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A new expanded Q&A Session is now available to all.

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The sessions expands on the conversation from the Applying Section 889: A Practical Look at the Tech Ban on Certain Chinese Companies webinar.

Presenters: 

• David Black, Partner, Holland & Knight
• Mary Beth Bosco, Partner, Holland & Knight

• Eric Crusius, Partner, Holland & Knight

   

The recording of the live event is now available for NCMA members.

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The recent ban of contractor use of telecommunications and surveillance services and technology manufactured by certain Chinese companies is one of the most significant rules issued by the FAR Council in the last few years.  The ban impacts all contractors and contracts without regard to size or what the contractor sells and includes equipment that will not be delivered to the government customer.  The webinar will cover all of the rule’s basics, take a deep dive into some of the rule’s nuances, and provide practical compliance and risk mitigation approaches. 

More specifically, in this webinar you will learn to:

• Recognize the products and services covered by the rule;
• Identify the scope of the companies whose products are banned.
• Avoid compliance pitfalls and considerations when deciding whether to certify compliance;
• Make “reasonable inquiry” to determine compliance through specific strategies; and
• Interpret key, but undefined, terms within the definition.

Presenters: 

• David Black, Partner, Holland & Knight
• Mary Beth Bosco, Partner, Holland & Knight

• Eric Crusius, Partner, Holland & Knight

   

The recording of the live event is now available for NCMA members.

On-Demand Access Now Available!

COVID-19 has permanently altered the world in a matter of months and the crisis has impacted many companies in unanticipated ways. Contract terms that once seemed fair and balanced may now present unacceptable risk. This session will reexamine some of the most impactful commercial contracting terms during the COVID-19 pandemic, and consider options for realigning standard terms to new risk tolerances.

Presenter: Michael Levy, Esq.
Michael Levy is Counsel and Contracts Manager at NORC at the University of Chicago—an objective, nonprofit research institution that delivers reliable data and analysis to help guide critical programmatic, business, and policy decisions. He has broad expertise with cybersecurity issues in government contracts and has advised both industry and U.S. government agencies on cybersecurity regulations. Previously, he was a Manager in the contracts organization at Northrop Grumman Corporation, and a practicing attorney for state and local governments.

Click here to see NCMA's repository of resources on COVID-19. 

COVID-19: Safeguarding the Procurement System from Increased Collusion & Criminal Antitrust Risks

The recording of the live event is now available for NCMA members.

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Managing procurement risk in today's climate means safeguarding your systems against new bad actors looking to take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic. This webinar will be led by experienced prosecutors from the DOJ's Procurement Collusion Strike Force as they discuss criminal antitrust violations in procurement, practical techniques for identifying potential collusion and fraud, and best practices for maximizing competition and safeguarding procurement systems during the COVID-19 pandemic. This webinar is for federal buyers as well as industry sellers working to mitigate new risks in their supply chains.

The recording of the live event is now available for NCMA members.

With three Executive Orders and two Presidential Memoranda issued in the last few weeks, Defense Production Act (DPA) policy is developing quickly. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) now has the authority to place rated orders under the Federal Priorities & Allocations System (FPAS) for equipment and resources to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. FPAS-rated orders present both opportunity and risk. This discusses what contractors need to know about the FPAS program, what their obligations and rights are when they receive a rated order, and what remedies are available.

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• The COVID-19 pandemic has had sudden and real effects on contract management. As a contracting professional, what can and should you do in this emergency situation? This webinar will address some of the most pressing near-term issues impacting both government and industry.

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The recording of the live event is now available for NCMA members.

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The cost for a single webinar is $50 per NCMA member/ $63 non member (25% off pricing for 4 or more)

NCMA is providing individual, rather than site-based, pricing for this webinar in support of social distancing. 

To register 4 or more individuals email memberservices@ncmahq.org with the company name, webinar date, and number of attendees

Each registered site will receive login instructions and access codes to enable them to join the webinar.

Webinars are presented via Adobe Connect services.  Adobe Connect only requires that you have an internet connection, a web browser, and Adobe Flash Player version 13 or greater.  To check your Adobe Flash Player version, go to https://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player.html. 

Contact memberservices@ncmahq.org for additional information.