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Live Webinars
Jan 7, 2026
1-2 PM EST
The Acquisition Process, Part 1 - Session 1 - Practical Insights into the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Series 2026
Practical Insights into the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Webinar Series
This class will cover the FAR Overhaul, what it means for contractor and the rest of the acquisition community and introduce changes to the acquisition process.
Live Webinars
Jan 8, 2026
11:00 AM-12:30 PM EST
Overview - The Risk and Reward Trade-Of - Session 1 - Negotiating Contract Types Series 2026
Negotiating Contract Types - Striking the Balance Between Risk and Profitability Webinar Series - January 2026
We'll begin this web series with an overview of FAR Part 16, Types of Contracts, explaining the key characteristics and trade-offs of each of the three contract categories: Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursable, and Hybrid.
Virtual Live
Jan 14, 2026
10 AM-5 PM EST
Government Contract Accounting - Live Virtual Course January 2026
There is accounting...and there is Government contract accounting. Government contractors are subject to a wide range of unique accounting regulations, entering into contracts for which negotiation, performance, termination, and more require following specific accounting principles and standards. And, dealing with the Federal Government can be difficult and complex. It is a world apart from commercial business.
Virtual Live
Jan 14, 2026
10 AM-5 PM EST
A Contractor's Guide to Risk Assessment - Live Virtual Course January 2026
This 1-day course will provide a common framework for risk assessment and how it can be applied to current and evolving compliance risk. 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.
Live Webinars
Jan 14, 2026
1-2 PM EST
The Acquisition Process, Part 2 - Session 2 - Practical Insights into the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Series 2026
Practical Insights into the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Webinar Series
This class will cover various acquisition topics and how the acquisition process will be changed because of the FAR Overhaul.
Virtual Live
Jan 15, 2026
10 AM-5 PM EST
A Practical Guide to the Davis-Bacon Act - Live Virtual Course January 2026
The Davis-Bacon Act, which has its roots back to the 1930's, established prevailing wage rates for federal government (Public Works) projects in local jurisdictions.
Live Webinars
Jan 15, 2026
11:00 AM-12:30 PM EST
The Preferred Contract Type - Fixed Price - Session 2 - Negotiating Contract Types Series 2026
Negotiating Contract Types - Striking the Balance Between Risk and Profitability Webinar Series - January 2026
When risks are reasonably well known, fixed-price contracts-the Government's preferred contract type - are negotiated. The contractor has maximum responsibility for financial performance and profit. FAR Part 16 contract types, including firm fixed-price contracts and fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment provisions, will be highlighted in this session.
Virtual Live
Jan 22, 2026
10 AM-5 PM EST
Shipley Associates' Business Development Boot Camp - Live Virtual Course January 2026
This is a highly interactive, hands-on virtual workshop, not simply a presentation based on slides. Participants work with practical tools, real RFPs, simulations of competitive opportunities, and exercises that reflect actual government evaluation processes.
Live Webinars
Jan 22, 2026
11:00 AM-12:30 PM EST
Shared Risk Contracts - Cost Reimbursable - Session 3 - Negotiating Contract Types Series 2026
Negotiating Contract Types - Striking the Balance Between Risk and Profitability Webinar Series - January 2026
Risk sharing between the Government and the contractor is fundamental to cost reimbursement contracts. The contractor has minimal responsibility for financial performance, and profit rewards, although comparatively lower, are more assured.
Virtual Live
Jan 27, 2026
10 AM-5 PM EST
FAR Workshop - Live Virtual Course January 2026
Two concentrated days on how to understand and use the Federal Acquisition Regulation in your daily contracting activities including in-depth analysis of the FAR system, the key contract clauses and contract forms.
Live Webinars
Jan 27, 2026
11 AM-12 PM EST
Understanding U.S. Tariff Actions and Potential Mitigation Strategies
This webinar will provide an overview of the landscape of new U.S. tariff actions under the current administration.
Virtual Live
Jan 28, 2026
10 AM-5 PM EST
DFARs Workshop - Live Virtual Course January 2026
This one-day concentrated course on the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) will enable attendees to better understand the structure and content of the DFARS and how it relates to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
Live Webinars
Jan 28, 2026
1:00-2:30 PM EST
Contract Administration - Session 3 - Practical Insights into the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Series 2026
Practical Insights into the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Webinar Series
Class 3 will cover contract administration including contract modifications, subcontracting, quality assurance, and termination.
Virtual Live
Jan 29, 2026
10 AM-5 PM EST
Advanced FAR Workshop - Live Virtual Course January 2026
Students will gain a practical understanding of these areas so they can comply with the complex requirements of these FAR Parts and avoid pitfalls by anticipating and resolving potential problems.
Virtual Live
Jan 29, 2026
10 AM-5 PM EST
Managing Government Contract Audits - Live Virtual Course January 2026
This newly designed course will take you through the full audit process when dealing with government auditors.
Live Webinars
Jan 29, 2026
11:00 AM-12:30 PM EST
Combining Fixed and Flexibly Priced Contracts - Hybrid - Session 4 - Negotiating Contract Types Series 2026
Negotiating Contract Types - Striking the Balance Between Risk and Profitability Webinar Series - January 2026
Finally, we'll turn to hybrid contracts, or flexibly priced contracts, that combine elements of fixed-price and cost-reimbursable contract types in a single vehicle. We'll look at the permitted FAR Part 16 contract types and discuss key provisions and contract terms.
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