Advanced Government Contract Administration Workshop

Overview

The foundation of government contracting is contract administration. Without effective, solid administration, any type of government contract whether for a product or a service - large or small - can face enormous hurdles, problems, claims, and disputes. As participants will find, this workshop takes on the substantive issues of contract administration directly and aggressively.

Each day of the workshop will deal with specific, concrete administration problem areas. These areas will be illuminated, dissected, sharply analyzed and resolved -- through discussions, lectures, and problem-solving exercises. Keeping with the advanced nature of this program, you will also learn proven techniques for avoiding disputes. Strategies to use, when disputes do arise, will be covered also.

In short, all of the elements have been carefully selected and crafted to give you the most practical, advanced program on contract administration possible.

By the end of the course, you will be able to use these tools to identify practical, legal, equitable and ethical solutions to problems you are sure to face in contract administration.

Who should attend:

Owners, vice presidents, directors, managers and contract administrators with years of experience in managing federal government contracts. Federal Government Contacting Officers, COTRs, CORs and other procurement specialists wanting more and in-depth training on administration.

Prerequisite:

Should have at least 3 years of experience in contract administration. Previous courses in Basics, Federal Acquisition Regulations, or other entry and mid-level courses on managing and administration of government contracts are encouraged first.

Learning Objectives:
After course completion you will be able to:

Recognize areas of potential challenges in contract administration
Develop a clear understanding of the legal and regulatory framework guiding contract administration
Create tactics to avoid potential disputes
Properly understand change orders and the process

Dates/Locations

No upcoming dates/locations at this time

Agenda

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Schedule for La Jolla, CA and Hilton Head, SC Weeklong Conferences
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Schedule for All Other Locations

1. AN OVERVIEW OF CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

a. What Is Contract Administration?

b. The Rules

c. Where The Rules Originate

d. The Govt's Authorized Agents

e. Standards Of Conduct

f. Liability Of Govt Employees

2. INTERPRETING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

a. Key Definitions

b. The Goals Of Interpretation

c. Contract Wording - A Detailed Review

d. Questions / Problems Following Contract Analysis

3. CHANGES IN CONTRACTS

a. The Changes Clause

b. Notice Requirements

c. Change Orders

d. Causes

e. Damages

4. DELAYS

a. Excusable

b. Compensable

c. Standard Clauses

d. Causes

e. Damages

5. USING GOVT PROPERTY

a. Overview

b. Govt Obligations

c. Contractor Obligations & Remedies

6. RECOGNIZING THE RISKS IN THE PROCESS

a. Faulty Representations & Statements

b. Nondisclosures

c. Warranty Issues

d. Good Faith & Fair Dealing

e. Performance Impracticability & Mistakes

f. Allocating The Risks Fairly

7. ACCURATELY PRICING ADJUSTMENTS

a. Basic Computation Rules

b. Proving The Amount

c. Claim Preparation Costs

d. Defective Pricing Claims By The Govt

e. Calculating Overhead & Profit Figures

f. Delay & Impact

8. DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS

a. The Standard Contract Clause

b. Type I & Type II Conditions

c. Contract Breach

d. Contractor's Duty To Inspect The Site

e. Govt Disclaimers

f. Notice & Procedure

g. Exculpatory Clauses

9. INSPECTION, ACCEPTANCE & WARRANTIES

a. Govt Rights

b. Inspection Procedures

c. Rejection & Correction

d. Acceptance

e. Express & Implied Warranties

10. PAYMENT

a. Discharge

b. Contract Payments

c. Standard Clauses

d. Prompt Payment Act

e. Debt Collection Procedures

f. Remedies & Setoffs

11. TERMINATIONS FOR CONVENIENCE

a. Govt's Rights

b. Procedures

c. Constructive Termination

d. Contractor Recovery

e. Settlement Principles & Procedures

f. Partial Terminations

12. TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT

a. Bases for Termination

b. The Decision

c. Contractor Defenses

d. Govt Remedies

e. Procedures

f. Damages

g. Liquidated Damages

h. Contesting the Termination

13. THE DISPUTES PROCESS & ADMINISTRATION

a. The Process

b. The Disputes Path

c. Asserting Contractor Claims

d. The C.O.'s & The Administrator's Roles

e. Remedies

f. Overview Of The Contract Disputes Act

Experts

Michael Killham

Experienced Corporate Counsel

Michael A. Killham is a California attorney specializing in U.S. Government procurement and subcontracting support. He provides legal advice, training, and assistance concerning all aspects of federal and commercial contracting and fiscal law, including but not limited to subjects relating to Contra...

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Accreditation

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Certificates of Completion are provided to all seminar participants who attend Federal Publications Seminars courses following the event, upon request.

CPE: Continuing Professional Education

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge

Delivery Method: Group-Live Classroom

Federal Publications Seminars is affiliated with West Professional Development and is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.

For more information regarding administrative policies such as refunds, cancellations and complaints, please contact Federal Publications Seminars at 888.494.3696.

CPE Hours

This program is eligible for: 13.0 (CPE) hours of credit

Program Level: Basic

Program Prerequisite: None

Advance Preparation: None

Method: Group-Live

CLP: Continuous Learning Points

Approved for CLP by Defense Acquisition University

Defense Acquisition Workforce members must acquire 80 Continuous Learning Points (CLP) every two years from the date of entry into the acquisition workforce for as long as the member remains in an acquisition position per DoD Instruction 5000.66. We will provide you with documentation of points awarded for completing the event.

CLP Hours

This program is eligible for: 11.0 (CLP) hours of credit

CLE: Continuing Legal Education

States have widely varying regulations regarding MCLE credit. LegalEdcenter is an approved provider in AL, AK, AR, CA, GA, IL, ME, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, and WV. Credit may be applied for in other jurisdictions on request and in accordance with state MCLE rules.

Please note that because some states are changing their policy on CLE reporting, you will need to fill out the request for credit from Federal Publications Seminars within 10 business days, or we may not be able to issue credits for the program.

CLE Hours

This program is eligible for: 11.0 (60 minutes), 13.0 (50 minutes)

Travel

No travel information is available at this time

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CMBOK Alignments

Leadership

Character

Collaboration

Competence

Emotional Intelligence

Vision

Management

Business Management

Change Management

Financial Management

Project Management

Risk Management

Supply Chain Management

Guiding Principles

Communication and Documentation

Contract Principles

Regulatory Compliance

Situational Assessment

Skills and Roles

Standards of Conduct

Team Dynamics

Pre-Award

Plan Sales

Plan Solicitation

Prepare Offer

Request Offers

Award

Manage Disagreements

Plan Negotiations

Price or Cost Analysis

Select Source

Post-Award

Administer Contract

Close Out Contract

Ensure Quality

Manage Changes

Manage Subcontracts

Learn

Continuous Learning

Individual Competence

Organizational Capability

Level

100

Basic or fundamental subject matter is covered. Courses are geared to general knowledge or can be taken as a refresher.
200

Specific topics or issues within a topic area are covered. Students should be familiar with terms of art and general concepts concerning the course topic.
300

Workshops and class discussions cover specific subject matter in-depth, and participation is strongly encouraged. Attendees should have at least 2-3 years' experience in the area of study.
400

Courses build upon students' knowledge and experience, and cover complex issues within the subject matter. Should have 4-5 years' mastery of subject for in-depth analysis.
500

Masters-level programs designed for professionals with 5+ years' experience. Courses cover in-depth and technical analysis on specific subjects and updates on current issues.