FAR Webinar Series

Interested in learning more about the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)? Join NCMA for our first three-week FAR Webinar Series! Earn 4.5 CPE hours by attending all three webinars or 1.5 CPE hours for each individual webinar.

There is no limit to the number of people who can participate in each webinar. This discounted series allows an entire staff to be trained for one low cost, and with 14-day unlimited access to the webinar streams. Sign up now!

October 6: The Purpose of the FAR and How to Navigate It

Presenter: Chuck Schadl

Abstract:

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is an intimidating document. It is more than 2,000 pages in length and consists of sets of rules organized in the form of unique numbering, definitions, supplements, conventions, and deviations. This webinar provides a basic understanding of the FAR’s purpose, structure, and use. As a result of participating, attendees will be better equipped to identify and understand the FAR’s rules.

Take-aways:

• How to use the FAR.
• How use of the FAR can protect business interests.
• How to interpret the FAR based on its conventions.
• How to quickly navigate the FAR to find what you’re looking for.

October 13: Competitive Negotiations

Presenter: Michelle Currier, CPCM, CFCM, Fellow

Abstract:

Government and industry must understand the rules of engagement as both parties enter into contract negotiations.

Take-aways:

• Understanding FAR Part 15.
• Using the appropriate types of exchanges.
• Competitive discussions.

October 20: FAR and DFARS Updates

Presenter: William Weisberg, J.D.

Abstract:

This annual webinar will cover the most important changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement(DFARS) in the last year. There have been major changes to a variety of labor and employment law sections in the regulations, as well as new compliance requirements in a wide variety of areas. These, along with more modest but still important changes and updates, will be covered.

Take-aways:

New FAR and DFARS sections, including:

• Labor and employment law changes;
• Compliance issues, including counterfeit parts; and
• Modest but important updates to a variety of FAR and DFARS sections.