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

The course continues covering the EU's (European Union's) new legislation on AI. The legislation describes a risk management approach to AI that is a clear pathway to follow toward successfully implementing AI in an ethical AI environment.

A fundamental overview of U.S. Export Controls and Sanctions.

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.

This is a core course in government contracts and the training will address a wide spectrum of topics relating to government contract changes.

Effective, immediate actionable information on contract pricing techniques for contractor and government personnel involved in contract or subcontract pricing.

Gain insight into how each FAR contract type affects bidding, performance, payments, and risk at both the prime and subcontract levels.

This three-day workshop provides contracting professionals with the knowledge and skills to effectively understand and apply the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in daily acquisition activities. Participants will not only master the current FAR framework but also gain critical insights into the FAR Overhaul process and the potential impact of upcoming changes on acquisition strategies and contract management.

A special two-day course on accounting principles, accounting systems, and cost principles as they relate to procurement activities with the federal government.

This course continues to change as the government keeps a step ahead of bad actors. The course will review the recent cybersecurity history and set the stage for our current position. We will walk through the various statutes, standards, and challenges the contracting industry faces in compliance.

Through interactive sessions, expert-led discussions, and collaborative problem-solving exercises, attendees gain insights into essential aspects of subcontracting, such as negotiation, risk management, compliance, and performance optimization. This workshop equips participants with practical tools and strategies to refine their subcontracting processes, driving efficient and profitable outcomes.

Learn best practices in supply chain management, compliance, and risk resilience for government contractors and procurement leaders.

A unique, advanced course for government contract professionals. Institute considers problems without definite answers and proposes strategies that will inform your work.

Responding to a government RFP requires a significant amount of time and resources. This course is designed to give participants the foundation necessary to create comprehensive and competitive pricing bids for government contracts. Becoming an expert at responding to government procurements can take many years. This course, however, provides the basis to reduce the learning curve dramatically.

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.

This course explores how AI is used in proposal writing, bidding, and negotiation, examining both the benefits and potential drawbacks.

Wrap up your day at FPS with a fast-paced, one-hour session designed to show how organizations are expanding their training impact through FPS Corporate Solutions.

An interactive course, you will learn how to best assess and comply with rules related to your business systems through best practices.

An advanced course on U.S. export controls and sanctions with practical exercises and content addressing recent developments and more complex issues.

This course will provide students with guidance and insights into what drives the decision-making processes of stakeholders, both pre-award and during the negotiations of a government contract.

A comprehensive course in government contract requirements with key instruction by specialists in accounting and law.

A practical, informative 1.5 day course focusing on cost allowability, allocability, and reasonableness under the FAR.

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

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.

Negotiations are important to winning government contracts - and to win it so as both sides have a mutual benefit and a good working relationship after the award. This course covers the specifics of negotiating contracts and subcontract provisions, prices and claims including teaming agreements, subcontract agreements, new/contingent hiring, and terms & conditions. During this 1-day course, you will learn the when and why to negotiate as well as basic concepts. You will learn what can be negotiated and the key steps to planning, so that everyone understands the objectives to the negotiations.

This boot camp includes Capturing Business, Managing Proposals, and Writing Proposals. This Boot Camp is interactive, building practical skills through lecture, discussions, presentations, and simulation of a real, competitive opportunity.

Subcontract Price Analysis, will provide insight into the processes associated with conducting price analyses and discuss tools and techniques that can be used when conducting such analyses.

Subcontract Price Analysis, will provide insight into the processes associated with conducting price analyses and discuss tools and techniques that can be used when conducting such analyses.

This one-day course will simplify and clarify the data rights clauses in ways you have not previously experienced. Whether you are new to contracting or a seasoned veteran, you will walk away understanding exactly how the data rights clauses work and be well-armed with practical, valuable insights.

The Masters Institute in Government Contracts Cost and Pricing - Current Topics is an advanced program that is designed to address recent developments relating to the complex set of cost accounting rules, regulations, requirements, and practices that government contractors must address in making critical business decisions.

This unique 2-day course immerses you and your colleagues in a series of real-life scenarios by instructors who have lived through these situations as contracting officers, lawyers, and contracts advisors. As in a court of law, every story has two sides. In the classroom environment, we will present two sides of the story in a meaningful but authentic situation, which you and your classmates must work through to find a resolution.

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

In this course, we will discuss the experience of cost reimbursable contracting from proposal to closeout. We will address when cost reimbursable contract types are appropriate, significant differences from fixed-price contracts, and the regulations relevant to cost reimbursable contracts. We will also provide an understanding of cost accounting requirements and the auditability of these contract types with best practices to manage contract profitability.

Focus on implementing and maintaining an adequate estimating system to take a proactive posture to defective pricing prevention.

This one-day course is designed as a `dive deep' into managing FCI and CUI in cloud environments. Learn how to configure and operate Microsoft GCC High and AWS GovCloud to meet DCSA and NIST SP 800-171 requirements.

Master the essentials of flow downs in subcontract management with our expert-led course. Learn to distinguish mandatory vs. non-mandatory flowdowns, use a flowdown matrix effectively, mitigate risks through expert collaboration, and ensure compliance across all subcontractor tiers.

This 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 course examines IP rights under government contracts and issues facing Government Contractors and Government Agencies.

This roundtable will explore practical ways organizations can use AI to strengthen compliance operations, respond to regulatory updates, improve internal controls, and support audit readiness across contracts, procurement, estimating, accounting, and subcontract management.

This course 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.