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To:   tayllorcriss@gmail.com      ***Government*Horizons Inc. is proud to be a Training Partner with the USDA Graduate School, Defense Acquisition University (DAU) and GSA.

 

See below for a full list of Program Management, Contracting & Acquisition Courses now available now thru end of April....


Government*Horizons Training Workshops (TM)

 

This AM*Briefing is recommended for 4 Continuous Learning Points towards DAWIA/FAC-C certification maintenance (Levels I and II). Students will receive a Government*Horizons certificate of completion.

 

A Government Best Practices AM*Briefing (TM)


Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Update

 

(For details go to www.GovernmentHorizons.org)
 

Special Guest Speaker:

Amy Williams, Deputy Director, Defense Acquisition Regulations System Directorate, DoD


January 29 , 2008


National Press Club
529 14th St. NW, 13th Floor - Washington, DC 20045

Featured Instructor: Joseph T. Higgins, Managing Director, FTI Consulting

 

Mr. Higgins is an excellent presenter he reflects a wide variety of experience. - Mr. Harry H. Abe PACAF Engineering & Technical Services Contract Manager, U.S. Air Force

 

Registration: 8:00 AM
Program Starts: 8:30 AM
Wrap Up: 11:00 AM

 

About This AM*Briefing

 

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. You’ll discuss:

  • Contractor Compliance Program and Integrity Reporting – this addition to FAR Part 3 will impose government-wide requirements on all contractors in this critical area.

  • Definition of Cost or Pricing Data – this major rewrite of FAR 15.4 will have far reaching effects on the acquisition process

  • Task and Delivery Order contracting, SmartBUY Program Implementation, Cost Accounting changes, and more.

Plus, you’ll get a forward-looking update on late breaking developments so you can prepare for the challenges ahead. This AM*Briefing is recommended for 4 Continuous Learning Points towards DAWIA/FAC-C certification maintenance (Levels I and II). Students will receive a Government*Horizons certificate of completion.


Who Should Attend

 

· Contract Managers
· Business Development Managers
· Legal and Compliance Managers
· Contracting Officers and ACOs
· COTRs
· Accounting and Finance Managers
· Contract Auditors
· Agency and Industry Program Manager

 

Program Outline

8:30 – 9:00 am  Contracting Priorities for 2008 – an overview of Congressional and OFPP initiatives (Ms. Amy Williams, Deputy Director, Defense Acquisition Regulations System Directorate, DoD)

9:00 – 9:45 am  Impact Analysis – An updated drill-down on each of the recent and pending changes explaining the impact on your contracts (Joe Higgins)

10:00 – 11:00 am FAR Refresher – Newcomers and experienced contracting professionals alike can benefit from this refresher session on how to select the right clauses, identify the correct procedures and improve your bargaining position during negotiations through proper use of the FAR (Joe Higgins)

 

About Your Speakers
 

Ms. Amy Williams is a Senior Procurement Analyst assigned to the Director, Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy, Defense Acquisition Regulations System (DARS).  Ms. Williams is Deputy Chair of the DAR Council, Chair of the FAR Acquisition Law Team, and Chair of the DFARS International Acquisition Committee.  Ms Williams is also a DARS case analyst, overseeing FAR and DFARS cases related to International Acquisition, Patents, Data, and Copyrights, and Extraordinary Contractual Actions. 

 

Mr. Joseph T. Higgins is a managing director in the FTI Forensic and Litigation Consulting practice based in Washington, D.C. Mr. Higgins has worked over 30 years in accounting, auditing and consulting in government contracting with concentration in the Aerospace and Defense (A&D) industry.

Mr. Higgins has extensive financial management experience in government contracting, specifically in the development and implementation of cost allocation systems to ensure cost recovery on government contracts. He has assisted clients with completion of CASB Disclosure Statements and related issues with compliance with the Cost Accounting Standards. Mr. Higgins has expertise in all required government contracting management systems, including cost estimating and earned value management systems (EVMS). He has extensive knowledge in the areas of contract claims, particularly claims in connection with terminations for the convenience of the government.

