Clear communication with contracting officers and agency officials can make a major difference when working on government contracts. It can help contractors clarify solicitation requirements, resolve performance issues, manage contract changes and maintain productive business relationships. At the same time, communication that is handled incorrectly can create unauthorized commitments, compliance concerns or even contract disputes and protests.
In this APEX Accelerator webinar, government contracts attorneys Nicole Pottroff and John Holtz will walk through some of the most common myths and misunderstandings contractors face when communicating with government officials. The session will cover when and how contractors can communicate directly with contracting officers, who has the authority to modify a contract and what to do when instructions come from someone who does not have that authority.
Participants will also learn more about government gratuities rules, how they differ from standard commercial practices and why understanding these boundaries is important when building relationships with public-sector clients. The webinar is designed for proposal and capture managers, contract managers, business development professionals, small business owners, and legal and compliance advisors who want a clearer understanding of how to communicate appropriately and confidently throughout the contracting process.
