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Overview
COURSE OBJECTIVE
New in 2024 at FPS! Government Contracting Considerations in Mergers & Acquisitions will provide an executive-level overview of key contracting considerations to address during the diligence and initial integration phases of an acquisition process.

We will give an overview of key areas to probe related to transaction structure, contract compliance, and accounting integration.  We will also discuss a high-level diligence approach to understanding government contracts and related risks and share lessons our practice has learned through experience. 

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
  • Strategies and Tactics when considering a merger or acquisition
  • The development of teams and roles the teams should play
  • Directing and responding to analysis and decision-making processes
  • Direct and indirect impacts to stakeholders and employees
  • Case studies to help cultivate best practices

WHO SHOULD ATTEND 
  • Legal Professionals
  • Contracts Directors and Managers
  • Principles and Owners
  • Finance Directors and Managers
  • Key Business Personnel 
  • Compliance Professionals
Dates/Locations
October 30, 2025
The Westin Tysons Corner
Falls Church, VA, United States
Travel Info
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Agenda
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Orlando, FL
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Arlington, Tysons Corner, and Sterling, VA
1 DAY PROGRAM AGENDA

8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
 
M&A Lifecycle Overview 
  • Timeline
  • Team structure and key workstream responsibilities 
  • Overall strategies 
BREAK

Strategy 
  • Key considerations (e.g. customers, vehicles, capabilities)
  • Target analysis
Diligence for USG considerations 
  • Overall diligence approach
  • Contract portfolio management and pipeline
  • Compliance considerations
  • Organization and rate structure analysis
12:00 - 1:00 PM
LUNCH

1:00 - 3:00 PM

Integration Planning 
  • Gap/risk priority planning
  • Day one readiness
BREAK

Lessons learned / best practices
Q&A
Experts
  • Courtney Black
    Principal, Ernst & Young LLP
    Courtney Black is Principal in the Ernst & Young LLP Government Contract Services practice in the Dallas, TX office. Courtney has over 18 years of experience in government contracting with EY, advising clients on considerations spanning the government contracting lifecycle. She specializes in as...
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  • Sajeev Malaveetil
    Partner, Ernst & Young LLP
    Sajeev is a Partner at Ernst & Young LLP, leading the Forensics Government Contracts Services Practice in the Washington, DC area. With over three decades of experience in the industry, Sajeev has taken the lead on numerous high-profile government contract issues, including pricing, compliance,...
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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: 5.5 (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: 5.5 (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: 6.0 (60 minutes), (50 minutes)
Travel
The Westin Tysons Corner
7801 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA, 22043
7038931340
Hotel & Room Block Info

There is a room block for this location. The rate is $262 per night plus taxes. Click here to reserve your room. Reservations must be made by October 4, 2025.

General Information

FOOD & BEVERAGE
Breakfast and lunch will be served.
Coffee, tea, and water will be served throughout the day.

Level
  • 100
    Basic or fundamental subject matter is covered. Courses are geared to general knowledge or can be taken as a refresher.
  • 200
    Specific topics or issues within a topic area are covered. Students should be familiar with terms of art and general concepts concerning the course topic.
  • 300
    Workshops and class discussions cover specific subject matter in-depth, and participation is strongly encouraged. Attendees should have at least 2-3 years' experience in the area of study.
  • 400
    Courses build upon students' knowledge and experience, and cover complex issues within the subject matter. Should have 4-5 years' mastery of subject for in-depth analysis.
  • 500
    Masters-level programs designed for professionals with 5+ years' experience. Courses cover in-depth and technical analysis on specific subjects and updates on current issues.