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Join PCI on August 7-8, for FAR Express! Travel the FAR with Fred Geldon, following the procurement life cycle, expanding your understanding of the FAR as he stops at major stations including Acquisition planning (Parts 5-8, 10, 11); Solicitation preparation (Parts 6, 9, and 16); Submission of bids and proposals (Parts 12-15); Evaluation, discussions, award and debrief (Parts 14, 15); Protests and Disputes (Part 13); Administration and performance (Parts 27, 31, 37, 44); Changes (Part 43); Delivery and acceptance (Part 46), and Termination (part 49).

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Join PCI on August 1st, as expert Cara Wulf discusses the common pitfalls new government subcontracts encounter!

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Join PCI and George Mason University CPE for an array of Government Contract and Grants live virtual trainings covering topics including Contract Changes and Equitable Adjustments, Government Contracting Fundamentals, Federal Grant Fundamentals and a NEW series beginning in September, Essentials of Doing Business with the Federal Government!

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Don't miss PCI's upcoming programs covering Contract Changes and Equitable Adjustments, Past Performance Evaluations, FAR Part 25 (Foreign Acquisition), Cost Realism Evaluations, Progress Payments, and Hazards to Contractors Entering the US Supply Chain by Subcontract! Join our experts as they provide detailed overviews of these essential GovCon areas!

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Don't miss PCI's Effective Proposal: Past Performance, July 23! Join expert Rick A-Z as he focuses on Past Performance Evaluations and discusses past performance evaluations, and how contractors can best succeed these evaluations.

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https://publiccontractinginstitute.com/event/effective-proposal-evaluations-series-2024/2024-07-23/

On September 4th, PCI and GMU CPE present the first session of Essentials of Doing Business with the Federal Government. Join Expert Tim Sullivan in this 11-part series as he focuses on the major considerations, regulations, expectations, and best practices when contracting with the government.

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https://publiccontractinginstitute.com/event/essentials-of-doing-business-with-the-federal-government-2024/2024-09-04/

PCI invites you to join us July 18 for Country of Origin & Buy America - Specialty Metals! Expert David Gallacher will provide an overview of the DOD regulations surrounding products made using certain metals.

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https://publiccontractinginstitute.com/event/country-of-origin-buy-america-2024-series/2024-07-18/

The Public Contracting Insitute and George Mason University CPE invite you to our upcoming Government Contracts and Grants trainings! Join our experts as they cover essential GovCon topics including Ethics and Compliance in Government Contracting, Contract Changes and Equitable Adjustments, Government Contracting Fundamentals, Federal Grant Fundamentals, and a NEW series beginning in September, Essentials of Doing Business with the Federal Government!

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PCI hopes to see you next week for our selection of specialized live virtual GovCon trainings covering a wide range of government contracting topics! Join us and expand your knowledge on Government Property basics, Indefinite Quantity Contracts, Effective proposals and price evaluations, GovCon Ethics and Compliance, FAR part 52.244-2 (Consent to Subcontract), and rules and regulations regarding Specialty Metals Restrictions, set by the DOD, when contracting with the US government.

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https://publiccontractinginstitute.com/events/list/?tribe-bar-date=2024-07-15

Join PCI July 16 as expert Larry Allen discusses Why Government Contractors Need to Definitely Know about Indefinite Quantity Contracts! Don't miss this overview on how to acquire IDIQ contracts, sell through them, the latest developments, and best practices on when and how you can leverage these contracts to grow your business!

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Check out the new PCI Forum 3-Month FLEX subscription. Expand your knowledge and earn certificates on your schedule! Select any three months before the end of 2024 from PCI's robust training calendar and receive a ton of training.

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Don't miss Financial Forum: Getting Paid - Financing and Its Challenges, July 9! Expert Brian Gallagher will discuss the rules and regulations surrounding payment terms and billing structures. Join Brian for a discussion on the common challenges contractors face regarding on-time payment and best practices to achieve timely payment for contract performance.

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https://publiccontractinginstitute.com/event/financial-forum-series-2024/2024-07-09/

Don't miss PCI and George Mason University CPE's upcoming Government Contracts training! Our experts will cover important govcon topics including Negotiation Strategies and Techniques, Ethics and Compliance in Government Contracting, Contract Changes and Equitable Adjustments, Government Contracting Fundamentals, Federal Grant Fundamentals, and a NEW series beginning in September, Essentials of Doing Business with the Federal Government!

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Have a wonderful Independence Day!

This August, PCI will feature an array of important govcon topics covered by our senior experts! Join us in our upcoming live virtual trainings on subcontracting supply chain hazards, NAICS Codes and Navigating SAM.gov, FAR Express, Government Acquisition Contract essentials, Managing Government Property, Contract Law Essentials for New attorneys, Flowdows, the Cost Accounting Standards, preparing an incurred cost submission, how to read government contracts, and assertion of commerciality!

