Two concentrated days on how to understand and use the Federal Acquisition Regulation in your daily contracting activities including in-depth analysis of the FAR system, the key contract clauses and contract forms. Provides comprehensive coverage of the FAR for new users and an advanced treatment of specific issues for experienced contract professionals. Course includes an explanation and demonstration of how to use the FAR online for research, reference, and updating.
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) directly affects the purchase and sale of over $200 billion worth of supplies, services and construction each year by federal and state procurement offices. This critically important document is comprehensive, complex, and continually changing. All contract professionals involved in a FAR-based procurement must have a detailed working knowledge of the FAR to ensure that they are getting the best possible contract and that they are in full compliance with all applicable laws.
This course is designed to address these challenges in a highly practical and user-friendly way. As the name indicates, this course is a Workshop. The instructor and students will work through practical exercises specifically designed to demonstrate how to work with the FAR. Students will develop and refine the skills necessary to apply the FAR to virtually any acquisition situation. The FAR provides considerable flexibility in many aspects of federal procurement. Often, however, buyers and sellers are unfamiliar with the range of discretion in the FAR. This course will distinguish between those sections of the FAR that are mandatory and those that allow the parties to structure the contract to fit the situation.
The course will also cover court and board decisions that have interpreted the most important FAR clauses. Such knowledge can provide a significant business advantage to those who understand how a particular FAR clause is likely to be interpreted in litigation. Since most users of the FAR access it through their computers, this course will include a computer demonstration of various techniques for searching and updating the FAR. Learning Objectives After completing this course, you will be able to:
FAR Workshop Course Curriculum
Federal Publications Seminars doesn’t have a room block for this location. AMA does not arrange hotel accommodation. However, AMA has negotiated preferred rates at the following hotels based upon availability. Be sure to mention that you are an AMA conference attendee to secure your reservation and preferred rates. Contact the hotels below directly. Note: that we recommend that reservations be made early, as the number of rooms at preferred rates is limited.
Hyatt Regency Crystal City Click here to reserve using the AMA preferred rate. For AMA’s preferred rate enter corporate code 00433. Reagan National Airport 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington, VA 22202 AMA Reservation Number 1-703-418-1234 Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel Click here to reserve using the AMA preferred rate by entering corporate code A10 2800 South Potomac Avenue Arlington, VA 22202 AMA Reservation Number 1-703-413-1300
Hilton Arlington National Landing
Click here to reserve using the AMA preferred rate by entering corporate code N3433483.
2399 Richmond Hwy
Arlington, VA 22202
AMA Reservation Number 1-703-418-6800
METRO RAIL LINE: Yellow & Blue Line – METRO Stop – Crystal City From the METRO - AMA is 2 blocks east and 4 blocks south on Crystal Drive http://www.amaconferencecenter.org/washington-directions-maps.htm
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
DC WEEK ONLY Continental breakfast and lunch will be served (DC Week ONLY). Coffee (regular and decaf), tea, and water will be served throughout the day, with an afternoon snack (baked goods) break. ALL OTHER INDIVIDUAL COURSES OR TOPICAL WEEKLONG Breakfast and lunch are on your own. Coffee (regular & decaf), tea and water will be served throughout the day with an afternoon snack (baked goods) break.
There is a room block for this location. The rate is $259/night plus taxes. To reserve your room, click here. Reservations under this room block must be made by April 11, 2025.
If you need additional assistance, please get in touch with the Hyatt at 877.803.7534.
There is a room block for this location. The rate is $249/night plus taxes. Resort fees are waved. Reservations must be made by October 11. 2025 (rooms subject to availability). To reserve your room for the November San Diego Government Contracts Week 2025, click here.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE Continental breakfast and lunch will be served each day.
** Please let us know about any dietary restrictions by contacting us at least two weeks before the event. **
There is a room block for this location. The rate is $104/night plus taxes. To reserve your room, click here. Reservations must be made by August 11, 2025.
Please note that upon booking your reservation, your credit card will be charged a deposit equal to the first night's room and tax. To avoid forfeiture of deposit, please ensure all changes and cancellations are made at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled arrival date.
Food & Beverage Continental breakfast and lunch will be served.
There is a room block for this hotel. The rate is $329/night plus taxes and resort fees. Click here to reserve your room. Reservations must be made by February 1, 2025.
Cancellations made within 48 hours of arrival will forfeit one night’s room and tax.
FOOD & BEVERAGE Breakfast and lunch will be served. Coffee, tea, and water will be served throughout the day.
