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This is session 2 of 2 in the Government Furnished Property virtual course.

This virtual course is designed to supply the information and skills needed by contractor and Government personnel to effectively manage and resolve GFP issues. Contracting Officers, program managers, and legal advisors will benefit from the analysis of Government responsibilities in furnishing GFP to contractors, training on liabilities for lost or damaged property, and the analysis of competitive advantage, risk of loss, and pricing GFP claims and adjustments.

Further, the program will cover the legal issues and significance of the different types of GFP, as described in the FAR; and will cover all of the recent developments and proposed changes to GFP rules and requirements.

Concentrated training on the information and skills needed by contractor and Government personnel to effectively use and manage Government furnished property and the keys to resolving property-related disputes and claims. Includes point-by-point training on:

  • The authority to furnish property.
  • Categories of property.
  • Competitive advantage issues.
  • Liability for late or defective property.
  • Contractor obligations
  • Government responsibilities.
  • Pricing claims and adjustments related to GFP.
    ... and more.

The Federal Government supplies billions of dollars worth of Government-furnished property (GFP) to contractors for use in performing contracts. Government property generally falls into one of several categories: (1) material; (2) special tooling; (3) test equipment; (4) property designed for military operations; and (5) facilities used for production, maintenance, research, development, or test purposes. Further, Government property can take the form of data or information required for contract performance.

Regardless of the situation, important rights and obligations, both for the Government and the contractor, come into play when Government property is involved. And, the potential is created for a wide variety of contract disputes. Who, for example, is responsible when late or defective GFP affects the contractor's performance? What preconditions must contractors meet to be entitled to recovery? Who is responsible for the loss, damage or destruction of GFP? And, once liability is established, what methods may be used to price the claim? These issues, and more, will be covered in this specially developed program.

Learning Objectives:
After completing this course, you will know how to

  • Determine and identify the categories of furnished property
  • Demonstrate your knowledge of statutes and limitations of GFP
  • Detect and identify GFP in a Contract
  • Correctly identify GFP based on circumstances
  • Articulate the FAR definition of GFP
  • Retain and document post performance retention of RFP
  • Develop a plan for pricing claims and adjustments 

 NOTE: On-Demand Virtual Course sessions are not eligible for CLE/CPE credits.
About Our Experts
  • Giacomo Apadula
    Principal, National Leader Government Contract Consulting, RSM
    Giacomo is the National Leader of RSM’s Government Contract Consulting team which serves clients who operate in the Federal contracting and grantee market spaces on matters related to cost accounting, regulatory compliance, subcontract management, USG contract due diligence, ERP implementation design, and litigation/audit support. His clients span across multiple business sectors, including aerospace and defense, manufacturing, construction, architecture & engineering, IT services, bio-tech, CROs, nonprofits, ANCs, FFRDCs, National Labs, and INGOs.

    Specifically, Giacomo specializes in all aspects of the government contracting lifecycle and assists clients to establish cost accounting practices and indirect cost rate strategies as a means to meet the Organization’s strategic goals (e.g., maximize cost recovery, minimize administrative burden, reduce risk). Additionally, he consults clients on best practices for mitigating compliance risks; as well as, aiding in the design and implementation of internal controls - including those required to obtain government approved business systems (e.g., Accounting/billing, estimating, purchasing). Giacomo routinely works with executive teams to successfully integrate acquisitions or design Federal segments to recognize operational and cost efficiencies in a manner compliant with Federal regulations.

    Giacomo supports companies in the strategic resolution of contract audit issues stemming from Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)/Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)/Office of Inspector General (OIG) audits - including addressing complex Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standard (CAS), Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) compliance matters and other Federal contract administration matters.

    Giacomo leads pricing teams to prepare responses to Government request for proposals - including strategic pricing considerations, drafting complete cost volumes, preparing CAS Board Disclosure Statements (CASB DS-1) for submission and successful negotiation.
    Masters of Accountancy, Rutgers University
    B.B.A., Finance, James Madison University
  • Cyndi Dunn
    Senior Director at RSM US LLP
    Cyndi currently serves her clients in the federal contracting and grantee spaces providing consulting on a vast range of issues including accounting systems design and compliance, contract management, Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR), FAR, CAS compliance, Service Contract Act (SCA) compliance and DCAA audit issues.

    She has 30 years of experience in the government contracting industry, which includes executive management, internal audit and public accounting/consulting. Her clients span across multiple business sectors, including aerospace and defense, manufacturing, bio-tech, large Pharma, professional services, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDC) and International NGOs).

    Prior to joining, RSM, Cyndi was a Division Vice President/Controller for large Government contractors where she was responsible for managing the accounting (G/L, A/R, A/P, payroll and financial reporting), contracts, purchasing, human resources and compliance functions (DCAA and Sarbanes-Oxley). Cyndi also spent four years as the manager of Internal Audit for a large government contractor and six years as an auditor in public accounting.
    EDUCATION
    Virginia Commonwealth University, Bachelor of Science, Accounting

    CERTIFICATIONS
    Certified Public Accountant
    Certified Global Management Accountant
  • Zach Rockwood
    Manager, RSM US LLP
    Zach Rockwood provides Government audit assistance and consultation services to a variety of Government contracting entities. Zach has over 12 years’ experience in Government contracting including: Government Audit, Compliance Leader (medium and large contractors), Head of Internal Audit and Government Contract Consulting.

    In his current role, Zach delivers advice and consultation regarding DFARS Business Systems, Indirect Rates and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
    Master of Business Administration, University of Kansas
    Bachelor of Science, Accounting, Indiana University
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