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https://publiccontractinginstitute.com/events/category/government-contractor-training/public-contracting-institute-forum/list/?tribe-bar-date=2024-08-01

The Public Contracting Institute invites you for Hit the Ground Running: Contract Law Essentials for New Attorneys and Contract Administrators, August 19-22! Over 4 sessions, expert Lou Chiarella will discuss the most important procedural and research skills needed at the start of one's government Contracting career! Join us as Lou discusses the basic life cycle of government contracts, contract formation controversies (agency-level protests, GAO protests, COFC protests, and SBA challenges); contract administration controversies (CDA claims, ASBCA and CBCA appeals, COFC appeals); and contract law legal research.

The Public Contracting institute invites all government and contracting personnel to join us as we kick off Effect Proposal Evaluations, July 9! Don't miss this 7-part series where expert Rick A-Z examines different types of proposal evaluation, and discusses proposal submission best practices.

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https://publiccontractinginstitute.com/event/effective-proposal-evaluations-series-2024/2024-07-09/

Join PCI on June 27, as expert Jayna Rust teaches Identifying and Negotiating Changes and Navigating Requests for Equitable Adjustments! Don't miss this overview of requests for equitable adjustments (REA), the changes clause, and the difference between an REA and a claim.

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https://publiccontractinginstitute.com/event/identifying-and-negotiating-changes-and-navigating-requests-for-equitable-adjustments-reas/

Don't miss Mandatory Flow-Downs Applicable to Civilian Agencies, June 26! Join Experts Whitney Alston, Aleksey Dabbs, and Toghrul Shukurlu as they conclude this Supply Chain Symposium with an overview of recent regulatory updates regarding supply chain mandatory flow-downs, additional resources outside of the FAR, and the best practices in mitigating risks in negotiations and performance in contracting.

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https://publiccontractinginstitute.com/event/supply-chain-symposium-2024/2024-06-26/

The Public Contracting Insitute and George Mason University CPE invite you to join us this summer! From June - August, you'll have the opportunity to learn more about GovCon Compliance and Cybersecurity, Negotiation Strategies and Techniques, Ethics and Compliance in Government Contracting, Contract Changes and Equitable Adjustments, Government Contracting Fundamentals, Federal Grant Fundamentals and a NEW series beginning in September, Essentials of Doing Business With the Federal Government!

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PCI invites you to join us next week! Check out our upcoming programs and don't miss our sessions on GovCon compliance and cybersecurity, Cost Reimbursement Contracting, FAR part 19 (Small Business Methods) & FAR part 26 (Other Socioeconomic Programs), Mandatory Flow-Downs Applicable to Civilian Agencies, Identifying and Negotiating Changes and Navigating Request for REAs, and understanding the challenges of specific DCAA Audits.

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https://publiccontractinginstitute.com/events/list/?tribe-bar-date=2024-06-24

Join PCI June 26 - 27 for Cost-Reimbursement Contracting! Expert Bill Walter will discuss cost reimbursement contracting, including cost-reimbursement contracts regulations, the cost-type contract life-cycle, identification of the need, source selection, price and cost issues, provisional billing, final rate determination, and final closeout!

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Join PCI FREE June 20 as we present the next Government Contracting Update of 2024! Don't miss this discussion of the most important recent updates to the FAR, GSAR, and DFARS.

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https://publiccontractinginstitute.com/event/government-contracts-update-2024-3/

Happy Juneteenth!

Don't miss Country of Origin & Buy America: DOD- The Berry Amendment, June 20. Join expert David Gallacher as he discusses the best practices for identifying products that fall among the Berry Amendment’s expansive coverage.

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Don't miss May the Clause Be With You℠! Expert Bill Walter will discuss clause 52.232-25; Prompt Payment, and explain why, how, and when it is used in government contracting.

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PCI hopes to see you next week for our selection of specialized live virtual govcon trainings covering a wide range of government contracting topics! Join us and expand your knowledge on the Uniform Guidance and Grants, how to best select subcontractors, The Role of the Contracting Officer, FAR 52.232-25 (prompt payment), The Berry Amendment, DCAA Audit Insights, or join us for June's Government Contracts update where we discuss the most important and impactful regulatory and legislative updates!

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https://publiccontractinginstitute.com/events/list/?tribe-bar-date=2024-06-17

Don't miss PCI and George Mason University CPE's Summer training! Join us for a wide selection of Government Contracts training and earn certification for topics including GovCon Compliance and Cybersecurity, Negotiation Strategies and Techniques, Ethics and Compliance in Government Contracting, Contract Changes and Equitable Adjustments, Government Contracting Fundamentals, and Federal Grant Fundamentals!

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On June 18, PCI presents Subcontracting Management: Selecting Subcontractors. Join expert David Gallacher as he discusses the best practices in acquisition planning, including a discussion of how vendors can maximize competition in their subcontracting programs and the consent to contracts requirements under FAR Subpart 44.2.

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https://publiccontractinginstitute.com/event/subcontract-management-from-a-to-z-2024/2024-06-18/

PCI invites you June 12, as expert Jennfier Flickinger discusses the what, when, where, and how's of cost and price analysis! Join us in this overview of cost and price analysis, as we discuss the difference between the two, when they're required, and how to perform and properly document cost and price analysis.

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https://publiccontractinginstitute.com/event/cost-principles-far-part-31-and-direct-indirect-overhead-series-2024/2024-06-13/