Learn how to navigate the FAR, how to stay in compliance with regulatory obligations. This one-day course will introduce private industry and/or Government Employees seeking to broaden their knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Process. This is an excellent course for learning how to navigate the FAR, and staying compliant with regulatory obligations. Key Topics Covered Establishment of the FAR How the FAR is organized FAR Contract Provisions...

Are you feeling overwhelmed by Federal contracting? Are you unsure how to navigate through the Federal contracting process? Take the guesswork out of your job by attending our comprehensive, two-day Federal Contracting Basics course. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the basic framework and core principles governing Federal procurements and will prepare you to respond to the full range of issues that can arise in Federal contract...

Increase Your Federal Sales This webinar will give a quick GSA overview and address the “how and where” to market your Schedule by understanding the Federal marketplace. Key Topics Covered Overview of the Federal Marketplace GSA e-Tools Overview of Schedules Sales Queries Market your website GSA User Friendly Information to include in your catalog Learn More About USA Spending Strategically Using Dealers Strategically Using Resell...

Thinking of Becoming a GSA Schedule Holder? This is a concise, fact-packed webinar covering 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 busin...

*Registration is open until December 7th The worldwide government market is enormous by any standard, over $10 trillion annually, and is an extremely complex environment for suppliers to navigate. Barriers to entry in public procurement are recognized across the globe, but perhaps no other system has demonstrated such complex and persistent barriers as the US Defense Acquisition system. Countless studies performed over multiple decades have id...

Our acquisition community has come a long way in a short time. In recent months, we’ve embraced full-time work from home, virtual collaboration with industry, remote requirements development, video proposals, technical demonstrations, and source selections from afar. We used prize competitions and challenges, FAR flexibilities, and non-FAR authorities to find new suppliers and award contracts quickly. We took advantage of our profession...

The Virginia Department of General Services Division of Purchases and Supply is hosting the 2020 Public Procurement Summit on November 16-18. This summit will take the place of the 2020 Public Procurement Forum and will be held virtually. We anticipate the Forum returning in November of 2021. The Public Procurement Summit will include 10 consecutive live and recorded classes over three days. Participants will have the opportunity to receive 10...

Centre’s Boot Camp for GSA Multiple Award Schedules Contracting (MAS) isn’t just about getting a MAS contract. This course focuses in on obtaining a Schedule, maintaining compliance, and ultimately driving your government sales. Centre’s GSA gurus will help you keep up with the changes that affect your contract administration and compliance efforts. In addition, you’ll learn the key components to making your MAS contrac...

The Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS), formerly the Service Contract Act, is one of the most challenging acts in federal contracting, and it is surrounded by a lot of misinformation. Our attorneys and instructors know the law. COVID-19 – Guidance for Government Contractors Join Centre attorneys, Barbara Kinosky, David Warner, Tyler Freiberger and Matt Corzine, President of GSA National to learn the basics along with a discussion ab...

Centre’s Boot Camp for GSA Schedules isn’t just about getting a GSA contract. This course hones in on obtaining a schedule, maintaining compliance, and ultimately driving your government sales. Centre’s GSA gurus will help you keep up with the changes that affect your contract administration and compliance efforts. In addition, you’ll learn the key components to making your GSA Schedule a worthwhile investment for your...