Join DHG’s Government Contracting team and special guests Amy Champigny and Dan Firrincili from Deltek as we look back on the past 25 years of government contracting and analyze how these changes set the stage for the future of our industry. We will utilize the Deltek Clarity report surveys, which identifies market trends and key challenges impacting nine business areas to showcase the trends in business development, contract management, compliance, contract management, finance, human capital management, IT, procurement, project management and manufacturing.
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9:15 – 10:15 AM // Cost and Pricing Trends - What's New with Oversight at DCAA and DCMA // Registration Link
A lot has changed this year. Join us for a panel discussion on new guidance by the DCAA and DCMA regarding cost and pricing issues. New guidance is issued by the government and interpreted by oversight officials including DCAA and DCMA. Much of this guidance impacts cost and pricing strategies, commercial items, goods and services, implications of the Truth in Negotiations Act and coverage under the Cost Accounting Standards Board engagement. This panel with experienced industry members that will discuss the new and proposed guidance directly impacting cost and pricing issues and the impact of business systems on the award of certain multiple award task order contracts.
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10:30 am – 11:30 am // Breakout Sessions
(Attendees may select one session to attend per track)
Option 1: "I Can't Get No Satisfaction" - Current Contractor Audit and Review Experience // Registration Link
In this panel discussion, hear from leading industry compliance professionals as they share their insights into current government contractor audit and review initiatives, practices and positions. Our panelists will also address what areas of risk you may want to address before the entrance conference, how to manage audit or review risks and respond to findings.
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Option 2: “Taxman" - COVID-19 Related Tax Impacts and Available Credits // Registration Link
In this panel discussion, join DHG professionals as we cover the impact that COVID-19 has had on federal payroll and state income tax nexus. We will also discuss the Research and Development Credits and the DC Qualified High Technology Credit, which are available to government contractors.
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Option 3: Peeps for Keeps - Finding and Retaining Talent // Registration Link
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Join DHG’s Brad Ledford and Nicole Andrews from McMillian Pazdan Smith as they discusses the current hiring and retaining talent trends during these challenging times. DHG Search helps our clients find and place top executives for open roles. Our panelists will provide insights on what companies and organizations are doing right now to attract, and retain, top talent.
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12:00 pm – 1:00 pm // Breakout Sessions
(Attendees may select one session to attend per track)
Option 1: Supply Chain "Under Pressure" - Impact of 889(B), CPSR and other Factors Impacting Your Supply Chain // Registration Link
This panel will discuss the latest and continual impacts on prime contractors to bring the hundreds, and possibly thousands, of subcontractors and lower tiers suppliers into compliance with the requirements that Congress and Federal Agencies have passed. This includes the Section 889 prohibitions on Chinese telecommunications services and goods, which dictates through purchasing system reviews to enforce more pricing and technical requirements and other constraints.
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Option 2: PPP and GovCon's - Is It Really Forgivable? // Registration Link
Please join DHG’s Bill Walter, Curt Griffin, and special guests Cy Alba of PilieroMazza and Edward Spenceley of Bank of America, as they try to untangle the current guidance on forgiveness with a focus on how it will impact government contractors – large and small. At a minimum, our hosts will discuss the following topics – focusing on forgiveness:
- DoD’s draft guidance on Section 3610;
- New legislation;
- Loan Forgiveness Application forms;
- Recent guidance from the SBA
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Option 3: M&A - Interesting Deal Dynamics in a COVID Environment // Registration Link
Inorganic growth through mergers and acquisitions is still alive. Join Sam Maness of Raymond James & Associates Inc. as he walks audience members through things to consider when executing acquisition strategies while managing the risks and uncertainties of the COVID-19 crisis.
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