Government Best Practices Training Series

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Video Training Now Available: Introduction to Federal Government Contracting now available in four one-hour video training modules. Designed for new employees or newly assigned to government contract effort, this training is the most flexible video training available. Includes course book, Q&A with the instructor, and 30-days access to the modules. For more information go to www.governmenthorizons.org. For questions and site license rates, please call Don Dickson at 301-455-5633 or ddickson@marketaccess.org. This training now in use in over 18 federal agencies and 137 companies.

Government*Horizons Training Workshops (TM)

Course Schedule January - February 2008

(Includes Course Presentations in Washington, D.C. area, Atlanta and Denver)

Government Contract Law: Arlington, VA, January 7-9, 2008
Contract Management for Program Managers and Project Officers: Denver, CO, January 9-10, 2008 and Arlington, VA, January 30-February 1, 2008
Introduction to Federal Government Contracting: Arlington, VA, January 14-17, 2008
GSA Contract Compliance Workshop- Examining Advanced Issues in GSA Schedule Contract Administration, Arlington, VA, January 23, 2008
Federal Contracting Regulation Update, Washington, DC, January 29, 2008
Critical Roles and Responsibilities of the Contracting Officer's Representative/Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative; Arlington, VA, February 4-6, 2008
Earned Value Management Baseline Planning Overview; Arlington, VA - February 4, 2008
Capital Planning & Investment Control Manager's Boot Camp: Atlanta, GA, February 5-6, 2008
Advanced COR/COTR Workshop: Arlington, VA, February 11-12, 2008
GAO's Principles of Federal Appropriations Law Workshop: Arlington, VA, February 13-15, 2008
Introduction to FAR: Arlington, VA, February 20-22, 2008 and Denver, CO, February 25-27, 2008
Earned Value Management Reporting and Analysis Overview - Arlington, VA, February 25, 2008
Advanced Negotiation Skills for Acquisition Professionals: Arlington, VA, February 25-27, 2008

For details on all courses listed above - please visit our website at www.GovernmentHorizons.org

Government Contract Law

The Government Contract Law Workshop takes you through the purpose, interpretation, applicability, legal and administrative ramifications of the clauses, statutes, executive orders and regulations applicable to Government prime contracts and subcontracts.

You'll get a primer in "preventive" contract law to help you avoid legal problems and to handle them swiftly and effectively if they do arise. The major decisions of the Boards of Contract Appeals, the Comptroller General, and the Courts are examined. The rights and responsibilities of the Government and the prime contractor and the specific problems of the prime and subcontractor relationship are explained. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and its relationship to the current agency regulations will be covered in detail.

This workshop is recommended for 24 Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) toward DAWIA/FAC-C requirements.

Registration Fee- Government attendees: $1,395 per person - Small Business (less than 100 employees): $1,445 per person- Industry: $1,495 per person

Contract Management for Program Managers and Project Officers

This workshop is designed to guide Program Managers and non-Contracting personnel through the steps involved with Government Contracting. During the workshop, you will briefly review the phases of an acquisition beginning at Marketing through Contract Closeout. As a manager or administrative personnel involved in a project, sometimes your hardest job is understanding the rules you need to follow and the steps to fostering a successful relationship with your internal and external Contracting and Government counterparts. Contracting for Program Managers will explain the roles of all participants in the process and tie the responsibilities back to the FAR and its overarching principles.

Topics include: Source Selection, Protests, Contract Invoicing, Contract Modifications, Contract Disputes, Government Ethics Rules, Socioeconomic programs, Award Fees, Incentive Fees, COTR roles, etc. By the end of the workshop, you will feel more comfortable with your role ? and the role of others - in the Contracting process.

This workshop is recommended for 16 Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) toward DAWIA/FAC-C requirements.

Registration Fee- Government attendees: $795 per person - Small Business (less than 100 employees): $895 per person - Industry: $995 per person

Introduction to Federal Government Contracting

This four-day course covers the key elements of the entire federal government contracting process. Introduction to Federal Government Contracting is designed to provide those new to government contracts (or those looking for a basic refresher) with an understanding of the entire government contracting process. By providing this framework, you will be able to understand how your work relates to the overall process and will be able to more easily move into other areas of responsibility.

