Since January 2025, President Trump has signed over 125 Executive Orders - many of which directly or indirectly affect the government contracting industry. These orders range from "Establishing the Department of Government Efficiency" and "Reforming Foreign Defense to Improve Speed and Accountability," to "Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement." Among this barrage of Executive Orders, is other information released by agencies such as employee terminations, CMMC 2.0 rollout, and the elimination of whole departments within agencies and the consolidation of purchasing/acquisition offices. With so many rapid changes, disruptions and noise, FPS is offering you the opportunity to talk directly with stakeholders and subject matter experts. This panel is designed to help sort out the current situation and get a glimpse of the future for the industry. This 90+ minute panel features FPS industry specialists who stay current on all the latest trends and can help make sense of and navigate these critical issues contractors are facing. Our panel will discuss:  Executive Orders directly impacting the industry including: - Executive Order 14275 - "Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement" AKA - "FAR 2.0"  Impact of various Tariffs  Updates to Audits and Reviews  Cybersecurity Updates This event is not eligible for CLE/CPE credits.

In this session, we will identify several issues Government contractors will encounter in everyday performance of Government contracts. We will discuss performance management, focusing on topics such as evolving cyber requirements and requirements surrounding the integrity of the supply chain. We will also provide an introduction to the myriad compliance obligations and socioeconomic programs that are as much a part of Government contracts as the underlying supply or service that is the subject of the procurement. We will also discuss subcontract management from the perspective of both prime and subcontractors. Finally, we will cover the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) - what it is, why it is important, and what to do about unfavorable assessments. Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, students will be able to:  Identify effective strategies for meeting all performance obligations under Government contracts.  Implement and follow compliance programs to meet the multitude of requirements in the contract beyond producing deliverables.  Address subcontracting issues both as a prime contractor managing a subcontractor, and a subcontractor managing a relationship with a prime.  Understand CPARS and what to do if they receive an unfavorable rating.

In a year of uncertainty and change, it's more important than ever for government contractors to be aware of current market trends - and the Deltek Clarity Government Contracting Industry Report is the resource you need to stay ahead of the curve! Now celebrating its 16th year, Deltek's Clarity report offers unique insights on market trends, spending outlook and industry benchmark data based on responses from nearly 900 government contractors just like you. Join us for a guided tour of the 2025 Clarity Report findings with an emphasis on how this data helps you navigate through the evolving GovCon landscape and indicators of how the new administration could affect your government contracts. During this 60-minute webinar, you will gain key insights such as:  Market outlook and sentiment: Learn what your peers are thinking and how you can align your approach  Cost Management: Learn proactive strategies that Top Performers are using for cost savings to stay competitive.  Navigating Uncertainty: Find a path forward amidst market uncertainty of a new administration  See how Artificial Intelligence (AI) & cybersecurity compliance are affecting the government contracting landscape