Schedules News & Training
As a busy acquisition workforce professional, you need best-value solutions that save time, and leave more budget for your agency’s mission. Take advantage of our Schedules training. It provides an interactive learning experience, integrating web 2.0 and social media technology.
Our training offers continuous learning points (CLPs) that may count toward your contracting certification and continuing education. You’ll learn how to effectively use the Schedules program to meet your requirements, use our tools to enhance competition, achieve small business utilization, procure sustainable acquisitions and much more.
Connect and Follow: Connect with GSA Schedules on our Blog (subscribe today to get the latest news), Facebook, and Twitter. Listen to Audio Podcasts and view our popular YouTube Training.
Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) Desk Reference: This Desk Reference is your convenient web resource for all things Schedules!
NEW Online Training Courses (FREE - Available 24/7):
FAC 023 Basic Contracting for GSA Schedules - This comprehensive training course covers Federal Supply Schedules contracting and ordering procedures. It addresses placing orders against Multiple Award Schedules, as outlined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 8.4. In this course you will learn the unique flexibilities within the GSA Schedules program. Four (4) CLP credits, course is approximately three-to-four (3-4) hours.
FAC 024 GSA Global Supply - This specialized training course focuses on GSA Global Suppy’s requisition-based ordering for thousands of products. From office supplies, to firefighting equipment, to aircraft coatings, this acquisition system meets all federal procurement guidelines. Learn how consolidated billing makes purchasing easy and efficient. Two (2) CLP credits, course is approximately one-to-two (1-2) hours.
FAC 027 GSA Schedules and Small Business - This training course defines and describes small business in the federal marketplace and how socioeconomic goals can be achieved using the GSA Schedules program. Learn the rules for set asides and how to best ensure small business participation following rules established in FAR Subpart 8.4. Two (2) CLP credits, course is approximately one-to-two (1-2) hours.
GSA Schedules and Sustainable Acquisition - Coming October, 2012
GSA Schedules vs. Open Market - Coming October, 2012
GSA Schedules BPAs and CTAs - Coming November, 2012
GSA Schedules eBuy - Coming November, 2012
Upcoming Webinars in 2012 (FREE - Register for CLP credit. Open to all. All webinars are approximately 1 hour):
| Webinar Subject | CLP Credit | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Contractor Team Arrangements - Learn how two or more GSA Schedule contractors can work together to meet a customer's needs. | 1 Credit | September 13, 2012 |
| GSA Schedules and the Utilization of Small Business - Learn how socioeconomic goals can be achieved using the GSA Schedules program. | 1 Credit | October 11, 2012 |
| FAR 8.4 vs Open Market - Explore the differences and similarities between Subpart 8.4 and Parts 13 & 15 procedures and the advantages and disadvantages for various acquisition situations. | 1 Credit | November 8, 2012 |
| Blanket Purchase Agreements - Learn how Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) leverage an ordering activity's buying power in taking advantage of quantity discounts, saving administrative time, and reducing paperwork. | 1 Credit | December 6, 2012 |
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