About Us

A Tradition of Excellence

For over 65 years, Federal Publications Seminars (FPS) has been the gold standard in government contracts training. Our commitment to quality, flexibility, and real-world applicability has made us a trusted partner for professionals seeking expert education in contracting. With hundreds of public and virtual courses, FPS offers a comprehensive training experience designed to keep professionals ahead in the ever-evolving world of government contracting. Our esteemed faculty and robust curriculum ensure that we deliver unparalleled learning, from foundational principles to advanced, specialized knowledge. At FPS, we continue to innovate and uphold our tradition of excellence in every course we provide.
Our Mission
At Federal Publications Seminars (FPS), our mission is to set the standard for excellence in training and professional development for government contracting professionals, accountants, and attorneys. We are committed to delivering high-quality, comprehensive educational opportunities that serve learners at every stage, from beginners to advanced professionals.
Leadership

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Andy King, President
Andy King is the President and Co-Owner of Federal Publications Seminars. He is responsible for the strategic direction and operational planning/execution for the business. Andy is passionate about the business impact that can be generated from corporate learning, training, live events/seminars, talent, big data, human capital and other formal and informal learning technologies.

Mr. King has over 25 years of experience working with and for several global learning organizations including; Thomson Reuters, Gartner and SkillSoft. His specialties include; building long term strategic relationships, joint ventures, on-line learning, sales and growing businesses with laser focused execution.

In 2014, he acquired Federal Publications Seminars with his business partner, Rob Hafiz. Mr. King holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of St. Thomas, in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Rob Hafiz, Vice President
Rob Hafiz is Vice President and Co-Owner of Federal Publications Seminars (FPS). He is responsible for recruiting and managing strategic partnerships and alliances with government contractor executives and associations, attorney organizations, law faculty and the media.

Mr. Hafiz has over 30 years of experience working with several national legal publishing entities, including Thomson Reuters and American Lawyer Media. He has successfully designed business development, marketing and sales programs from the ground up, and led the programs to a successful launch. In addition, Mr. Hafiz has been part of various teams and organizations which developed, implemented and managed several innovative tradeshows and conferences.

Mr. Hafiz excels at forming mutually beneficial relationships. He has deep connections with C-Level and marketing executives in government contracting, global technology and technology-enabled companies. He also enjoys mentoring individuals who are new to the field of government contracting and events management.

In 2014, he acquired Federal Publications Seminars with his business partner, Andy King. Mr. Hafiz holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of St. Thomas, Minnesota.
Content

Our courses cover all aspects of federal contracting and are continuously updated to reflect the latest regulations and industry trends. Our expert instructors use trusted sources such as the U.S. Federal Register, Code of Federal Regulations, agency supplements, court rulings, and bid protests. We also incorporate leading legal treatises to provide a practical, hands-on learning experience.

Our goal is to provide you with solid, comprehensive opportunities to stay up-to-date on topics critical to your government contracting activities. We continually refine and update our courses and materials to provide you with accurate, concise information.
Our Faculty

Federal Publications Seminars instructors are nationally recognized specialists in the federal government contracting industry. Our top quality subject matter experts are leading practitioners from the top law and consultant/advisory firms, federal agencies, corporations, and universities, who teach the most current and practical information available. They are not only experts in their subject areas but are proven educators – able to communicate the material in terms you can effectively relate to your individual operations and needs.
Through Our Numerous Resources We Can Help You
Our Corporate Solutions are designed to help organizations:
- Build bench strength
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- Reskill and upskill employees
- Avoid compliance risks