Starting with a general overview, Introduction to Federal Government Contracting will address requirements definition, competition requirements, types of contracts, market research, performance-based contracting, acquisition planning and protests. It will also cover the various procurement methods available, including sealed bidding, negotiated procurements, simplified acquisitions and commercial item acquisitions. Finally, various aspects of contract administration will be covered, such as contract changes, cost allowability, inspections, terminations and claims.

This workshop is recommended for 32 Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) toward DAWIA/FAC-C requirements.

Registration Fee- Government attendees: $1,195 per person- Small Business: $1,395 per person- Industry: $1,445 per person

GSA Contract Compliance Workshop- Examining Advanced Issues in GSA Schedule Contract Administration

This intensive one-day workshop goes beyond basic contract administration to examine some of the more complex issues that can magnify your GSA schedule compliance challenges. From changing interpretations of contractor responsibilities to new CAV report card requirements, this workshop will deliver up-to-the minute guidance and real-life examples from experts who navigate their clients through this maze of rules and regulations to contract success.

This course is recommended as a DAWIA/FAC-C elective or for 8 Continuous Learning Points towards certification maintenance.

Registration Fee- Government attendees: $395 per person - Small Business (less than 100 employees): $495 per person - Industry: $595 per person

Federal Contracting Regulation Update

Sweeping contract competition, ethics and compliance reforms – now atop of the Congressional agenda – will be written into the Federal Acquisition Regulations in coming weeks, impacting your contracting efforts in 2008. Federal contracting experts and Joe Higgins give you an in-depth briefing on the principal changes, including important background information and potential impacts these changes will likely have on your business operations.

This AM*Briefing is recommended for 4 Continuous Learning Points towards DAWIA/FAC-C certification maintenance (Levels I and II).

Registration Fee- Government attendees: $95 per person - Small Business (less than 100 employees): $125 per person - Industry: $175 per person

Critical Roles and Responsibilities of the Contracting Officer's Representative/Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative

In the Critical Roles and Responsibilities of the Government COR/COTR course, you’ll learn the critical roles, responsibilities and best practices for being an effective COR/COTR. The course covers the COR/COTR’s role throughout the government contracting process—from defining initial requirements to effective post-award performance management. You’ll learn the importance of early risk assessment and how risk mitigation and control influences the pre and post award management of the contract. You’ll also learn the many areas of the acquisition process where COR/COTR participation is essential in helping the contracting officer protect the interests of the government during contract execution. For industry attendees, you will gain keen insight into your government customer and how your company can help support the important role of the COR/COTR.

This workshop is recommended for 24 Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) toward DAWIA/FAC-C and FAC-COTR requirements.

Registration Fee- Government: $1095 per person- Small Business: $1195 per person- Industry: $1295 per person

Earned Value Management Baseline Planning Overview

This one-day course introduces the fundamental objectives, processes and importance of integrated baseline planning for EVM. The one-day overview is designed to provide the essential aspects of Work Breakdown Structure Development, integrated scheduling to support EVM planning, budgeting concepts, and integration of performance measurement techniques. The EVM Baseline Planning Overview course also provides a summary overview of the objectives and processes involved in the ANSI-748 Integrated Baseline Review.

This workshop is recommended for 8 Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) toward DAWIA/FAC-C requirements.

Registration Fee- Government - $ 395 per person- Small Business- $495 per person- Industry - $ 595 per person

Capital Planning & Investment Control Manager's Boot Camp

This workshop will give you the management and subject matter expert's secrets, tools, tips and exposure to Capital Planning and to the OMB Exhibit 300 form. You will gain insight into the federal requirements, the legislative drivers and enablers, management processes, methodologies, procedures and supplemental documentation. At the end of this two day boot camp, you'll know the secrets to ensuring the successful and accurate reporting of an investment to OMB. Ultimately you'll know how to bid, compete, write or comply for the prize: FUNDING.

