December 5, 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET - As we continue to see an uptick in contracts compliance enforcement in the areas of the GSA Schedules and other contracting vehicles, this webinar will focus on the objectives and findings that are most common in OIG Pre & Post Award Reports in accordance with FAR 552.215-71 and best practices to mitigate the consistent trends that are occurring in most of these audits. The areas of focus for this webinar: What is the difference between Pre and Post Award Audits? What are the common areas of focus in these audits:  Qualified Labor Per FAR 52.212-4  Accurate Commercial Sales Practices Disclosed  Cost Builds  Fair & Reasonable Pricing Per FAR 15.404-4  Defective Pricing  Price Reduction Clause  IFF Sales Tracking & Cost segregation  Basis of Award Monitoring (outside of the TDR) Best Mitigation Practices for all areas of focus. Sponsored by GCO

July 29, Noon-1:00 pm ET - FAR Parts 38 and 41 - Fed Supply Schedules and Utility Services. This is Session 17 of the Foundations of the FAR webinar series. This session covers Parts 38 and 41 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Alex Major from McCarter & English will discuss policies and procedures for contracting for supplies under the Federal Supply Schedule program (Part 38), as well as the acquisition of utility services (Part 41). Part 38 Scope This part prescribes policies and procedures for contracting for supplies and services under the Federal Supply Schedule program, which is directed and managed by the General Services Administration. GSA may delegate certain responsibilities to other agencies (e.g., GSA has delegated authority to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to procure medical supplies under the VA Federal Supply Schedules Program). The VA Federal Supply Schedules Program is covered by this subpart. Additionally, the Department of Defense manages a similar system of schedule contracting for military items; however, the Department of Defense systems are not a part of the Federal Supply Schedule program. Subpart 41.1 Scope This part prescribes policies, procedures, and contract format for the acquisition of utility services. (See 41.102(b) for services that are excluded from this part.) After completing this webinar, you will learn about: - policies and procedures for contracting for supplies and services under the Federal Supply Schedule program, which is directed and managed by the General Services Administration. - policies, procedures, and contract format for the acquisition of utility services. This live webinar is eligible for both CLE and CPE credit. NOTE: CPE/CLE credits for attendees are subject to participation and approval by the governing boards.