Description
This course is available as a one- or two-day offering. This elective course will introduce you to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and help you to better understand its complexities. You will gain a thorough understanding of how the FAR is organized and implemented, and develop basic skills to locate and interpret applicable rules. This course will also give you the opportunity to practice effective FAR research methods. At the conclusion of this course, you will have refreshed your understanding of how the FAR operates in the Federal acquisition environment.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the significance of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and how the FAR is organized
- Given a contracting scenario, locate, interpret, and apply the acquisition regulations applicable to your agency
- Locate the most frequently used parts of the FAR and recognize which sections are mandatory and which are flexible per situational needs
- Discuss and apply current changes to the FAR and learn how to maintain knowledge currency to remain compliant with all applicable laws
NCMA Competencies
A.1, A.2, A.3, B., B.1, B.2, B.4, C.1, C.2, C.3, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0
Course ID
FAR OV 1-EL
FAR OV 2-EL
Length
1 or 2 Days
CLPs
8 or 16
Modality
In-person
Virtual