Providing Government Training for Agencies and Contractors Nationwide
Government Seeks More Competition from Contractors 
The government contract attorneys and consultants at the Colorado law office of Theodore Watson & Associates, LLC provide up-to-date training services for both contractors and agencies. We provide on-site and off-site training opportunities. Our clientele include:
- State Agencies
- Federal agencies
- New contractors
- Existing government contractors
- Fortune 500 companies
- Small Businesses
- Chambers of commerce
Presidential Initiatives
The president requested that the executive agencies look for more competition when awarding government contracts. He signed a presidential memorandum addressing this matter.
As a result, training in commercial practices becomes more necessary for federal agencies. Alternatively, contractors must become more in tune with federal contracts and the new view towards competition.
Live Interactive Sessions
Our training sessions directly focus on the end result. That is, providing meaningful information to both agencies and contractors. Our attorneys and consultants provide training sessions that allow for:
- Seeing real-life information
- Obtaining cost-effective business solutions
- Interactive sessions
- Allowing you to leave with valuable skills and information
- Networking opportunities
Our Office
Our government contracts training program includes: 
- On-site training for state & federal agencies, chambers of commerce
- Federal Small Business Programs (Under FAR: 19)
- Market Research
- Bid Protest and Legal Issues
- RFP & Proposals (Writing to Win)
- Teaming Agreements & Alliances (FAR. 9.6)
- Marketing to the Federal Government
- Large Business Development
- Subcontracting Plans
- Quality Assurance
- Contract Administration for Contractors
- Compliance
- Native American 8(a) Contracting
- Ethics
- Employment law issues
- Federal and State Agency Training
- Subcontractor concerns
Generic Training Sessions serve no Meaningful Purpose
Agencies such as the Small Business Administration (SBA) offer training for local small businesses. However, statistics show that business owners very seldom leave with information that they can utilize. The training sessions at Theodore Watson & Associates:
- Provide you with live information of RFP Trends
- Provide for discussion and interactive sessions
- Address critical legal issues in federal procurement
- Provide meaningful information to bridge the gap between agencies and contractors
Nationwide Training Services
Our government contract training capabilities reach contractors, federal and state agencies throughout the country. Our training professionals reach clients in Denver, Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, Kansas and Nebraska, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Arkansas, Denver, Colorado Springs, Utah, California, Oklahoma, Ohio, Maine, Florida, Texas, Nevada, Maryland, Louisiana, Las Vegas, Georgia, Hawaii, Alaska, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Florida, Indiana, Washington, Mississippi, Tennessee, Miami, Virgin Islands, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, Virginia, Delaware, Connecticut, Arizona, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Montana.
Learn the Nuances of 8a, HUBZone and Service Disabled Veteran Relationships
The government has initiated more service 8a, disabled veteran and HUBZone set asides for 2009. Watson’s contract training focuses on relationships between large contractors and smaller entities. We address the law as it pertains to teaming and joint ventures in the various socio-economic business groups.
- Learn the benefits of teaming arrangement
- Avoid common legal pitfalls
- Leverage and make better use of your resources
- Advantages of teaming with tribal entities
RFP and Solicitations
In today’s economy, contractors of all sizes have seen a rapid decline in commercial sales. As a result, commercial businesses are turning to bid on federal contract RFP and solicitations. 
There is now an outcry for more detailed government contract training sessions. Our training staff is meeting this challenge by offering:
- Onsite training services - we travel to your location
- Offsite training for local Colorado companies
- Workshops across the country that allow for networking opportunities
If you are a contractor that has seen a decline in your government contract awards, then our training and consulting services can help you redefine your initiatives and strategies.
Performance-Based Contracting - A New Language for Contractors
Performance based solicitations are the norm when it comes to government contracting. Training is necessary of contractors want to become better in their technical proposal writing skills.
The government is directed to procure as many performance based contracts as possible. This incentive allows the new contractor to decide how it will perform the contract to reach the customer’s end result.
- Learn to better understand statements of work in RFPs
- Better understanding of Statements of Work (PWS)
- Contractor Quality Assurance Plans
- We offer two-day onsite seminars for larger companies
Many solicitations on the FBO website claim to be performance based. However, a close review shows that the Performance Work Statement (”PWS”) still tells the contractor how the government wants the contract performed.
Training for Government Agencies
Theodore Watson & Associates, LLC provides training for government agencies that want to improve their understanding of commercial industries and market place. The Congress provides budgets to purchase commercial services and products. Therefore, agencies must become more familiar with commercial practices if they seek more competitive bids from contractors.
- Better approach to commercial market research
- Contractor perceptions of the government
- Create a better balance between the agency and commercial contractors
- Small Business commercial practices
- Legislative intent and implications to agency practices
Schedule Your Training Today
If you are a government or state contracting agency seeking experienced, skilled government contract trainers for your staff, contact Theodore Watson & Associates online, or call us at 720.941.7200.
Additional online resources:
Central Contractor Registration Office of Federal Procurement Policy Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Our government contracts consulting services Department of Agriculture Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals GAO U.S. Supreme Court
Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, Kansas, Nebraska, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Arkansas, Denver, Colorado Springs, Utah, California, Oklahoma, Ohio, Maine, Florida, Texas, Nevada, Las Vegas, Georgia, Hawaii, Alaska, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Florida, Indiana, Washington, Mississippi, Tennessee, Miami, Virgin Islands, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, Delaware, Washington State, Connecticut, Arizona, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Montana government contract training services.