This course is recommended for 16 CLPs and is designed to fulfill a DAWIA/FAC-C Level II elective.

Registration Fee- Government attendees: $870 per person- Small Business (100 employees or fewer): $1,070 per person- Industry: $1,190 per person

Advanced COR/COTR Workshop

This two-day forum goes above and beyond basic training to focus on current, real-life issues COTRs face under changing procurement rules. The course is organized to give COR/COTRs a direct opportunity to discover better ways of communicating in resolving contractor concerns as well as problems between the program/project offices and the contracts area. Recent contracts will be used to illustrate state-of-the-art topics and concerns presented throughout the Workshop.

This course is recommended for 16 CLPs and is designed to fulfill a DAWIA/FAC-C Level I elective. The course meets the OMB?s Blueprint for COR Training objectives.

Registration Fee- Government attendees: $750 per person - Small Business (<100 employees): $850 per person - Industry: $950 per person

GAO's Principles of Federal Appropriations Law Workshop

Today, agency program managers, general counsel, contracts administrators and financial officers are all faced with significant challenges in meeting organization needs within current budgets. What are the rules? How are they applied in practice? What are the typical mistakes made that result in wasted or lost funds? How can an agency protect its budget? How can an agency manager maximize their allocation?

The rules governing federal appropriations are complex, extensive and fill four binders. This course, taught by leading experts in government contract law, will provide the student with an overview of the rules, how they are applied, and most importantly, how to maximize funds with budget limits AND within the rules.

This workshop is recommended for 24 Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) toward DAWIA/FAC-C requirements

Registration Fee- Government attendees: $1,195 per person - Industry: $1,295 per person

Introduction to FAR - Federal Acquisition Regulations Overview

Introduction to FAR is intended for students interested in gaining a basic understanding of how to most effectively use the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Although the FAR is a very detailed and complex regulation, contracting parties in the federal Government marketplace must know the terms and conditions of the contracts they enter into. This course will improve the ability of students to select the right clauses, identify the correct procedures and improve their bargaining position during negotiations. In addition, students will learn how to keep up with changes to the FAR so they can always be sure that they have the latest and most relevant information. Rather than using a text book about the FAR, each student will receive a personal copy of the FAR which will be used as the course manual. This approach ensures that students will become familiar with the source document, which will enable them to immediately apply the knowledge they gain through this informative three-day session.

This workshop is recommended for 24 Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) toward DAWIA/FAC-C requirements.

Registration Fee- Government attendees: $1,095 per person - Small Business (less than 100 employees): $1,195 per person - Industry: $1,295 per person

Earned Value Management Reporting and Analysis Overview

This one-day course introduces the processes involved in operating an integrated Earned Value Management project control system. The one-day overview is designed to provide an appreciation for the mechanisms that produce EVM data elements, the processes for summarizing and analyzing those elements and the standard reporting formats that are unique in an EVM environment.

This workshop is recommended for 8 Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) toward DAWIA/FAC-C requirements.

Registration Fee- Government - $ 395 per person- Small Business- $495 per person- Industry - $ 595 per person

Advanced Negotiation Skills for Acquisition Professionals

Acquisition professionals use negotiation not only in the contracts setting, but in technical management, personnel and internal management, and interpersonal issues. At Advanced Negotiation Skills for Acquisition Professionals, you will learn the principles and techniques of negotiation through lecture, case study, role-play, and hands-on exercises. You will experience what it takes to prepare for and conduct a negotiation with another party and have the opportunity to observe and critique the substance and style of negotiating sessions.

This workshop is recommended for 24 Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) toward DAWIA/FAC-C requirements.

