Designed specifically for administrative assistants, paralegals, librarians, research staff, contract managers, attorneys, accountants, and other professionals involved in Government procurement, this special three-day program (1) provides a practical review of what the legal foundations of Government procurement are—what legal requirements most often require research and analysis; (2) identifies and describes the materials, techniques, and tools available for researching Government contract law; and (3) teaches the fundamental principles of clear and effective legal writing.

The major portion of the program is a step-by-step guide through the often complex and maze-like sources of Government contract research information and law—including statutes, regulations, OMB Circulars, DOD Directives, treatises, law reviews, and more. It clearly and concisely explains how to find and use each research tool available to procurement professionals, and guides you through all of the materials and sources applicable to your work—books, loose-leaf services, CD-ROMS, LEXIS, WESTLAW, and the Internet— with an emphasis on the most efficient, cost-effective and up-to-date methods available today.

In addition, participants will receive practical training in the basic, founding concepts of Government contract law, explaining and exploring the unique concepts posed by Federal procurement, covering the basic statutes and regulations, and providing a context for the types of research that must be conducted at each step of the way.