Government Best Practices Training Course™
Introduction to FAR - Federal Acquisition
Regulations Overview
August 9-11, 2006
Market*Access Training Center
4301 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1003 (10th Floor)
Arlington, VA
PLEASE NOTE:
On-line registrations for this workshop are now
closed. There is very limited space available for walk
ins.
If you plan to walk in for this course event, please
call Pamela Greenstein at
(703) 807-2758 and bring the
registration form with you.
“The
course was very helpful. The instructor took time and
helped me one on one with an issue at work.”
Juan
R. Tanon, Environmental Protection Specialist, US EPA
“Great introduction to the FAR.”
T.
Jason Dunaway, Contract Officer, Parsons Brinkerhoff
Registration: 8:00 AM (Day One Only)
Program Starts: 8:30 AM
Wrap-up: 3:30 PM
Course materials, continental breakfast (coffee and
pastries), refreshments included.
This workshop is recommended for 24 Continuous Learning
Points (CLPs) toward DAWIA/FAC-C requirements. A
Market*Access "Certificate of Completion" will be
provided to all attendees upon conclusion of the
workshop.
For
information on fulfilling core, elective and continuous
learning requirements, visit:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/procurement/policy_letters/05-01_041505.html
About This Course
Introduction to FAR is intended for
students interested in gaining a basic understanding of
how to most effectively use the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR). Although the FAR is a very detailed
and complex regulation, contracting parties in the
federal Government marketplace must know the terms and
conditions of the contracts they enter into. This course
will improve the ability of students to select the right
clauses, identify the correct procedures and improve
their bargaining position during negotiations. In
addition, students will learn how to keep up with
changes to the FAR so they can always be sure that they
have the latest and most relevant information. Rather
than using a text book about the FAR, each student will
receive a personal copy of the FAR which will be used as
the course manual. This approach ensures that students
will become familiar with the source document, which
will enable them to immediately apply the knowledge they
gain through this informative three-day session.
The course is taught by knowledgeable, highly skilled
instructors who have a wealth of practical experience
and know how to present complex material in an easily
understandable manner. The key points in the class will
be emphasized with practical exercises to reinforce the
lessons learned and to provide the students with
opportunities to apply the FAR to realistic scenarios.
This approach ensures that every student will return to
work with improved skills and the confidence to apply
them to virtually any acquisition situation.
A new
government report recommends contract training to
achieve better federal contracting results.
Click
here to download the Managing the Government’s
Technical Experts to Achieve Positive Contract Outcomes
report by the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board dated
December 2005.
Course Syllabus
Course Overview
- Organization of the FAR
- How to Find the FAR
- How to Learn About Updates
General Sections
- Part 1-Federal Acquisition Regulations System
- Part 2-Definitions of Words and Terms
- Part 3-Improper Business Practices and Personal
Conflicts of Interest
- Part 4-Administrative Matters
Competition and Acquisition Planning
- Part 5-Publicizing Contract Actions
- Part 6-Competition Requirements
- Part 7-Acquisition Planning
- Part 8-Required Sources of Supplies and Services
- Part 9-Contractor Qualifications
- Part 10-Market Research
- Part 11-Describing Agency Needs
- Part 12-Acquisition of Commercial Items
Contracting Methods and Contract Types
- Part 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures
- Part 14-Sealed Bidding
- Part 15-Contracting by Negotiation
- Part 16-Types of Contracts
- Part 17-Special Contracting Methods
Socioeconomic Programs
- Part 19-Small Business Programs
- Part 22-Application of Labor Laws to Government
Acquisitions
- Part 23-Environment, energy and water efficiency,
renewable energy technologies, occupational safety, and
Drug-Free Workplace
- Part 24-Protection of Privacy and Freedom of
Information
- Part 25-Foreign Acquisition
- Part 26-Other Socioeconomic Programs
General Contracting Requirements
- Part 27-Patents, Data, and Copyrights
- Part 28-Bonds and Insurance
- Part 29-Taxes
- Part 30-Cost Accounting Standards Administration
- Part 31-Contract Cost Principles and Procedures
- Part 32-Contract Financing
- Part 33-Protests, Disputes, and Appeals
Subchapter F-Special Categories of Contracting
- Part 34-Major System Acquisition
- Part 35-Research and Development Contracting
- Part 36-Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts
- Part 37-Service Contracting
- Part 38-Federal Supply Schedule Contracting
- Part 39-Acquisition of Information Technology
- Part 41-Acquisition of Utility Services
Subchapter G-Contract Management
- Part 42-Contract Administration and Audit Services
- Part 43-Contract Modifications
- Part 44-Subcontracting Policies and Procedures
- Part 45-Government Property
- Part 46-Quality Assurance
- Part 47-Transportation
- Part 48-Value Engineering
- Part 49-Termination of Contracts
- Part 50-Extraordinary Contractual Actions
- Part 51-Use of Government Sources by Contractors
Subchapter H-Clauses and Forms
- Part 52-Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses
- Part 53-Forms
Additional Resources:
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Who Should Attend
-
Agency Program Managers
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Budget and Financial Officers
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General Counsel
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Contracts Administrators
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Procurement Executives
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Program Managers
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Federal support contractors
