Friday, May 19, 2017, 8:30AM – 10:30AM. Registration, breakfast and networking starts at 7:30AM.

Program Location

UNICOM Technology Park Conference Center, 15000 Conference Center Drive, Chantilly, VA 20151.

Program Description

What’s a “small business participation plan?” Isn’t that the FAR-mandated small business subcontracting plan? NO! These two documents co-exisit in your proposal and serve two different purposes. In this seminar, Diane will explain the difference between the two, the purpose of the small business participation plan from the customer’s view, and the impact on large businesses.

In addition, Diane will review the SBA Mentor-Protege Program and to determine if the program is a good fit for your company (large or small).

About The Speaker

Diane G. Dempsey has enjoyed an extensive career in the field of procurement, subcontracts and supplier diversity. Currently she is the Director, Small Business Programs for BAE Systems, Intelligence & Security Sector. Ms. Dempsey has also been a small business advocate for several prime contractors in the DC Metropolitan area. She serves on multiple boards and committee as well as having received many awards for her advocacy in the small business community.

She received her B.S. from Mary Washington College, Certificate in Contracts & Procurements, University of Virginia, and Master’s Certificate in Procurement & Supply Chain Management, MS and MBA from the University of Maryland. She is also an ASDP Certified Supplier Diversity Professional.

Program Cost

Earn 2 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits! Join us for an informative presentation, a hot breakfast, and an opportunity to network with fellow contract professionals, all for only $40 (NCMA members; $45 for non-members). Our event cancellation policy is here and our inclement weather policy is here.

The speaker has elected not to share the presentation slides for this seminar so no handouts are available. Please bring a notepad, laptop, or other device to take notes. The UNICOM Technology Park Conference Center provides complimentary Wi-Fi.

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Friday, April 17, 2015, 8:30AM – 10:30AM. Breakfast and networking starts at 7:30AM.

Program Location

Washington Technology Park Conference Center, 15000 Conference Center Drive, Chantilly, VA 20151 (Click here for more information and a link to directions)

Program Description

Federal Government contractors are subject to an unprecedented number of rules and regulations, many of which are based on obscure and convoluted regulations. Doing business with the Government requires a proactive approach to compliance on an ever increasing number of issues – such as false claims, kickbacks, gratuities, payments to foreign sources, required ethics and investigatory programs, domestic preference statutes, small business regulations, and others. Understanding and complying with these rules is important not only to help your business succeed, but also to avoid noncompliance allegations, which may lead to costly Government investigations, litigation, suspension/debarment, significant financial penalties, and incarceration.

In this seminar, attendees will:

• Learn the basic guidelines for complying with: the False Claims Act; the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act; the Buy American Act; and FAR Regulations addressing kickbacks, gratuities, contingent fees, small business subcontracting, price / cost certification, and the limitation on hiring federal employees
• Understand how to implement an ethics and compliance program that can eliminate possible noncompliance issues and protect your company from Government scrutiny
• Comprehend today’s hypersensitive enforcement environment and how to respond to Government lawsuits, audits, and investigations

About The Presenters

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Our speakers are from the law firm Fox Rothschild.

Doug Hibshman
Doug has an international federal government contracts and commercial construction/infrastructure litigation practice with a focus on prosecuting and defending complex claims. He represents federal service providers, construction contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers, architects and engineers, project owners and specialty trade contractors in prosecuting and defending claims before various federal and state courts, boards of contract appeals, federal procuring agencies and in alternative dispute resolution forums. Doug routinely represents clients in connection with bid protests before the General Accountability Office (GAO) and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. He also assists federal contractors with understanding the complex federal procurement process; managing False Claims Act and fraud investigations; and drafting subcontracts, supply contracts, purchase orders, teaming agreements, joint venture agreements and other contract documents, among other services he provides.

Dennis Boyle
A former Navy Judge Advocate, Special Assistant United States Attorney and First Assistant District Attorney, Dennis has experience in a wide array of criminal and civil litigation as well as appellate matters. He has tried both criminal and civil cases nationwide, including more than 175 jury trials, and has represented service members worldwide. Dennis represents individuals and organizations being investigated for or charged with white-collar offenses. He also handles a variety of civil litigation matters, including federal statutory causes of action such as the False Claims Act, antitrust, trade secrets, Racketeering Influenced Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), civil rights violations, allegations of fraud and international litigation. Dennis is a frequent lecturer on issues related to white-collar criminal law and money laundering.

Nick Solosky
Nick’s practice is concentrated on national government contracts and construction related matters with a strong emphasis on federal procurement issues. He has extensive experience advising clients with respect to a wide-range of risk management and dispute resolution matters, including Government agency suspension and debarment proceedings; Federal bid protests and debriefing strategies; Buy American and Buy America Act compliance issues; Federal ethics and compliance training; and Small Business Administration set-aside program guidance and size protests. Additionally, Nicholas’s federal construction litigation practice focuses on representing contractors and the owners of regional and national construction companies in all manners of private and public projects, including contract negotiations and litigation.

Program Cost

Join us for an informative presentation, a hot breakfast, and an opportunity to network with fellow contract professionals, all for only $35!

Our event cancellation policy is here and our inclement weather policy is here.

Friday, March 20, 2015, 8:30AM – 10:30AM. Breakfast and networking starts at 7:30AM.

Program Location

Washington Technology Park Conference Center, 15000 Conference Center Drive, Chantilly, VA 20151 (Click here for more information and a link to directions)

Program Description

Labor and small business issues have dominated the ever-changing government contracting landscape because of the unique challenges contractors face. This program will address all the latest in labor, including the new $10.10 minimum wage, the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order (EO), the Affordable Care Act, and new Anti-Human Trafficking Regulations.

In this seminar, attendees will learn about:

• The ramifications of the new $10.10 minimum wage and unexpected pitfalls
• The practical effects of all the new regulations and EOs on contracting professionals.
• The latest in the small business arena including an overview of the recent proposed and final rule changes to SBA regulations and the FAR as a result of the 2013 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and Small Business Jobs Act of 2010.

Areas of discussion will include:

• An overview of the continued rule for small business size re-representation;
• The final rule providing safe harbor to contractors who rely upon Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) or Small Business Development Center (SBDC) advisory opinions regarding contractor size, and the pitfalls in doing so;
• The proposed rule regarding changes to Mentor-Protégé programs; and
• A rundown of the various proposed changes to affiliation, limitation on subcontracting, set-aside contracting and the non-manufacturer rule.

About The Speakers

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Eric Crusius, a Counsel with Miles & Stockbridge, represents government contractors in bid protests and other litigation matters before the Court of Federal Claims, Government Accountability Office, boards of contract appeals and other federal agencies. He counsels clients on a broad range of government contract issues, including the Service Contract Act (SCA) and other labor issues, trade agreements, export controls, subcontracting and teaming agreements, and compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Eric is also a seasoned complex commercial litigator, successfully taking cases from inception through trial and appeal.

Kevin Joyce is a government contract attorney in private practice. He frequently represents clients regarding bid protests and claims, compliance with the FAR and DFARS, small business matters, export control issues, cybersecurity, internal investigations and OIG audits and prime/sub disputes.

Program Cost

Join us for an informative presentation, a hot breakfast, and an opportunity to network with fellow contract professionals, all for only $35!

Our event cancellation policy is here and our inclement weather policy is here.