The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, record keeping, and child labor standards affecting full-time and part-time workers in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments. The Department of Labor administers and enforces the FLSA. Having a compliant time keeping system is critical to any contractor. This session will […]
Is your proposal responsive and effective? Writing a government proposal takes time, careful planning and a complete understanding of requirements. It must provide credible evidence that your business understands a problem, has a comprehensive solution, has the skills and experience to do the work and can provide the solution at a competitive price. Join us […]
When doing business with the Federal Government, you (the contractor) may encounter situations where the government is entitled to receive intellectual property rights. The scope of government rights in a contractor’s intellectual property depends primarily on the type of intellectual property at issue, specifically, whether the intellectual property is a patent or patentable intellectual property, […]
The Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and National Contract Management Association (NCMA) are hosting a series of CFCM study sessions for 2019. The first session will discuss the CFCM requirements, an overview of the FAR and the basics of federal contracting. These sessions are open to those seeking CFCM certification as well as those who just […]
Past Performance may impact future contract awards. As a Federal Contractor it is critical for you to understand the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) which collects and maintains Contractor’s Past Performance Information. Past performance is now one of the most important selection criteria in Government contracting. It is critical for the Contractor to review the […]
Speaker: Daryl Zahn, CFCM, Manager Contracts and Compliance, DRS Power and Control Technologies, Inc. The second session of the FAR review will cover FAR parts 1-9. You can view the FAR by CLICKING HERE. Part 1: Federal Acquisition Regulations System Part 2: Definitions of Words and Terms Part 3: Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest Part […]
When your business submits a quote through the Defense Logistics Agency’s DIBBS, you are not just quoting a price. You are also indicating that you have an understanding of the full requirements and obligations that will come with the award. Businesses bidding on manufactured parts and related items of supply should read and understand the […]
Speaker: Daryl Zahn, CFCM, Manager Contracts and Compliance, DRS Power and Control Technologies, Inc. The third session of the FAR review will cover FAR parts 16-18 and 10-12. You can view the FAR by CLICKING HERE. Part 10: Market Research Part 11: Describing Agency Needs Part 12: Acquisition of Commercial Items Part 16: Types of Contracts Part 17: […]
Federal contractors deal with information from a variety of programs and in many instances the information requires special handling which limit its distribution and/or sharing. The handling and sharing requirements apply to the information in all of its formats – printed, sketched, discussed, or viewable as an end product, a model or mockup. Protecting this […]
Speaker: Daryl Zahn, CFCM, Manager Contracts and Compliance, DRS Power and Control Technologies, Inc. The fourth session of the FAR review will cover FAR parts 13-15. You can view the FAR by CLICKING HERE. Part 13: Simplified Acquisition Procedures Part 14: Sealed Bidding Part 15: Contracting by Negotiation Note these sessions are being held as a webinar via […]