Supply Chain Symposium April 19: Prime Contractor Responsibility for Foreign Content: A Primer on the Buy America Act and Trade Agreements Act and Their Application to Subcontracts

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Summary

During this webinar, attendees will learn about the various country of origin restrictions for federal supply, service and construction contractors. We will explain when the restrictions apply and what obligations are imposed on federal contractors under the various regimes. We will also discuss common compliance challenges that plague contractors and will recommend best practices and strategies for country of origin compliance.

Topics to be covered include:

Country of Origin Restrictions
1. Buy American Act
  - When Does the BAA Apply?
  - Requirements
  - Exceptions
2. Trade Agreements Act
  - When Does the TAA Apply?
  - Requirements
  - Substantial Transformation
  - Waiver
3. Other Country of Origin Restrictions
Government Enforcement
1. Enforcement Mechanisms
2. False Claims
3. Other Potential Problems
4. Recent Enforcement Examples
5. Federal Supply Schedule Contracts
Contractors’ Obligations
1. Accuracy in Submissions to the Government
2. Common Challenges in Compliance
  - Determining Which Restrictions Apply
  - Different Restrictions Results In Different Compliance Of Same End Products
  - Broad Certifications
  - Changes To Country Of Origin
  - Inventory and Management Issues
  - Flow Downs
Best Practices for Compliance

Understanding the Legal Obligations in Solicitations and Contracts
- Determine Applicability During Solicitation and Contract Formation
- Certifications
Internal Compliance Process
- Vendor Compliance
- Reseller Compliance
Recordkeeping
Periodic Monitoring

Topics & Dates

PCI, in conjunction with Industry professionals from Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, presents the Supply Chain Symposium, a monthly webinar series now in its third year that provides annually updated insights about legal issues that impact the supply chain from primes down to the lowest tier small business subcontractors. In 2017, Pillsbury’s Supply Chain Symposium will cover flow-downs, best practices in subcontracting, labor and employment issues, foreign content, and cost and pricing issues.

Supply Chain Symposium Series (to register for the 2017 series, click here)

Third Wednesday of the Month
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm (ET)

January 18: 2017 Update – Mandatory FAR Flow-Down Clauses and Best Practices

February 15: 2017 Update – Advanced Flow-Downs, Mandatory DFARS Clauses and Best Practices

March 15: New Administration, New Rules: Labor Laws, Executive Orders and Regulations Impacting the Supply Chain

April 19: Prime Contractor Responsibility for Foreign Content: A Primer on the Buy America Act and Trade Agreements Act and Their Application to Subcontracts

May 17: Size Matters More Than Ever: How Large and Small Prime Contractors and Subcontractors Can Capitalize on Changes to Small Business Regulations

June 21: Cost Allowability and Pricing Issues Impacting the Supply Chain

Continuing Education Credits

CLP
2 credit per session; 12 credits for entire series

CPE (Finance/Economics)
1.5 credit per session; 10.5 credits for entire series

CLE
1.5 credit per session; 9 credits for entire series for AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL, HI, ME, MT, NJ, NY, ND, OR, PA, VA, WI (if you need CLE for a state not listed, call us.)

CEU
0.15 credit per session; 0.9 credits for entire series

PDU

This course can be submitted to Project Management Institute (PMI) for PDU. Upon their approval, it may be worth 1.5 PDU credit per session; 9 PDU credits for entire series