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.

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

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.

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 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 two-day workshop is a comprehensive exploration of the financial impacts of compensation management practices and compensation costs associated with FAR 31.205-6 Compensation for Personal Services.

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

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.

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.

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.

Two days of intense instruction on how to prepare and deliver proposals that work.

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

This course is designed to explain the fundamentals of Government procurement regulatory requirements that affect a Government contractor's accounting system, with an emphasis on cost accounting by contract.

This course consists of an examination of the characteristics of adequate business systems relevant to compliant accounting and management systems required for Government contracts.

Join FPS for a 30-minute Corporate Solutions information session featuring the President of FPS. Learn how FPS supports

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

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.

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

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

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

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 by FPS builds on your basic knowledge of CPSR. The discussion will focus on the challenges, issues, and updates to requirements It provides expert insight and detail through classroom discussion on risks and remedies before and after the review is completed.

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.

An essential course for manufacturers, exporters and their executives, and legal and financial advisors.

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.

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.

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

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 1-day course will focus on ethics and compliance in government contracting. The three course components include setting up an effective ethics program, reviewing existing laws that could trigger problems, and looking at hypothetical ethical dilemmas and scenarios mirroring potential real-life scenarios involving ethics and compliance issues.

This is the sixth and final program for the FPS Leadership Institute. It is a culmination of the five self-paced on demand programs and Session VI - Problem Solving to Achieve Sustainable Outcomes. This day long live session led by Rex Marks will include best practices in problem solving as well as instructor-led discussion on proven leadership concepts, and a review and discussion of the five previous self-paced sessions.