The most important section in your federal proposal and contract will always be pricing – just ask any CEO or federal buyer. But in today's government market, there are a lot of areas that can confuse a contractor's pricing strategy. And when you win the bid, the questions remain: “will we make a Continue Reading
Termination of Federal Contracts: Default, Convenience and Contractors’ Rights
In certain circumstances, federal government contracts can be terminated by the government. They key, if your contact is terminated, is to understand what type of termination has occurred, what the consequences are, and what rights you have to challenge the termination, or seek compensation. Continue Reading
REAs, Claims, and Disputes
This is session 4 of 4 in the Introduction to Government Contracts webinar series. In this session, Philip Lee identifies what to do when things go “wrong” during performance of a Government contract. They discuss the circumstances under which a request for an equitable adjustment (REA) to the Continue Reading
Using Intervention: Getting Competitor’s Bid Protests Denied or Dismissed
Many contractors know they can protest a competitor's contract award, but did you know you can also defend against a bid protest challenge on your own award? This process, called “intervention,” allows you to actively protect your contract. Maria Panichelli explains how to intervene in bid protests, Continue Reading
Performance of Government Contracts
This is session 3 of 4 in the Introduction to Government Contracts webinar series. In this session, Philip Lee identifies several issues Government contractors will encounter in everyday performance of Government contracts. They discuss performance management, focusing on topics such as evolving Continue Reading
Cybersecurity Compliance for Government Contractors
This fundamental course covers the basic cybersecurity rules and regulations (FAR, FISMA, FedRAMP, DFARS, CISA, CMMC), the newly published regulations (DHARS, VA, NIST), how cybersecurity has changed the SPRS Score, and the new “TikTok” ban - in clear, concise terms you can apply to your individual Continue Reading
The Elections Transparency Act: What NJ Companies & Executives Need to Know
Since the passage of the Elections Transparency Act in 2023, New Jersey companies and their key executives need to be aware of requirements when contracting with government and the new rules which govern Independent Expenditure Committees, especially in terms of disclosure and coordination with Continue Reading
Suspension and Debarment, and Related Compliance and Ethical Concerns
Nothing is scarier to government contractors than the prospect of suspension or debarment. In this webinar experienced government contracts attorney Maria Panichelli discusses the ethical issues and common causes of suspensions and debarments, which can keep you from doing future business with the Continue Reading
Procurement Process
This is session 2 of 4 in the Introduction to Government Contracts webinar series. In this session, Philip Lee discusses the Government procurement process in a nutshell, as well as the Procurement Integrity Act and consequences for violations. They also walk through how to identify agency Continue Reading
Introduction to Government Contracts and Associated Regulations
This is session 1 of 4 in the Introduction to Government Contracts webinar series. In this session, Philp Lee introduces students to the specialized contracting procedures that apply to contracts with the U.S. Government. They examine the uniform contract format and discuss the purpose of each Continue Reading