New regulations, executive orders, class deviations, statutes, protests, and litigation all ensure that the compliance landscape for government contracts is always evolving at a breakneck pace. These changes can be difficult to track, but Federal Publication Seminars' Quarterly Update gathers the most significant changes and distills them for government contracting professionals. That usually (but not always) includes updates to: -Cybersecurity requirements -Changes to labor regulations and enforcement -Domestic preferences; and -Small business regulations. Each session will be jammed packed with the latest information and is a valuable tool in staying up to date in an ever-changing environment.

New regulations, executive orders, class deviations, statutes, protests, and litigation all ensure that the compliance landscape for government contracts is always evolving at a breakneck pace. These changes can be difficult to track, but Federal Publication Seminars' Quarterly Update gathers the most significant changes and distills them for government contracting professionals. That usually (but not always) includes updates to:  Cybersecurity requirements  Changes to labor regulations and enforcement  Domestic preferences; and  Small business regulations. Each session will be jammed packed with the latest information and is a valuable tool in staying up to date in an ever-changing environment.

This session focuses on the prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements reflected in the IRS IRA tax credit. Commercial companies with limited or no experience receiving federal funds (i.e., have never operated as a government contractor) are being faced with strict rules that govern employee pay and benefits associated with IRA tax credits. These rules require increased process controls and record retention procedures. This session outlines the requirements associated with the prevailing wage and apprenticeship programs and reviews the differences between these requirements and the Davis Bacon and Related Act regulation. This session also covers establishing compliant practices, as well as best practices and common problems with monitoring ongoing compliance. Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:  Know the basic requirements associated with prevailing wage and apprenticeship programs  Understand the differences between prevailing wage / apprenticeship programs and the Davis Bacon and Related Acts  Learn how to establish compliant practices utilizing your Company's people, processes, and technology  Recognize how to monitor and track ongoing compliance with the requirements, including techniques for monitoring subcontractor compliance

April 24, 11:00am-Noon EDT - This is Session 2 of a 3 part series. E-Verify.. the Form I-9s companion will be the topic in this 2nd session of a 3 part series. E-Verify is the free web-based service administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows enrolled employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their new hires. From the federal perspective, E-Verify is voluntary for most users although mandatory, in some form or fashion, in over 20 states and for a host of federal contractors. We'll review recent enhancements, when's the earliest you can create a case in E-Verify, the tentative non-confirmation process, how you can check your `own' work eligibility (myE-Verify) along with some advanced good to know tips. Series Description: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will conduct a three- part webinar series that surrounds employment eligibility verification. Everything starts with the Form I-9, which will be the first session. E-Verify, the Form I-9's companion, will be the 2nd webinar which is a free web-based program that compares information from an employee's Form I-9 to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility. The final session will dive deeper into E-Verify for those federal contractors that have been awarded a federal contract that contains the FAR E-Verify clause.

The session provides an overview of the cost impact process, with a specific focus on the parties involved in the review and audit, along with expectations from DCAA. We will discuss the factors that contribute to a cost accounting practice change and the requirements to submit a Cost Impact, including identifying the change, determining the impact population, calculating the impact and driving toward resolution. We will touch on many of the key deliverable expectations included in DCAA's Cost Impact Adequacy Tool and likely areas of emphasis during the audit. Learning Objectives:  Overview of the Cost Impact process, including parties involved  Characteristics of a Cost Accounting Practice Change  Understanding the difference between a General Dollar Magnitude and a Detailed Cost Impact  Common risk factors to think about that may be raised during a Cost Impact proposal audit  Overview of DCAA's Cost Impact Adequacy Tool

This session will be the first session, held in two parts and focuses on the federal labor compliance regulations included within specific federal funding opportunities. Government contractors face increased requirements to pay their workers a minimum stipulated wage and fringe benefit rate per hour. This session will provide an overview of each regulation's requirements including determining the applicability or coverage at the contract and employee levels, wage determinations, and violations. Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:  Understand the basic requirements within the Service Contract Labor Standards, Davis Bacon and Related Acts, and the Walsh Healy Act  Know how to determine coverage at the contract and employee level

This timely webinar will highlight key differences between major types of life sciences government contracts and programs across multiple agencies and multiple phases of the product lifee cycle. In addition, the session will highlight key compliance considerations, emerging issues arising under the new Administration, and continuing issues relating to intellectual property, domestic sourcing, supply chain government contract issues and limitations on use of non-US persons/entities in performance of government contracts. After this webinar you will have learned: (Learning Objectives)  Key compliance considerations  Emerging issues arising under the new administration  Continuing issues relating to intellectual property, domestic sourcing, supply chain govt contract issues and limitations on use of non-US persons/entities in performance of govt contracts

The Wright Brothers' Contract - signed by Orville and Wilbur Wright on 10 February, 1908 - promised to "manufacture for and deliver to the United States of America, One (1) heavier-than-air flying machine. It was the first successful performance-based contract in the U.S. military.

May 24, 11:00am-Noon EST - This is Session 3 of a 3 part series As of September 8, 2009, federal contractors and subcontractors are required to use E-Verify for all new hires and existing employees working on federal contracts if their contract includes the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) E-Verify clause. E-Verify is a fast, free and easy to use Internet-based system that allows employers to verify the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. In this session we'll cover what contracts are affected by the FAR E-Verify clause and just what is this clause? When do you have to enroll and when do you have to start creating cases in E-Verify for your new hires? When do you create cases for those existing employees performing direct work on the federal contract? Whether you are seeking a federal contract, have recently been awarded a contract or have one now.... you'll want to attend this information filled session. Series Description: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will conduct a three- part webinar series that surrounds employment eligibility verification. Everything starts with the Form I-9, which will be the first session. E-Verify, the Form I-9's companion, will be the 2nd webinar which is a free web-based program that compares information from an employee's Form I-9 to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility. The final session will dive deeper into E-Verify for those federal contractors that have been awarded a federal contract that contains the FAR E-Verify clause.

The Many Price Points (and Pain Points) of Government Pricing - Session 6 - Compliance for Healthcare Contractors Series Noon - 1 pm EDT - Wednesday December 9th Description: In this session, attendees will learn about the drug pricing and price reporting requirements associated with various government programs such as Medicare, Medicaid (including the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program), 340B, and the VA Federal Supply Schedules. In addition to discussing the various pricing calculations, this session will also highlight recent legislative and regulatory updates that impact reporting as well as common issues in the industry. Learning Objectives: - Gain an understanding of various price calculations required by government programs - Learn the mechanics of the calculations at a high level and common issues for drug manufacturers - Discuss recent updates to legislation, regulations, or guidance that impact (or potentially impact) pricing calculations