BACKGROUND:

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Contracts are the one of the most important aspects of a business or other entity.  The contract establishes the applicable scope of work, schedule, period of performance, terms and conditions, prices, requirements, references, specifications, assumptions, service levels, tasks, deliverables, reporting, and other provisions governing a contractual relationship. Today, many companies and other entities are requiring proactive contract management for improved contractual visibility, efficiency, economics, risk minimization, control, and operational performance.

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Contracts management involves the proactive management of a wide variety of commercial, international, government, collaborative, consortial, relationship, and other agreements in accordance with  best practices, applicable entity policies and procedures, compliance programs, applicable laws, and the other requirements of the parties. It generally encompasses contract planning, contract designing, contract drafting, contract negotiation, contract modification, contract administration, use of best practices, contract close-out, contract assessment, lessons learned activities, and other similar items.

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CORE CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES:

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1.  Proactive management of a wide variety of commercial, international, government, collaborative, consortial, relationship, and other agreements in accordance with  best practices, applicable entity policies and procedures, compliance programs, applicable laws, and the other requirements of the parties.

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2.  Contract planning, contract designing, contract drafting, contract negotiation, contract modification, contract administration, use of best practices, sourcing management, contract close-out, contract assessment, lessons learned activities, and other similar items.  

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3.  Contractual risk management

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4.  IT and Software licensing, maintenance, support, services, and training

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5.  Intellectual property management

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6. Technology transfer and technology licensing

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7. International trade and export compliance (FCPA, antiboycott, and export licensing)

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8. Government contracts (FAR & DFARS)

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9. Biotechnology agreements

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*OTHER CONSULTING SERVICES:

(In association with Peterman Consulting Associates LLC)

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1.  Bioscience

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2.  Nanotech

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3.  Life Sciences

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4.  Technical Business Development

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5.  Technology Commercialization

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6.  SBIR, Texas ETF, and other Grants

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7.  Partnering Programs

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