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Government Contract LawTo: rose_pack@msn.comGovernment Contract Law For Non-Lawyers Who Need to Know Contract Law September 26-28, 2006 Market*Access Training Center 4301 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1003 (10th Floor) Arlington, VA 22203 Registration: 8:00 AM (Day One Only) Program Starts: 8:30 AM Wrap-up: 4:30 PM Comments from prior students: "Excellent." "Right balance of 'law' and contracting." "Exactly what I was looking for."" Instructor was just right for the topic and student mix." Additional Acquisition Workforce Training Courses: - GAO's Principles of Federal Appropriations Law Workshop, September 6-8, 2006, Arlington, VA - Critical Roles and Responsibilities of the Contracting Officer's Representative/Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative Workshop, September 19-21, 2006, Arlington, VA - Acquisition Security Workshop: Understanding & Managing Your Procurement Risk, September 22, 2006, Arlington, VA - Combating Cost Overruns, October 3-6, 2006. Arlington, VA - Cost Accounting Standards Workshop , October 16-17, 2006, Arlington, VA - Performance Based Contracting Workshop, October 23-25, 2006, Arlington, VA - Performance Work Statements - Writing for Results Workshop, October 26, 2006, Arlington, VA - Introduction to Federal Government Contracting Workshop, November 28- December 1, 2006, Arlington, VA About This Workshop Understanding government contract law is the lynchpin to being an effective contract professional. Without this understanding you expose yourself and your organization to possible legal entanglements. The Government Contract Law Workshop takes you through the purpose, interpretation, applicability, legal and administrative ramifications of the clauses, statutes, executive orders and regulations applicable to Government prime contracts and subcontracts. You'll get a primer in "preventive" contract law to help you avoid legal problems and to handle them swiftly and effectively if they do arise. The major decisions of the Boards of Contract Appeals, the Comptroller General, and the Courts are examined. The rights and responsibilities of the Government and the prime contractor and the specific problems of the prime and subcontractor relationship are explained. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and its relationship to the current agency regulations will be covered in detail. Learning Objectives - Use legal requirements to positively affect contract performance - Minimize legal reviews - Know what you can and can't do - Protect your interests with key legal precedents - Reduce the potential for claims & disputes upfront - Avoid other legal entanglements This workshop is recommended for 24 Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) toward DAWIA/FAC-C requirements. A Market*Access "Certificate of Completion" will be provided to all attendees upon conclusion of the workshop. Who Should Attend Contract Managers & Administrators Contracting Officers & Specialists Procurement/Purchasing Managers House Counsel Negotiators General & Subcontract Managers Budget & Fiscal Officers Government Sales/Marketing Managers Project Managers Proposal Managers Previous Attendees Include: Allliant Techsystems, Contract Administrator Army National Guard, Facilities Management Officer BAE Systems, Facilities Management Officer Bechtel National, Manager, Marketing and Business Development Bureau of Labor Statistics Cantata Technology, CQO & Vice President of Operations Casals & Associates, General Counsel DARPA/System Planning Corporation, Procurement Services Manager Department of the Army, Computer Specialist Manager Department of the Treasury, Office of the Inspector General, Assistant Inspector General for Audits Department of the Treasury, Office of the Inspector, Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Program Audits Grahams Construction Inc., President Grahams Construction Inc., Vice President HHS/OS/ASAM/PSC/SAS/DAM, Contracting Officer H.W. Lochner, Inc., CFO Kaman Aerospace, Contract Administrator Mercer County, Ohio Job & Family Services, Fiscal Officer Robison Aviation, Inc. U .S. Department of the Interior - Office of the Inspector General, Budget Officer U.S. Department of the Interior - Office of the Inspector General, Contract Specialist Course Syllabus This class uses a mix of learning approaches including practical experience from classroom exercises, case studies and discussion from these subjects: I. Introduction to Government Contract Law Regulations The Influence of the Uniform Commercial Code The Available Administrative and Judicial Forums Authority of Government Representatives Contract Interpretation and Exculpatory Clauses II. Contract Formation An Overview of Procurement Methods Simplified Acquisition Commercial Item Acquisition Federal Supply Schedule