FAR*Immersion Training ™

Hands-on, Action Focused, Targeted to your needs
(40 hours - 40 CLPs)

This course is taught using our Active*Learn ™ training model. Consists of fast-paced learning, break-out sessions, team assignments, learn by doing. We have used this approach for over 2 years - with superb student evaluations. The students learn by doing and enjoy the experience.

Course Date	Training Course Location
- Mar 5-9, 2012	Embassy Suites – 4315 Swenson St. – Las Vegas, NV 89119
- Mar 26-30, 2012	Embassy Suites Crystal City, 1300 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA, 22202
- Apr 2-6, 2012	Club Quarters, 52 William St. – Wall St., (Between Wall & Pine St.), New York, NY 10005 (NEW)
- Apr 16-20, 2012	Embassy Suites – 4315 Swenson St. – Las Vegas, NV 89119
- Jun 18-22, 2012	Embassy Suites Crystal City, 1300 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA, 22202
- Jul 9-13, 2012	Embassy Suites – 4315 Swenson St. – Las Vegas, NV 89119
- Aug 13-17, 2012	Embassy Suites Crystal City, 1300 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA, 22202
- Sep 10-14, 2012	Embassy Suites – 4315 Swenson St. – Las Vegas, NV 89119
- Oct 22-26, 2012	Embassy Suites Crystal City, 1300 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA, 22202
- Nov 26-30, 2012	Embassy Suites – 4315 Swenson St. – Las Vegas, NV 89119
- Dec 3-7, 2012	Embassy Suites Crystal City, 1300 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA, 22202

This course is available for On-Site Training. We will bring this course to your agency or company.
Contact Don Dickson, On-Site Training Manager at (301) 455-5633 or Don.Dickson@GovernmentTrainingInc.com

Accreditation

This class counts toward the FAC-COR or FAC-P/PM Certification.

This training workshop is recommended for 40 Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) toward DAWIA, FAC-C and FAC-P/PM requirements. This workshop meets OMBs Blueprint for COR Training. Click here to download a copy of the 6 September 2011 OMB Directive establishing new training requirements for CORs and the elimination of the COTR term.

This course represents a 5 – day, 40-hour version of the DAU CON 090 four-week training and 40-hour refresher training.

About this course

The FAR. Federal Acquisition Regulation. 32 thousand pages including all supplements and related regs. 53 parts. Over 90% of the clauses in government contracts are prescribed by regulation. Several agencies have their own versions such as NASA, DoD and others. The FAR is ponderous. Detailed.

Now. Imagine 40 hours *exciting ??* hours during which you will be "trained" on the FAR. Not really exciting is it?

This is why we have developed FAR*Immersion Training (R). Designed to provide unparalleled training in an action - challenging environment where the students are given a solid foundation in the FAR and then focus on that portion of the FAR most important to their agency mission. Does your agency get involved with large, complex R&D programs. The course will allow your staff to specialize in this sector. How about small purchase. Same. How about fixed price? Same. Set-asides? Same.

We use classroom training supported by lively instruction and workbook text (so the students will have a working reference upon return to normal assignment). This becomes an important, valuable desk reference. This is supplemented by break-out sessions, group assignments and findings presentations, targeted problem solving drawing on real world examples.

This is why we call it "Immersion".

This workshop is recommended for 40 Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) toward DAWIA, FAC-C and FAC-COR requirements. A Government Training Inc Certificate of Successful Completion will be provided to all attendees upon conclusion of the workshop.

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.

The course is presented in four modules: Contracting Overview; Contract Planning; Contract Formation; and Contract Management.

Recent attendees include

• Peace Corps
• PDL TOLL
• Goshow Architects
• Department of Commerce
• GSA
• National Capital Planning Comm.
• Defense Logistics Agency
• GSA/FAS
• Honeywell
• DHS/CBD/OAM
• National Park Service
• US Attorneys Office
• GSA/PBS
• NCRCC - US Army
• Dept of Commerce
• NARA
• Honeywell
• ECS, Inc

Topics will include an overview of RECENT CHANGES to the FAR – A MUST for every manager

• A new FAR section to address Contractor Personnel in a military theatre
• Added liquidated damages clause for failure to meet subcontracting goals in contracts for commercial items
• New set-aside provisions under the Local Community Recovery Act
• Online provisions and procedures Wage Determination
• Trade Agreements Act changes

Partial List of Take Aways

• FAR Workbook published by Government Training Inc in its easy to read, easy to use format.
• An up-to-date copy of the FAR – Electronic Version – Searchable for ease of use and access to information
• A checklist of generally allowable and unallowable costs
• A chapter-by-chapter synopsis of important provisions, and more break-out group findings that will serve as a well-used resource upon return to duty assignment.

Who Should Attend

• Agency Program Managers
• Budget and Finance Officers
• Contract Administrators
• Federal product and services suppliers, systems integrators
• Federal support contractors
• General Counsel
• OIG
• Procurement Executives
• Contracting officers – CORs

There are no prerequisites for this course. Open and valuable to newcomers and pro’s alike.

