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Government Contracts: Opportunities, Risks, and Challenges You Should Know


Level: Advanced
Runtime: 58 minutes
Recorded Date: September 28, 2022
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Agenda

• The Federal Government Contracting Market: A Current View
• Spotlighting Risk Factors in Government Contracting
• Best Compliance Practices
• Cost Recovery for Government Caused Delays/Disruptions
• What Lies Ahead
• American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
• Construction Consensus Procurement Improvement Act of 2021
• Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
• National Defense and Jobs Act
• National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2022
• Executive Orders and Implement Regulations
        - EO 14055: Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers under Service Contracts.
        - EO 14026: Increasing the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors.
• Cost Recovery for Government Caused Delays/Disruptions

Runtime: 1 hour
Recorded: September 28, 2022

For NY - Difficulty Level: For experienced attorneys only (nontransitional)
For NY - Difficulty Level: Experienced attorneys only (non-transitional)

Description

In November 2021, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was signed into law. Regarded as one of the largest infrastructure bills in U.S. history, the IIJA has paved the way for government contracting opportunities. However, today’s competitive market presents a myriad of challenges and potential roadblocks that government contractors must be wary of.

As an increased level of compliance requirements is anticipated in the coming months, it is crucial for contractors to stay on top of government initiatives and other regulatory changes. They must also adopt robust contract strategies to ensure success in the federal government contracting market.

Listen as leading consultant Rob McDonald (Berkeley Research Group, LLC) and senior government procurement attorney Joe Whitcomb (Whitcomb, Selinsky, PC) bring the audience to a blend of an engaging and comprehensive discussion of the latest developments and critical issues in government contracting. The distinguished speakers will also share valuable insights, actionable tips, and best practices to avoid pitfalls in the contracting space.

This program was recorded on September 28, 2022.

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Joe Whitcomb, Esq.

Founder & President, Head and Senior Attorney, International Business Transactions and Goverment Pro
Whitcomb Selinsky, PC

Joe Whitcomb is the founder and president of Whitcomb, Selinsky, PC (WSPC), and leads the Government Contracting and International Business Transactions Law practice areas. As a result of his military service as a U.S. Army Ranger and as a non-commissioned officer in the Air Force, he learned mission accomplishment. While serving in the Air Force, he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences and a Master’s degree in International Relations. His Master’s emphasis was on National Security and International Political Economics. After his military career, Joe attended law school at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.

After law school, Joe went on to work as a staff attorney for the federal government. There he learned the nuances of administrative law generally and the pains of federal bureaucracy specifically. He has dedicated his legal career to helping individuals and businesses with their interactions with federal and state governments. Most notably, he has dedicated his legal career to helping Veterans with all their legal needs.

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Rob McDonald, CPA, CFA

Director
Berkeley Research Group, LLC

Mr. McDonald is a Director with the Berkeley Research Group. He has over 23 years of experience in consulting and financial advisory services, forensic and litigation consulting, fraud investigations, financial analysis, and government service. He has advised major law firms, Fortune 500 companies, mid-sized and small companies, and government agencies. Mr. McDonald focuses on dispute consulting matters including government contract compliance, claims and litigation, fraud investigations, forensic and financial accounting, managerial and cost accounting analysis, and related forensic engagements. His government contracts and white-collar expertise include work with major contractors in industries such as cybersecurity, aerospace & defense, business services, cloud computing, software, manufacturing, bioscience, construction, and telecommunications, as well as grant and cooperative agreement recipients.

Mr. McDonald focuses on Federal government compliance, cost recovery, profit maximization, contract administration, and economic damages calculation engagements involving government and commercial contracts. His project and case experience includes GSA Schedule compliance matters, government contract claims and investigations, Project Management Office functions, breach of contract, False Claims Act violations, and post-M&A disputes. Mr. McDonald’s government contract experience spans the entire lifecycle of government contracting accounting, administration, billing, and compliance-related matters.


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