Learn from experts across government about tools and methods to address workforce development challenges beyond just hiring such as skill gaps, equipment needs, succession planning, and effective remote work strategies. Description: Join GSA and OPM as we explore how to create a competitive workplace that attracts and retains highly skilled professionals. Find out, through real-world examples, how innovative tools and methods can help you navi...

Acquisition Training for the Real World is a two-week program of daily virtual training sessions on GSA’s tools and digital services and the latest information on Federal Marketplace initiatives. It is open exclusively to federal agency personnel. Earn up to 11 CLPs. Monday July, 26, 2021 1 - 2 pm ET Market Research on the Acquisition Gateway Tuesday July, 27, 2021 1 - 2 pm ET Effective Market Research Using Market Research As a Service...

Auditing the Procurement Function is an important assignment for auditors and compliance departments. The seminar presents: The definition, scope, and importance of purchase to pay process, The core challenges of procurement process, The important risk areas of fraud, ethics, and external factors, Common risks, procedures, and internal controls at different stages of the purchase to pay process. Procurement tactical and strategy planning. This...

The DFARS provides Department of Defense (DoD) implementation and supplementation of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The DFARS contains requirements of the law, DoD-wide policies, delegations of FAR authorities, deviations from FAR requirements, and policies/procedures that have a significant effect on the public. Relevant procedures, guidance, and information that do not meet the criteria for inclusion in the DFARS are issued in the...

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) made its official debut in Federal contracting on April 1, 1984, as the successor to the Federal Procurement Regulations (FPR). Some saw the April Fool’s Day effective date as a bad omen, but over the last 34 years, trillions of dollars have been spent pursuant to the FAR’s authority, covering the procurement of donuts to major weapons systems. Long-time acquisition professionals consider th...

Cost and Pricing Data; “Fair and Reasonable Prices;” Commerciality Determinations (Formal and Informal) Contract pricing: everyone does it, but no one wants to talk about it. This course will deal with some of the most critical issues involving contract pricing. Taught by an experienced government contracts attorney, this course will cover: What is “cost or pricing data,” and what must the contractor provide to the gove...

This webinar goes beyond the basics! Join experts Barbara Kinosky and David Warner for an informative, interactive and very witty advanced 90-minute webinar covering complex issues in the Service Contract Labor Standards (formerly SCA.) Learn about conformances, retroactive application of the act, equitable adjustments, DOL investigations, and price adjustments. Understand current audit focus issues and how to make it right if you got it wrong...

Thinking of Becoming a GSA Schedule Holder? This is a concise, fact-packed webinar of GSA’s massive ($40 billion per FY) Federal Supply Schedules (FSS) program (also known as the Multiple Award Schedule or MAS program). It is designed for members of industry (individuals or companies) who are seeking – or considering seeking – a GSA Schedule contract, and need a basic understanding of the program to make informed business dec...

Spend time with Russ Blaine, CPCM, Fellow, and Past National President of NCMA, as he teaches you to establish and optimize a mentoring relationship that benefits your career as well as your personal growth. Russ serves as the “Lead Coach” for NCMA’s Contract Management Leadership Development Program (CMLDP), where he aligns the efforts of 40 senior mentors. He is a doctoral candidate at Northeastern University where his stu...

Congratulations on your new leadership role! Take a second to celebrate - now, let's get to work. Leadership is one of the most important, influential, and inspirational activities we can perform. Learn seven major points from an experienced, successful leader in this highly interactive session. Key Takeaways: An understanding of the roles and expectations of leaders - and acknowledgement of the privilege of leadershipSeven pragmatic, easy-to...