Here is a sampling of recent attendees at this course:

• Peace Corps
• PDL TOLL
• Department of Transportation
• Goshow Architects
• Department of Commerce
• GSA
• SAIC
• National Capital Planning Comm
• Defense Logistics Agency
• General Dynamics
• GSA/FAS
• Honeywell
• DHS/CBD/OAM
• National Park Service
• Lockheed Martin
• US Attorneys Office
• GSA/PBS
• NCRCC - US Army
• Dept of Commerce
• NARA
• Honeywell
• ECS, Inc
• USDA

Course Syllabus

Course Overview

• Organization of the FAR
• How to Find the FAR
• How to Learn About Updates
• New FAR provisions – latest update
• Setting up the challenge – workgroup selections

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
• Team Assignment: Staying out of Trouble (with a capital T)

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
• Team Assignment: (Topics will be assigned to separate groups – Group Reports)

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
• Teams Assignment: “When and why” contract types – Five Step Process to select – Checklists to Verify

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
• Teams Assignment: Making Socio-Economic Programs a Win-Win for the Organization

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
• Teams Assignments: Topics assigned to separate groups – Team Reports

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
• Teams Assignments: Topics assigned to separate groups – Team Reports

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 Resources by Contractors
• Teams Assignments: Topics assigned to separate groups – Team Reports

Subchapter H-Clauses and Forms

• Part 52-Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses
• Part 53-Forms
• Team Assignments: Putting it all together – The Contracting Triathlon

Why select Government Training for your in-house (at your agency or company) training requirement.

• Our instructors have taught throughout DoD and government. This has given us extensive exposure to best practices, traps to avoid, lessons-learned.
• As an expert, our instructor has also been certified to teach all of the segments discussed in your message: Intro to the FAR, Appropriations Law and other rules/guides that are applicable to your needs.
• We present expert information, the experience of our instructor and we will provide your staff with a 5-Step Management Process. This process gives the students a roadmap that identifies where and how to start when using the FAR, the necessary steps and checklists to support the process. This insures success once the students return to regular duty station and apply the course instruction to their daily assignments.
• Our instructor will make contact with your project leader for this training prior to course presentation. Our goal will be to learn any special needs, interests, topics, issues etc that should and will be reflected in the training. In this way, you get a course that will target your specific needs.
• We are proud of our earned past performance. We have not cherry picked some good clients. Upon request, we will provide your office contacts at every client we have supported since 2010. Please feel free to contact any or all of them to determine our ability to deliver as promised. Our instructor also has extensive training and personal recommendations. Our full list of Past Performance evaluations is available upon request.

Government Training Inc. Corporate Capabilities Overview:

GTI is a woman-owned small-business with offices in the Washington, D.C. area, Florida, Pennsylvania, and California. We provide high quality training and publishing to government and government contractors in the following areas:

• Acquisition, Contracting, Program Management (i.e. COR, Performance-Based Contracting, Budget Analysis)
• Agency Management (i.e. Telework, Workplace Violence)
• Physical Security (i.e. Training for facility security officers, COOP)
• Intelligence (i.e. Intelligence Analysis I & II, Open Source Intelligence)

We have also completed six handbooks directed at the above business sectors. These include:

Please click on book image for details:

The COR Handbook	Managing Teleworkers	Performance-Based Contracting	The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Book	The Red Book	Small Business Contracting

GTI’s DUNS number is 832316512, and the Tax ID is 27-0799412.

About your Instructor

Ralph Capio heads the Government Business Management Sector for Government Training Inc.

Previously, he was of Counsel to Armstrong Teasdale LLP, one of the Midwest's oldest and largest law firms, located in St. Louis. His practice focuses on commercial and government contracting and international business, and he lectures extensively on contemporary business subjects. He was a member of the adjunct faculty at Saint Louis University where he taught The Legal Environment of Business and International Negotiations; he taught Commercial Contracting (UCC) Law; International Law; and International Organizations for Webster University; Principles of Management and International Business for McKendree College; and has presented courses on commercial and international business law and practices for the University of Maryland, Boston University, and the University of Tampa. In addition, he has written numerous articles on contracting topics for national publications.

Prior to his present position, he held a number of senior positions in the Air Force. His Service included Legal Advisor to the U.S. Transportation Command and Chief Counsel to the U.S. Training Mission to Saudi Arabia--an organization responsible for more than $75 billion annually in foreign military sales and Government contracts--where he provided guidance on fiscal and contract law, international law, and criminal law. His work at the Dept. of Defense included service as a Judge Advocate and as a line officer, with assignments in the U.S., Europe, the Far East and the Middle East.

The recipient of numerous awards and decorations, including the Air Force's Outstanding Senior Attorney of the Year, he is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Bar Assn., the Int'l Bar Assn., the American Society for Public Admin., the Nat'l. Contract Management Assn., and the American Arbitration Association. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University; a Juris Doctor degree from the Union University Albany School of Law; a Master of Public Admin. degree from the State University of NY; a Master of Laws degree from The George Washington University Law School; and a Master of International Business degree from St. Louis University.

Student Fee

This is a 40 hours/40 CLPs course

NOTE: Click here to obtain information on special pricing for this course. This course qualifies for our Special 2 for 1 pricing. Take this course and any other offered by Government Training and only pay for this course…. Or …. Two people may attend this course for the price of one.

• Government: $1,899.00 or $950.00 each for two attendees.
• Contractor: $1,999.00 or $1000.00 each for two attendees.

Special Note: Course fee includes a complete copy of the FAR (print version). Retail price for this book is $85.00. Included with this course at no additional fee.

How to register

Registrations are payable by Visa, American Express, MasterCard, Discover or Check.



FAX or Mail the completed form to:

Dave Dickson
Government Training Inc.
20842 Derrydale Square
Sterling, VA, 20165
FAX: 703-406-4870

Course Schedule

• Registration begins at 8:00 am
• Class begins at 8:30am
• Class ends at 4:30pm
• There are several 10-15 minute breaks throughout the day.
• Lunch generally begins at 12:00pm and lasts approximately 1 hour

GTI Cancellation Policy

You may designate a substitute in writing any time before the course.

Cancellation requests must be sent in writing (email or fax) and will be subject to a $100.00 processing fee. No cancellations or transfers are accepted within 2 (two) weeks prior to the course start date or later.

PLEASE NOTE: No shows will be liable for the entire registration fee. In the rare occasion that a course is cancelled or postponed, please note our reimbursement is limited to paid tuition only.

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