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The below workshops are recommended for Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) toward DAWIA/FAC-C requirements.   A Government*Horizons Certificate of Completion will be provided to all attendees upon conclusion of the workshops.  Also see VIDEO TRAINING listed below.

 

Government*Horizons Training Workshops™ (See below for expanded descriptions. Also our web site at www.governmenthorizons.org)

• Best Value Source Selection Workshop- October 9-11, Arlington, VA

• Contract Financing Workshop- October 12, Arlington, VA

• Writing Winning Proposals and the Art of Oral Presentations - October 22-24, Arlington, VA

• Government Contract Payment Principles - October 25-26, Arlington, VA

• Cost Accounting Standards- October 29 - 31, Arlington, VA

• Performance Based Contracting- November 5-7, Arlington, VA

• Performance Work Statements- November 8-9, Arlington, VA

• Advanced COR/COTR- November 13-14, Arlington, VA

• Incentive and Award Fee Contracting Workshop, November 27, 2007, Arlington, VA

• Introduction to FAR - Federal Acquisition Regulations Overview– November 27-29, 2007, Atlanta, GA

• Capital Planning & Investment Control Manager’s Boot Camp- November 29-30, Arlington, VA

• Introduction to FAR - Federal Acquisition Regulations Overview- December 3-5, Arlington, VA

• Contract Management for Program Managers and Project Officers, December 3-5, 2007, Arlington, VA

• COR/COTR- December 12-14, Arlington, VA

• GAO’s Principles of Federal Appropriations Law Workshop- December 17-19, Arlington, VA

• Contract Closeout for Government and Industry, December 17-18, 2007, Atlanta, GA

• Grants Closeout for Government and Industry, December 19, 2007, Atlanta, GA

• Capital Planning & Investment Control Manager’s Boot Camp- February 5-6, 2008, Atlanta, GA

• Overview of Federal Government Procurement- Video Training

All courses in Arlington, VA will be held at the Government*Horizons Training Center

All courses in Atlanta, GA will be held at the Regency Suites Hotel  

Best Value Source Selection Workshop- October 9-11, 2007- Arlington, VA

In Planning and Conducting a Successful Best Value Source Selection, attendees will learn the techniques for selecting and composing meaningful evaluation factors and proposal submission instructions to ensure a streamlined and highly-efficient source selection. The information provided will allow an understanding of the specific roles and responsibilities of each evaluation team – technical, management, business and past performance. Attendees will learn the requirements and various techniques in conducting cost-technical tradeoff analysis that will assist in making a final decision. This practical course is built around a multitude of hands-on exercises and case studies that will teach skills that can be immediately applied on the job and utilize a course manual that contains useful references, examples and templates that can be used long after the completion of the class.

Registration Fees-  Government: $1095 per person- Small Business: $1195 per person - Industry: $1295 per person

Contract Financing Workshop- October 12, 2007- Arlington, VA

The Contract Financing Workshop will provide attendees with a better understanding of the rules and regulations of Federal Contract Financing, a behind the curtain view of how the Government views this important element of doing business and will explore alternatives to Contract Financing available in the public and private sectors. Attendees will strengthen CFO and Contracting Officer-recommended core competencies for financial, contract and program managers, including increasing program effectiveness; understanding financial, budget and management issues; and increasing firm value and sustainability.

Registration Fees- Government: $345 per person - Small Business: $395 per person- Industry: $445 per person

Writing Winning Proposals and the Art of Oral Presentations Workshop- October 22-24, 2007- Arlington, VA

Since the rewrite of FAR Part 15, contract evaluators have been permitted to compare one offeror’s proposal directly against the other competitors’ rather than just comparing each proposal to the evaluation factors. This change, and a new emphasis on the use of oral presentations, has elevated the need for proposal teams to clearly identify and effectively communicate value and winning solutions.  The Writing Winning Proposals and the Art of Oral Presentations Workshop reviews proposal writing fundamentals and delivers strategies to improve outcomes, eliminate mistakes and set your solution apart from the competition. A full day is dedicated to developing oral presentation skills and techniques.

