Topics include: Introduction to FAR and FAR supplements How contracting officers use the FAR to direct their decisions How federal contractors use the FAR to understand the governing rules and terms of their contract What are clauses, provisions, prescriptions Online FAR tools

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Please join the Coalition for our Spring Training Conference on April 10th at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church, VA. Discussions Topics The Future of Federal Acquisition – What’s on the Horizon Selling in the Federal Market – Who’s Buying and Who’s Not Oversight and Enforcement – The OIG Perspective Legal Panel – Maximizing the Benefits, Avoiding the Risks Army Acquisition – Current and...

In the government contracting arena, there is often strength in numbers. For small business owners seeking contracting opportunities, teaming with other businesses can be a lucrative growth strategy. However, an American Express OPEN survey found just over one-quarter (27%) of active small business contractors have generated income from teaming. To help encourage teaming amongst small businesses, American Express OPEN and the New York City Dep...

The Budget has passed. The Debt Ceiling has been handled. Now is the time to focus on Government Sales! Wouldn't it be nice to know how federal procurement really works? Federal Sales Boot Camp Where you can finally get personalized instruction in a small comfortable setting tailored to your business. Learn How Federal Procurements Really Work Those who are aware of the both the written and unwritten rules will have a distinct advantage. The F...

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) is excited to be hosting its Advance Planning Briefings for Industry (APBI) meeting. This year’s theme is “Enduring Mission Relevance” The purpose of the APBI meeting is to provide industry and academia with information on future NSWC Crane technology efforts, requirements, potential contract opportunities, and how to do business with NSWC Crane. The APBI forum provid...

Join us for the Subcontract Management Training Forum (SMTF) taking place March 27–28, 2014, in San Diego, CA at the Westin San Diego. The Subcontract Management Training Forum is a new NCMA training event. Attendees will gain valuable education to overcome challenges and improve their skillsets in subcontract management. Topics will focus on relationships with primes, winning quality work, teaming arrangements, and growing business. Th...

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For more than three years, Federal agencies have been encouraged to consider the Cloud First. Although cloud computing is expanding across government enterprises, there are a few fundamental considerations that surface in nearly every discussion on the topic. As with most new technology implementations, security is an over-arching concern, and the cloud is no exception to this norm. There is another area, however, that often gives agency prof...

The Coalition will be hosting a Myth-Busters webinar focusing on the processes and procedures for Contractor Assistance Visits (CAVs) under the GSA Multiple Award Schedule program. CAVs are conducted by the Industrial Operations Analysts (IOA) from GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service (FAS). MAS contractors can expect 2-3 CAVs over the course of a five year contract period in the current environment. It is vital to contract compliance and y...