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Overview
Defective Pricing’s history began in the 1960s when Congress enacted the Truth in Negotiations Act, now renamed Truthful Cost or Pricing Data. Over the past 50 years contractors’ business processes have evolved as a result of DCAA and IG oversight, and case law. Recently DCAA has retooled to increase post award audits designed to detect defective pricing. Because of DCAA’s defective pricing emphasis, contractors may face significant adverse contract price adjustments and audit assertions of inadequate estimating systems. Peril also comes from IG emphasis on assessing defective pricing issues as potential fraud indicators.

This workshop will provide opportunities to discuss issues and answer questions.

Learning Objectives:
To address this environment, the objectives of this two-day workshop are:
  • Obtain an up-to-date summary of the underlying defective pricing statute and significant case law.
  • Understand FAR contract clauses and when they apply.
  • Review DoD, IG and DCAA guidance and audit programs.
  • Use scenarios to discuss best practices for avoiding defective pricing and defending defective pricing allegations.
Dates/Locations
November 5-6, 2025
Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine (November)
La Jolla, CA
Travel Info
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Agenda
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
La Jolla, CA and Hilton Head, SC
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
San Diego Week (November)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Schedule for All Other Locations
DAY 1
  • Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act
    • Act basics
    • Relevant case law on the Act
    • Recent developments
  • Defective Pricing
    • Background and terminology
    • Proof of defective pricing
    • Damages and offsets
    • Case law

DAY 2
  • Defective Pricing Audits
    • Current audit environment
    • Government audit rights
    • DCAA Truth in Negotiations Audits
    • Resolving defective pricing matters
  • Practical Application and Best Practices
    • Business system intersections
    • Prevention techniques
    • TINA sweeps
    • Subcontractors
Experts
  • Derek Boyd
    Partner, Baker Tilly
    Derek Boyd is a partner in the government contractor advisory services practice of Baker Tilly.

    Derek has more than 15 years of experience working with and for government contractors in a variety of industries, including technology, professional services, aerospace and healthcare. Derek ass...
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  • Matthew Haws
    Partner, Jenner & Block
    Matthew Haws is a partner in the Government Contracts Practice. He represents clients ranging from defense manufacturers to IT systems integrators on government contract and grant law issues, including claims, compliance, and investigations.

    Mr. Haws guides contractors through complicated i...
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Accreditation
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Certificates of Completion are provided to all seminar participants who attend Federal Publications Seminars courses following the event, upon request.
CPE: Continuing Professional Education
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Delivery Method: Group-Live Classroom
Federal Publications Seminars is affiliated with West Professional Development and is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
For more information regarding administrative policies such as refunds, cancellations and complaints, please contact Federal Publications Seminars at 888.494.3696.
CPE Hours
This program is eligible for: 11 (CPE) hours of credit
Program Level: n/a
Program Prerequisite: n/a
Advance Preparation: n/a
Method: n/a
CLP: Continuous Learning Points
Approved for CLP by Defense Acquisition University
Defense Acquisition Workforce members must acquire 80 Continuous Learning Points (CLP) every two years from the date of entry into the acquisition workforce for as long as the member remains in an acquisition position per DoD Instruction 5000.66. We will provide you with documentation of points awarded for completing the event.
CLP Hours
This program is eligible for: 11 (CLP) hours of credit
CLE: Continuing Legal Education
States have widely varying regulations regarding MCLE credit. LegalEdcenter is an approved provider in AL, AK, AR, CA, GA, IL, ME, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, and WV. Credit may be applied for in other jurisdictions on request and in accordance with state MCLE rules.
Please note that because some states are changing their policy on CLE reporting, you will need to fill out the request for credit from Federal Publications Seminars within 10 business days, or we may not be able to issue credits for the program.
CLE Hours
This program is eligible for: 11 (60 minutes), (50 minutes)
Travel
Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine (November)
3777 La Jolla Village Drive
La Jolla, CA, 92122
8585521234
Hotel & Room Block Info

There is a room block for this location for the San Diego Week being held in November 2025. The rate is $249/night plus taxes. Resort fees are waved. Reservations must be made by October 11. 2025 (rooms subject to availability).

Click here to reserve your room for the November San Diego Government Contracts Week 2025.

General Information

FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Continental breakfast and lunch will be served each day.

** Please let us know about any dietary restrictions by contacting us at least two weeks before the event. **

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CMBOK Alignments
Leadership
Character
Collaboration
Competence
Emotional Intelligence
Vision
Management
Business Management
Change Management
Financial Management
Project Management
Risk Management
Supply Chain Management
Guiding Principles
Communication and Documentation
Contract Principles
Regulatory Compliance
Situational Assessment
Skills and Roles
Standards of Conduct
Team Dynamics
Pre-Award
Plan Sales
Plan Solicitation
Prepare Offer
Request Offers
Award
Manage Disagreements
Plan Negotiations
Price or Cost Analysis
Select Source
Post-Award
Administer Contract
Close Out Contract
Ensure Quality
Manage Changes
Manage Subcontracts
Learn
Continuous Learning
Individual Competence
Organizational Capability