About This Training:
This three-day course covers the key elements of the entire federal government contracting process.
Introduction to Federal Government Contracting is designed to provide those new to government contracts (or those looking for a basic refresher) with an understanding of the entire government contracting process. By providing this framework, you will be able to understand how your work relates to the overall process and will be able to more easily move into other areas of responsibility.
Starting with a general overview, Introduction to Federal Government Contracting will address requirements definition, competition requirements, types of contracts, market research, performance-based contracting, acquisition planning and protests. It will also cover the various procurement methods available, including sealed bidding, negotiated procurements, simplified acquisitions and commercial item acquisitions. Finally, various aspects of contract administration will be covered, such as contract changes, cost allowability, inspections, terminations and claims.
You will gain a practical understanding of each of the topics covered and will be better able to protect your contractual rights. This course is intended for personnel directly involved in the federal government contracting process, whether as government employees, contractors or subcontractors. The key points will be reinforced with case studies and practical exercises so you can develop and refine your skills. You'll receive a comprehensive course manual that will serve as a valuable desk reference long after the class is over!
Who Should Attend:
- New Contracting Personnel
- Interns with Contracting Agencies
- Agency Program Managers
- Budget and Financial Officers
- General Counsel
- Contracts Administrators
- Procurement Executives
- Federal support contractors
- Federal product and services suppliers, systems integrators
Previous Attendees Include:
Advanced Technologies Institute, Purchasing Administrator
Armor Holdings Inc., Senior Paralegal
BellSouth Business
By-Light Professional IT Services, Chief Financial Officer
Cabrera Services, Inc., Area Manager
CALIBRE, Principal
CAPE, Buyer
Ceridian Corporation, Director
Ceridian Corporation, Vice President & Legal Counsel
CISCO Systems, Inc., Capture Manager, Strategic Programs
CISCO Systems, Inc., Federal Business Process Manager
CMC Impact Metals, Program ManagerCommonwealth Research Institute, Project Manager
Defense Continuity Crisis Management, Assistant Director for Logistics
Defense Continuity Crisis Management, Logistics Management Specialist
Defense Continuity Crisis Management, Special Operations Officer
Department of Justice, Assistant Director, FASS
Department of Veterans Affairs, Cemetary Development Coordinator
Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Office of Regional Counsel, Attorney
ExecuSys, Inc., Corporate Accountant
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Government Contracts Manager
Grounds Maintentance, Inc., Administrative
Hazard Management Solutions, Inc., Executive Vice President
IRS, Program Director
IRS, Project Director
Johnstown Area Regional Industries, VP Procurement & Technology
Kaydon, Government Sales Manager
Kuk Construction, Office Manager
L-3 Communications, Telemetry East, Contract Administrator
Lockheed Martin, Senior Contracts Administrator
Maritime Security Solutions, President
NIH-NIDA-CMB, Supervisor Contract Specialist
SAIC, Operations Contract Manager
Savannah River Site, Controller
Social Security Administration, Attorney
Spriggs & Hollingsworth, Attorney
STG, Inc.
The Louis Berger Group, Inc, Contract Compliance Manager
Treasury IG for Tax Administration, Audit Manager
U.S. Air Force, Quality Assurance
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Attorney
U.S. EPA, Environmental Engineer/Program Analyst
University of Washington, Administrator
West Valley Env'l Svcs, CFO
Wright Patterson AFB, Supv. Management
What Previous Attendees of this Workshop Have Said:
"For having no contracting experience, it’s a good crash course." - Analyst, Jorge Scientific Corp.
"Outstanding course - very helpful." - Murray Rupert, Deputy Director for Logistics, Defense Continuity and Crisis Management
"I found the course to be helpful and a good overview for government people. (Instructor is)...very knowledgeable and makes the subject interesting as well as pass along the knowledge. She is a very knowledgeable contracting officer and I would welcome her as a contracting officer at my agency." - Beth Lofgren, Procurement Analyst, STG, Inc.
“Gained tremendous knowledge about general contracting from very knowledgeable instructor. Would love to have this caliber of competent employee on my contracting staff!” - Teresa Baker, Dep Chief, Management Ops, WPAFB
“I was recently introduced to these processes and taking this course definitely was a tremendous help in clarification.” – Emily Y Hakes, HR Trainee, Wright-Patterson AFB
“Virtually encyclopedic knowledge of the FAR.” - Bob Shark, VP, Procurement and Technology, JARI
Registration Info:
Registration Fee:
- Government (Federal, State/Local): $1099 per person
- Small Business: $1199 per person
- Large Business: $1259 per person
Registration Options:
[1] Online with your credit card using our secure online booking system
[2] Fax our downloadable registration form
[3] Contact Customer Service (contact info below)
Registration and Cancellation Policies:
Because class size is limited, we recommend you register early to guarantee your place in the class of your choice.
Payment Options:
Registrations are payable by credit card (Visa or MasterCard) or Government Purchase Order. Government Horizons has the right to refuse registration to any attendee at any time.
Registration Confirmation:
Your registration will be confirmed via email approximately three weeks prior to the class start date. If the class is full or has been rescheduled, you will be notified via email by our Customer Service Department.
Cancellation Policy:
Substitutions are permitted up to the start of the course. If you cancel your registration ten (10) business days prior to the course start date, your tuition will be refunded minus a $100 processing fee. If you cancel less than ten (10) business days prior to the course, you will be responsible for the full tuition and will receive a transfer voucher to be used toward a future Government Horizons course. Cancellations must be made in writing (email or fax) directed to the
Customer Service Department. If you fail to attend the course without advanced notification, you will be responsible for the full tuition.
Note:
Please do not make nonrefundable travel reservations before you receive our confirmation notification. Government Horizons does not include accommodations and/or meals in your tuition fee.
