Covering each Part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and created to make the FAR approachable and thought provoking for contracting professionals at all levels. This training is delivered in an innovative talk-show format with PCI’s most gregarious instructor Steve Daoust as your host and a different subject matter expert each session.

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.

Why Fun with the FAR is unique and valuable:

• Study Guides. A great preparation resource that provide takeaway guidance long after the FUN has ended.
• Active Listening & Participation.  Information shared through active conversation between host, guest, and participants rather than lecture.
• FAR Facts. Summary documents of important key points are provided after each session.
• Networking Opportunities. PCI has developed a special LinkedIn site for participants to interact with each other and instructors throughout the year.  The site will also be used to update folks on FAR-related topics throughout the year.
• Access & Interaction with Experts. Before, during, and after the session our experts will help you understand and navigate the FAR! Plus, you have unlimited access to all recordings and resource materials in our comprehensive on-line library.

And, we have Fun!

• Trivia, Prizes, and More. For added fun, our instructors ask both Contracting and Pop Culture trivia, giving out lots of prizes each week. Prizes include t-shirts, golf shirts, umbrellas, shopping bags, coffee mugs and the ever-popular FUN with the FAR Stress Toy!

2024 Season Features!

• No Homework. Departing from previous years, we will have a short quiz ahead of the session, and will distribute a study guide – however, the lengthy homework is gone.
• Always Fresh. Our experts update the materials each year to reflect the cutting edge in government contracting. Keep your team up-to-date on the latest changes to the FAR as our instructors cover yearly changes and address new developments in real time.
• Customized Learning. Participants will help develop the focus of instruction through surveys and direct feedback to instructor prior to each session.

*Please see schedule tab for list of class dates. Occasionally the sessions are held either one or three weeks apart to accommodate holidays.

Learning Objectives

• Learn how to navigate the FAR to work effectively and efficiently in the acquisition of supplies, services and construction.
• Obtain a thorough working knowledge of how to research, interpret and apply the rules correctly.
• Understand why knowledge of the regulations is so critical to the success of each acquisition and contract
• Gain confidence and familiarity with every section of the FAR to:
  • select the right clauses.
  • identify the correct procedures to get the best possible contract and remain in compliance.
• Learn best in class acquisition and contracting methods.
• And much, much more!

SEASON 12 FUN WITH THE FAR SCHEDULE 2025:

SEASON 12 FUN WITH THE FAR SCHEDULE 2025:

January 15: FAR Session 1 (Tim Sullivan)

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

January 29: FAR Session 2 (Fred Geldon)

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

February 12: FAR Session 3 (Rick A-to-Z)

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

February 26: FAR Session 4 (Matt Keller) (I will be away on vacation)

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

March 12: FAR Session 5 (Jonathan Aronie)

• Part 8 (Required Sources of Supplies and Services), Part 38 (Federal Supply Schedule Contracting)
• Part 39 (Acquisition Information Technology)
• Part 51 (Use of Government Sources by Contractors)

March 26 : FAR Session 6 (Bill Hardy)

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

April 2: FAR Session 7 (Ryan Roberts)

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

April 16: FAR Session 8 (Kara Sacilotto)

• Part 9 (Contractor Qualifications)
• Part 14 (Sealed Bidding)

April 30: FAR Session 9 (Lou Chiarella)

• Part 15 (Contracting by Negotiation)

May 14: FAR Session 10 (Bill Walter)

• Part 15.4 (Contract Pricing)

May 28: FAR Session 11 (Jayna Rust)

• Part 16 (Types of Contracts)

June 11: FAR Session 12 (Brett Egusa)

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

June 25: FAR Session 13 (Erin Davis)

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

July 9: FAR Session 14 (Nichole Attallah or Sara Nash)

• 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)

July 23 : FAR Session 15 (David Gallacher)

• Part 25 (Foreign Acquisition) & Review Trivia

August 6: FAR Session 16 (Jeff Newman)

• Part 27 (Patents, Data, and Copyrights)

August 20: FAR Session 17 (Bill Walter)

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

August 27: FAR Session 18 (Bill Walter)

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

September 10: FAR Session 19 (Sharon Larkin) (I will be on vacation)

• Part 33 (Protests, Disputes, and Appeals)

September 24: FAR Session 20 (Lou Chiarella)

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

October 8: FAR Session 21 (Matt Keller)

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

October 22: FAR Session 22 (Tim Sullivan or Bill Walter)

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

November 5: FAR Session 23 (David Gallacher)

• Part 44 (Subcontracting Policies and Procedures)

November 19: FAR Session 24 (Chris Wade)

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

December 3: FAR Session 25 (Alex Major & Franklin Turner)

• Part 49 (Terminations of Contracts)

December 17: FAR Session 26 (Tyler Evans)

• Part 50 (Extraordinary Contractual Actions and the Safety Act)
• Part 52 (Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses)