Government Contract Law 101 for Non-lawyers | November 19, 2026 @ 1PM-3:30PM ET

“Government Contract Law 101 for Non-lawyers” provides a clear, practical introduction to core contract law concepts tailored for professionals working in the federal government contracting arena. The course breaks down essential topics such as contract formation, key terms and clauses, performance obligations, modifications, disputes, and termination—without legal jargon. Participants will learn how contracts are interpreted, where common risks arise, and how to spot issues before they become problems, with examples drawn from real-world federal contracting scenarios. The class equips attendees with the confidence to work more effectively with counsel and make informed contract-related decisions.

Who Should Attend?

  • Project Managers
  • Contract Managers
  • Senior Executives
  • In-house Attorneys and Legal Staff

Virtually Led

$199.00

Courses are held over Zoom. You will receive a Zoom link via email prior to the course.

On-Demand

$199.00

Available 2-3 weeks after course date. You will be notified via email when the course is made available.

Senior Associate Attorney

Jonathan Perrone

Jonathan Perrone is a senior associate at Centre Law & Consulting and a seasoned bid protest and claims attorney with over seven years of experience in public procurement law. Jon counsels and represents government contractors in healthcare, construction, manufacturing, defense, information technology, and service industries. He specializes in representation in both pre-contract and contract-administration phases. Jon helps contractors prepare to perform, drafting subcontracts and teaming agreements and protesting solicitation defects, improper evaluations, and award decisions, as well as handling disputes concerning...
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  • Key Statutes, Rules, and Regulations
  • Guiding Principles and Business Ethics
  • Government Personnel
  • Acquisition Planning
  • Supply Sources
  • Competition Requirements
  • Contract Types
  • Commercial “Item” Acquisitions
  • Simplified Acquisition Procedures
  • Sealed Bidding and Contracting by Negotiations
  • Small Business and Socioeconomic Programs
  • Labor Laws
  • Contract Administration Issues
  • Invoicing and Payments
  • Protests and Contract Disputes
  • Suspension and Debarment
  • Question and Answer Session
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