Registration Fees- Government - $ 1095 per person- Small Business- $1195 per person - Industry - $1295 per person

Government Contract Payment Principles Workshop- October 25-26, 2007- Arlington, VA

A solid understanding of the payment rules, regulations, and “tricks of the trade” can help A/R teams speed government payment, improve their cash flow, and simplify collections procedures. This workshop combines instruction on the rules and regulations surrounding prompt payment with field-tested strategies used by top contractors to improve their balance sheets. Our expert instructor, a practitioner in the field, also touches on the sometimes overlooked factors that contribute to payment delays — agency funding and appropriations, poorly negotiated payment terms, and more — and shares techniques to combat them.

Registration Fees- Government: $495 per person - Small Business: $595 per person- Industry: $695 per person

Cost Accounting Standards Workshop- October 29-31, 2007- Arlington, VA

The Cost Accounting Workshop will help attendees understand the rules and regulations of the CAS and allow them to routinely monitor themselves against the CAS criteria presented. Attendees will strengthen CFO-recommended core competencies for financial managers, including increasing program effectiveness; understanding financial, budget and management issues; and decreasing/maintaining unit costs.

Registration Fees- Government: $995 per person - Small Business: $1,095 per person- Industry: $1,195 per person

Performance Based Contracting Workshop- November 5-7, 2007- Arlington, VA

This three-day course will assist agencies in meeting their performance-based acquisition (PBA) goals. The course provides a step-by-step analysis that will enable you to successfully conduct a performance-based acquisition and minimize the risk of protest. Topics include: overview of the performance based acquisition process, identification and explanation of the key instances for performance based requirements, development of those requirements including stronger program rationale, description of work, definitive outputs, and forming and using performance metrics. Learn a step by step approach you can use to get the right requirements defined at the right time so that better contractors can be chosen and stronger performance can occur.

Registration Fees- Government: $1095 per person - Small Business: $1195 person - Industry: $1295 per person

Performance Work Statements Workshop- November 8-9, 2007- Arlington, VA

Based on a series of legislative acts and the changing perspective and emphasis in Congress, trying to achieve stronger performance is not merely “nice to have”, but becoming the modus operandi for agency programs. Yet, doing a better job of defining and measuring performance has been an “eternal” challenge in federal activities. Given the mandate to develop and implement the “pieces” for effective performance management, this two-day seminar will create synergy as proof positive that performance management can work and work better. Attend and learn a step by step approach you can use to get both stakeholder buy in and performance you and your organization requires. Live examples, case studies and best practices will enable accountability to increase among the contract, program, strategic planning, investment, budget and enterprise architecture domains.

Registration Fees- Government: $795 per person - Small Business: $895 per person - Industry: $995 per person

Advanced COR/COTR Workshop- November 13-14- 2007- Arlington, VA

This two-day forum goes above and beyond basic training to focus on current, real-life issues COTRs face under changing procurement rules. The course is organized to give COR/COTRs a direct opportunity to discover better ways of communicating in resolving contractor concerns as well as problems between the program/project offices and the contracts area. Recent contracts will be used to illustrate state-of-the-art topics and concerns presented throughout the Workshop.

Registration Fees- Government: $750 per person - Small Business: $850 per person - Industry: $950 per person

Incentive and Award Fee Contracting Workshop- November 27, 2007- Arlington, VA

Preventing unjustified award fees is among the Congressional priorities for government contract reform. With increased scrutiny of contract flexibilities and abuse-prone contracts, agencies and contractors need to ensure incentive and award-fee contracts are formulated on a solid, measurable baseline, executed and documented by the book.

The Award Fee Workshop will provide attendees with a better understanding of the rules, roles and principles of Award and Incentive Fee contracts. Interactive coursework provides clear understanding of the application and structure of Award and Incentive Fee contracts. Attendees will strengthen their understanding and gain insight into practical application of the tools and methods used to structure, implement, monitor, and comply with Award and Incentive Fee contracts.

