Public Classroom

Oct 29, 2025

2025 DC Federal Government Contracting Forum

Join FPS for a one-day Federal Government Contracting Forum on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, in Arlington, VA. The full-day session will include keynote speakers, roundtable discussions, networking time, lunch, and a post-program reception.

Offered In-House

Public Classroom

Nov 4, 2025

A Contractor's Guide to Risk Assessment

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.

Offered In-House

Public Classroom

Sep 15, 2025

A Contractor's Guide to Risk Assessment

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.

Offered In-House

Public Classroom

Oct 28, 2025

A Guide to Cyber Mock Assessments and Audits

With the new CMMC rule now in place, the Federal Government has implemented the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). This system will score each contractor based on a cybersecurity assessment, and these sUnderstanding the evaluation process and what is expected from contractors is crucial for success. This course will cover the essential elements of completing a mock assessment, along with the potential risks associated with an insufficient score.cores-along with supplier performance information related to NIST 800-171 controls-will be available through SPRS.

Offered In-House

Public Classroom

Oct 27, 2025

A Guide to Other Transaction Authority

An overview of Other Transactions (OTs), the government agencies with OT Authority and the opportunities and challenges OTs present to contractors.

Offered In-House

Public Classroom

Sep 15, 2025

A Guide to the Buy American Act and Trade Agreements Act

During this new 2022 course, we will introduce students to the multiplicity of, and distinctions among, "Buy American" and other domestic preference statutes, regulations, and policies.

Offered In-House

Public Classroom

Sep 4-5, 2025

A Practical Guide to Grant and Cooperative Agreement Compliance

Each year the Federal government issues more funding as grants and cooperative agreements than contracts. This trend has accelerated in the past two years and has seen increased media attention due to the COVID-19 crisis and the race for a vaccine and other treatments. In this course, we will introduce you to federal grant funding and discuss the relevant compliance considerations and requirements.

Offered In-House

Public Classroom

Sep 15-16, 2025

A Practical Guide to the Incurred Cost Submission (ICS)

The workshop provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to the preparation and development of the Incurred Cost Submission(ICS).

Offered In-House

Public Classroom

Oct 28, 2025

A Tech View of Data Management, Including Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

This course explains how to determine Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and how to protect them properly. Specifically, it will review the NARA and DOD CUI websites and show how to determine whether data is FCI or CUI. Additionally, it will cover the latest techniques and technologies for properly isolating and protecting CUI data, whether on-prem or in a cloud.

Offered In-House

Public Classroom

Oct 28, 2025

A Tech View of Using Cloud Solutions for Government Contractors

This course is designed for technical IT professionals whose organizations aim to secure or maintain government contracts. This course will provide a deep understanding of how cloud technologies can be harnessed to improve efficiency, security, and compliance within the complex landscape of government contracting.

Offered In-House