Cyber Friday: Preparing for a CMMC Certification assessment

  As the CMMC program evolves and matures, there will certainly be more information available that specifically addresses this topic. Even though there is currently no formal guidance, there is considerable information that can be gleaned from the program goals, requirements and resources. Given program guidance, it is obvious that the assessment will look beyond […]

Acquisition Hour: Update on Federal Wage-Hour Laws

  This session will provide attendees with an update on federal wage-hour laws to help employers maintain compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, Service Contract Act and Fair Labor Standards Act provisions. Mr. Walton will offer guidance on a wide range of topics including prevailing wages, completing certified payrolls forms, the correct payment of overtime […]

FAR Up Close – FAR Regulations and Clauses for Commercial Items

If you sell goods, supplies, equipment, or even non-construction services in the private sector, then chances are that the Federal government also buys what you sell using Commercial Item procurement procedures. This webinar will explain the regulations, provisions, and clauses related to procurement of Commercial Items and  Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Items.  It will provide an […]

Acquisition Hour: Using Data to Develop Your Federal Business Strategic Plan

  Strategic plans require information and data. Data helps to identify and qualify customers, their needs and how they buy. This webinar will discuss a variety of data sources and how to select and use data elements accessible in the primary data source to answer these and other important questions.   Speaker: Marc Violante, Wisconsin […]

FAR Up Close – FAR and DFARS Regulations and Clauses in Manufacturing Contracts

As a manufacturer bidding or performing on Federal contracts or subcontracts, it is critical that you know, understand and can be compliant with your contract’s Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses.  This session will focus on the requirements from these two documents most often included in contracts for manufactured […]

Acquisition Hour: The HUBZone Program – Certification Benefits and Requirements

The Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program helps small businesses in designated urban and rural communities gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities. This presentation is recommended for any business that is interested in becoming an SBA HUBZone certified business. The HUBZone program qualifies your business to compete for the program’s set-aside contracts. HUBZone-certified businesses […]

Acquisition Hour: Responding to Sources Sought Request and Preparing Your Capabilities Statement

  A Sources Sought notice is a market research tool that Contracting Officers use to determine the availability of specific capabilities in the marketplace.  Sources Sought are also used to determine if there are enough qualified small businesses able to perform to potentially set aside the specific requirement.  These Sources Sought are posted in beta.SAM.gov […]

FAR Up Close – FAR Regulations and Clauses in Federal Service Contracts

This is your chance to learn about some relatively unique aspects of selling services to the federal government! This webinar will cover the FAR regulations and clauses related to The Service Contract Act, extensions of service contracts, performance based service contracts, personal services contracts and consulting contracts. This webinar will provide an up close analysis […]

Cyber Friday: Managing Vendor Risk

Companies are responsible for their suppliers’ and subcontractors’ quality, price and delivery. In addition, they must ensure that a recipient of specified contract information is both eligible to receive that information and can provide adequate cyber security while they use or are in possession of the information. This webinar will provide an overview of the […]