In this webinar, we will introduce the Trade Agreements Act and explore when and how it applies, with a particular focus on how it interacts with the Buy American Act. We will explore how to identify situations where an exception to the TAA may apply, and how to navigate those situations. We will also discuss "substantial transformation" under the TAA, how it differs from "manufacturing" under the BAA, and what those differences mean for compliance with the applicable TAA regulations and contract clauses. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After completing this course, you will be able to:  Understand the purpose and applicability of the Trade Agreements Act  Understand when the Buy American Act and when the Trade Agreements Act applies  Understand the Trade Agreements Act regulations and clauses as they apply to end products, constructions materials, and services  Recognize exceptions to the Trade Agreements Act requirements and when they apply  Put products and construction materials to the test for the TAA

In this webinar, students will be introduced to the Buy American Act and the clauses and regulations implementing the BAA. We will discuss the basic requirements of the BAA, and will learn what exceptions to the Buy American Act requirements may apply and when. We will also explore the nuances of the BAA in how it applies domestic preference to "end products" and "construction materials," and what it means for such items to be "manufactured" in the United States for purposes of Buy American compliance. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After completing this course, you will be able to:  Understand the purpose and applicability of the Buy American Act  Understand the Buy American regulations and clauses as they apply to end products, constructions materials, and components  Recognize exceptions to the Buy American Act requirements and when they apply  Put products and construction materials to the test for the BAA

In this webinar, we will introduce the Trade Agreements Act and explore when and how it applies, with a particular focus on how it interacts with the Buy American Act. We will explore how to identify situations where an exception to the TAA may apply, and how to navigate those situations. We will also explore the difference between "substantial transformation" under the TAA, how it differs from "manufacturing" under the BAA, and what those differences mean for compliance with the applicable TAA regulations and contract clauses. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After completing this course, you will be able to:  Understand the purpose and applicability of the Trade Agreements Act  Understand when the Buy American Act and when the Trade Agreements Act applies  Understand the Trade Agreements Act regulations and clauses as they apply to end products, constructions materials, and services  Recognize exceptions to the Trade Agreements Act requirements and when they apply  Put products and construction materials to the test for the TAA

In this webinar, students will be introduced to the Buy American Act and the clauses and regulations implementing the BAA. We will discuss the basic requirements of the BAA, and will learn what exceptions to the Buy American Act requirements may apply and when. We will also explore the nuances of the BAA in how it applies domestic preference to "end products" and "construction materials," and what it means for such items to be "manufactured" in the United States for purposes of Buy American compliance. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After completing this course, you will be able to:  Understand the purpose and applicability of the Buy American Act  Understand the Buy American regulations and clauses as they apply to end products, constructions materials, and components  Recognize exceptions to the Buy American Act requirements and when they apply  Put products and construction materials to the test for the BAA

Our last session is on Subchapter H, Clauses and Forms. Clauses have been discussed in the eight previous sessions as they relate to the specific subject matter of that session. The final session is an overview of Part 52, the matrix, and alternate determinations. As a series end point, Part 53, the forms, and the problems that surround their appropriate use will be addressed. All parts of the FAR are not equal. But the FAR is the major document for the billion dollar plus yearly executive agency spend for supplies, services, and construction. The FAR answers many of the questions and sets out to meet the goal of uniform policies for executive agencies acquisitions paid for with appropriated funds. The FAR language seeks uniformity, fairness, trustworthiness, truth in negotiations and awards, availability to bid, and focuses on a system that protects the spend and encourages the best end-product available. These nine sessions have provided the overview of topics that are frequently taught in multi day classes, available in the classroom, and available virtually. What we spent half an hour on may well be available in a two-day class that is able to get "deep into the weeds" of compliance, implementation, enforcement of rules and regulations. Learning Objectives (After this webinar you will have learned) - How Flowdowns implement control. - How The matrix sets the stage. - How Documentation requires forms. - How Maintenance of documentation is mandatory. - How FAR manages spend and performance.

Subchapter F addresses special categories of contracting. This section is closely aligned with the specific contract and the exact nature of the acquisition. This subchapter clearly includes parts that are totally irrelevant to some contracts. The point is made that there are many regulations that have no effect on the highly specified contracts. This session will address acquiring major systems, research and development, construction and architect-engineer contracts, service contracting, information technology, and utility services. The specialty of contracting for the special category end products has demanded specific Part 52 flowdowns. Learning Objectives (After this webinar you will have learned) - How Special needs exist. - How Process of meeting special needs is unique.

When a federal agency, commission, administration has a need for the procurement of supplies, services, construction; the FAR requirements are addressed in Subchapter B, Competition and Acquisition Planning. The FAR sets down the steps to be taken; publicizing the planned contractual action; reviewing competition requirements; developing the plan of action; reviewing sources of supplies and services; reviewing contractor qualifications; conducting market research; accurately describing agency needs; and determining the ability and methodology of buying from the commercial marketplace. The parts of Subchapter B introduce responsibilities and requirements that are standard, unique, or special. In all sessions Part 52 provisions and clauses related to the specific parts of the session, chapters 5-12 for this session are examined. Learning Objectives: (After this webinar you will have learned) - How spending tax money requires a public process. - How public process has timelines. - How regulatory statutes form the base.

In this webinar, we will introduce the Trade Agreements Act and explore when and how it applies, with a particular focus on how it interacts with the Buy American Act. We will explore how to identify situations where an exception to the TAA may apply, and how to navigate those situations. We will also explore the difference between "substantial transformation" under the TAA, how it differs from "manufacturing" under the BAA, and what those differences mean for compliance with the applicable TAA regulations and contract clauses. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After completing this course, you will be able to:  Understand the purpose and applicability of the Trade Agreements Act  Understand when the Buy American Act and when the Trade Agreements Act applies  Understand the Trade Agreements Act regulations and clauses as they apply to end products, constructions materials, and services  Recognize exceptions to the Trade Agreements Act requirements and when they apply  Put products and construction materials to the test for the TAA

In this webinar, students will be introduced to the Buy American Act and the clauses and regulations implementing the BAA. We will discuss the basic requirements of the BAA, and will learn what exceptions to the Buy American Act requirements may apply and when. We will also explore the nuances of the BAA in how it applies domestic preference to "end products" and "construction materials," and what it means for such items to be "manufactured" in the United States for purposes of Buy American compliance. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After completing this course, you will be able to:  Understand the purpose and applicability of the Buy American Act  Understand the Buy American regulations and clauses as they apply to end products, constructions materials, and components  Recognize exceptions to the Buy American Act requirements and when they apply  Put products and construction materials to the test for the BAA

This is session 10 of 12 in the FPS CAS series. This webinar will cover CAS 416 and 417 which includes the subjects of: accounting for insurance costs (416), and cost of money as an element of the cost of capital assets under construction (417). After completing this webinar, you will be able to: Understand: a. Government requirements around insurance costs. b. How Facilities Capital Cost of Money (FCCM) is applied for capital assets under construction. Learn: a. How to calculate project losses, and administrative expenses. How to allocate the cost of insurance to the appropriate accounting period(s). b. How to calculate FCCM for both tangible and intangible capital being constructed, fabricated, or developed for a contractor's own use.