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Government*Horizons Inc. Training Series™
Introduction to FAR - Federal Acquisition Regulations Overview
February 25-27, 2008
Denver, CO
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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 Government*Horizons "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 Workshop
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 into which they enter. This training workshop will give you an overview of the pertinent and most used sections of the FAR as well as the knowledge to locate and interpret how the clauses relate to each part. It will highlight the various provisions and clauses used in solicitations as well as the clauses carried over into the actual contract document. You’ll learn how to select the right clauses, identify the correct procedures and improve your bargaining position during negotiations. In addition, you will learn how to keep up with changes to the FAR so you can always be sure you have the latest and most relevant information.
Each student will receive a personal copy of the FAR which will be used as the course manual. Through hands on participation, you will review where to find the sections of the FAR that pertain to contract types, solicitations, sealed bids, government property, etc. This approach ensures you will become familiar with the source document, which will enable you to immediately apply the knowledge you 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 workshop 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 you 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.
Who Should Attend
• Agency Program Managers
• Budget and Financial Officers
• General Counsel
• Contracts Administrators
• Procurement Executives
• Program Managers
• Federal support contractors
• Federal product and services suppliers, systems integrators
Early Registrants Include:
APG, LP General Manager
Colorado State University, Associate Legal Council
Management & Training Corp, Director, Procurement
Rain for Rent, Project Manager
Scott AFB, HQ AMC, Contract Specialist
US Dept. of Labor, Corporate Senior Buyer
US Dept. of Labor, Chief, Qualification & Certification Unit
Vanguard Contractors, Accounts Receivable/Payable Supervisor
Previous Attendees Include:
Accenture, Contract Specialist
Aracata Associates Inc./NASA, Logistics Supervisor
Army Publishing Directorate, Electronic Publishing Specialist
Art Technology Group, Inc., Corporate Counsel
Battelle, Program Analyst
Booz Allen Hamilton, Consultant
CAPE, Buyer
CISCO Systems, Program Manager
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
EPA
Florida Department of Management Services
Gelman, Rosenberg & Feedman, Client Services Manager
Gelman, Rosenberg & Freedman, Client Services Senior Accountant
General Dynamics OTS, Staff Accountant II
HDR, Inc., Senior Accountant
Joint Information Operations Center, Lead Information Warfare Engineer
Kittelson & Associates, Inc., Financial Accounting Manager
Logistics Support, Inc., Vice President
Northrop Grumman, Program Manager
Meridian Consulting & Associates, Health Care Consultant
NASA, Budget Analyst
NASA Glenn Research Center, Contracting Officer
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Contract Administrator
National Drug Intelligence Center, Contract Specialist
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Electronics Engineering Technician
Parsons Brinckerhoff
Primacy Relocation, Director, Government Business Development
Quality Partners of Rhode Island, Contract Administrator
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., Contracts Manager
TerreStar Networks Inc., Director of Contractors
Transportation Security Administration, Supervisory Attorney Advisor
Turner Construction Company, Vice President
United States Air Force, Engineering & Technical Services Contract Manager
United States Marine Corps, Contracting Officer
United States Marine Corps, Investigator
University of Washington, Administrator
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
Course
Syllabus
What is the origin of the FAR?
Who is responsible for the FAR?
How does the FAR get updated?
How is the FAR structured?
What is the FAR Numbering system?
What are the parts of the FAR?
How can I quickly find things in the FAR
Where is the FAR on the internet?
What are the Parts of the FAR?
- Parts 1 – 4 (General)
- Parts 5 – 12 (Competition and Acquisition Planning)
- Parts 13 – 18 (Contracting Methods and Types)
- Parts 19 – 26 (Socioeconomic Programs)
- Parts 27 – 33 (General Contracting Requirements)
- Parts 34 – 41 (Special Categories of Contracting)
- Parts 42 – 51 (Contract Management)
- Parts 52 – 53 (Clauses and Forms
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About
Your Instructor
Bruce I. Silverstein
Bruce has over 20 years in procurement and contracting, both in Government and the private sector. Bruce is President of Procurement Consultants Inc. (PCI), a small business providing procurement services to a diversity of government and commercial clients. Most recently, Bruce provided contract administrative support to DataPath, Inc., a Government Contractor providing satellite communications equipment and services to the federal government in Iraq and Afghanistan. Prior work history includes work as a Senior Manager for Accenture, LLP. In this role, he managed the largest commercial contract for Accenture on a local multi-national telecommunications client. Prior to that assignment, Bruce was the Senior Program Manager for Tessada & Associates, a full service 8(a) firm with over 400 employees around the country providing a range of diverse outsourcing services from engineering services, information technology services, pre and post award contract support, management analysis, and others. Bruce lead a team responsiblefor the analysis and disposition of over 4000 government contracts and grants, as well as oversight audits of federal contractors and grantees at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Prior work assignments include; Director of Contracts Management for the DeKalb County Jail and Contracts Manager for DeKalb County Georgia. As Contracts Manager for the second largest county in Georgia, Bruce was responsible for the technical content of all major contracts, Invitations To Bid, and Requests For Proposals. This included the solicitation, selection, and award of construction, services, and supply contracts.
Prior to joining DeKalb County, he was head of the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center’s Procurement Division. Bruce was responsible for statewide procurement assistance for the SBDCs network of 18 centers throughout Georgia, resulting in over $69 Million in Federal, State and Local contracts. Bruce provided consulting services to small and minority business, as well as presented dozens of workshops and seminars on various procurement topics.
Bruce retired from the Air Force as a Contracts Manager and Contracting Officer. His previous federal procurement experience includes: Deputy Chief of Contracts for the Defense Contracts Management Area, Bridgeport Connecticut. Bruce served as an Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO).Other previous procurement assignments included Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO), and Chief, Bomb Navigation, Fire Control Section, Warner Robins Air Logistics Center
Past accomplishments include selection for the Air Force’s Education With Industry Program at Lockheed Georgia Company, Marietta Georgia. Bruce holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland, as well as a Masters in Business from Troy State University. Bruce has achieved the Professional Designation in Contracts Management from the National Contract Management Association (NCMA), and is a Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) with the National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM), and a Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) with the National Institute of Government Purchasing (NIGP). Bruce is a Certified NIGP Master Instructor, teaching procurement courses to all levels of government around the country.
Contact
Us
- For registration and billing information, please email Customer Service or call (703) 807-2758
- For speaker or agenda information, please contact Jaime Uss, (703) 807-2743
Registration Fee
- Government attendees: $1,095 per person
- Small Business (less than 100 employees): $1,195 per person
- Industry (includes government contractors): $1,295 per person
*Registration fees include a copy of the most recently published Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR) – an $85 value!
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Location and Hotel Information
The workshop will be held at the Adam's Mark Hotel at 1550 Court Place in Denver, CO 80202. Please note that the Adam’s Mark is holding a small block of guest rooms available at the rate of $127 plus tax per night. To secure a room, you must contact the Adam’s Mark at (303) 893-3333 by February 5, 2008 and mention Government*Horizons' "Introduction to FAR - Federal Acquisition Regulations Overview" to get this rate.
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On-Site Training
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To request a proposal and schedule training, e-mail Laura
Johnson, President, at ljohnson@governmenthorizons.org or call
(703) 807-2747.
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