Contracting Department of Homeland Security Contract Types Fixed Price Cost Reimbursement The Two Principle Methods of Procurement Sealed Bidding Competitive Negotiation II. Protests The Notification-Debriefing-Protest Continuum Notification to Unsuccessful Offerors Debriefings Protests III. Contract Costs Cost Principles, Cost Accounting Standards and Truth in Negotiations Cost Principles - FAR Part 31 Complying with CAS TINA: Requirement and Risks IV. Performance Problems Changes and Terminations The "Changes" Clause Contract Terminations Convenience Terminations V. Disputes & Appeals The Contract Disputes Process Alternative Dispute Resolution About Your Instructor Anthony H. Anikeeff Mr. Anikeeff is a partner at Bracewell & Giuliani LLP in the trial section where he represents and counsels entities that conduct or desire to conduct business with the federal government or with state and local governments. He also represents entities subject to various civil fraud, suspension and debarment, related investigations and proceedings, and various international trade regulation laws. He has represented numerous clients in resolving matters through litigation, trial, appeal and alternative methods of dispute resolution. Mr. Anikeeff has represented clients in a range of industries, including, among others: energy and energy-related products; information technology; biotechnology; manufacturing; construction; ship building; aircraft manufacturing, maintenance, and ground support equipment; military products and services; security services; medical equipment and services; engineering services; and real estate. Mr. Anikeeff has advised and represented domestic and overseas clients across a broad cross section of issues that arise in the context of government contracting, such as: obtaining contracts, teaming, outsourcing and privatization, solicitations, negotiations, protests, conflicts of interest, regulatory compliance, contract performance, claims and terminations, dispute avoidance, small business issues, classified matters and security clearances, homeland security, export controls, and allegations of fraudulent conduct. Mr. Anikeeff has represented clients in various bid protests, claims, and suspension and debarment proceedings. He has also worked with clients in conducting internal investigations. In doing so, he draws upon having represented the United States for many years in resolving complex contract disputes, statutory and constitutional claims, and Congressional Reference matters while a Senior Trial Counsel and Assistant Director in the Civil Division, United States Department of Justice. Mr. Anikeeff also counsels clients regarding various international trade regulation laws, such as those pertaining to export controls, Foreign Trade Zones, civil penalty and related regulations of the United States Customs Service. Registration Charges Government attendees: $1,395 per person Small Business (less than 100 employees): $1,445 per person Industry: $1,495 per person Registration Options [1] Register on-line at www.marketaccess.org [2] Phone Pamela Greenstein at (703) 807-2758 [3] E-mail Pamela Greenstein at pgreenstein@marketaccess.org [5] Mail the Registration Form provided below to: Homeland Defense Journal 4301 Wilson Blvd. #1003, Arlington, VA 22203 Location Information This workshop will be held at the Market*Access Training Center in the NRECA Building at 4301 Wilson Boulevard, Suite #1003 (10th floor), Arlington, VA 22203. For further details see our website www.marketaccess.org Contact Us For registration information, please contact Pamela Greenstein, (703) 807-2758 For general information, please contact Abbie Hickman, (703) 807-2753 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- REGISTRATION FORM ---- Government Contract Law September 26-28, 2006 Attendee name: Title: Company/Agency: Address: City, State, and Zip Code: Telephone Number: Fax Number: Attendee E-mail Address: Training Coordinator E-mail Address: Phone #: REGISTRATION CHARGES (CIRCLE ONE): Government attendees: $1,395 per person Small Business (less than 100 employees): $1,445 per person Industry: $1,495 per person Method of Payment: Company Check (payable to Market*Access Int'l) – Tax ID: 541851852 Credit Card Government P.O. (please attach) Type of Credit Card (check one): ____Visa____MasterCard____American Express Card Number: ____________________________________ Exp. Date:____________________ Name Printed on Card: ___________________________________________________ Signature (required): ___________________________________________________ Please fax this form, complete with payment information, to (703) 807-2728 or mail it with your payment to: Market*Access International Inc., 4301 Wilson Blvd, Suite 1003, Arlington, VA 22203 If you have questions about registration/payment, please call Pamela Greenstein at (703) 807-2758. Thank you |