This course will provide the basis for why companies should want to enter into OTAs, a brief history of the changes to OTAs, key elements of an OTA and the Statutory Basis for OTAs. Learning Objectives: This initial session will cover the following topics:  Current Spending Trends  Statutory Basis  Key Elements of an OTA

This webinar will provide an overview of the landscape of new U.S. tariff actions under the current administration. Understanding how the different tariff actions work is essential to identifying your company's supply chain risk and creating tariff mitigation strategies. Persons who would benefit from this webinar, include, but are not limited to, business executives, contracting specialists/administrators, project managers, purchasing specialists, import and export compliance officers, logistics personnel, and legal and financial advisors. The webinar will conclude with a 10-minute Q&A session to address any questions. Learning Objectives:  Brief overview of the new U.S. tariff actions.  Primer on U.S. customs law and regulations.  Discussion on potential tariff mitigation strategies.

The session provides guidance on how to navigate a DCAA accounting system audit. The webinar takes a lifecycle approach. It begins with understanding the different accounting system and associated audit requirements, to supporting the audit process, through audit reporting and corrective action. This course emphasizes the practical realities of an accounting system audit by offering tips and tricks to get out in front of audit findings, managing auditor/auditee relationships, avoiding common pitfalls, and facilitating timely corrective action if adverse audit findings surface. Learning Objectives:  High-level overview of the accounting system requirements  Understanding and differentiation of accounting system audit types and associated approaches  Developing strong working relationships with DCAA  Common DCAA data requests to expect and the rationale behind them  Sensitive areas and common contractor pitfalls during accounting system audits  Tips and tricks to get in front of potential audit findings and facilitate timely corrective action

After years of speculation and rulemaking, CMMC is now the reality for nearly every company that works with the Department of Defense (DoD). The rule is complex, and the timeline is tight: many primes are already enforcing adherence to CMMC standards even before the requirement is officially in contracts in 2025, meaning subcontractors may be subject to an accelerated pace for compliance in order to preserve their business. Every company must have a clear understanding of what is required to ensure a successful assessment and CMMC compliance; will your company be ready? Join Bill Wootton, Chief Revenue Officer at C3 Integrated Solutions, break down the individual steps required to go from ground zero to a successful assessment, including strategy development, tech deployment and ongoing management. In addition, attendees will also learn how to manage ongoing CMMC compliance to ensure business continuity as technology - and the rule - changes in the future. Attendees will learn (learning objectives): 1. Best practices for building a CMMC strategy 2. How to determine your technology needs and deploy the right platform(s). 3. Best practices for managing technology in a changing compliance landscape 4. Key components of security monitoring 5. How to plan for ongoing compliance management

This session provides guidance on what to expect before, during, and after a DCAA Incurred Cost Proposal (ICP) audit. Along with covering the typical ICP audit process, we explore the normal areas of focus for DCAA, expected DCAA data requests and their purpose, typical DCAA findings and potential responses to those findings, as well as some best practices to avoid common pitfalls during the audit process. Learning Objectives:  Brief overview of the ICP and its purpose  DCAA selection criteria for ICP audits  Understanding the difference between an adequacy review vs. a full audit  Common DCAA data requests to expect and the rationale behind them  Common DCAA findings  Tips on how to defend against findings, particularly questioned costs  Most common challenges contractors face during an ICP audit and tips on how to overcome them

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: · The various Executive Orders that directly impact the industry including: - EO on Foreign Supply and impact on international direct sales and Foreign Military Sales - FAR 2.0 and the180 day window the FAR Council has achieved the objectives of the EO · Rumor, Fact and Fiction about Acquisition, Commerciality, and Implementation · The quiet changes DCAA has been making to Audit rules. · CMMC 2.0 and its implementation as of today This event is not eligible for CLE/CPE credits.

A Forward Pricing Rate Proposal (FPRP) is one of the main outputs of a contractor's annual budgeting and planning cycle, and thus receives a lot of audit attention. Even though this attention occurs regularly during the year in connection with contract pricing proposals, DCAA re-scrutinizes FPRPs as part of an overall estimating system audit. Join our experts for this one-hour webinar - part of a larger webinar series focused on government audits - to discuss common forward pricing rate audit challenges and findings, strategic risk mitigation options, and tactical tips and tricks to ensure a successful audit. Learning Objectives:  The purpose and intent of forward pricing rates, and the focus of government audits  Who performs these audits, with a primary focus on the Defense Contract Audit Agency  Recent areas of attention and common challenges contractors face during FPRP and proposal audits  How estimating business system audits intersect with and are impacted from FPRP audits  Strategies for managing and addressing audit requests  Key estimating process risk areas and how to mitigate them

In today's rapidly evolving regulatory environment, subcontract compliance is more than a back-office function-it's a critical driver of operational success and audit readiness. The Compliance Catalyst webinar equips procurement and subcontract professionals with the knowledge and tools to streamline compliance efforts through automation and smart workflows. Participants will explore how automation can reduce risk, improve accuracy, and increase efficiency across key compliance touchpoints, including flow-down clause management, file documentation, supplier certifications, and reporting requirements. The course will also introduce practical tools and digital solutions that simplify day-to-day compliance tasks while enhancing audit trail integrity. Whether you're preparing for a CPSR, modernizing your subcontracting process, or simply seeking smarter ways to ensure compliance, this course will serve as a launchpad for practical transformation. Key Topics Include:  Fundamentals of subcontract compliance and key regulatory drivers (FAR, DFARS, CPSR)  Identifying high-risk areas for automation (flow-downs, reps & certs, memos, etc.)  Leveraging digital tools for document control and file integrity  Developing automated compliance checklists and dashboards  Real-world case studies: before and after automation  Creating a roadmap for compliance process improvement

In this one-hour virtual session, participants will gain insights into emerging trends and recent legislative changes reshaping the federal contracting and subcontracting landscape. We will explore the relevance of DOGE, break down the implications of the FoRGED Act, and highlight key updates to federal compliance standards. Finally, participants will learn proven strategies for streamlining acquisition processes and staying ahead of evolving requirements. This course will equip you with the knowledge and identify tools to help you navigate this new era of federal procurement.

Regulatory compliance in government contracting is constantly evolving, requiring contractors to stay informed about legislative, regulatory, and agency-specific changes. In this webinar, JAMIS Software welcomes expert guest speakers from Capital Edge Consulting and Berenzweig Leonard to break down the most critical compliance updates for Q1 2025. Key topics include:  The reclassification of "Significant Deficiency" to "Material Weakness" in contractor Business Systems (90 FR 5725) and its impact on compliance requirements.  Update on President Trump's Executive Orders impacting Federal Contractors.  What to do if you receive a Stop Work Order, Suspension of Work Order, or Terminations, and how to prepare Requests for Equitable Adjustments (REAs) and Termination Settlements.  Pricing tariffs and their implications for government contract costs.  Regulatory updates on cost and pricing in the 2025 NDAA, changes to Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will gain insight into the latest legislative, regulatory, and audit guidance actions affecting government contract compliance. They will be able to identify key challenges and prepare for the regulatory landscape in the months ahead.