Course Description

This two-day elective course will focus on how government agencies can best navigate GSA Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) and the ordering process for supplies and services, based on FAR subpart 8.4. This course will teach you how to use special features of the MAS Program to limit sources, establish Schedule Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), and schedule Contractor Team Arrangements (CTAs) that will expedite your agency’s contracting time for commercial procurements.

Learning Objectives

• Locate and research FAR part 8 as a tool for contract decision making
• Understand the regulations governing FAR part 8 and apply guidance in Multiple Award Schedules (MAS)
• Apply ordering procedures for MAS including justification, approvals, and performance metrics
• Explain benefits and pitfalls of contractor team arrangements (CTAs)
• Understand Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) and how and when to use them for products and services

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