This year’s annual seminar includes topics that contractors must fully understand to be successful. Equal opportunity requirements have changed significantly over the years, and enforcement actions are about to increase. It is imperative that you understand these requirements that apply to virtually every government contract. Congress has expressed grave concern regarding organizational conflicts of interests (OCI), and the inherent unfairness an OCI creates. We will explain how the federal acquisition regulation (FAR) defines an OCI, discuss proposed regulatory changes, and give you the latest court decisions on the topic. Contractor compliance continues to be the number one topic on the mind of Congress and investigators. We will give you the material needed to create an effective compliance program or measure the effectiveness of your current program. Finally, we will provide a concise analysis of the government’s small business preferences, and how joint ventures, teaming agreements, and other arrangements are evaluated.
In addition to these main topics, we will provide quick updates on bid protests and the new requirement to disclose executive compensation, and we will discuss how to conduct an internal investigation. We also will summarize the unfortunate Federal Court of Appeals decision in M. Maropakis Carpentry v. U.S., and discuss what it means to you in preserving your defenses against government claims. As always, the program will include ample time for questions.
Please join us for this complimentary program and plan on staying for the networking reception.
Seminar Topics
Small Business Set-Asides and Teaming Arrangements
Review of the Small Business Administration’s Most Prominent Programs
How “Small” Is Small? SBA Size Determination Protests
Small Businesses in Joint Ventures
Mentor-Protégé Programs
Teaming Agreements: The Ostensible Subcontractor Rule
Update on OCIs
Three Categories of OCIs Now in the FAR
Proposed Rules
Mitigation Plans
A Sample of Agency Clauses on OCIs
Developing an Effective Compliance Program
FAR and Federal Sentencing Guideline Considerations
Creating YOUR Compliance Code
Management and Compliance Officer Responsibilities
Training, Monitoring, and Auditing
Disclosures
Federal Contractor Obligations for Affirmative Action Compliance and the New Executive Order 13496 Obligation
- Executive Order 11246, Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), and Section 503 Obligations
- The New OFCCP and Tough Love: More Compliance Officers and More On-Site Audits
- How to Prepare for an On-Site Audit
- Executive Order 13496: Obligations for Compliance
- Required EO 13496 Posting and Communicating Your Own Message, Too
Additional Government Contracting Issues and Updates
- E-Verify: What Is It? Must I Comply? How Do I Comply?
- Conducting an Internal Investigation
- Bid Protest Update and New Developments
- Disclosing Executive Compensation: Prime and First Tier Subs
- Coping With a Bad Decision: M. Maropakis Carpentry v. U.S.
Pre-registration for this complimentary program is required as space is limited.
Foley & Lardner LLP will apply for CLE credit after the program, wherever applicable. Foley certifies that this activity has been approved for California MCLE credits by the State Bar of California in the amount of 2.5 General credit(s). Foley is a State Bar of California MCLE approved provider. Please note that participants must be in attendance on the date of the event; credit may not be obtained by viewing and/or listening to a program recording after the event.