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Contractors have been put on notice that they can expect increased scrutiny of their General Services Administration (“GSA”) Multiple Award Schedule (“MAS”) contracts by the GSA Office of Inspector General (“OIG”), the Government Accountability Office
and Congress, as well as GSA contracting personnel. And while MAS contracts often continue to be the single most important sales vehicle for companies selling commercial items and services to the federal government, the business risks associated with MAS
contracts, including the very high penalties that have been assessed against MAS contractors for unintentional violations, mandate that companies get their MAS contract houses in order as quickly as possible.
This course, taught by instructors with both the practical and legal experience needed to assist your company directly, is designed to help you fix existing problems before they attract the attention of government oversight personnel and to avoid future problems when your MAS contract comes up for administrative review or extension. Whether it is a problem with initial pricing disclosures, on-going price reductions, or compliance with statutory requirements relating to competition or trade agreements, this course will provide you with practical strategies to avoid the penalties and unwanted publicity that can result from these common MAS contract compliance problems.
In the current environment, there is no substitute for ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and contractual compliance. The course concludes by providing an overview of GSA policy, players and initiatives that may affect compliance requirements and the nature and extent of industry participation in the MAS program in the future.
I. Introduction
A. Scope Of GSA’s MAS Program - Who And What Does It Cover
B. Areas Of Focus By Government Investigators And Auditors
1. Most favored customer pricing and pricing disclosures and certifications
2. Competition requirements and scope restrictions
3. OIG pre-award pricing disclosure audits
4. Contract systems audits
5. Defective pricing audits and other post-award audits
C. Understanding The Audit Process
1. Pre-award audit by OIG
2. Post-award audit by OIG
3. Contract systems audit by FAS analysts
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Dates and Locations
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October 22-23, 2012
L'Enfant Plaza Hotel
Washington, DC
$1025.00
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Accreditation
This Program is eligible for:
11 (60 minute)
This Program is eligible for:
13 (CPE) hours of credit
Program Level: Basic
Program Prerequisite: None
Advance Preparation: Notne
Method: Group-Live
This Program is eligible for:
11 (CLP) hours of credit
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Daily Schedule
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
I. Introduction
A. Scope Of GSA’s MAS Program - Who And What Does It Cover
B. Areas Of Focus By Government Investigators And Auditors
1. Most favored customer pricing and pricing disclosures and certifications
2. Competition requirements and scope restrictions
3. OIG pre-award pricing disclosure audits
4. Contract systems audits
5. Defective pricing audits and other post-award audits
C. Understanding The Audit Process
1. Pre-award audit by OIG
2. Post-award audit by OIG
3. Contract systems audit by FAS analysts
William A. Shook is a Partner in the law firm of Shook Doran LLP. Mr. Shook specializes in government contract law and federal procurement policy. He is an active litigator at the Court of Federal Claims, General Accounting Office, and agency Boards of Contract Appeals. Mr. Shook was formerly with the Senate Judiciary Committee and as Special Assistant on the House Commerce Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee. He received a Bachelor of Arts (magna cum laude) from Brigham Young University and Juris Doctor degree with honors from George Washington University.
G. Matthew Koehl is Senior Assistant General Counsel at Micron Technology, Inc. Mr. Koehl representated a broad array of commercial item and defense contractors before the Court of Federal Claims, the Boards of Contract Appeals, and other administrative tribunals including the Government Accountability Office and the Small Business Administration's Office of Hearings and Appeals. Mr. Koehl worked with product and service companies in numerous industries, including biodefense, homeland security and information technology. Mr. Koehl also represented contractors before state administrative tribunals, and has participated in bid protest proceedings involving large dollar value contract awards in Florida, Pennsylvania and California.
Accreditation
CLE/CPE credits available.
This Program is eligible for:
11 (60 minute)
This Program is eligible for:
13 (CPE) hours of credit
Program Level: Basic
Program Prerequisite: None
Advance Preparation: Notne
Method: Group-Live
This Program is eligible for:
11 (CLP) hours of credit
L'Enfant Plaza Hotel 480 L'Enfant Plaza SW
Washington, DC 20024
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Call (888) 494-3696
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