Category Archives: Events

Posts dealing with seminars, webinars, and other government contracting events in which Steven Koprince is a speaker, panelist, sponsor, etc.

Thank You, Veterans!

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I am back in Lawrence after two great days at the National Veterans Small Business Engagement in Pittsburgh.  I led three Learning Sessions at the NVSBE: the first on SDVOSB joint venturing and teaming, the second on the SBA’s proposed new “universal” mentor-protege program, and the third on the ins and outs of the non-manufacturer rule.

Thank you to all of the veterans, government representatives, and others who attended the sessions–the rooms were packed and the audiences were very engaged.  And thank you, as well, to the organizers of this great annual event, who kindly invited me to speak even though the VA and I don’t exactly see eye to eye on the Kingdomware case.

If you weren’t able to attend my sessions at the NVSBE, I am happy to send you a copy of the slides–just contact me.

Announcing Koprince Law’s New YouTube Channel

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I am pleased to announce a new way to get the latest legal news and notes on government contracting issues.  Today, Koprince Law LLC has launched a YouTube channel, where we will regularly post new videos on important and interesting government contracting issues.

You don’t need to have a lot of extra time on your hands: our typical video update is around five minutes long and covers a single topic.  We will occasionally post lengthier “seminar-style” overviews of key topics, as well.

So what are you waiting for?  If you’re ready for more government contracts news (or you just want to check out my spiffy Kansas Jayhawks tie), head on over to the Koprince Law LLC YouTube channel, and be sure to check back every week for new videos.

Thank You, Utah!

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I am back in Kansas after a great trip to Salt Lake City, where I spoke at the 10th Annual PTAC Procurement Symposium.  My presentation covered important new developments in government contracting, including the SBA’s proposed new “universal” mentor-protege program, the new WOSB sole source authority, and more.

Many thanks to Fred Lange, Chuck Spence, and their team at the Utah PTAC for inviting me to speak.  Thanks also to all of those who attended the conference and made this such a great event.

I will be here in Lawrence for a few weeks, and then it is on to Washington, DC, where I will be sitting in on Supreme Court oral arguments in the Kingdomware SDVOSB/VOSB case and speaking on Kingdomware and other timely government contracting topics at the APTAC Fall Conference.

$0.00 Fixed Price: My Interview With Francis Rose

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Can an offeror be awarded a fixed-price contract with a winning bid of $0.00?  Under the right circumstances, the answer is “yes,” as demonstrated in a recent GAO bid protest decision.

Last week, I joined Francis Rose to discuss the “zero dollar winning bidder,” as well as a troubling case in which an agency’s evaluation of proposals was upheld, even though the source selection authority used a “cut and paste” template from a different evaluation.

Click here to listen to my full interview, and be sure to check out In Depth With Francis Rose weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Eastern, on 1500 AM in the Washington, D.C. metro area and online everywhere.

Thank You, Indian Country!

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I am back in Kansas after spending two days at the Indian Country Business Summit in Norman, Oklahoma.  My presentation at the conference addressed recent legal developments in government contracting–and if you have been following SmallGovCon, you know there are a lot of big changes happening.

Many thanks to all of the sponsors and organizers for putting together the event and inviting me to speak.  A big thank you, as well, to all of those who attended the conference (attendance was up significantly over last year) and made this such a great event.

If you are in the Midwest but missed the ICBS, you can catch me in Overland Park on September 18, when I will give a seminar on commercial acquisitions and negotiated procurements.  I hope to see you there!

Simplified Acquisition Threshold Increase: My Interview With Francis Rose

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The House of Representatives has proposed an enormous increase in the simplified acquisition threshold, from $150,000 to $500,000.  In an interview aired on June 4, Francis Rose and I discussed the proposed increase, as well as a recent GAO decision regarding an agency’s obligation (or lack thereof) when it comes to informing an offeror that its price is too high.

Click here to listen to my interview with Francis, and be sure to tune in to In Depth With Francis Rose weekdays from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern on Federal News Radio.

Compliant, Winning Teams: A Three-Part Webinar

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Teaming and joint venturing are essential components of success for many small government contractors, and the emphasis on teaming is increasing in light of the SBA’s proposed rule allowing “similarly situated entities” to join together to pursue prime contracts.  But teaming and joint venturing are not without risks–there are many unique rules that must be followed, and many pitfalls for the unwary.

That is why I am very pleased to announced that I am joining with the Government Contractors Resource Network to present a three-part webinar series on compliant and effective teaming.  Directed at small contractors, this series will begin with an overview of the rules and regulations governing teaming.  The series will continue with a discussion of how to prepare effective and compliant teaming agreements, subcontracts, and joint venture agreements.  The series will wrap up with an in-depth discussion of federal mentor-protege programs, including the SBA’s new proposed “universal” mentor-protege program.

The first webinar will broadcast on June 19, and the others will follow on June 23 and 25.  To register, or for more information, visit the GCRN website.  I hope to see you (virtually, anyway) this summer.