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Public Classroom
Mar 27-28, 2023
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
Mar 27-28, 2023
Administration of Government Contracts
This FPS workshop is a fundamental course that focuses on all aspects of effective contract administration from initial award through contract closeout. It is designed to explain the legal and regulatory underpinnings of government contract administration.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Mar 27, 2023
Basics of Cost Reimbursement Contracting
This course, Basics of Cost Reimbursement Contracting, will give you, as a participant, an overview of this contract type as well as what the difference is between cost reimbursement and fixed-price contracts. We'll also define the different cost reimbursement contracts you may see including cost-plus, fixed fee; cost-plus, incentive fee; cost-plus award fee, etc.  
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Mar 27-28, 2023
Cost Allowability
A practical, informative two-day program focusing on cost allowability, allocability, and reasonableness under the FAR.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Mar 27-28, 2023
DCAA Contractor Business Systems and Internal Controls
This course consists of an examination of the characteristics of adequate business systems relevant to compliant accounting and management systems required for Government contracts.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Mar 27-28, 2023
Developing Statements of Work
This *new* course will cover all aspects of statements of work that concern government contractors.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Mar 27-28, 2023
FAR Workshop
Two concentrated days on how to understand and use FAR in your daily contracting activities.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Mar 27-28, 2023
Government Contract Accounting
A special two-day program on accounting principles, accounting systems, and cost principles as they relate to procurement activities with the federal government.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Mar 27, 2023
Government Contract Compliance - Training Academy
This course provides assistance to you and your company in ensuring compliance with federal laws and regulations. The cliché "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" is more true today than ever before.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Mar 27, 2023
The Framework of Cybersecurity Law
Topics include the statutory and regulatory framework of cybersecurity law and contracting; cybersecurity in the public sector; federal privacy laws and cybersecurity; cloud computing, security, and acquisitions.
Offered In-House
Destination Weeklongs
Mar 27-31, 2023
Orlando Government Contracts Week 2023
Attend Orlando Government Contracts Week 2023 during March 27-31 at the Hilton Orlando on Destination Drive. Courses will take place on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday with a *NEW* Government Contractors Forum and Networking Event that takes place all day Wednesday.
Topical Weeklongs
Mar 27-31, 2023
FAR Week Orlando - 2023
The three courses offered during this FAR Week training by Federal Publications Seminars are designed to give you a solid, practical understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation so that you can comply with the complex requirements and avoid pitfalls by anticipating and resolving potential problems.
Topical Weeklongs
Mar 27-31, 2023
Cybersecurity Institute - Orlando 2023
During FPS' Cybersecurity Institute, we'll equip you with a solid understanding of the latest complicated and sometimes contradictory laws and regulations, and teach you how to protect your systems/organization. Government contracting and legal professionals will gain a strong knowledge baseline for critical organizational assignments in strategic operational planning, proactive measures, deterrence initiatives in cybersecurity, and immediate application on the job and in practice.
Public Classroom
Mar 28, 2023
Building an Effective Compliance Program - Training Academy
It is the purpose of this course to equip both government and industry representatives with the knowledge necessary to proactively engage and develop compliance protocols for the organization, group or division that holds federal government contracts.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Mar 28, 2023
Cyber Policy and Risk Management Best Practices and Strategies
Policy and risk management is an important component to any organizations' operations. Documenting issues and developing plans of action are important to managing your risk. This program will discuss best practices and challenges in creating a policy to manage risk.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Mar 28, 2023
Government Contracting Considerations in Mergers & Acquisitions
New in 2023 at FPS! Government Contracting Considerations in Mergers & Acquisitions will provide an executive-level overview of key contracting considerations to address during the diligence and initial integration phases of an acquisition process.
Offered In-House
Live Webinars
Mar 28, 2023
12-1 PM EDT
The BAA/TAA and DOD - Session 3 - The Buy American Act and Domestic Preference Series 2023
The Buy American Act and Domestic Preference Series - 2023
In this course, we will take a tour through the domestic preference requirements that apply to Department of Defense procurements. We will examine the differences (or no) between the Buy American Act/Trade Agreements Act rules applicable to civilian and DOD procurements, and examine the specific domestic preference requirements applicable to certain categories of items procured by the DOD. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After completing this course, you will be able to:  Distinguish between domestic preference requirements for DOD procurements and civilian procurements  Understand the Berry Amendment  Understand the "Specialty Metals" clause and determine when and how it applies to a particular item  Know how DOD applies the Buy American and Trade Agreements Act to DOD procurements This live webinar is eligible for CPE and CLE credit.
