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Federal Contracting Basics | September 9-10, 2026 @ 10AM to 5PM ET

Are you feeling overwhelmed by Federal contracting? Are you unsure how to navigate through the Federal contracting process? Take the guesswork out of your job by attending our comprehensive, two-day, Federal Contracting Basics course. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the basic framework and core principles governing Federal procurements that will prepare you to respond to the full range of issues that can arise in Federal contracting.

Who Should Attend?

  • Contract Administrators
  • Finance and Accounting Personnel
  • Government Contracting Officers
  • In-house Attorneys
  • Program Managers
  • Subcontract Administrators
 

Virtually Led

$1,349.00

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

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On-Demand

$1,079.00

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

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Of Counsel

James Payne

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Professor James Payne is Of Counsel to the international trade practice at Centre. James focuses on export controls relevant to technology, CFIUS, ITAR and EAR classification, Buy American Act (BAA) and Trade Agreements Act (TAA) provisions, Berry Amendment compliance, disclosures, deemed exports, and customs law. James counsels clients on export control compliance programs, encryption, classification, government contracts, and foreign direct investment projects. This work involves the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), the State Department (DDTC), and...
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Day 1

  • Federal Government and Organization Differences​
  • Key Statues, Rules and Regulations​
  • Guiding Principles and Business Ethics​
  • Personnel​
  • Acquisition Planning​
  • Supply Sources​
  • Competition Requirements​
  • Contract Types​
  • Commercial Acquisitions
  • Question and Answer Session
 Day 2

  • Simplified Acquisitions Procedures​
  • Sealed Bidding ​
  • Contracting by Negotiations​
  • Small Businesses​
  • Buy American Statue​
  • Labor Laws​
  • Contracting Administration​
  • Intellectual Property​
  • Invoicing and Payments​
  • Cost and Price​
  • Protest and Contract Disputes​
  • Suspension and Debarment
  • Question and Answer Session
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