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 is the sixth and final program for the FPS Leadership Institute. It is a culmination of the five self-paced on demand programs and Session VI - Problem Solving to Achieve Sustainable Outcomes. This day long live session led by Rex Marks will include best practices in problem solving as well as instructor-led discussion on proven leadership concepts, and a review and discussion of the five previous self-paced sessions.

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 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.

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

In this one day program the instructors will define and review the DFARS Subpart 242.72, discuss what the DCMA will be reviewing, who and how the system is approved/disapproved, and how to correct deficiencies. They will discuss report findings, the timeline and response you will need to be in compliant. 

This virtual course is a step-by-step analysis of the information contractors and their personnel - contract managers, personnel professionals, financial professionals, legal counsel, project managers and others - need to know regarding the Davis-Bacon Act.

This virtual program will focus on intrusions, vulnerabilities and protection for contractors, small businesses, government and non-profit entities. We will discuss insider threats, email challenges, social networking and virus/malware as well as ransomware challenges to organizations. During the second half of the day, we will do some simulation/role playing so you have a better understanding of the components of a breach and the impact a breach has on your organization, customers, vendors and suppliers.