Registration Fee- Government- $395 per person- Small Business- $495 per person- Industry: $595 per person

Introduction to Federal Acquisition Regulation- November 27-29, 2007- Atlanta, GA
and December 3-5, 2007- Arlington, VA

Introduction to FAR is intended as an in-depth, hands-on, tour of the primary document used by government and industry in the Federal Acquisition System, This course will provide a basic understanding of the structure and use of the FAR. You will leave this course with the ability to find and select pertinent clauses, know what provisions and clauses should be used in solicitations and contracts and subcontracts, understand how to cross reference clauses to their prescribing sections, and develop a high comfort level in using the FAR.

In addition, you will understand how the FAR is supplemented and updated, in order to always have the most current information during contract formation and negotiations. Upon leaving this course, you will be able to immediately put to use the lessons learned during this course.

Each attendee will receive a personal copy of the FAR for use during the course and at work afterwards. This course is taught by a knowledgeable, skilled instructor, having a wealth of hands-on, practical experience in presenting this topic. This course will use lectures, class exercises, and assignments to work on while away from class. This approach of participative learning will ensure you return to work with improved skills and confidence in applying the lessons learned.

Registration Fees- Government- $1,095, Small Business: $1,195 per person- Industry: $1,295 per person

About the Capital Planning & Investment Control Manager’s Boot Camp- November 29-30, 2007- Arlington, VA and February 5-6, 2008- Atlanta, GA

This workshop will give you the management and subject matter expert’s secrets, tools, tips and exposure to Capital Planning and to the OMB Exhibit 300 form. You will gain insight into the federal requirements, the legislative drivers and enablers, management processes, methodologies, procedures and supplemental documentation. At the end of this two day boot camp, you’ll know the secrets to ensuring the successful and accurate reporting of an investment to OMB. Ultimately you’ll know how to bid, compete, write or comply for the prize: FUNDING.

Registration Fees- Government: $870 per person - Small Business: $1,070 per person - Industry: $1,190 per person

COR/COTR- December 12-14, 2007- Arlington, VA

In the Critical Roles and Responsibilities of the Government COR/COTR course, you’ll learn the critical roles, responsibilities and best practices for being an effective COR/COTR. The course covers the COR/COTR’s role throughout the government contracting process—from defining initial requirements to effective post-award performance management. You’ll learn the importance of early risk assessment and how risk mitigation and control influences the pre and post award management of the contract. You’ll also learn the many areas of the acquisition process where COR/COTR participation is essential in helping the contracting officer protect the interests of the government during contract execution. For industry attendees, you will gain keen insight into your government customer and how your company can help support the important role of the COR/COTR.

Registration Fees- Government: $1,095 per person- Small Business: $1,195 per person - Industry: $1,295 per person

GAO- December 17-19, 2007- Arlington, VA

Today, agency program managers, general counsel, contracts administrators and financial officers are all faced with significant challenges in meeting organization needs within current budgets. What are the rules? How are they applied in practice? What are the typical mistakes made that result in wasted or lost funds? How can an agency protect its budget? How can an agency manager maximize their allocation?

The rules governing federal appropriations are complex, extensive and fill four binders. This course, taught by leading experts in government contract law, will provide the student with an overview of the rules, how they are applied, and most importantly, how to maximize funds with budget limits AND within the rules.

Registration Fees- Government: $1,195 per person- Industry: $1,295 per person

Contract Closeout for Government and Industry, December 17-18, 2007- Atlanta, GA

One of the least performed functions in the federal acquisition cycle is contract closeout. This important task is also one of the least understood, but simplest to perform. The closeout process is one that protects the government’s rights and can lead to the recovery of government funds.

This in-depth, hands- on course is geared for the contracting professional who is responsible for the closeout of contracts and the recovery of funds and property.

This course will provide an understanding of the federal requirements for contract closeout, as well as closeout planning and processes. Students will learn the key players in the closeout process and gain an understanding of contract closeout principles and strategies. Real life examples and forms will enable the students to return to their workplace with the knowledge and ability to perform contract closeout.