CPE, CLE
Virtual Events
Mar 29, 2023
2023 Orlando Federal GovCon Midweek Forum -Virtual
FPS is offering a mid-week "Government Contracts Forum" which will be broadcast live from Orlando. The forum combines the latest accounting, legal, compliance, and contract administration instructions.
FPS Summits and Forums
Mar 29, 2023
2023 Orlando Federal Govt Contracts Midweek Forum
FPS is offering a mid-week "Government Contracts Forum" that combines the latest accounting, legal, compliance, and contract administration instruction.
Public Classroom
Mar 30-31, 2023
Advanced FAR Workshop
An advanced review of the major issues and updates of the FAR with case studies and class discussion.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Mar 30-31, 2023
Changes and Equitable Adjustments in Government Contracts
This is a core course in government contracts and the training will address a wide spectrum of topics relating to government contract changes.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Mar 30-31, 2023
Cost and Price Analysis in Government Contracts
Effective, immediate actionable information on contract pricing techniques for contractor and government personnel involved in contract or subcontract pricing.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Mar 30-31, 2023
Federal Subcontracting for Primes and Subs
Attendees will understand the rights and obligations relating to subcontract performance and management that result from government contract terms and conditions and the FAR, and will develop the skills necessary to use and maintain these rights during subcontract performance and management, beginning with the development of technical, quality and delivery requirements through a clear and mutually agreeable statement of work.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Mar 30, 2023
Government Contract Oversight - Audits, Reviews and Investigations
This one-day fast-paced seminar provides new as well as existing government contractors with a fundamental understanding of contract oversight including audits and other reviews which test a contractor for compliance with solicitation clauses or contract clauses. This concentrated will link compliance with timing, pre-award versus post-award, as well connecting compliance with the various government agencies and in some cases private (non-government) firms with oversight/audit roles and responsibilities.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Mar 30-31, 2023
Preparing Effective Proposals
Two days of intense instruction on how to prepare and deliver proposals that work.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Mar 30, 2023
Procurement Ethics and Contract Performance - Training Academy
It is the purpose of this program session to equip both Government and industry representatives with the knowledge necessary to proactively engage and develop compliance protocols for the organization, group or division that holds federal government contracts.  
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Mar 30, 2023
The Basics of IT Acquisition and Contracting
An update on the rules, regulations, policies, and practices in IT acquisition; Innovative initiatives and proposed changes under FITARA (the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act).
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Mar 30-31, 2023
The Masters Institute in Cost Accounting Standards
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.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Mar 31, 2023
Accounting Compliance - Training Academy
This foundational introduction into the requirements of federal government accounting will guide both contractors and agencies through the steps necessary to ensure that their contracts are supported by proper accounting systems.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Mar 31, 2023
Advanced Cost Reimbursement Contracting
This advanced-level course is designed for contracting professionals with more than just basic knowledge of Cost Reimbursement Contracts. This course will start with a review of cost-reimbursement contract types to level set the class. We will dive into evaluating proposals and conducting negotiations and awards.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Mar 31, 2023
Breach: Before, During and After - Best Practices & Prevention Strategies
Data breaches are costly and create chaos for organizations and their customers. So how do you protect your organization from a data breach? How do recognize a breach? How do you respond to a breach? This program will focus on intrusions, vulnerabilities and protection for contractors, small businesses, government and non-profit entities. We will discuss insider threats, email challenges, social networking and virus/malware as well as ransomware challenges to organizations.
Offered In-House
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     We take the work out of accreditation and do it for you! Certificates of completion will be provided to all seminar participants who attended Federal Publications Seminars courses and seminars following the event upon request. All FPSCustom courses are accredited for CLE (Continuing Legal Education)...
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     Choose from any of the hundreds of unique FPS courses from the past or currently offered to the public – OR we will create a new course based on the needs of your company, agency or department. We can also provide live webinars or on-demand, online courses. FPSCustom provides robust, practical...
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     Your organization will eliminate travel costs, hotel expenses, per diem and lost productivity. Well-trained employees who know and understand the ever-changing rules and regulations in government contracting can save your organization thousands of dollars each year.
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  • I liked how the instructor could relate stories from experience to the topics he discussed. It helped with the clarification of the material he presented. He is very good at "teaching." I would recommend this class.
    —Jill, Senior Contract Manager
  • The instructor was phenomenal. Great instruction amplified by relevant and varied experience, and he was engaging. Would definitely like to take a course with FPS again.
    —Hope, Director of Contracts
  • Federal Publications offerings are some of the best I have ever attended. I attended my first in DC, the Basics of Government Contracting, back in the early 1990s. Fond memories!
    —Amy, Director of Contracts