Government Best Practices Training Course:

I'm sorry, this workshop is SOLD OUT! Please see our June 13-15 date!
***Please contact Stacy Dellinger directly at (703) 807-2753 if you wish to be added to the March 31-April 1, 2005 wait list.

NRECA Headquarters Building
Executive Conference Center (Main Floor)

4301 Wilson Boulevard

Arlington, Virginia 22203

Map and directions to the conference location

Ballston Metro stop information

Registration: 7:30 AM (Day One Only)

Program Starts: 8:30 AM

Wrap-up: 3:30 PM

Course materials, continental breakfast, refreshments included.

About This Course

Introduction to FAR is intended for students interested in gaining a basic understanding of how to most effectively use the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Although the FAR is a very detailed and complex regulation, contracting parties in the federal Government marketplace must know the terms and conditions of the contracts they enter into. This course will improve the ability of students to select the right clauses, identify the correct procedures and improve their bargaining position during negotiations. In addition, students will learn how to keep up with changes to the FAR so they can always be sure that they have the latest and most relevant information. Rather than using a text book about the FAR, each student will receive a personal copy of the FAR which will be used as the course manual. This approach ensures that students will become familiar with the source document, which will enable them to immediately apply the knowledge they gain through this informative two-day session.

The course is taught by knowledgeable, highly skilled instructors who have a wealth of practical experience and know how to present complex material in an easily understandable manner. The key points in the class will be emphasized with practical exercises to reinforce the lessons learned and to provide the students with opportunities to apply the FAR to realistic scenarios. This approach ensures that every student will return to work with improved skills and the confidence to apply them to virtually any acquisition situation.

Course Syllabus

Course Overview
- Organization of the FAR
- How to Find the FAR
- How to Learn About Updates

General Sections
- Part 1-Federal Acquisition Regulations System
- Part 2-Definitions of Words and Terms
- Part 3-Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest
- Part 4-Administrative Matters

Competition and Acquisition Planning
- Part 5-Publicizing Contract Actions
- Part 6-Competition Requirements
- Part 7-Acquisition Planning
- Part 8-Required Sources of Supplies and Services
- Part 9-Contractor Qualifications
- Part 10-Market Research
- Part 11-Describing Agency Needs
- Part 12-Acquisition of Commercial Items

Contracting Methods and Contract Types
- Part 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures
- Part 14-Sealed Bidding
- Part 15-Contracting by Negotiation
- Part 16-Types of Contracts
- Part 17-Special Contracting Methods

Socioeconomic Programs
- Part 19-Small Business Programs
- 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
- Part 24-Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information
- Part 25-Foreign Acquisition
- Part 26-Other Socioeconomic Programs

General Contracting Requirements
- Part 27-Patents, Data, and Copyrights
- Part 28-Bonds and Insurance
- Part 29-Taxes
- Part 30-Cost Accounting Standards Administration
- Part 31-Contract Cost Principles and Procedures
- Part 32-Contract Financing
- Part 33-Protests, Disputes, and Appeals

Subchapter F-Special Categories of Contracting
- Part 34-Major System Acquisition
- Part 35-Research and Development Contracting
- Part 36-Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts
- Part 37-Service Contracting
- Part 38-Federal Supply Schedule Contracting
- Part 39-Acquisition of Information Technology
- Part 41-Acquisition of Utility Services

Subchapter G-Contract Management
- Part 42-Contract Administration and Audit Services
- Part 43-Contract Modifications
- Part 44-Subcontracting Policies and Procedures
- Part 45-Government Property
- Part 46-Quality Assurance
- Part 47-Transportation
- Part 48-Value Engineering
- Part 49-Termination of Contracts
- Part 50-Extraordinary Contractual Actions
- Part 51-Use of Government Sources by Contractors

Subchapter H-Clauses and Forms
- Part 52-Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses
- Part 53-Forms

Who Should Attend

• Agency Program Managers
• Budget and Financial Officers
• General Counsel
• Contracts Administrators
• Procurement Executives
• Federal support contractors
• Federal product and services suppliers, systems integrators
  

