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.

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.

Hear updates from compliance, legal, and cybersecurity professional who specialize in the GovCon marketplace. From pre-award and administration to audits, get the information you need to prepare your business better to win, execute, and deliver goods or services to the federal government. Discussions will include compliance challenges for small and medium-sized businesses; a refresher on legal best practices and any updates on caselaw or implementation that will affect your business; and both current state and looking forward cyber requirements. Check back frequently for an updated agenda.

The Coronavirus Survival Guide: How Federal Contractors Can Minimize Impacts While Maximizing Revenue (Removing the "Panic" from Pandemic) Description: As the impacts of the coronavirus ripple through the federal contracting community, contractors of all sizes and types are understandably concerned about weathering the storm. In this interactive discussion, veteran government contracts and global trade attorneys from McCarter & English will advise contractors on the range of available remedies in the face of work stoppages, telework demands, supply chain interruptions, and other challenges to meeting performance obligations. Moreover, McCarter & English attorneys will discuss the rapidly developing and expanding fast track contracting methods now being utilized by agencies, the impact and ramifications of the invocation of the Defense Production Act, and the business opportunities available in this era of unprecedented federal spending and future recovery efforts. This webinar will include a robust discussion of critical contract clauses, strategic internal and external communication plans, the impact of tariffs, border and travel restrictions on supply chains and logistics, and new vectors for business development. Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, students will be prepared to identify the necessary requirements required to justify an excusable delay, understand the impact of the current crisis on rated versus non-rated orders, and how to prepare for such orders. Students will also understand the impact of remote work on contractual cybersecurity requirements and the processing of various government filings at DSCA, DDTC, BIS and OFAC. This live webinar is eligible for CLE/CPE credit.

Executive orders, new regulations, 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.

Join CohnReznick's Kristen Soles and Christine Williamson for a discussion of updates and initiatives of the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA). Stay one step ahead of your competition by understanding how DCMA and DCAA initiatives may affect your operations. In this webinar, we'll cover the latest developments and industry trends. Join us for this webinar as our experienced government contracting professionals discuss the following hot topics:  Regulatory impacts  Business system updates  Recent reports to Congress  Reports from the GAO and others  Cybersecurity and infrastructure update