Registration Fee- Government attendees: $1,095 per person - Small Business (less than 100 employees): $1,195 per person- Industry: $1,295 per person

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REGISTRATION FORM

Government Contract Law: Arlington, VA, January 7-9, 2008
Contract Management for Program Managers and Project Officers: Denver, CO, January 9-10, 2008 and Arlington, VA, January 30-February 1, 2008
Introduction to Federal Government Contracting: Arlington, VA, January 14-17, 2008
GSA Contract Compliance Workshop- Examining Advanced Issues in GSA Schedule Contract Administration, Arlington, VA, January 23, 2008
Federal Contracting Regulation Update, Washington, DC, January 29, 2008
Critical Roles and Responsibilities of the Contracting Officer's Representative/Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative; Arlington, VA, February 4-6, 2008
Earned Value Management Baseline Planning Overview; Arlington, VA - February 4, 2008
Capital Planning & Investment Control Manager's Boot Camp: Atlanta, GA, February 5-6, 2008
Advanced COR/COTR Workshop: Arlington, VA, February 11-12, 2008
GAO's Principles of Federal Appropriations Law Workshop: Arlington, VA, February 13-15, 2008
Introduction to FAR: Arlington, VA, February 20-22, 2008 and Denver, CO, February 25-27, 2008
Earned Value Management Reporting and Analysis Overview - Arlington, VA, February 25, 2008
Advanced Negotiation Skills for Acquisition Professionals: Arlington, VA, February 25-27, 2008

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Government Contract Law- Arlington, VA- January 7-9, 2008
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Government attendees: $1,395 per person
Small Business (less than 100 employees): $1,445 per person
Industry: $1,495 per person

Contract Management for Program Managers and Project Officers -Denver, CO - January 9-10, 2008 and Arlington, VA, January 30-February 1, 2008

Registration Fee
Government attendees: $795 per person
Small Business (less than 100 employees): $895 per person
Industry: $995 per person

Introduction to Federal Government Contracting- Arlington, VA - January 14-17, 2008

Registration Fee

Government attendees: $1,195 per person
Small Business: $1,395 per person
Industry: $1,445 per person

GSA Contract Compliance Workshop- Examining Advanced Issues in GSA Schedule Contract Administration- Arlington, VA, January 23, 2008

Registration Fee

Government attendees: $395 per person

Small Business (less than 100 employees): $495 per person

Industry: $595 per person

Federal Contracting Regulation Update, Washington, DC, January 29, 2008

Registration Fee

Government attendees: $95 per person

Small Business (less than 100 employees): $125 per person

Industry: $175 per person

Critical Roles and Responsibilities of the Contracting Officer's Representative/Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative; Arlington, VA, February 4-6, 2008

Registration Fee

Government: $1095 per person

Small Business: $1195 per person

Industry: $1295 per person

Earned Value Management Baseline Planning Overview; Arlington, VA - February 4, 2008

Registration Fee

Government - $ 395 per person

Small Business- $495 per person

Industry - $ 595 per person

Capital Planning & Investment Control Manager's Boot Camp: Atlanta, GA, February 5-6, 2008

Registration Fee
Government attendees: $870 per person
Small Business (100 employees or fewer): $1,070 per person
Industry: $1,190 per person

Advanced COR/COTR Workshop: Arlington, VA, February 11-12, 2008

Registration Fee

Government attendees: $750 per person
Small Business (<100 employees): $850 per person
Industry: $950 per person

GAO's Principles of Federal Appropriations Law Workshop: Arlington, VA, February 13-15, 2008

Registration Fee
Government attendees: $1,195 per person
Industry: $1,295 per person

Introduction to FAR: Arlington, VA, February 20-22, 2008 and Denver, CO, February 25-27, 2008

Registration Fee

Government attendees: $1,095 per person
Small Business (less than 100 employees): $1,195 per person
Industry: $1,295 per person

Earned Value Management Reporting and Analysis Overview - Arlington, VA, February 25, 2008

Registration Fee

Government - $ 395 per person

Small Business- $495 per person

Industry - $ 595 per person

Advanced Negotiation Skills for Acquisition Professionals: Arlington, VA, February 25-27, 2008

Registration Fee

Government attendees: $1,095 per person
Small Business (less than 100 employees): $1,195 per person
Industry: $1,295 per person

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