Acquisition Training for the Real World Winter 2021 Why: Become an expert on the tools and digital services available on the Acquisition Gateway and how they can help improve your acquisitions Gain skills to improve the government’s buying power and reduce contract duplication Find out the latest information on Federal Marketplace initiatives Earn CLPs to maintain your certifications Acquisition Training for the Real World Winter 2021 is...

Obtaining your highest accurate CPARS ratings is critical to your Federal business success. This webinar will offer real-world operational strategies to manage your CPARS ratings and what you need to do to properly prepare for what’s on the horizon regarding contractor self-assessments given recent Federal government policy and Agency procurement CPARS-related initiatives. Key Topics Covered Identify current Federal government initiativ...

Keep your subcontracts profitable and maintain compliance with federal requirements This one day training course covers the complex relationships between the Federal government, prime contractors, and subcontractors. This course will help you understand the role of teaming agreements, contract clause flow-down, consent to subcontract, make or buy plans, privity, and mandatory disclosure. Key Topics Covered Subcontract Management & Adminis...

Learn how to navigate the FAR, how to stay in compliance with regulatory obligations. This one-day course will introduce private industry and/or Government Employees seeking to broaden their knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Process. This is an excellent course for learning how to navigate the FAR, and staying compliant with regulatory obligations. Key Topics Covered Establishment of the FAR How the FAR is organized FAR Contract Provisions...

Are you feeling overwhelmed by Federal contracting? Are you unsure how to navigate through the Federal contracting process? Take the guesswork out of your job by attending our comprehensive, two-day Federal Contracting Basics course. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the basic framework and core principles governing Federal procurements and will prepare you to respond to the full range of issues that can arise in Federal contract...

Our acquisition community has come a long way in a short time. In recent months, we’ve embraced full-time work from home, virtual collaboration with industry, remote requirements development, video proposals, technical demonstrations, and source selections from afar. We used prize competitions and challenges, FAR flexibilities, and non-FAR authorities to find new suppliers and award contracts quickly. We took advantage of our profession...

The Virginia Department of General Services Division of Purchases and Supply is hosting the 2020 Public Procurement Summit on November 16-18. This summit will take the place of the 2020 Public Procurement Forum and will be held virtually. We anticipate the Forum returning in November of 2021. The Public Procurement Summit will include 10 consecutive live and recorded classes over three days. Participants will have the opportunity to receive 10...

Centre’s Boot Camp for GSA Multiple Award Schedules Contracting (MAS) isn’t just about getting a MAS contract. This course focuses in on obtaining a Schedule, maintaining compliance, and ultimately driving your government sales. Centre’s GSA gurus will help you keep up with the changes that affect your contract administration and compliance efforts. In addition, you’ll learn the key components to making your MAS contrac...

*Registration Coming Soon! The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is the source document when contracting with the procurement offices of both federal defense and civilian agencies for the purchase goods and services. A close and detailed working knowledge of the FAR is mandatory for government, contractor, and subcontractor personnel in order to maintain the best possible contracts and compliance with its requirements. This two-day FAR ...

An event co-presented by ATARC and IRS with panels discussing: -Digitalization in Tax Administration -Modernizing Information Return Systems