This page is a compilation of web resources that complements The Academy’s CON 090 course, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Fundamentals. For the convenience of students, the links listed below are grouped consistent with the CON 090 Student Guide as published by The Contracting Education Academy at Georgia Tech. Please email us at info@ContractingAcademy.gatech.edu if you discover a web link that is broken so that we may update it.
Introduction to CON 090
- CON 090 Course Objectives: https://myclass.dau.mil/bbcswebdav/institution/Courses/Deployed/CON/CON090/Course_Documents/For%20Public%20Use/CON%20090%20OBJ.pdf
- FAR Parts and Subchapters: https://contractingacademywebpdf.s3.amazonaws.com/FAR_Parts_and_Subchapters.doc
- Glossary of Acqusition Acronyms and Terms: http://www.dau.mil/pubscats/PubsCats/Glossary%2014th%20edition%20July%202011.pdf
CON 090-1: Contracting Overview of the FAR
- CON 090 Module 1 Preview
- DAU Video on the Importance of the Acquisition Profession: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itMebMsw5sE&list=PL4EABB32FDC51AC2E&index=2&feature=plcp
- Federal Register: www.gpoaccess.gov
- The Reg Map: https://contractingacademywebpdf.s3.amazonaws.com/theregmap.pdf
- The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): Answers to Frequently Asked Questions: https://fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R42826.pdf
- FAR Parts Flash Card PowerPoint: https://contractingacademywebpdf.s3.amazonaws.com/FAR-Parts-Flash-Card-PowerPoint.ppt
- FAR Search: http://farsite.hill.af.mil
- The FAR on Acquisition Central: https://www.acquisition.gov/far
- Search USA Government: http://search.usa.gov
- FAR 1.108 Conventions: http://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/48/1.108
- FAR Operating Guide: FAR Operating Guide – July 2015
- FAR Numbering and Citing: https://contractingacademywebpdf.s3.amazonaws.com/FAR-1.105-2-Arrangement-of-regulations.pdf
- DFARS and PGI: http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html
- GSA Acquisition Letters: http://gsa.gov/portal/category/21228
- Federal Procurement Data System-Next Generation (FPDS): https://www.fpds.gov
- PGI 201.6–Career Development, Contracting Authority, and Responsibilities: http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/pgi/pgi_htm/PGI201_6.htm
- DFARS Numbering: http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars/html/current/201_3.htm#201.303
- DoD Procurement Notes: http://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/J7Acquisition/DLA%20Procurement%20Notes%20-%20Effective%209-19-16.docx%20V2.pdf
- DoD Technical and Quality Requirements: http://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/J7Acquisition/DLA%20Master%20List%20of%20TQ%20Technical%20and%20Quality%20Requirements%20Sept%2016%20FINAL.pdf
- Defense Logistics Acquisition Directives – Updates: defense-logistics-acquisition-directive-dlad-rewrite-09-09-2016
- FAR Part 43 – Contract Modifications: FAR Part 43 – Contract Modifications
- Unauthorized Commitment Ratification: Unauthorized Commitments & Ratification Process Guide – Army – June 2004
- Federal Procurement Data System – Next Generation (FPDS): https://www.fpdsng.com
- DoD Class Deviations: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/class_deviations.html
- HHS Class Deviations: http://www.hhs.gov/asfr/ogapa/acquisition/policies/class_deviations.html
- Example of Recent Class Deviation: www.contractingacademy.gatech.edu/2012/08/dod-temporarily-alters-vendor-registration-rule-due-to-sams-launch-shortcomings
- Decision Tree for Finding the Applicable Acquisition Rule: https://contractingacademywebpdf.s3.amazonaws.com/Decision-Tree-for-Finding-the-Applicable-Acquisition-Rule.pdf
