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.

This session will examine the consequences of non-compliance, with a particular focus on the False Claims Act (FCA). Attendees will receive an overview of the FCA's background, scope, and enforcement mechanisms. The session will explore the potential legal and financial repercussions contractors may face for violations of applicable laws and regulations. The panelists will discuss key FCA court decisions, along with current enforcement trends and emerging areas of regulatory focus. Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:  Understand the basics of the False Claims Act  Understand other potential consequences of non-compliance  Identify and understand common areas of non-compliance and emerging areas of enforcement  Understand the implications of landmark FCA cases  Identify best practices for establishing a robust government contracts ethics / compliance program, including ongoing monitoring and training.