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.

April 30, Noon-1:00 pm ET - FAR Part 25- Foreign Acquisitions - This is Session 11 of the Foundations of the FAR webinar series. Upon completing this webinar: - you will have a solid understanding of Part 25 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Presenters Amy Fuentes, Eric Crusius, and Mitchell Bashur of Holland & Knight will discuss acquisition of foreign supplies including the Buy American Act, trade agreements, prohibited sources, and other international agreements and coordination. Part 25 Scope This part provides policies and procedures for- (1) Acquisition of foreign supplies, services, and construction materials; and (2) Contracts performed outside the United States. It implements 41 U.S.C. chapter 83, Buy American; trade agreements; and other laws and regulations. This webinar is a group internet based program.

FAR Parts 15 and 36, Contracting by Negotiation, Construction, Architect & Engineer Contracts This is Session 6 of the Foundations of the FAR webinar series. Franklin Turner of McCarter English will cover Parts 15 and 36 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Contracting by Negotiation (Part 15) includes information on Source Selection, Solicitation and Receipt of Proposals, Pricing Notifications, Protests and Unsolicited Proposals, Construction, Architect and Engineering Contracts. (Part 36) prescribes the policies and procedures in these types of contracts with certain clauses and standard forms which would be unique to this area. Part 15 Scope This part prescribes policies and procedures governing competitive and noncompetitive negotiated acquisitions. A contract awarded using other than sealed bidding procedures is a negotiated contract. Part 36 Scope This part prescribes policies and procedures peculiar to contracting for construction and architect-engineer services. It includes requirements for using certain clauses and standard forms that apply also to contracts for dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements. This live webinar is eligible for both CLE and CPE credit. NOTE: CPE/CLE credit for attendees are subject to participation and approval by the governing boards.

October 22, Noon-1:30 pm ET --FAR - Overview, Systems and Definitions Initial session of the 2019 Foundations of the FAR webinar series. 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 series is designed to address these challenges in a highly practical and user-friendly way. In this first session, Eric Crusius, a reputable authority in the field, will give an overview of the series, discuss the Federal Acquisition Regulation system, and introduce you to the relevant definitions frequently found throughout the FAR. What You Will Learn This overview is intended to give the relative newcomer to federal acquisitions a general understanding of the origin and evolution of the FAR so the listener has a contextual reference when consulting the actual document. We will discuss the historical background of the FAR, describe when the FAR applies and does not apply, explain the structure of the FAR and how it corresponds to agency FAR supplements. We will cover: Part 1: Federal Acquisition Regulations System Part 2: Definitions of Words and Terms This live webinar is eligible for both CLE and CPE credit. NOTE: CPE/CLE credit for attendees are subject to participation and approval by the governing boards. Attorneys seeking Virginia CLEs:  The deadline for taking approved CLEs for 2018 is October 31st 2018 and submission of the credit must be by December 15 according to the MCLE requirements.  Please be aware - due to the content and material submissions needed for Virginia, live-online CLEs may not be granted for 2