Each year the Federal government issues more funding as grants and cooperative agreements than contracts. In this NEW course, we will introduce you to federal grant funding and discuss the relevant compliance considerations and requirements.

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.

Each year the Federal government issues more funding as grants and cooperative agreements than contracts. In this NEW course, we will introduce you to federal grant funding and discuss the relevant compliance considerations and requirements.

This virtual course builds on your basic knowledge of CPSR. The discussion will focus on the challenges, issues, and updates to requirements It provides expert insight and detail through classroom discussion on risks and remedies before and after the review is completed.

This two-day workshop focuses on the actions contractors need to implement and consider in preparing and supporting a TSP to obtain fair compensation. The workshop will discuss concepts addressed in FAR Part 49, define best practices, address recoverable costs, discuss the structure of the TSP and incorporate numerous exercises to address these concepts in order to meet the Terminating Contracting Officers expectations and identify the documentation to support subsequent audit.

This virtual course will give government contractors a comprehensive review of the entire federal procurement process, from start to finish, emphasizing the practical, the keys to success in today's contract world. Special emphasis will be placed on the impact of the Acquisition Streamlining Statutes and the implementing regulations on procurement activities.

Lunch Break will be from 12pm - 1pm ET The federal acquisition community is facing some of the most sweeping changes in decades. Several recent Executive Orders from the Trump Administration-most notably Executive Order 14275, "Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement"-are fundamentally reshaping the FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) landscape. Known as the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), this initiative, led by the OFPP and the FAR Council, aims to return the FAR to its statutory foundation by eliminating many non-statutory requirements. This full-day course is designed to bring government contractors and acquisition professionals up to speed on:  The current status of FAR rewrites under the RFO and other key Executive Orders reshaping the government contractor landscape  Key regulatory and non-regulatory changes already released  Updates to federal buying guides and their practical implications  Anticipated impacts on acquisition policy, contractor compliance, and audit practices  Emerging interpretations from oversight bodies such as DCAA and agency IGs Led by RSM, this session will also provide expert analysis on what these changes mean for proposal development, contract administration, and internal controls-particularly as the federal government continues to roll out guidance and revisions over the coming months. Whether you're a procurement officer, compliance manager, legal advisor, or part of a capture team, this is a critical opportunity to stay informed and prepared.

Join Federal Publications Seminars on October 29, 2025 for a one-day forum that will cover the latest developments impacting all aspects of federal government contracting. The full-day session will include keynote speakers, roundtable discussions, lunch. and networking time.

This newly designed course will take you through the full audit process when dealing with government auditors.  As with any audit, questions arise and the amount of documentation and requests can be enormously burdensome. However, this class will take you through some tips and tricks so as you can be more effective in answering questions and developing responses to ensure a smooth audit process.

This virtual course consists of an examination of the characteristics of adequate business systems relevant to compliant accounting and management systems required for Government contracts.