In this presentation, contractors who do business with government agencies, or who would like to do business with the government, will learn the basic common legal requirements for government contract formation and contract performance.
As will be explained, the formation of government contracts and their performance is based on long-standing rules of law.
However, procurement statues and regulations have modified these procedures in significant ways.
Consequently, the course will discuss the principal distinctions between forming and performing government and private-sector contracts.
Also, even though a company may win a government contract award, its success can only be as good as its post-award administration of that contract.
This presentation will focus on how to administer contracts once they have been negotiated and awarded.
This is important because the “post-award” environment is typically where and when most contract issues manifest themselves — e.g., contract interpretation disputes, inspection and acceptance issues, quality control, change management, dispute resolution, contractor claims, and the allocation of the risk associated with shipping loss/damage.
This presentation will emphasize what it takes to make a contract successful in this critical post-award environment.
The course will discuss problem avoidance, day-to-day operating practices, contractor performance rights and obligations; and the government’s remedies for contractor nonperformance.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to understand:
• The process leading to the award of a government contract
• The issues associated with performing a government contract
• How to respond to requests to change a government contract, how to file a claim against the government, and how to avoid and to manage contract disputes, etc.
• How and why government contracts may be terminated
• The rules of ethics associated with government procurement
Who should attend:
• Contractors doing business with government agencies
• Contractors who would like to do business with government agencies
The course dates will be July 13-14. Classroom hours will be 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13 and Thursday, July 14 for a total of eight classroom hours. It will be held at the multi-purpose center in Susupe, and the instructor will be retired Air Force Col. Ralph J. Capio, a lawyer.
This is available on a first come first serve basis. For reservations, contact: Yubert Alepuyo at [email protected] or 664-3023.