Sample List of Attendees Include:

• Agency for Healthcare, Research and Quality, Director, OPART
• ATF, Chief, Material Management Branch
• Department of Homeland Security, Director of Grants & Policy
• Department of Labor, Deputy Administrator
• DLA, Program Analyst
• National Institutes of Health, Director, Office of Technology Transfer
• Northrop Grumman, Contracts & Pricing Administrator
• SAIC, Associate Contracts Representative
• Symbol Technologies, Program Manager
• Thomas & Herbert Consulting, LLC, Contracts Specialist
  

About Your Instructor

Steven N. Tomanelli owns an acquisition training and consulting company, Steven N. Tomanelli & Associates, a ten-year old professional services company with a proven track record of performance. Mr. Tomanelli offers high quality acquisition training and consulting services to public and private sector customers worldwide as well as a wealth of practical experience and has consistently achieved the very highest levels of customer satisfaction.

Mr. Tomanelli has authored over 35 coursebooks on federal procurement and fiscal law, including A Practical Guide to Federal Appropriations Law (MCI, 2003), Evaluating and Managing Performance-Based Contracts (Federal Publications Seminars), Performance-Based Contracting Workshop (Federal Publications Seminars), Basics of Commercial Contracting (Federal Publications Seminars), Basics of Government Contracting (Federal Publications Seminars), Advanced Source Selection (ESI International), Task Order Contracting (ESI International), and many others.

Mr. Tomanelli served as Chief, Acquisition and Fiscal Law, Air Mobility Command for several years where he provided senior management oversight and policy guidance for attorneys at fourteen Air Force bases nationwide. He served as program attorney for several large software development and transportation services contracts and provided legal advice on a broad spectrum of acquisition and appropriations law issues, including protests, A-76 actions, privatization, source selections and the Antideficiency Act.

Mr. Tomanelli is an attorney in good standing of the New York State and Florida Bars, serves as an Advisory Board Member of the Government Contractor (West Publishing Co.), is a designated speaker at for the National Contract Management Association and is a member of the American Bar Associations Public Contract Law Section. He received his Master of Laws (LL.M. in Federal Procurement Law) from George Washington University, his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) and B.A. from Hofstra University.

Testimonials About the Speaker:

“Cannot say enough about the instructor- he is phenomenal!” – William E. Gregg III, Business Management Specialist for Acquisition, US Army- Office of PM Close Combat Systems

“Instructor was best I’ve had.”– Ruth A. Blessing, Business Mgmt Specialist, Acq., US Army, Project Manager Small Combat Systems, Picatinny

“Mr. Tomanelli brings a perfect mix of extensive knowledge and practical experience with an engaging presentation style.” – Julia Hanft, General Counsel, GlobeComm Systems, Inc.

Contact Us

• For registration information, please contact Stacy Dellinger at (703) 807-2753
• For general information about this workshop, please contact Laura Johnson, (703) 807-2747

Registration Fee

• Government attendees: $895 per person
• Small Business (less than 100 employees): $945 per person
• Industry: $995 per person

Registrations are payable by Visa, American Express, Mastercard, company check or government purchase order.

CANCELLATION POLICY: You may designate a substitute in writing any time before the conference. If you need to cancel your registration, you must send your notice in writing and will be subject to a $50 processing fee. No refunds are given for cancellations received 3 business days prior to the conference start date or later.

Location and Nearby Hotel Information

The conference will be held at the Executive Conference Center, NRECA (National Rural Electric Coop Assn) Headquarters Building, 4301 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22203. The Conference Center is one block from the Ballston Metro stop on the orange line.

Map and directions to the conference location

Nearby hotels include:

• Hilton Arlington Towers, (703) 528-6000 (one block from conference site)
• Comfort Inn Ballston, (703) 247-3399 (four blocks from conference site)
• Quality Inn Courthouse Plaza, (703) 524-4000
• Holiday Inn, (703) 243-9800 (three blocks from conference site)

Marketing, Conference Management and Production by:

Market*Access International, Inc.
4301 Wilson Boulevard
Suite 1003
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 807-2755