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Overview
A $1.3 trillion spending bill was just passed by Congress and signed by the President - giving the green light for spending on all discretionary functions of the government. This means increased opportunities for government contractors. However, there is increasing focus on audits and contractors must stay abreast of the ever-changing regulations including the very latest developments.

Federal Publications Seminars in partnership with Capital Edge Consulting presents a 1 day, information packed program on DCAA/DCMA issues and challenges facing government contractors.

We have assembled a team of subject matter experts to discuss issues and answer your questions on critical topics such as:
  • Cost & pricing
  • Grants
  • Legal trends
  • Business systems compliance
  • and much more
For a detailed agenda, click here.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Bill McNally, Retired NASA Assistant Administrator, Office for Procurement

Bill Up until 31 March 2018, Bill McNally was the Assistant Administrator for Procurement and Deputy Chief Acquisition Officer at NASA. He directed NASA's procurement functions throughout the Agency, providing strategic policy, leadership, and direction. He guided and oversees NASA’s procurement activities in every area from programs studying the Earth to missions going into our solar system. He represented NASA procurement to the Executive and Legislative branches of the Federal Government, industry, and international organizations.  Mr. McNally was appointed as the Assistant Administrator for Procurement in September 2007.
 
Mr. McNally joined NASA in October 2005 as special procurement advisor in the Exploration Systems Mission Directorate. Prior to joining NASA, Mr. McNally spent time in industry and had a 26-year career with the Air Force.
 
Mr. McNally holds a Level III certification in Contracting. He is both a Certified Professional Contracts Manager and a Fellow in the National Contract Management Association. His decorations include the NASA Exceptional Service medal, the Air Force Legion of Merit, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service Medal, and numerous Joint and Air Force Commendations Medals.

Hosted by Vectrus, join your colleagues for this opportunity to stay current - and to network!

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Dates/Locations
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Agenda
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
8:30 a.m. 
Host Welcome
Lana Ray, Director, Government Compliance, Vectrus Systems Corporation

8:45-10:15 a.m.
Cost and Pricing Issues
Moderator - Chad Braley, CEO, Capital Edge Consulting

Panelists:
Ed Mills, Vice President Procurement, Sierra Nevada Corporation
Roger Duke, Vice President, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
Vernon Neuman, Director, Commercial Item Group, DCMA
Topics:
  • Commercial pricing
  • Cost & price analysis
  • Other Transaction Authority and non-traditional defense contractors
  • Independent research & development

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Grant and Regulatory Update
Moderator - Sean O'Connor, Senior Manager, Capital Edge Consulting

Panelists:
Brett Johnson, Partner, Snell & Wilmer LLP
Paul Bailey, Capital Edge Consulting

Topics:
  • Indirect cost recovery
  • New procurement standards
  • Agency enforcement

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
William McNally, Director of Procurement, NASA

12:00-1:15 p.m.
LUNCH

1:15-2:45 p.m.
Legal Trends Affecting Contractors
Moderator - Michele Tyler, Vectrus SVP, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

Panelists:
Sharon Parr, Senior Assistant General Counsel, DCAA
David Yang, Partner, Oles Morrison Rinker & Baker LLP

Topics:
  • Contractor oversight responsibilities to their subcontractors
  • Third party audits and impact on contract closeout
  • Access to records, record retention requirements, and statute of limitations
  • Allowable vs. expressly unallowable costs

3:00-4:30 p.m. 
Business System Compliance
Moderator - Mike Carter, Manager, Capital Edge Consulting

Panelists:
Vernon Neuman, Director, Commercial Item Group, DCMA
Donald McKenzie, Director, Policy and Plans Directorate, DCAA
John Brannock, Sr., Director, Business Operations, Sierra Nevada Corporation

Topics:
  • DCMA/DCAA trends and statistics
  • Deficiency audits and special reviews vs. comprehensive system audits and reviews
  • Best practices for resolving findings and for monitoring compliance for the covered business systems
  • NDAA amendments to contractor business system requirements
  • CPSR impact of 2018 NDAA change in definition of 'subcontract'
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: 0 (CPE) hours of credit
Program Level: na
Program Prerequisite: na
Advance Preparation: na
Method: na
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: 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: 0 (60 minutes), (50 minutes)
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