Mr. Higgins brings a diversity of experience to his consulting tasks, coming to FTI after working 15 years as a Vice President Finance/Chief Financial Officer with A&D companies and slightly more time performing auditing and consulting work within the federal government as well as the private sector. Mr. Higgins has a current operating-level perspective on the challenges that face today’s government contractor. Not only does he have the technical competence to deal with the regulatory/compliance aspects of an issue, he also has the practical insight to appreciate the business and organizational implications that may be involved. Having worked at various levels in the Defense Contract Audit Agency, Mr. Higgins has the background necessary to bring clarity to potentially volatile audit situations. And his experience as a consultant and auditor with major international accounting firms gives him additional qualification and perspective.
 

Registration Fee


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


Registration Options

[1] Register on-line at www.marketaccess.org
[2] Phone Customer Service at (703) 807-2758
[3] E-mail Customer Service at customerservice@marketaccess.org
[5] Mail the Registration Form provided below to:
Homeland Defense Journal
4301 Wilson Blvd. #1003, Arlington, VA 22203

Location Information

 

The AM*Briefing will be held at the National Press Club, 529 14th St. NW, 13th Floor - Washington, DC 20045, about 3 blocks from the Metro Center metro stop (13th and G Street exit).  Parking facilities are located on the north side of G St between 13th and 14th Streets and at the corner of 15th and F Streets. Parking validation is not available.

 

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Need Best Practices Acquisition, Contracting, Program Management Training for you or your staff, please visit our training site at www.GovernmentHorizons.org:

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

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

  • FAR Update (AM*Briefing) January 29, 2008 Washington, DC

  • Contract Management for Program Managers and Project Officers - With Special Emphasis on the Responsibilities of the Project Officer / Program Manager in the

  • Acquisition Cycle January 30 - February 1, 2008 Arlington, VA

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

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

  • Capital Planning & Investment Control Manager's Boot Camp February 5 - 6, 2008 Atlanta, GA Fundamentals of Medical Planning - A Two-Day Workshop in Support of

  • Emergency Response in a Medical Environment February 5 - 6, 2008 Arlington, VA

  • Advanced COR/COTR Workshop - Handling the Procurement Changes Better February 11 - 12, 2008 Arlington, VA

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

  • Introduction to FAR - Federal Acquisition Regulations Overview February 20 - 22, 2008 Arlington, VA

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

  • Earned Value Management Reporting and Analysis Overview February 25, 2008 Arlington, VA Introduction to FAR - Federal Acquisition Regulations Overview February 25 - 27, 2008 Denver, CO

  • Program Management Basics (16 PDUs) - A structured introduction to PMI's Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) March 4 - 5, 2008 San Diego, CA

  • Performance Based Contracting - A Three-Day Workshop March 10 - 12, 2008 Arlington, VA

  • Incentive and Award Fee Workshop March 10 - 11, 2008 Denver, CO

  • Performance Work Statements Workshop March 13 - 14, 2008 Arlington, VA

  • Writing Winning Proposals and the Art of Oral Presentations March 19 - 21, 2008 Arlington, VA

  • Capital Planning & Investment Control Manager's Boot Camp March 27 - 28, 2008 Arlington, VA

  • Contract Closeout for Government and Industry March 31 - April 1, 2008 Arlington, VA

  • Grants Closeout for Government and Industry April 2, 2008 Arlington, VA

  • Introduction to Federal Government Contracting April 15 - 18, 2008 Arlington, VA

  • Government Contract Law - Contract Law for Non-Lawyers April 23 - 25, 2008 Arlington, VA

  • Subcontractor Selection and Management Workshop April 28 - 30, 2008 Denver, CO

 


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A Government Best Practices AM*Briefing
Federal Contracting Regulation Update
January 29 , 2008

 

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 Government Best Practices AM*Briefing
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Registration Fee

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


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