- The Rule-Making Process
- The Engineer Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (EFARS)
- Personal Liability for Acting Outside Scope of Authority: Matter of John Martino, Comptroller General Decision B-262168
- Putting it All Together
CON 090-2: Contract Planning in the FAR
- CON 090 Module 2 Preview
- OFPP Myth-Buster Memoranda: Myth-Busting – 1 – 02.02.2011 and Myth-Busting – 2 – 05.07.2012 and Myth-Busting – 3 – 01.05.2017
- Market Research – A Guide for Contracting Officers – July 2012
- HHS Acquisition Plan Template – FY 11-12 – Oct 2010
- Database of Existing Interagency Contracts
- WOSB – EDWOSB Applicable NAICS Codes
- System for Award Management (SAM) Tips: Not Your Uncle … SAM – March 2013
- Sources and Market Research Resources:
- System for Award Management, https://sam.gov (formerly Central Contractor Registration – CCR)
- Commercial Advocates Forum, http://www.acq.osd.mil
- Federal Information Exchange, http://www.ssa.gov/gix/
- Acquisition Reform Net, http://www.acquisition.gov/
- Thomas Register, http://www.thomasnet.com
- Department of Commerce, http://www.commerce.gov/
- GSA eLibrary, http://www.gsaelibrary.gsa.gov/
- Small Business Administration, http://www.sbaonline.sba.gov –
- SBA’s Dynamic Small Business Search (ProNet), http://dsbs.sba.gov/dsbs/search/dsp_dsbs.cfm
- Consumer Reports, http://www.consumerreports.com
- National Contract Management Association, http://www.ncmahq.org
- Dow Jones Business Information Services, http://www.dowjones.com
- Standard & Poor’s Research Reports, http://www.standardandpoors.com/home/en/us
- Manufacturer’s Information Network, http://www.manufacturing.net
- National Association of Purchasing Managers, http://www.ism.ws/
- National Yellow Pages, http://www.yellowpages.com
- Federal Business Opportunities, http://www.fbo.gov
- Government Contracts Directory, http://www.contractdirectory.gov/contractdirectory/
- DoD market research, http://acc.dau.mil/CommunityBrowser.aspx?id=18892
- A collection of search engines, directories, and databases, http://www.imart.org
- Yellow Pages of 16 million U.S. businesses, http://superpages.com
- Business search engine, http://switchboard.com
- More than 100 links to industry, focused on electronics, http://www.techweb.com/
- Implementation Directive – Better Buying Power DoD AT&L 11.03.2010 – Obtaining Greater Efficiency and Productivity in Defense Spending
- Better Buying Power 2.0 – DoD AT&L Memorandum to the Defense Acquisition Workforce, Nov. 13, 2012
- Better Buying Power 2.0 Summary
- Better Buying Power 3.0 – DoD – Apr. 9, 2015
- Source Selection – FAR 15.3 – https://www.acquisition.gov/far/html/Subpart%2015_3.html
- Competitive Processes in Government Contracting: The FAR Part 15 Process Model and Process Inefficiency – http://www.wifcon.com/anal/analcomproc.htm
- Comparison of Major Contract Types 2012
- Commercial Item Determination Checklist – 02.2010 – Per FAR 2.101
- Commercial Item Solicitation Preparation Guide – DoD 2010
- Understanding Minimum Wage Laws in Federal Contracting 11.2012
- Understanding Domestic Source Preferences 11.2012
- Acquisition Plan – Job Order Contract – Sample
- Program Managers Tool Kit DAU 01.2011
CON 090-3: Contract Formation in the FAR
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- CON 090 Module 3 Preview
- Contract Planning Checklist – DPAP
- PGI 204_71
- HHS Reference Tool for Contract Funding, Formation and Appropriations Law Compliance – http://www.hhs.gov/asfr/ogapa/acquisition/contractfunding/index.html
- The-Six-Elements-of-Contract-Formation