Registration Fees- Government- $795, Small Business: $895 per person- Industry: $995 per person

Grants Closeout for Government and Industry, December 19, 2007- Atlanta, GA

In FY 2005, the federal government spent over $441 Billion on grants and cooperative agreements, 53% of the overall contracts and grants budget. Grants closeout is one of the least performed functions in the federal acquisition cycle. This important task is also one of the least understood, but simplest to perform. The grants closeout process is one that protects the government’s rights and can lead to the recovery of government funds and monies owed to grantees.

This in-depth, hands-on course is geared for the government and industry grants technician or specialist who is responsible for the closeout of federal government grants and cooperative agreements.

This course will provide an understanding of the federal requirements for grants closeout, as well as closeout planning and processes. Students will learn the key players in the closeout process and gain an understanding of grant closeout principles and strategies. Real life examples and forms will enable the students to return to their workplace with the knowledge and ability to perform grants closeout.

Registration Fees- Government- $345, Small Business: $395 per person- Industry: $445 per person

Overview of Federal Government Procurement- Video Training

Government*Horizons is pleased to present this new course by Steven Tomanelli of Steven N. Tomanelli & Associates who will host this four-part series, entitled “An Overview of Federal Procurement.”

After this course, you will:

• Understand the federal acquisition process

• Know how to plan an acquisition

• Learn how to use the different contract types

• Understand the rules that govern the use of appropriated funds

• Understand the rights and liabilities of the contracting parties

• Know how to manage and administer contracts after award.

This course is designed for professionals who need a working knowledge of government contracting, the process, key entry points and the role of various government organizations in the award and management of contracts.

This four hour course – presented in four one-hour sessions – is a must view for government or corporate managers involved with government contracting. This includes business management, small business executives, finance, legal, IG, audit, business development, marketing, sales, marketing communications, program and project managers, program control offices and finance and administration

Details can be found at http://www.governmenthorizons.com/PaymentSystem/studt13.asp

Registration Options

[1] Register on-line at www.governmenthorizons.org
[2] Phone Katie Smith at (703) 807-2758
[3] E-mail Katie Smith at ksmith [Email address: ksmith #AT# marketaccess.org - replace #AT# with @ ]
[5] Mail the Registration Form provided below to:
Government Horizons
4301 Wilson Blvd. #1003, Arlington, VA 22203

Location Information

All workshops in Arlington, VA will be held in the Government*Horizons Training Center in the NRECA Building at 4301 Wilson Boulevard, Suite #1003 (10th floor), Arlington, VA 22203.

 

All workshops in Atlanta, GA will be held at the Regency Suites Hotel in Atlanta, GA located at 975 West Peachtree Street at 10th Street, Atlanta, GA 30309. Phone: 404-876-5003.

*Please note the Regency Suites Hotel is holding a small block of guest rooms available at the rate of $129 +tax. To secure a room, you must contact the hotel at (404) 876-5003 by October 26, 2007 and mention “Government Horizons” to get this rate.

The hotel is adjacent to the Midtown MARTA(N4) Station allowing for easy access to Hartsfield-Jackson Airport.

Have a Large Staff to Train? Can’t Make These Dates? Tight Travel Budget?

Government*Horizons can provide training, wherever and whenever you need, including on-site at your facility. Our staff will cost-effectively implement training customized to your needs. If you have group of attendees (usually 15 or more), we can bring this course to you and help save you time, travel costs, and more!

To request a proposal and schedule training, e-mail Laura Johnson [Email address: ljohnson #AT# governmenthorizons.org - replace #AT# with @ ], President, at ljohnson [Email address: ljohnson #AT# governmenthorizons.org - replace #AT# with @ ] or call (703) 807-2747.

