ACI’s 20th Annual Big Four Pharmaceutical Pricing Bootcamp returns this June with a curriculum that reflects the latest policy shifts, market changes, and compliance requirements shaping federal drug pricing today. This year’s program provides an in-depth, step-by-step guide to the fundamentals and advanced complexities of contracting with the VA, DOD, PHS 340B Program, and the U.S. Coast Guard, with special emphasis on how market forces and new regulatory obligations affect federal pricing benchmarks.
Conference Co-Chairs
Merle M. DeLancey Jr.
Partner, Government Contracts
Blank Rome LLP
James W. Kim
Shareholder
Polsinelli
Christopher Weiser
Associate General Counsel, Value & Access and Pricing
Teva Pharmaceuticals
Featured Speakers
Felecia Manning
Senior Director, Pricing and Government Programs, Market Access
United Therapeutics
Allan A. Thoen
Director & Associate General Counsel
Sandoz Inc.
Cheryl Middleton
Principal & Co-Founder
Revolve Access
Greg Madden
Managing Member, Former Chief of Contracting, VA NAC
Orlaithe Consulting LLC
T. Reed Stephens
Partner, Co-Chair, Health Care and Life Sciences Industry Group
Winston & Strawn LLP
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Our distinguished faculty includes government authorities and leading pricing professionals. Their insights will give you a firm footing in the world of Big Four pharmaceutical government contracts by teaching you how to:
Understand the structure of the Big Four agencies, their programs, and statutory pricing methodologies
Assess the impact of President Trump’s Executive Orders on pharmaceutical manufacturing and pricing
Comprehend the intricacies of System for Award Management and Cybersecurity risk and obligations for Big Four Contractors
Evaluate complex pricing challenges involving Non-FAMP and FCP calculations
Establish best practices for joining the VA FSS and securing placement on TRICARE and the VA National Formulary
Navigate the full range of pricing levers when launching new products in the Federal Agency Health System
Appreciate how the private market, the Inflation Reduction Act, Medicare, Medicaid, and PHS 340B Program relate to Big Four pricing
Comply with post-award compliance obligations and prepare for audits
All Access Pass
Further enhance your knowledge with our pre- and post-conference workshops and save with our all access pass!
Workshop A
Drug Prices in Federal Programs and Big Four Building Blocks: An Introduction to Key Agencies, Applicable Programs and Pricing Methodologies
June 24, 2026
9:00–11:30 am
Workshop B
Federal Government Market Access Working Group: A Guide to Optimizing Revenue and Creating Federal-Specific Value to the Big Four Agencies
June 25, 2026
3:15–5:30 pm
“First-time attendee and it exceeded my expectations. The program was very informative and the opportunity to hear from change agents was invaluable.”
“First-time attendee and it exceeded my expectations. The program was very informative and the opportunity to hear from change agents was invaluable.”
“As always the ‘Big Four’ Boot Camp bring together the best in regulatory, legal, and government personnel for an open and honest dialogue.”
“Excellent focus on covered topics – know what to cover and do it well.”
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