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*Please note - this webinar has been cancelled and will be rescheduled.* Administration of federal government contracts can be challenging.  Understanding the Contractor’s rights and responsibilities when changes and other issues arise helps immensely. This webinar will cover: Directed and Constructive Changes Excusable and Non-Excusable Delay Procedures for Resolving Disputes Speaker: Helen Henningsen, Wisconsin Procurement […]

This is Part 3 of a five part Acquisition Hour: Cyber Security series. It’s one thing to be hacked at home or at the office and have personal information stolen. It’s another thing to have been entrusted with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or other equally as sensitive defense information and have it stolen by a […]

Do you currently have or are you considering bidding on a federal contract for transportation, janitorial, lawn mowing, catering, repair/maintenance or similar services? If you answered yes, then you have a SERVICE CONTRACT or are looking to obtain one. Under a service contract, contractors have additional requirements and obligations. This webinar will help you learn […]

This is Part 4 of a five part Acquisition Hour: Cyber Security series. The details of NIST 800-171 r1 always seem to drive any conversation about CUI and being in compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012. Of course the details are important but so are the broad overarching ideas and requirements which may help businesses to better […]

There are several procurement methods used by federal agencies when acquiring services, supplies and construction.  The procurement method that the government utilizes directly impacts what offerors should submit when competing for contracts, and how the government selects the awardee. This webinar will cover: Sealed Bidding Competitive Negotiations Commercial Items Acquisitions, Simplified Acquisitions, and Exercising Options Speaker: Helen Henningsen, Wisconsin […]

Meet the new SAM.gov! beta.SAM.gov will become the official U.S. government website for people who make, receive, and manage federal awards. It will be the central HUB for the entire federal awards community –assistance, grants and procurement. General Services Administration (GSA) went public with the new site last August. Once integrated, 10 systems (including fbo.gov, fpds.gov, Wage Determination, CPARS, […]

There are numerous types of federal contracts. The type of contract can affect how much a contractor is paid, risk allocation on cost overruns, and the contractual obligations of the contractor and the government. This webinar will cover: • Fixed Price Contracts • Cost-Reimbursement Contracts • Indefinite-Delivery Contracts • Time and Materials/Labor Hour Contracts, Letter […]