FAR Part 8: Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts and Source Selection
Course ID
FAR8 GWAC-EL
Continuous Learning Points (CLPs)
16
Course Length
2 Days
Modality
In-Person
Virtual
Rating
Testimonial
"This course was great. Even though I’ve done FAR part 8.4 a few times in my career, I managed to learn a few new things! I even enjoyed the case studies and GAO decisions." – 2019 participant
Description
This two-day, elective course addresses FAR part 8, “Required Sources of Supplies and Services.” FAR 8.002 specifies a mandatory list of government sources and publications that all Federal agencies must use to satisfy requirements for both supplies and services, unless otherwise provided by law.
Learning Objectives
• Define, discuss, and implement the competitive source selection process under part 8 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) primarily focused on best value source selection
• Explain Best Value in relation to FAR subpart 8.4, Federal Supply Schedules, and FAR part 15, “Contracting by Negotiation”
Pre-Requisites
None