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— REGISTRATION FORM —-

Attendee name:

Title:

Company/Agency:

Address:

City, State, and Zip Code:

Telephone Number:

Fax Number:

Attendee E-mail Address:

Training Coordinator E-mail Address:

Phone #:

REGISTRATION CHARGES (CIRCLE ONE):

 

Best Value Source Selection- October 9-11, 2007- Arlington, VA

 

Government: $1095 per person

Small Business: $1195 per person
Industry: $1295 per person

Contract Financing- October 12, 2007- Arlington, VA

 

Government: $345 per person
Small Business: $395 per person
Industry: $445 per person

 

Writing Winning Proposals- October 22-24, 2007- Arlington, VA

 

Government - $ 1095 per person

Small Business- $1195 per person
Industry - $1295 per person

 

Government Contract Payment Principles- October 25-26, 2007- Arlington, VA

 

Government attendees: $495 per person
Small Business: $595 per person
Industry: $695 per person

 

Cost Accounting Standards- October 29-31, 2007- Arlington, VA

 

Government attendees: $995 per person
Small Business (<100 employees): $1,095 per person
Industry: $1,195 per person

 

Performance Based Contracting- November 5-7, 2007- Arlington, VA

 

Government: $1095 per person
Small Business: $1195 person
Industry: $1295 per person

 

Performance Work Statements- November 8-9, 2007- Arlington, VA

 

Government: $795 per person
Small Business: $895 per person
Industry: $995 per person

Performance Based Contracting- November 5-7, 2007- Arlington, VA and Performance Work Statements- November 8-9, 2007- Arlington, VA

 

Government: $1595 per person
Small Business: $1695 person
Industry: $1795 per person

Advanced COR/COTR- November 13-14, 2007, Arlington, VA

 

Government attendees: $750 per person
Small Business (<100 employees): $850 per person
Industry: $950 per person

 

Incentive and Award Fee Contracting Workshop- November 27, 2007- Arlington, VA

Government- $395 per person
Small Business- $495 per person
Industry: $595 per person

Introduction to Federal Acquisition Regulation- November 27-29, 2007- Atlanta, GA

Government- $1,095
Small Business: $1,195 per person
Industry: $1.295 per person

Capital Planning & Investment Control Manager’s Boot Camp- November 29-30, 2007- Arlington, VA

Government attendees: $870 per person
Small Business (100 employees or fewer): $1,070 per person
Industry: $1,190 per person

 

Introduction to FAR- December 3-5, 2007- Arlington, VA

 

Government attendees: $1,095 per person
Small Business (less than 100 employees): $1,195 per person
Industry: $1,295 per person

 

Contract Management for Program Managers and Project Officers, December 3-5, 2007- Atlanta, GA

Government- $1,095 per person
Small Business: $1,195 per person
Industry: $1, 295 per person

COR/COTR- December 12-14, 2007- Arlington, VA

Government attendees: $1,095 per person
Small Business (less than 100 employees): $1,195 per person
Industry: $1,295 per person

Contract Closeout for Government and Industry, December 17-18, 2007- Atlanta, GA

Government- $795
Small Business: $895 per person
Industry: $995 per person

Grants Closeout for Government and Industry, December 19, 2007, Atlanta, GA

Government- $345
Small Business: $395 per person
Industry: $445 per person

Contract Closeout for Government and Industry, December 17-18, 2007 and Grants Closeout for Government and Industry, December 19, 2007 (SAVE $200) - Atlanta, GA

 

Government: $940 per person
Small Business: $1090 per person
Industry: $1240 per person

GAO- December 17-19, 2007- Arlington, VA

 

Government attendees: $1,195 per person
Industry: $1,295 per person

 

Capital Planning & Investment Control Manager’s Boot Camp- February 5-6, 2008, Atlanta, GA

Government- $870
Small Business- $1,070 per person
Industry - $1,190 per person

 

Federal Government Procurement Video Training- 4 modules

 

Government: $345
Small Business: $395 per person
Industry: $445 per person

 

Method of Payment:

Company Check Government*Horizons, Inc) – Tax ID: 20-4904026
Credit Card
Government P.O. (please attach)
Type of Credit Card (check one):

____Visa____MasterCard____American Express

Card Number: ____________________________________

Exp. Date:____________________

Name Printed on Card: ___________________________________________________

Signature (required): ___________________________________________________

Please fax this form, complete with payment information, to
(703) 807-2728 or mail it with your payment to:

Government*Horizons, Inc., 4301 Wilson Blvd, Suite 1003, Arlington, VA 22203

If you have questions about registration/payment, please call Katie Smith at (703) 807-2758. Thank you

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