Public Classroom

Jul 28-30, 2025

Basics of Government Contracting

Federal Publications Seminars (FPS) presents a fundamental course - an in-depth study of the entire federal government contract procurement process with emphasis on the practical, and the keys to success in today's contract world. The course will provide a strong foundation on which to build greater subject-matter expertise. This is also for more experienced professionals who will gain a freshened understanding and heightened awareness of issues, and improved ability to operate successfully in the ever-changing world of government contracting.

Offered In-House

Public Classroom

Jul 28-29, 2025

FAR Workshop

Two concentrated days on understanding and using FAR in your daily contracting activities. Taught by deeply experienced industry experts, students will develop and refine the skills necessary to apply the FAR to virtually any acquisition situation.

Offered In-House

Public Classroom

Jul 28-29, 2025

Government Contract Accounting

A special two-day program on accounting principles, accounting systems, and cost principles as they relate to procurement activities with the federal government.

Offered In-House

Public Classroom

Jul 29, 2025

Government Contract Oversight - Audits, Reviews and Investigations

This one-day fast-paced seminar provides new as well as existing government contractors with a fundamental understanding of contract oversight including audits and other reviews which test a contractor for compliance with solicitation clauses or contract clauses. This concentrated will link compliance with timing, pre-award versus post-award, as well connecting compliance with the various government agencies and in some cases private (non-government) firms with oversight/audit roles and responsibilities.

Offered In-House

Public Classroom

Jul 29, 2025

Negotiating Skills for Government Contractors

Negotiations are important to winning government contracts - and to win it so as both sides have a mutual benefit and a good working relationship after the award. This course covers the specifics of negotiating contracts and subcontract provisions, prices and claims including teaming agreements, subcontract agreements, new/contingent hiring, and terms & conditions. During this 1-day course, you will learn the when and why to negotiate as well as basic concepts. You will learn what can be negotiated and the key steps to planning, so that everyone understands the objectives to the negotiations.

Offered In-House

Public Classroom

Jul 30 - Aug 01, 2025

Cost Accounting Standards

A comprehensive course in Government contract requirements with key instruction by specialists in accounting and law.

Offered In-House

Public Classroom

Jul 30-31, 2025

Cost and Price Analysis in Government Contracts

Effective, immediate actionable information on contract pricing techniques for contractor and government personnel involved in contract or subcontract pricing.

Offered In-House

Public Classroom

Jul 30, 2025

Developing Cost and Price Proposals

Responding to a government RFP requires a significant amount of time and resources. This brand new Federal Publications Seminars course is designed to give participants the foundation necessary to create comprehensive and competitive pricing bids for government contracts. Becoming an expert at responding to government procurements can take many years. This course, however, provides the basis to reduce the learning curve dramatically.

Offered In-House

Public Classroom

Jul 30, 2025

DFARs Workshop

Get valuable understanding of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regs Supplement in a classroom setting.

Offered In-House

Public Classroom

Jul 31, 2025

Managing Flowdowns

Master the essentials of flow downs in subcontract management with our expert-led course. Learn to distinguish mandatory vs. non-mandatory flowdowns, use a flowdown matrix effectively, mitigate risks through expert collaboration, and ensure compliance across all subcontractor tiers.

Offered In-House