Key Benefits
- Students will receive the most up to date information available
- Most instructors are attorneys who have a comprehensive knowledge of the latest procurement laws and regulations
- Students will learn how to apply the information presented to achieve organizational and professional goals
- Key points will be reinforced with practical exercises tailored for each course
- Instructors will travel to your site to eliminate downtime and student travel expenses
- Course fees include materials, exercises, model solutions and high quality completion certificates
Course Titles and Descriptions
Stimulus Package Contracting - New Course!
The FY 2009 Stimulus Package will provide $550 billion in new spending. This unprecedented increase in federal spending will cause an unprecedented level of contract awards. This concentrated 1-day course is designed to assist companies that are new to federal contracting understand how they can obtain contracts. Coverage will include registration and certification requirements, GSA contracting, multiple award contracting (MACs), small business preference programs, tips on how to successfully compete for contracts, subcontracting and teaming agreements and contract administration issues. All courses are customized for the individual customer. Course Fee: $3600 (up to 20 students - $100 for each additional student).
Annual FAR Update - New Course!
This one-day session summarizes recent changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Course material is continually updated and covers FAR changes finalized in the 12-month period preceding each class. This class enables busy acquisition professionals to “catch up” on a year’s worth of changes in a single day. Coverage of particular agency supplements will be provided upon request at no additional charge. Course Fee: $3100 (up to 20 students - $100 for each additional student).
Contractors in the Federal Workplace - New Course
The federal workplace is a dynamic and ever-changing environment. Today, in most federal facilities, contractor employees work side-by-side with government employees to an unprecedented degree. While this arrangement generally benefits both parties, it requires all personnel involved to clearly understand the rules applicable to the government-contractor relationship. This 3-hour class will enable participants to correctly apply the rules applicable to personal services contracting, inherently governmental functions, the Procurement Integrity Act and conflicts of interest. Course Fee: $1650 (up to 20 students - $50 for each additional student).
Procurement Ethics for Contractors and Government Personnel - New Course!
Recent cases of high-profile ethics violations have resulted in a renewed emphasis on procurement ethics. This one-day course covers the latest changes to the ethics rules applicable to government and contractor personnel, including the Procurement Integrity Act, organizational conflicts of interest, financial conflicts of interest, hiring ex-government employees, gift prohibitions and representational prohibitions. Course Fee: $3100 (up to 20 students - $100 for each additional student).
FAR Clauses and Provisions - New Course!
This two-day class covers all of the key FAR clauses and provisions and points out the rights and liabilities that each provides. The class also covers contract flowdown issues and explains when and how to flow down clauses and provisions to subcontractors. Coverage of particular agency supplements will be provided upon request at no additional charge. Course Fee: $6100 (up to 20 students - $125 for each additional student).
ID/IQ Contracting Techniques
This two-day course teaches students everything they need to know to effectively set-up and use Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contracts. Students will learn when and how to use ID/IQ contracts, how to develop and implement the acquisition strategy, how to get the most out of oral presentations and sample tasks, how to issue task and delivery orders and how to provide vendors a “fair opportunity” to be considered. Topics will also include pricing task and delivery orders and procedures for terminating orders. Course Fee: $6100 (up to 20 students - $125 for each additional student).
Commercial Item Contracting
This two-day course will enable students to effectively use the commercial item procedures of Part 12 of the FAR. Topics covered include analysis of the commercial item clauses, how and when these clauses may be modified, market research, how to select the appropriate procurement method, contract financing, data rights, termination procedures and the use of performance-based contracting methods. The course includes discussion of the most recent cases and regulatory changes, as well as several practical exercises. Course Fee: $6100 (up to 20 students - $125 for each additional student).
Performance-Based Source Selection Strategies for Contractors
This two-day course is designed to assist contractors planning to participate in a performance-based source selection. There are fundamental differences in proposal strategy that must be mastered to successfully compete in a performance-based source selection. This course addresses the unique aspects of performance-based source selections and provides a step-by-step process for maximizing your chances for success. If you have an RFP that you are planning to respond to, this class could be tailored to address the key requirements of the particular RFP. Course Fee: $6100 (up to 20 students - $125 for each additional student).
How to Conduct a Performance-Based Acquisition
This three-day course will assist agencies in meeting their performance-based contracting goals. The course provides a step-by-step analysis that will enable students to successfully conduct a performance-based acquisition and minimize the risk of protest. Topics include: development of the work statement and identification of key performance metrics, setting performance standards and acceptable quality levels, developing an effective incentive plan that will achieve results and writing a customized quality assurance plan to verify performance levels achieved. Course Fee: $9100 (up to 20 students - $150 for each additional student).
Introduction to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
The FAR is a comprehensive regulation that covers virtually every aspect of federal procurement. This three-day course will enable students to better understand and more effectively use this very important regulation. In addition to learning about every part of the FAR, students will learn how to research the FAR and how to keep up with changes. Course Fee: $9100 (up to 20 students - $150 for each additional student).
Basic Federal Appropriations Law
This three-day course covers the fundamental concepts of federal appropriations law. Topics include an overview of the appropriations process, the bona fide needs rule, severable and non-severable contracts, the “Purpose” statute and the Antideficiency Act. Class discussion will be augmented with practical exercises to reinforce these key fiscal concepts. Course Fee: $9100 (up to 20 students - $150 for each additional student).
Best Value Source Selection
This four-day course teaches students how to take full advantage of the source selection procedures of Part 15 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to select the best value offeror. Students will learn how to identify and describe agency requirements, conduct efficient market research, prepare key source selection documents, develop and appropriately weight relevant evaluation factors, organize the Request for Proposals, conduct and document the evaluation process, support the award decision and minimize the potential for protest. Course Fee: $12,100 (up to 20 students - $175 for each additional student).
Introduction to Government Contracting
This comprehensive five-day course covers all major aspects of federal contracting. Starting with an overview of the government contracting process, the course will discuss more specific topics, such as contract funding, contract types, competition requirements and exceptions, procurement methods (e.g., simplified acquisitions, commercial item procedures, sealed bidding and competitive negotiations), contract changes, inspection and acceptance, contract terminations and protests and disputes. In addition, students will apply the lessons learned in several practical exercises to reinforce key points throughout the class. Course fee: $15,100 (up to 20 students - $200 for each additional student).Student Comments
The comments below are quotes from student evaluation forms in prior courses.
Mr. Tomanelli is the best instructor I have had in my 17 years of federal contracting experience.
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Mr. Tomanelli is an unusually gifted instructor. He managed to hold our attention at all times and explain complex issues brilliantly.
Very informative and really knows the subject. He makes learning easy.
One of the very best instructors I have had. He has the ability to explain complex information to a lay person. I would recommend him to anyone.
Best instructor I've had to date. Knows his stuff and knows how to deliver (emphasis in original)
Steve is very knowledgeable, spoke from actual experience, and has an excellent approach and demeanor. This course will enhance our ability to submit winning proposals.
This is the most useful course I have ever taken.
Exhibits a superb grasp of the material! Does a great job of relating material to daily job.
Wonderful! Very knowledgeable of subject matter. Answered all questions! Gave numerous ways of handling problems. A great instructor.
He really knows what he's talking about and uses good examples. His readiness to answer questions and talk about concrete situations is great.
He was outstanding--with broad procurement knowledge. He was able to answer everyone' s questions. I learned MORE than I expected.
- Fabulous course taught by an excellent instructor.