Receive a basic understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency supplements as a complete regulatory system. A framework of the design of the FAR is developed throughout the course to emphasize how to use the regulation in the ordinary course of daily contracting and program functions.
Receive a copy of the FAR and learn how to use it as well as how to keep up-to-date on all FAR changes. Complexity is made understandable in this course. The FAR is used for hands-on problem-solving exercises which emphasize critical analytical thinking to achieve the best business decisions based on the correct regulatory application.
Who Should Attend?
Personnel of any organization that utilizes the FAR, including: contracting officers, contract specialists, contracting officer's representatives (CORs), general counsel, agency program officials, federal contractors and subcontractors, program managers, and technical and logistical personnel.
Learning Outcomes:
Gain a basic understanding of the FAR and its agency supplements as a body of knowledge system
Learn the structure and interrelationships of the FAR Parts and how to use this understanding to solve acquisition problems
Learn the salient points of all 53 Parts of the FAR
Outline:
Day one of three
Course Welcome, Overview and Introductions
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) System
Sources of Authority and Purpose
Agency Regulations as Part of the FAR System
Creating and Utilizing the Regulations
FAR Definitions and Clause and Form Applicability
Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest
Administrative Matters for Acquisition Organizations
Acquisition Planning
Planning for Competition
Documenting Acquisition Plans and Publicizing Contract Actions
Market Research and Describing Agency Needs
Planning for Contractor Qualifications
Planning for Commercial Items and Screening Required Sources
Day two of three
Contracting Methods and Contract Types
Simplified Acquisition Procedures
Sealed Bidding
Contracting by Negotiation
Types of Contracts
Special Contracting Methods and Emergency Acquisitions
Socioeconomic Programs
Small Business Programs
Labor Laws for Federal Acquisitions
Environmental, Energy and Water Considerations
Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information
Foreign Acquisition and Other Socioeconomic Programs
