Schedules News & Training
As a busy acquisition workforce professional, you need best-value solutions that save time, and leave more budget for your agency’s mission. Take advantage of our Schedules training. It provides an interactive learning experience, integrating web 2.0 and social media technology.
Our training offers continuous learning points (CLPs) that may count toward your contracting certification and continuing education. You’ll learn how to effectively use the Schedules program to meet your requirements, use our tools to enhance competition, achieve small business utilization, procure sustainable acquisitions and much more.
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Upcoming Webinars in 2013 (FREE - Register for CLP credit. Open to all. All webinars are approximately 1 hour):
| Webinar Subject | CLP Credit | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Contracting for GSA Schedules - This comprehensive training provides an overview of GSA Schedules contracting and ordering procedures. Learn about placing orders against Multiple Award Schedules, as outlined in FAR Subpart 8.4. You will also learn about the unique flexibility within the GSA Schedules program. | 4 Credits | 06/06/2013 |
| FAR 8.4 vs Open Market - This training explores the differences and similarities between Subpart 8.4 and Parts 13 & 15 procedures, advantages and disadvantages for various situations, and will help you analyze the alternatives as you develop your acquisition strategy. | 1 Credit | 07/11/2013 |
| GSA Schedule Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) - Learn how Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) leverage buying power by taking advantage of quantity discounts, saving administrative time, and reducing paperwork. | 1 Credit | 08/01/2013 |
| Basic Contracting for GSA Schedules - This comprehensive training provides an overview of GSA Schedules contracting and ordering procedures. Learn about placing orders against Multiple Award Schedules, as outlined in FAR Subpart 8.4. You will also learn about the unique flexibility within the GSA Schedules program. | 4 Credits | 09/05/2013 |
| GSA Schedules and Small Business - Learn how to achieve your socioeconomic goals with the GSA Schedules program. And learn how the FAR was changed to provide agencies with discretionary authority to set-aside orders against multiple award contracts for small business. | 1 Credit | 10/03/2013 |
| FAR 8.4 vs Open Market - This training explores the differences and similarities between Subpart 8.4 and Parts 13 & 15 procedures, advantages and disadvantages for various situations, and will help you analyze the alternatives as you develop your acquisition strategy. | 1 Credit | 11/07/2013 |
| GSA Schedule Contractor Team Arrangements (CTAs) - GSA Schedule Contractor Team Arrangements (CTAs) - This course explores Contractor Team Arrangements (CTAs) and how they benefit the customer and the contractor by saving time and effort. CTAs allow increased flexibility for meeting agency needs through the simplified procedures of the GSA Schedules program. | 1 Credit | 12/05/2013 |
NEW Online Training Courses (FREE - Available 24/7):
FAC 023 Basic Contracting for GSA Schedules - This comprehensive training course covers Federal Supply Schedules contracting and ordering procedures. It addresses placing orders against Multiple Award Schedules, as outlined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 8.4. In this course you will learn the unique flexibility within the GSA Schedules program. Four (4) CLP credits, course is approximately three-to-four (3-4) hours.
FAC 024 GSA Global Supply - This specialized training course focuses on GSA Global Supply’s requisition-based ordering for thousands of products. From office supplies, to firefighting equipment, to aircraft coatings, this acquisition system meets all federal procurement guidelines. Learn how consolidated billing makes purchasing easy and efficient. Two (2) CLP credits, course is approximately one-to-two (1-2) hours.
FAC 027 GSA Schedules and Small Business - This training course defines and describes small business in the federal marketplace and how socioeconomic goals can be achieved using the GSA Schedules program. Learn the rules for set asides and how to best ensure small business participation following rules established in FAR Subpart 8.4. Two (2) CLP credits, course is approximately one-to-two (1-2) hours.
FAC 028 GSA Schedules and Sustainable Acquisition - This specialized course will teach you about sustainability goals governmentwide, and the ways GSA Schedules can help achieve those goals. Learn how “green” purchasing, using the GSA Schedules program, will help your organization save money, time, and resources. Two (2) CLP credits, course is approximately one-to-two (1-2) hours.
FAC 029 GSA Schedules vs. Open Market - This course will familiarize you with commonly-used methods of acquisition: issuing task or delivery orders under GSA’s Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) (FAR Subpart 8.4), and the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13 or negotiating a stand-alone contract under FAR Part 15. This course will explore the differences and similarities between Subpart 8.4 and Parts 13 & 15 procedures, advantages and disadvantages for various situations, and help you analyze the alternatives as you develop your acquisition strategy. Two (2) CLP credits, course is approximately one-to-two (1-2) hours.
FAC 036 GSA Schedules BPAs and CTAs - In this course, you will learn how Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) leverage an ordering activity’s buying power in taking advantage of quantity discounts, saving administrative time, and reducing paperwork. You will also learn about Contractor Team Arrangements (CTAs) and how they can benefit the customer and the contractor by saving time and effort. CTAs allow increased flexibility for meeting agency needs through the simplified procedures of the GSA Schedules program. Two (2) CLP credits, course is approximately one-to-two (1-2) hours.
FAC 037 GSA eBuy: An Overview - In this course, you will learn about the GSA eBuy program and how it functions to benefit both the government buyer and the vendor. Learn how to use this electronic Request for Quote (RFQ) tool. Two (2) CLP credits, course is approximately one-to-two (1-2) hours.
Other CLP-accredited courses are offered for GSA's IDIQ contracts that provide total IT solutions. For more information please visit the GWAC training site.
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