"The Federal Government procures a wide range of products and services. To the uninitiated the Federal acquisition process is complicated and daunting on the surface. Once understood, it is clear that there are predictable routes of success for doing business with the Government."

This Basis Federal Contracting course is an excellent overview of the contracting process. The course covers a short history of how we got to where we are, the important laws and rules that shape contracting today, as well as an overview of the FAR, how it's structured and important chapters in today's world. The course also covers important legal principals of contracting, small business program overview and the acquisition process from start to finish as well as the people involved and their roles. This course is an excellent introduction to contracting for anyone who has a need to understand the big picture such as contracting, proposal, business development, sales and finance personnel and is especially appropriate to companies entering the Federal market. This course can be delivered on-site to groups of 12 or more individuals in the D.C. area or at your location outside the metro D.C. area. The course is presented by Scott Denniston, former Director of the office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization at Department of Veterans Affairs. Scott has 20 years experience in Federal contracting.

Summary:

The course is a concise introduction to government contracting. Participants will understand the basis of contracting law, rules, and key players from start to finish. Participants will also learn the types of contracts, their uses and how the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) works.

Objective:

The emphasis of this unique course is to introduce new entrants into the Contracting Profession, provide a refresher for specialists working in the profession and to enhance the value and performance of support and administrative personnel thereby increasing the effectiveness of the entire contracting organization.

Audience:

This concentrated, clearly presented course will benefit a wide range of professionals. Those new to the profession will get the big picture quickly, as well as a clear understanding of the key areas for further study and self-development. Specialists interested in a broader knowledge or an update on the contracting process will get a quick comprehensive fresher. Seasoned technicians will benefit from the brief coverage to fill in gaps in their understanding of Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA), the Clinger-Cohen Act, and FAR 15 on negotiated contracting.

Special Topics:

• Federal Acquisition Regulation Updates

• Contracting Methods

• Proposal Evaluation Techniques

Outline:

• Sources of Federal Contract Law

• Contract Types

• Key Statutes, Rules and Regulations

• Personnel Involved

• Competition Requirements

• Acquisition Planning and Methods of Contracting

• Source Selection Approaches

• Implementation of Socioeconomic Policies through Contracting

• Contract Administration

Check our current list of scheduled workshops for the next public offering of this workshop.

For further information, contact Sid Jaffe at 703-642-5153.