- Steps for Resolving Contract Deficiencies – DCMA Guidebook, Contracts – Initial Receipt and Review (see paragraph 2.5, Resolving Contract Deficiencies)
- Authority of a Contracting Officer and Delegation
- Geo-Seis Helicopters Inc. v. U.S. and Presidential Airways Inc. 07.30.2007
- Constructive Changes
- Protest of the Award of a Contract for Hospital Housekeeping Services – GAO 10.03.2011
- Appeal of A.B. Dick Company 89-2 BCA P21.731 – 02.22.1989
- GLOSSARY OF LEGAL TERMS
- FAR Parts 13-14-15 – Use and Features
- PGI 204.7105 – Revised 09.06.2012
- Purchasing Thresholds 12.2012
- USDA “Do and Don’t” List for Contracting Officers Technical Representatives – http://acquisition.gov/sevensteps/step1i.html
- HHS Negotiated Acquisition Checklist – Presolicitation to Award – http://www.hhs.gov/asfr/ogapa/acquisition/neg_acq_chcklst_presol.html
- Do’s & Don’ts Guidelines for Acquisition Personnel
- Myths about Conducting a Debriefing – OFPP – Jan. 2017
- GAO Bid Protest Overview – Dec. 2012
CON 090-4: Contract Administration in the FAR
- DD 1484 – Post-Award Conference Record – DD1484 Post-Award Conference Record
- A Guide to Best Practices for Contract Administration, Office of Federal Procurement Policy, October 1994 – https://contractingacademywebpdf.s3.amazonaws.com/A-Guide-to-Best-Practices-for-Contract-Administration-Office-of-Federal-Procurement-Policy-October-1994.pdf
- Global Construction Disputes Report – 2018
- General Dynamics C4 Systems, Inc., ASBCA No. 59488, 2009 WL 1464387, May 8, 2009 – http://www.asbca.mil/Decisions/2009/54988.pdf
- U.S. Court of Appeals decision overturning the decision above – http://www.cafc.uscourts.gov/images/stories/opinions-orders/09-1550-1560.pdf
- Post Award Conference Checklist – DD1484 Post Award Conference Record
- Template for Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan – Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan – Sample
- Appeal of Conner Bros. Construction Company, Inc., ASBCA No. 54109 – Conner Bros. Construction Company Inc. – ASBCA No. 54109
- Magnavox – Use of Contract Underrun Funds – Decision of the Comptroller General of the United States – http://www.gao.gov/assets/460/450073.pdf
- Appeal of Southwest Marine, Inc., 05-1 BCA P 32892, ASBCA No. 54234 – ASBCA No. 54234
- GAO Decision B-296029, Poly-Pacific Technologies, Inc., June 1, 2005 – http://www.gao.gov/decisions/bidpro/296029.htm
- Fair Dealing – North American Landscaping, Construction and Dredging, Co., Inc. – ASBCA Nos. 60235 et al.
- False Claims Act – a Primer – www.justice.gov/civil/docs_forms/C-FRAUDS_FCA_Primer.pdf
- Consent to Subcontract Instructions – Consent to Subcontract Instructions DCMA-INST 143 – 03.19.2013
- Flowchart – Consent to Subcontract – Consent to Subcontract Flowchart
- DCAA Contract Audit Manual – http://www.dcaa.mil/cam.htm
- Practical Guidance for Contracting Officers/Specialists Venturing Through the Legendary “King Arthur’s Court” of the Contract Appeals Process – http://www.dau.mil/pubscats/PubsCats/PM/articles01/longo-ja.pdf
- Termination for Cause and Default – Discussion of Contract Terminations
- Termination for default upheld on a fixed-price research and development contract –McDonnell Douglas and General Dynamics v. U.S. – 2007-5111
- Contract Property Administration Guidebook – Guidebook for Contract Property Administration – April 2012
- Contract Closeout Flowchart – Contract Closeout Process Flowchart 2011
- DCMA Contract Closeout Guidebook – Sept. 2011 – http://guidebook.dcma.mil/17/ContractCloseoutGuidebook.htm
- Official Web Site for DoD Forms – http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt/forms/index.htm
- Acquisition 360 – Acquisition 360 – OFPP – 03.18.2015