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Federal product and services suppliers, systems
integrators
Previous Attendees
Include:
- Accenture,
Contract Specialist
- Aracata Associates
Inc./NASA, Logistics Supervisor
- Booz Allen
Hamilton, Consultant
- CAPE, Buyer
- Cybercore
Technologies, Director of Operations
- Defense Logistics
Agency, Programs Manager
- Department of
Education, Administrative Officer
- Department of
Education, Budget Analyst
- Department of
Education, Management & Program Analyst
- Department of
Energy, Program Manager
- Department of
Homeland Security, Program Analyst
- Department of
Homeland Security - Office of the Inspector
General, Administrative Officer
- Department of
Labor, Office of Small Business Programs
- Dynetics, Inc.,
Senior Logistician
- Florida Department
of Management Services
- Gelman, Rosenberg
& Feedman, Client Services Manager
- Gelman, Rosenberg
& Freedman, Client Services Senior Accountant
- General Dynamics
OTS, Staff Accountant II
- Joint Information
Operations Center, Lead Information Warfare
Engineer
- NASA, Budget
Analyst
- NASA Glenn
Research Center, Contracting Officer
- NASA Goddard Space
Flight Center, Contract Administrator
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- National Drug
Intelligence Center, Contract Specialist
- Naval Surface
Warfare Center, Electronics Engineering Technician
- Primacy
Relocation, Director, Government Business
Development
- SAIC, Acquisition
Manager
- SAIC-Frederick,
Inc./NIAID, Operational Manager
- Siemens, Market
Analyst
- Siemens Building
Technologies, Director Construction Operations
- State Education
Office, Staff Assistant
- STG, Inc.
- Synergy Systems,
Inc., Engineering Manager
- System Planning
Corporation
- TerreStar Networks
Inc., Director of Contractors
- Transportation
Security Administration, Supervisory Attorney
Advisor
- Turner
Construction Company, Vice President
- US Customs and
Border Protection, Attorney
- US Department of
Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, Branch Chief
- US Department of
Treasury, Information Technology Specialist
- US GAO, Assistant
Director
- Unisys, Business
Analyst
- Wyle Laboratories,
Contracts Manager
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About Your Instructor
Joseph T. Higgins
Joe
Higgins
is a
managing director in the FTI Forensic and Litigation
Consulting practice based in Washington, D.C. Mr.
Higgins has worked over 30 years in accounting, auditing
and consulting in government contracting with
concentration in the Aerospace and Defense (A&D)
industry.
Mr.
Higgins has extensive financial management experience in
government contracting, specifically in the development
and implementation of cost allocation systems to ensure
cost recovery on government contracts. He has assisted
clients with completion of CASB Disclosure Statements
and related issues with compliance with the Cost
Accounting Standards. Mr. Higgins has expertise in all
required government contracting management systems,
including cost estimating and earned value management
systems (EVMS). He has extensive knowledge in the areas
of contract claims, particularly claims in connection
with terminations for the convenience of the government.
Mr.
Higgins brings a diversity of experience to his
consulting tasks, coming to FTI after working 15 years
as a Vice President Finance/Chief Financial Officer with
A&D companies and slightly more time performing auditing
and consulting work within the federal government as
well as the private sector. Mr. Higgins has a current
operating-level perspective on the challenges that face
today’s government contractor. Not only does he have
the technical competence to deal with the
regulatory/compliance aspects of an issue, he also has
the practical insight to appreciate the business and
organizational implications that may be involved.
Having worked at various levels in the Defense Contract
Audit Agency, Mr. Higgins has the background necessary
to bring clarity to potentially volatile audit
situations. And his experience as a consultant and
auditor with major international accounting firms gives
him additional qualification and perspective.
Contact Us
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For registration information, please contact
Pamela
Greenstein at (703) 807-2758
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For general information about this workshop,
please contact
Abbie
Hickman, (703) 807-2753
Registration Fee
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Government attendees: $1,095 per person
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Small Business (less than 100 employees): $1,195 per
person
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Industry: $1,295 per person
Registration Options
PLEASE NOTE:
On-line registrations for this workshop are now closed.
There is very limited space available for walk ins.
If you plan to walk in for this course event, please
call Pamela Greenstein at
(703) 807-2758 and bring the
registration form with you.
Registration form requires Acrobat Reader.
Registrations are payable by Visa, American Express,
Mastercard, company check or government purchase order.
CANCELLATION POLICY: You
may designate a substitute in writing any time before
the conference. If you need to cancel your registration,
you must send your notice in writing and will be subject
to a $50 processing fee. No refunds are given for
cancellations received one week prior to the event start
date or later. PLEASE NOTE: No shows will be liable for
the entire registration fee.
Market*Access has the right to refuse registration to
any attendee at any time.
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Location and Nearby Hotel Information
The workshop will be held in the Market*Access Training
Center in the NRECA Building at 4301 Wilson Boulevard,
Suite #1003 (10th floor), Arlington, VA 22203. Public
parking at the facility is available for $9 a day. The
NRECA Building is just one block from the Ballston Metro
Station in the orange line. Please note: the parking
garage and a side entrance to the building is on Taylor
Street.
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