Brian Adams - Government Best Practices Training Series - Training - Acquisition, Contracting & Program Management

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Government*Horizons Training Workshops (TM)

Government Contract Law (Contract Law for Non-Lawyers)

April 23-25, 2008

Introduction to FAR - Federal Acquisition Regulations Overview

May 5 - 7, 2008

GAO's Principles of Federal Appropriations Law Workshop

June 2 - 4, 2008

For information about these courses and all of our professional training workshops, go to www.GovernmentHorizons.org

These workshops are recommended for 24 Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) toward DAWIA/FAC-C requirements. A Government*Horizons Certificate of Completion will be provided to all attendees upon conclusion of the workshop.

Arlington, VA

Registration: 8:00 AM (First day only)
Program Starts: 8:30 AM
Wrap-up: 3:30 PM

About These Workshops:

Government Contract Law (Contract Law for Non-Lawyers)

Understanding government contract law is the lynchpin to being an effective contract professional. Without this understanding you expose yourself and your organization to possible legal entanglements.

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.

Learning Objectives
Use legal requirements to positively affect contract performance
Minimize legal reviews
Know what you can and can't do
Protect your interests with key legal precedents
Reduce the potential for claims & disputes upfront
Avoid other legal entanglements

Who Should Attend:
Contract Managers & Administrators
Contracting Officers & Specialists
Procurement/Purchasing Managers
House Counsel
Negotiators
General & Subcontract Managers
Budget & Fiscal Officers
Government Sales/Marketing Managers
Project Managers
Proposal Managers

What Previous Attendees Have Said About This Course:

"Mr. Tomanelli brings a perfect mix of extensive knowledge and practical experience with an engaging presentation style.” - General Counsel, GlobeComm Systems, Inc.

“The instructor was phenomenal. He covered the information in an entertaining and effective manner.” - Director, IR Admin. Staff, FMS/Treasury.

About Your Instructor:
Steven N. Tomanelli owns an acquisition training and consulting company, Steven N. Tomanelli & Associates, a ten-year old professional services company with a proven track record of performance. Mr. Tomanelli offers high quality acquisition training and consulting services to public and private sector customers worldwide as well as a wealth of practical experience and has consistently achieved the very highest levels of customer satisfaction. Mr. Tomanelli is an attorney in the law firm of Wiley, Rein & Fielding in Washington DC and McLean, Virginia, where he specializes in government procurement law, including bid protests and contract claims.

Mr. Tomanelli has authored over 35 coursebooks on federal procurement and fiscal law, including A Practical Guide to Federal Appropriations Law (MCI, 2003), Evaluating and Managing Performance-Based Contracts (Federal Publications Seminars), Performance-Based Contracting Workshop (Federal Publications Seminars), Basics of Commercial Contracting (Federal Publications Seminars), Basics of Government Contracting (Federal Publications Seminars), Advanced Source Selection (ESI International), Task Order Contracting (ESI International), and many others.

Registration Fee:

Government attendees: $1,395 per person
Small Business (less than 100 employees): $1,445 per person
Industry (includes government contractors): $1,495 per person

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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.

The course is taught by knowledgeable, highly skilled instructors who have a wealth of practical experience and know how to present complex material in an easily understandable manner. The key points in the class will be emphasized with practical exercises to reinforce the lessons learned and to provide the students with opportunities to apply the FAR to realistic scenarios. This approach ensures that every student will return to work with improved skills and the confidence to apply them to virtually any acquisition situation.

Who Should Attend:
Agency Program Managers
Budget and Financial Officers
General Counsel
Contracts Administrators
Procurement Executives
Program Managers
Federal support contractors
Federal product and services suppliers, systems integrators

What Previous Attendees Had to Say About the Course:
“Joe was not only able to present the FAR, he was able to provide background and some insight into the why’s of different requirements. That understanding will help as I work with different sections of the FAR”. - Gene DuCom, Senior Logistician, Logistic Support Inc.

