In this session, our highly experienced government contracts practitioners from BakerHostetler's preeminent national government contracts practice will walk the audience through the FAR clauses addressing the U.S. Government's rights when terminating a contract for default or convenience, the procedures that must be followed, contractor rights when facing such, and practical guidance. After this webinar you will have learned: (Learning Objectives)  The FAR clauses addressing the U.S. Governments rights when terminating a contract for default or convenience  The procedures that must be followed  Contractor rights and practical guidance

This session focuses on the prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements reflected in the IRS IRA tax credit. Commercial companies with limited or no experience receiving federal funds (i.e., have never operated as a government contractor) are being faced with strict rules that govern employee pay and benefits associated with IRA tax credits. These rules require increased process controls and record retention procedures. This session outlines the requirements associated with the prevailing wage and apprenticeship programs and reviews the differences between these requirements and the Davis Bacon and Related Act regulation. This session also covers establishing compliant practices, as well as best practices and common problems with monitoring ongoing compliance. Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:  Know the basic requirements associated with prevailing wage and apprenticeship programs  Understand the differences between prevailing wage / apprenticeship programs and the Davis Bacon and Related Acts  Learn how to establish compliant practices utilizing your Company's people, processes, and technology  Recognize how to monitor and track ongoing compliance with the requirements, including techniques for monitoring subcontractor compliance

This 3-part series covers compliance with prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements as outlined by the FAR, DOL, and IRS. You'll learn industry best practices and gain insights into the people, processes, and technology essential for demonstrating regulatory compliance effectively and competitively.

This webinar series focuses on the best practices in managing the Cost/Price Volume responses in Government procurements. The key here is "managing" the process. This series does not focus on tactical pricing tasks such as developing direct labor, working with indirect rates, or building excel models. It focuses on the pricing process.

Companies who win more business have a repeatable pricing approach and processes. Best practices suited to your business are relatively easy to design and implement. Although it takes some discipline to use them each and every time, that is what successful companies do. This is the second webinar in the Strategic Pricing Best Practices Series. Learning Objectives: 1. Learn how developing a pricing calendar and schedule will keep you focused on the right price 2. Appreciate how a compliance matrix and pricing outline ensure compliance 3. Discover how to manage subcontractor data calls 4. See how attending daily tag up calls is so important to synchronizing technical and price 5. Ensure you get the results you need by using color team reviews and when to use them 6. Learn about are the special needs and requirements of working with a large subcontractor

In this session, we will discuss Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) including both full and modified CAS coverage. You will learn about each of the standards, applicability, exemptions, and CAS administration issues such as changes to cost accounting practices. Learning Objectives: By the end of the webinar you should be able to:  Understand the purpose of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS);  Identify the specified exemptions to CAS;  Analyze whether or not a contract is subject to CAS based on contract clauses and thresholds and if covered, whether modified or full coverage is required; and  Have a basic understanding of the cost accounting practice changes.

Join Federal Publications Seminars and Capital Edge Consulting for our ninth year of Procurement University--a comprehensive 9-part series of online classes covering the critical elements of accounting and pricing of Federal Government contracts.

When you prepare your bid, you are really also preparing for the pricing audit. You plan this way so that you think like the auditor and assemble all the right documents to support your bid. The best practices for the pricing audit come from the experts who have handled thousands of these audits and will give you the tools you need to face them with confidence. This is the third webinar in the Strategic Pricing Best Practices Series. Learning Objectives: 1. Learn what is contained in the basis of estimate (BoE) and why you need it 2. Know when to prepare the audit file (hint: during the bid..and immediately after) 3. Determine what is contained in the audit documentation file 4. Prepare for what you should discuss in a debrief and who should attend 5. Discover why you need a lessons learned as soon as the proposal is out the door and what it needs to cover

In this session, our experienced practitioners from BakerHostetler's preeminent national government contracts practice will walk the audience through the FAR clauses addressing the U.S. Government's rights when terminating a contract for default or convenience, the procedures that must be followed, contractor rights when facing such, and practical guidance. This topic is particularly relevant given current actions of the administration, and our objective is to inform participants on managing the termination and claims process. The presenters will address: (Learning Objectives)  Terminations for convenience vs default  Responding to stop-work orders  Commercial vs negotiated contract termination procedures  Claims and requests for equitable adjustment  Cost allowability

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.