The Coalition, along with Covington & Burling LLP and Crowell & Moring LLP, will be providing two timely webinars on the topic of the Trade Agreements Act (TAA). The first webinar, taking place on June 1st, will focus on the TAA as it relates to GSA Schedule contracts. The second, taking place on June 2nd, will focus on TAA matters as they relate to VA Schedule contracts.

Compliance with the Trade Agreements Act (GSA)—June 1st

• Overview of the requirements of the Trade Agreements Act (TAA) under GSA Schedule contracts
• Application of the “substantial transformation” test and recent developments;
• Government enforcement mechanisms and key court decisions;
• Minimizing risk and implementing best practices for TAA compliance programs

Who should attend:

We strongly encourage contract managers, in-house lawyers, and compliance and purchasing personnel for GSA Schedule contractors to register for this timely webinar.

Presenters:

Jason Workmaster, Covington & Burling LLP
Jason Workmaster focuses his practice on government contracts-related litigation, including civil False Claims Act (FCA) cases, contract disputes, and bid protests. He has represented a host of clients in these types of cases in U.S. District Court, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (COFC), and the Government Accountability Office (GAO).

Addie Cliffe, Crowell & Moring LLP
Addie Cliffe is a counsel in Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts and International Trade groups, counseling and defending clients with respect to compliance with U.S. export controls, the Buy American Act, the Trade Agreements Act and other domestic preference requirements, the Foreign Military Financing program, Foreign Military sales, and other U.S. laws and regulations applicable to international transactions. She also counsels clients with respect to foreign investment and ownership in the United States, and applicable U.S. laws and regulations such as reviews conducted by the Committee of Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). Addie has significant experience assisting contractors with investigations relating to compliance with General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedule contracts, including defective pricing issues and compliance with the Price Reduction Clause and Trade Agreements Act requirements.

Lorraine Campos, Crowell & Moring LLP
Lorraine Campos is a partner in Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Group and focuses her practice on assisting clients with a variety of issues related to government contracts, government ethics, campaign finance, and lobbying laws. Lorraine regularly counsels clients on all aspects of the General Services Administration (GSA) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Federal Supply Schedule Programs, including compliance with the Price Reduction Clause, small business subcontracting requirements, and country of origin restrictions such as the Trade Agreements Act. Lorraine also advises pharmaceutical and medical device companies on federal procurement and federal pricing statutes, including the Veterans Health Care Act of 1992.

Compliance with the Trade Agreements Act (VA)—June 2nd

• Application of the Trade Agreements Act on GSA/VA Schedule contracts;
• Understanding “substantial transformation” and determining country of origin for offered products;
• Highlighting Government enforcement mechanisms and consequences for non-compliance, including recent cases and settlements;
• Best practices to ensure TAA compliance

Who should attend:

We strongly encourage contract managers, in-house lawyers, and compliance and purchasing personnel for VA Schedule contractors to register for this timely webinar.

Presenters:

Jen Plitsch, Covington & Burling LLP
Jennifer Plitsch is co-chair of the firm’s Government Contracts practice group where her practice includes a wide range of contracting issues for large and small businesses in both defense and civilian contracting. Her practice involves advising clients on contract proposal, performance, and compliance questions as well as transactional and legislative issues. Her practice also includes bid protest and contract claims and appeals litigation before GAO, agency boards and the federal courts.

Lorraine Campos, Crowell & Moring LLP
Lorraine Campos is a partner in Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Group and focuses her practice on assisting clients with a variety of issues related to government contracts, government ethics, campaign finance, and lobbying laws. Lorraine regularly counsels clients on all aspects of the General Services Administration (GSA) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Federal Supply Schedule Programs, including compliance with the Price Reduction Clause, small business subcontracting requirements, and country of origin restrictions such as the Trade Agreements Act. Lorraine also advises pharmaceutical and medical device companies on federal procurement and federal pricing statutes, including the Veterans Health Care Act of 1992.

Leslie Monahan, Crowell & Moring LLP
Leslie Monahan is a counsel in Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Group where she focuses on counseling clients on government contracts, government ethics, and regulatory and compliance matters. Leslie has extensive experience advising clients on the terms and conditions of the General Services Administration (GSA) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) programs, including the Price Reduction Clause, the Trade Agreements Act, and various socio-economic programs applicable to federal contractors.