FUN with the FAR℠ Season 6

26 Bi-Weekly* Sessions from October 2018 to September 2019

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Covering each Part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and created to make the FAR approachable and thought provoking for contracting professionals at all levels.  All sessions will be recorded and accessible as a podcast throughout the year.  The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is a complex set of rules governing the federal government’s purchasing process. Its purpose is to ensure purchasing procedures are standard, consistent and conducted in a fair and impartial manner. To accomplish this, it is critical for contracting professionals in the government and private sector to have a working knowledge of the source document—the FAR. Ignorance of the rules can lead to costly and undesirable outcomes. This webinar is designed to teach government and private sector contracting professionals techniques to efficiently and effectively maneuver through the extensive number of clauses and provisions in order to select the right clauses and correct procedures applicable to their contract. Receive a complimentary copy of the FAR Desk Reference Manual with your purchase of the entire series. 

Interactive & Content Rich

• Class will be taught through a dynamic dialogue with guests and students in a unique radio show format.
• Instructors will be prepared to enlighten and entertain you with FUN FAR FACTS (including answers to “Do I Really Have to Do That?”) and answer your questions throughout the show.
• No Power Points–Go straight to the source! The only material needed for this training is a copy of the FAR that we will provide as a part of this series (we want you to take notes in it along the way).

Flexible

• Attend the show in person, by Live Virtual Training or
• Listen to the Podcast of the show anytime

Efficient & Cost Effective

• Share the experience – schedule as a staff meeting for all to join. High Quality Low Cost Training for your TEAM!

FUN

• Come join PCI’s most gregarious FAR guru and his frequent guests experts as they journey through the FAR in a fun and at times irreverent manner. Audience participation will be highly encouraged and generously rewarded with prizes such as Starbucks gift cards given out on every show.

Fun with the FAR Season 6 Schedule

October 3: FAR Session 1

Part 1 (Federal Acquisition Regulations System) Part 2 (Definitions of Words and Terms)

October 17: FAR Session 2

Part 3 (Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest)

October 31: FAR Session 3

Part 5 (Publicizing Contract Actions) Part 6 (Competition Requirements)

November 14: FAR Session 4

Part 7 (Acquisition Planning) Part 10 (Market Research) Part 11 (Describing Agency Needs)

November 28: FAR Session 5

Part 8 (Required Sources of Supplies and Services) Part 38 (Federal Supply Schedule Contracting) Part 39 (Acquisition Information Technology) Part 51 (Special Focus on Contractors Placing Orders under Federal Supply Schedules)

December 12: FAR Session 6

Part 4 (Administrative Matters) Part 24 (Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information)

December 19: FAR Session 7

Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures)

January 9: FAR Session 8

Part 9 (Contractor Qualifications) Part 14 (Sealed Bidding) Review Trivia

January 23: FAR Session 9

Part 15 (Contracting by Negotiation)

February 6: FAR Session 10

Part 15.4 (Special Focus on Contract Pricing)

February 20: FAR Session 11

Part 16 (Types of Contracts)

March 6: FAR Session 12

Part 17 (Special Contracting Methods) Part 18 (Emergency Acquisitions)

March 20: FAR Session 13

Part 19 (Small Business Programs) Part 26 (Other Socioeconomic Programs)

April 3: FAR Session 14

Part 22 (Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions) Part 23 (Environment, Energy, and Water Efficiency, Renewable Energy Technologies, Occupational Safety, and Drug-Free Workplace)

April 17: FAR Session 15

Part 25 (Foreign Acquisition)

May 1: FAR Session 16

Part 27 (Patents, Data, and Copyrights)

May 15: FAR Session 17

Part 28 (Bonds and Insurance) Part 29 (Taxes)

May 29: FAR Session 18

Part 30 (Cost Accounting Standards Administration) Part 31 (Contract Cost Principles and Procedures) Part 32 (Contract Financing)

June 12: FAR Session 19

Part 33 (Protests, Disputes, and Appeals) Review Trivia

June 26: FAR Session 20

Parts 34 (Major System Acquisition) Part 35 (Research and Development Contracting)

July 10: FAR Session 21

Part 36 (Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts) Part 37 (Service Contracting) Part 41 (Acquisition of Utility Services) Part 48 (Value Engineering)

July 24: FAR Session 22

Part 42 (Contract Administration and Audit Services) Part 43 (Contract Modifications)

August 7: FAR Session 23

Part 44 (Subcontracting Policies and Procedures)

August 28: FAR Session 24

Part 45 (Government Property) Part 46 (Quality Assurance) Part 47 (Transportation)

September 11: FAR Session 25

Part 49 (Terminations of Contracts)

September 25: FAR Session 26

Part 50 (Extraordinary Contractual Actions and the Safety Act) Part 51 (Use of Government Sources by Contractors) Part 52 (Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses) Review Trivia