Advanced Contract Administration

Many government contractors surprising learn the easiest part of government contracting was actually obtaining their contract—and even that was an arduous process.  But nothing can be more complicated and fraught with risk than the challenge of administering your contract.  There are myriad compliance issues, deliverables, change orders/modifications, reporting requirements.  Failure to provide stellar contract administration can result in many unintended consequences which could result in a poor rating in the Contracting Performance Assessment System (CPARS), affecting the contractor’s ability to receive future contract awards.  Depending on how egregious non-compliance is could ultimately lead to termination of the contract for cause/default, and potentially result in the contractor’s suspension and debarment from doing business with the Federal government.

This fast-paced two-day course focuses on increasing contract compliance while reducing contractor risk.  The class addresses tackling the most complex issues in Federal contract administration including bilateral and unilateral modifications/change orders, cure notices, show cause notices, the Disputes Statute, time extensions, delay and impact claims, requests for equitable adjustment, subcontracting requirements, post-award size status changes, novation agreements, flow-down requirements, payment issues, and much more. Enhance your skills with our hands-on workshop.

Course Topics

  • Labor standards applicable to Federal contracts
  • Change orders (bilateral and unilateral)
  • Deliverables
  • Cure Notices/Show Cause Notices
  • Suspension/Debarment
  • Contractor Performance Assessment and Reporting System
  • Disputes
  • Contract Terminations (for Convenience of the Government, Termination for Cause/Termination for Default
  • Contractor Purchasing Systems
  • Make or Buy Program
  • Procurement integrity and OCIs
  • Significant contract terms
  • Contracting Officer’s authority vs. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR)
  • Post-award size status changes
  • Subcontracting plans & good-faith efforts
Some Things to Know About Our Virtual Classes

Important: Technology Requirements

You must have the following:

  • Mic and speakers OR a headset.  For the best audio experience, a headset is preferable.

In addition, for the most successful experience we strongly recommend:

  • Avoid using wireless internet network connections.  Wireless connections are inherently unstable and vulnerable to many factors outside the scope of our control.
  • Close down all major applications during virtual training
  • Recommended minimum bandwidth is 3 Mpbs.
  • You may download and install the Adobe Connect Add-in from below for a better classroom experience: For Windows  users: http://www.adobe.com/go/adobeconnect_9_addin_win For Mac users: http://www.adobe.com/go/adobeconnect_9_addin_mac 

In-person Class Includes:

  • Breakfast
  • Light refreshments
  • Course materials

 

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Price: $595