Timely contract closeout process has been identified as a government-wide issue. Closing contracts in a timely manner can help to limit the government’s exposure to risks by identifying and recovering improper payments to contractors and avoiding paying interest fees when the government does not pay contractors on time. Timely closeout also ensures that the government deobligates and uses unspent funds from completed contracts before th...

This live, interactive webinar training on Multiple Award Schedule (MAS)-IT Pre Award / Offer Preparation is focused on MAS Pre Award and Offer Preparation is hosted by a GSA acquisition professional that will review key elements of the eOffer process for attaining a MAS contract. The training will also provide an open forum for prospective contractors to seek additional clarifications from expert GSA contracting personnel.

Join this virtual meeting for an introduction of the GSA's Facilities Maintenance and Management Schedule. In this virtual 1 hour training session you can expect: An introduction of the Facilities Maintenance and Management Schedule To have a better understanding of the facilities related solutions that are available on the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Ordering options and flexible features Helpful tips on how to use the schedule and gain acc...

Come and hear from PSHC’s Program Operations and Contract Operations teams about the latest changes to the Professional Services and Human Capital MAS contract and its evolution. Topics covered will include New offerings, Administrative Updates and Responsibilities for PSHC contract holders or those aspiring to become a Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) holder. Industry Partner Briefings are interactive webinars designed to provide contract...

eRETA (RWA Entry and Tracking Application) is the official tool for submitting Work Requests and digitally signed Reimbursable Work Authorizations to GSA. Our eRETA Digest sessions will feature the best of our eRETA "Basics" and "Advanced" session topics - offering you a soup to nuts overview - from gaining system access to managing and closing out your reimbursable program with greater transparency and efficiency. With a slide presentation a...

Acquisition Training for the Real World (ATRW) Summer FY22 8/5/2022: Market Research As a Service (MRAS): In this course, you will learn why market research is conducted, when and how to conduct market research; the regulatory nature of FAR Part 10 and how it ties into other decisions such as acquisition planning (Part 7) small business set-asides, commercial items, contract type selection and more, and how to get better results by making you...

Acquisition Training for the Real World Summer FY22 Register here Why: Become an expert on GSA’s tools and digital services and how they can help improve your acquisitions Gain skills to improve the government’s buying power and reduce contract duplication Learn about GSA’s efforts to make it easier to find and acquire products, services, and solutions to meet mission needs Earn CLPs to maintain your certifications Acquisitio...

This year’s GSA SmartPay Training Forum will be held virtually! Join us for the 2022 GSA SmartPay Virtual Training Forum, which will take place from August 2-4, 2022. In early April 2022, visit the forum’s website at gsasmartpayforum.org* for more details about the 2022 GSA SmartPay Virtual Training Forum! Whether you are brand new to the program or a seasoned professional, the GSA SmartPay Virtual Training Forum continues to be th...

Writing requirements can seem hard but it doesn't have to be. Join us for tips on where to look for examples and the best format to use. Also, important things to remember about grammar and word choice. Acquisition Training for the Real World (ATRW) Summer FY22 8/3/2022: Writing Better Requirements: Writing requirements can seem hard but it doesn't have to be. Join us for tips on where to look for examples and the best format to use. Also, im...

Warranted contracting officers (a contracting officer appointed pursuant to FAR 1.603) can request and Delegation of Procurement Authority (DPA), which allows direct access to OASIS. The DPA clearly delineates the roles and responsibilities between the GSA contracting officer and the ordering contracting officer, and complies with the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) executive agent designation to GSA. DPA requestors must have a .gov o...