"Course is extremely good and I would recommend to other associates. Joe is a subject matter expert. Excellent reference material." -Victoria Williamson, Sr. Vice President, Logistic Support Inc.

“Great instructor—engaging and entertaining. Joe makes a dry subject fun.” - Laurie Fosner, Neugenesis

About Your Instructor:
Joseph T. Higgins
Joe 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.

Joe brings a diversity of experience to the classroom, having worked 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. Joe 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, Joe 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: $1,095 per person
Small Business (less than 100 employees): $1,195 per person
Industry (includes government contractors): $1,295 per person

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GAO's Principles of Federal Appropriations Law Workshop

In 1982, the GAO released its first edition of Principles of Federal Appropriations Law. It was a collection of the body of law governing the expenditure of federal funds. In 1991, the current four set volume was released.

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.

Learn precisely how the Federal government’s budget and spending system works – and how to avoid impasses at each phase in the process, from initial planning through ultimate disbursement.

What You Will Learn:
Initial planning phase
Budgeting
Congressional role
Limitations on spending
Antideficiency questions
Contract funding
Personal liability
Statutory compliance
And more…

Under the Current administration and Congress, financial pressures are mounting – and will continue to mount for the foreseeable future. Those of you who handle Federal funds and have to find ways to do more with less need to know how to maneuver on the Federal financial highway.

The subtle rules on the availability of appropriations can absolutely block an otherwise well-reasoned management plan. The difficulty is that these rules are not well known, not well publicized, and not easy to understand. Fortunately, though, there exist clear precedents that you can follow to avoid reaching such impasses – and avoid incurring personal financial liability for failure to comply.

This course will take you through every facet of the budgeting and spending processes. You’ll get a thorough analysis of all funding activities, as seen through the eyes of the contracting, certifying, and disbursing officers. And you’ll participate in sessions that explore controlling decisions by the General Accounting Office.

We invite you to join us for three days of educational adventure.

What Previous Attendees Said About This Course:

“The instructor was phenomenal. He covered the information in an entertaining and effective manner.” Director, IR Admin. Staff, FMS/Treasury.

“Excellent course! Complete and wonderful learning experience from beginning to end.” – Carrie Limo, Logistics Management Specialist, Logistics Transformation Agency

“Ideal course to take for a comprehensive overview of appropriations—I have knowledge I can take back to the office.” - Cheryl Mbaye, U.S. EPA

Who Should Attend:
Agency Program Managers
Budget and Financial Officers
General Counsel
Contracts Administrators
Procurement Executives
Federal support contractors
Federal product and services suppliers, systems integrators
Financial Management Analysts

Registration Fee:

Government attendees: $1,195 per person
Industry (includes government contractors): $1,295 per person

Registration Options:

[1] Register on-line at www.governmenthorizons.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:
Government Horizons
4301 Wilson Blvd. #1003, Arlington, VA 22203

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Government Contract Law (Contract Law for Non-Lawyers)
April 23-25, 2008

Introduction to FAR - Federal Acquisition Regulations Overview
May 5 - 7, 2008

GAO's Principles of Federal Appropriations Law Workshop
June 2 - 4, 2008

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Government Contract Law
(Contract Law for Non-Lawyers)
April 23-25, 2008

Registration Fee:

Government attendees: $1,395 per person

Small Business (less than 100 employees): $1,445 per person

Industry (includes government contractors): $1,495 per person

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Introduction to FAR - Federal Acquisition Regulations Overview
May 5 - 7, 2008

Registration Fee:

Government attendees: $1,095 per person

Small Business (less than 100 employees): $1,195 per person

Industry (includes government contractors): $1,295 per person

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GAO's Principles of Federal Appropriations Law Workshop
June 2 - 4, 2008

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Government attendees: $1,195 per person

Industry (includes government contractors): $1,295 per person

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