Government Contracts: Regulations and Compliance Essentials

Introduction to Government Contracts

• Overview of Government Contracts
  Understanding the role and importance of government contracts in the public and private sectors.
• Types of Government Contracts
  Fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, and time-and-material contracts.
• Key Legal Frameworks and Regulations
  The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR), and other relevant standards.
• Ethical and Legal Considerations
  Legal principles like fairness, transparency, and accountability in contracting processes.

Procurement Process and Procedures

• Contracting Process Overview
  Steps from solicitation, bidding, award, and post-award processes.
• Solicitation and Proposal
  How government entities request bids, and how contractors can respond.
• Contract Award and Modifications
  Key elements of a contract award, negotiation, and modification processes.

Compliance and Regulatory Requirements

• Contractor Responsibilities
  Maintaining compliance with contract terms, reporting, and documentation.
• Audits and Inspections
  The role of government audits and inspections in ensuring compliance.
• Key Compliance Areas
  Labor standards, environmental regulations, cybersecurity, and other industry-specific requirements.

Enforcement, Risk Management, and Dispute Resolution

• Enforcement of Contract Terms
  Mechanisms for enforcing compliance and penalties for non-compliance.
• Risk Management in Government Contracts
  Identifying, mitigating, and managing risks associated with government contracts.
• Dispute Resolution Mechanisms
  Methods such as negotiation, mediation, and formal proceedings like protests and appeals.

DATE:
1ST BATCH: 18th – 21st Mar, 2025
2ND BATCH: 1st – 4th July, 2025
3RD BATCH: 28th – 31st Oct, 2025