Tariff Trouble: Navigating Rising Costs and Contract Risk in Government Contracting

Join Kinetek, Miller & Chevalier, and Forvis Mazars

Tariffs have become a costly new challenge for government contractors. Executive orders and shifting global trade policy are driving up supply chain prices, impacting subcontractor rates, and leaving contractors to foot the bill. FAR clauses like 52.229-3 and 52.229-4 offer some guidance—but they’re open to interpretation and often require legal support to enforce.

In this exclusive 60-minute webinar, join experts from Kinetek, Miller & Chevalier, and Forvis Mazars as we break down the financial, legal, and operational implications of tariffs on GovCon organizations. We’ll explore the full lifecycle of this issue—from policy changes to system setup—so your team is equipped to navigate the complexities and protect your bottom line.

You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of how to:
• Navigate key FAR clauses and their gray areas
• Strategically defend and justify tariff-related costs
• Configure your systems for tracking, compliance, and audits
• Protect your profitability while staying contract-compliant

If you’ve been wondering, “Who pays for this?”—this session is for you!

Date: May 21st, 2025
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
Duration: 60 minutes
Location: Virtual – Zoom Webinar

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Agenda:
• The Executive Order Effect: What started under the Trump Administration and how tariff policy has evolved
• FAR Clauses 52.229-3 & 52.229-4: What they say, what’s being litigated, and how contractors can protect themselves
• Subcontractors & Tariffs: How subs are affected, and why their costs may become your problem
• Legal & Financial Best Practices: How to approach this issue proactively to reduce risk and increase cost recovery
• Proactive Planning:  Real-world strategies for managing, documenting, and recovering tariff-related costs
• Costpoint Setup Strategies: How to properly configure Deltek Costpoint to reflect tariff-driven cost increases and adjustments

Key Takeaways:
• Understand the Evolution of U.S. Tariff Policy – Gain context on how the current landscape emerged from Executive Orders, and where it may be heading.
• Interpret and Apply FAR Clauses 52.229-3 & 52.229-4 – Learn what these clauses mean in practice, the latest litigation trends, and how to use them to mitigate risk.
• Assess Supply Chain Risk Exposure – Discover how supplier pricing is likely impacted by tariffs—and what you can do to shield your business from downstream cost increases.
• Apply Real-World Planning Techniques – Learn how leading contractors are proactively managing tariff-related risk through scenario planning and audit-ready documentation.
• Configure Deltek Costpoint for Tariff Compliance – Learn how to reflect tariff-related cost increases and adjustments within Costpoint for greater transparency and control.

Speakers:
Bill Walter, Managing Director, Forvis Mazars
Alejandro “Alex” Sarria, Member, Miller & Chevalier
Steve Fruitman, Managing Partner, Kinetek
Debbie White, Managing Partner, Kinetek