Federal Publications Seminars (FPS) presents a fundamental course - an in-depth study of the entire federal government contract procurement process with emphasis on the practical, and the keys to success in today's contract world. The course will provide a strong foundation on which to build greater subject-matter expertise. This is also for more experienced professionals who will gain a freshened understanding and heightened awareness of issues, and improved ability to operate successfully in the ever-changing world of government contracting.

Two concentrated days on understanding and using FAR in your daily contracting activities. Taught by deeply experienced industry experts, students will develop and refine the skills necessary to apply the FAR to virtually any acquisition situation.

This newly designed course will take you through the full audit process when dealing with government auditors.  As with any audit, questions arise and the amount of documentation and requests can be enormously burdensome. However, this class will take you through some tips and tricks so as you can be more effective in answering questions and developing responses to ensure a smooth audit process.  

This program will cover how to manage and assess risks related to compliance. Attendees will learn about the different types of risk, the concept of materiality, applications, law and rules, as well as what the DFARs says about risk.

This course offers an in-depth exploration of the profitability opportunities available in federal contract awards. We will cover key topics such as pricing structures, types of contracts, payment clauses, and limitations on profit, providing a high-level overview of each. The course will also address the impact of negotiation strategies on profitability and the importance of accurate internal cost estimating.

This two-day workshop will provide opportunities to discuss issues and answer questions regarding defective pricing. You will obtain an up-to-date summary of the underlying defective pricing statue and significant case law, understand FAR contract clauses and when they apply and review DoD, IG and DCAA guidance and audit programs.

Get valuable understanding of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regs Supplement in a classroom setting.

This course is designed for government contractors that currently have contracts subject to the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and commonly encounter some of the more complex requirements and nuances related to compliance with the CAS.

An advanced review of the major issues and updates of the FAR with case studies and class discussion.

This course will teach participants procedures contractors should employ in the post-completion phase of a government contract including documentation management and contract acquisition strategy.