government contracting

navigating change:a path to success

DHG’S 24TH ANNUAL GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING CONFERENCE

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7:00 - 8:00 Registration & Continental Breakfast

8:00 - 8:05 Welcome: Brad Newkirk and Tim York, DHG

8:05 - 8:30 Auditorium

Industry Update: State of the government contracting industry delivered by Alan Chvotkin of the Professional Services Council.

8:30 - 8:35 Break

8:35 - 9:00 Auditorium

Sneak Peek: 2018 Deltek Clarity Study | Moderator: Rachel ZiembaDeltek will present metrics on the government contracting industry.Marc Holliday, Deltek

9:00 - 9:10 Break

9:10 - 10:10 Auditorium

Cost and Pricing: What is new and what is coming? | Moderator: Bill WalterThe panel will discuss relevant cost and pricing related rules, regulations and cases from the past year.Nicole Owren-Wiest, Crowell & MoringLaura Semple, Smith Pachter McWhorterSteve Trautwein, DHG Stuart Young, AECOM Ron Youngs, AIA

10:10 - 10:20 Break

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10:20 - 11:05

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Cyber: The next business system? | Moderator: Tom TollertonCompliance was mandatory by the end of 2018. What does this mean for you? Robert Metzger, Rogers Joseph O’DonnellVicki Michetti, DoDJack O’Meara, GuidehouseMelinda Reed, DoDMary Thomas, DoD

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Defective Pricing: DCAA Increased Efforts | Moderator: Bill WalterWhat to expect in the coming year with DCAA stepping up reviews.Joshua Drewitz, Textron SystemsJohn Peacock, ASRC FederalSteve Trautwein, DHGJason Workmaster, Miller & Chevalier

M&A

Preparing to Sell Your Business: Realizing Value | Moderator: Eric WilleyThe panel will discuss keys to success in preparing for a transaction and realizing price/multiple potential.Dennis McLister, DHGAlex Sevilla, Baird - Global Technology & Services

11:05 - 11:15 Break

11:15 - 12:00

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Supply Chain: A New Focus | Moderator: Jill PettiboneThe panelists will cover changes in how government oversight teams evaluate how you manage your supply chain.Eric Crusius, Holland & KnightJohn Ellis, DCMAMatt Herdman, ASRC FederalJeff White, J.A. White & Associates

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Labor Laws: DOL’s Increased Enforcement | Moderator: Perry KesslerThis session will discuss the impact DOL’s increased enforcement may have on you. Nichole Atallah, PilieroMazzaBrad Tress, DHG

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Acquiring a Business: Making the Right Deal | Moderator: Chance TeagueA discussion on navigating the financial and other unique risks when evaluating a government contracting acquisition opportunity.John Allen, Bluestone Investment PartnersDiane Nguyen, EverWatch

12:00 - 1:15 4th Floor

Lunch and Keynote Address by DCAA’s Martha McKuneAn update on current DCAA activities and focus areas.

1:15 - 1:30 Break

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Conference Rooms

Dining Hall

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Conference Rooms

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1:30 - 2:30

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Incurred Cost Updates | Moderator: Mike MardesichA look into recent trends and challenges in incurred cost audits including DCAA status, external auditors and more.Diane Lazinsk, Pratt & WhitneySteven Masiello, DentonsMatthew Popham, LeidosMyra Tanamor, L&M Policy Research

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Suspension/Debarments: Understanding this Death Knell | Moderator: Allison CohenGain knowledge and understanding of a potential government con-tracting catastrophe.Paul Khoury, Wiley ReinDuc Nguyen, U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyMaria Swaby, GSA

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M&A Market Update | Moderator: Janice KongThe panel will discuss keys to success in preparing for a transaction and realizing price/multiple potential.Kevin Robbins, Wolf Den Associates & Blue Delta Capital

2:30 - 2:45 Break

2:45 - 3:45

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NCE Section 809 Panel Recommendations | Moderator: Dave Drabkin

Hear from the commissioners and the chair of the Section 809 Panel.Al Burman, Section 809 Panel CommissionerN. Ross Thompson, Section 809 Panel CommissionerLarry Trowel, Section 809 Panel Commissioner

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Bid Protests: What We’ve Learned and What to Expect | Moderator: Brad TressA discussion of changes on the horizon given this is the last year of protests.James Boland, VenableScott Flesch, U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corp.Evan Wesser, GAO

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GovCon Post Integration: Capturing Value | Moderator: Gary McDonaldHear about practical approaches, special considerations and leading practices in capturing government contracting acquisition value.Dave Keffer, Blue Delta Capital PartnersDavid West, ECS

3:45 - 4:00 Break

4:00 - 5:00 Auditorium

Leveraging Legal Precedents: Impacts to Your Company | Moderator: Bill WalterA review of recent court decisions impacting the government contracting community.Paul Pompeo, Arnold & Porter

5:00 - 7:00 Networking Reception

Auditorium

Dining Hall

Conference Rooms

Auditorium

Dining Hall

Conference Rooms

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DHG’s Issues in Focus webinar series, the second Wednesday of every month, features guest speakers from across the industry and is designed to provide timely in-depth information about hot topics impacting government contractors.

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DHG GOVCON COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES

ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS » Implementation Planning and Management » Internal Controls » SF1408 Compliance/Certification » System Evaluation and Selection » System Optimization

BUSINESS SYSTEMS » Contractor Purchasing (CPSR) » Earned Value Management » Estimating Systems » Materials Management » Property Systems

COMPENSATION / TALENT » Compensation Policies » Documentation Guidance » Incentive Structuring » Salary Survey

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION » Claims and Dispute Resolution » Contract Closeouts » Contract Termination Resolution » Preparation for Negotiations » Requests for Equitable Adjustment

COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS » Change Planning » Cost Impact Analysis » DCAA Coordination » Disclosure Statements » Preparation for CAS Requirements

COST PROPOSAL SUPPORT » Commercial Pricing » Cost Estimating Support » Cost Proposal Pricing » Forward Pricing » GSA Support

CYBERSECURITY » Cyber Risk Assessments » DFAR /NIST 800-171 Compliance » Network Penetration Testing » Virtual Chief Information Security Officer

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GOVERNMENT CONTRACT AUDIT SUPPORT » DCAA/DCMA audit liaison » GSA Audits » Insight and Assistance for Questioned Cost

INCURRED COST SUBMISSION » Audit Preparation / Liaison » Adequacy Review » Questioned Cost Support » Response Preparation

INDIRECT RATES/COST ALLOCATION » Competitiveness » Compliant Rate Solutions » Cost Allocation Strategies » Cost Assignment and Recovery Analysis

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE » Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) » False Claims Act/Qui Tam » Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) » In-house Training » Truth in Negotiation Act (TINA)

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS » Contract Due Diligence » Contract Novations » External Restructuring » Financial/Tax Diligence » Quality of Earnings » Tax Structuring/338(h)(10) Elections

R&D TAX CREDITS » Audit Support » Feasibility Analysis » Qualifying Activities / Contracts » Study Preparation

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION » Compliance Reviews » Joint Ventures » Size Standard Calculations

SUBCONTRACT ADMINISTRATION » Cost and Price Analysis » Joint Venture Accounting » Subcontracting Plans

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