Federal Contracting Workshop

NASBP Federal Contracting Workshop

Future Dates and Location TBD

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Overview

NASBP's Federal Contracting Workshop offers participants insights into Current Trends in Federal Construction Procurement, Public-Private Partnerships, Joint Ventures, Teaming Agreements, Mentor-Protégé Agreements, SBA Certification, Keys to Finding Federal Construction Work, as well as a discussion on considerations relating to the False Claims Act.  You won’t want to miss this important and timely session that will be led by experts in Federal Construction Contracting.

The Registration Fee for the Workshop is $895 and as space is limited.  This Workshop is only available to NASBP Members, Affiliates and Associates at this time.  If you register for any combination of events during "Washington Week" you will recieve a registration discount.  Click here for details. 

Workshop Schedule

Workshop Faculty

Gehrig C. Cosgray, CPA
Mr. Cosgray is a Partner in the Washington, D.C. offices of the certified public accounting and consulting firm of Clifton Gunderson, LLP and heads the firm’s Mid-Atlantic construction services team and the firm’s government contractor service niche. With 36 years of experience he is well versed in the aspects of doing business with the Federal Government and the requirements placed upon those who do by the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). 

He advises and assists his clients on complying with the requirements imposed upon contractors by the Truth in Negotiations Act, the False Claim Act, the Davis-Bacon Act and the Federal Service Contract Act.

Heather A. James 
Ms. James is Counsel at the law firm of Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, LLP and a member of the firm's Government Contracts Practice Group. In her practice, Ms. James has represented clients in a wide range of procurement issues in numerous forums. Ms. James also provides a full range of government contracts advice and representation to companies in a variety of industries. She counsels clients on proposal submissions and certifications, 8(a) and other economic disadvantaged business issues, contract formation, administration and termination issues, data rights and intellectual property matters, organizational conflicts of interest, and GSA schedule issues. Prior to entering private practice, Ms. James was a Senior Compliance Officer with the Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.

Martha L. Perkins 
Ms. Perkins is a Partner in the law firm of Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, LLP in its Washington, DC office and focuses her practice in construction, surety, and fidelity law. Ms. Perkins serves as Co-Chair of the firm's Green Building and Sustainability Practice Group and represents contractors and subcontractors on various green building and other construction matters, from contract drafting through dispute resolution. She is a member of AGC's Risk Management Committee and Contract Documents Committee. Ms. Perkins is an active Construction Arbitration Panelist with the American Arbitration Association. She is, in addition, a Vice-Chair of the Fidelity & Surety Law Committee of the American Bar Association.

Workshop Cancellation Policy

All cancellations or substitutions must be made in writing.  For a full refund, a written cancellation must be received 30 calendar days prior to the start of the workshop.  Cancellations received between 15 – 29 calendar days prior to the workshop are eligible for a 50% refund.  Cancellations received in less than 15 calendar days prior to the workshop are not eligible for refunds.

When canceling a registration paid for by credit card, all refunds will be issued by check only, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund.

Questions?

Please call NASBP Professional Development at 202-686-3700 or email prodev@nasbp.org