of the significant considerations and concerns of all three contracting parties (i.e., U.S. Government, prime contractor, and subcontractor). Learning Objectives: This session will assist participants in anticipating contract performance issues and risks, mitigating those risks, and achieving successful performance.
CPE, CLE
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