Using GSA Schedules for Professional Services

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Using GSA Schedules for Professional Services

Join us for this advanced seminar conducted in your area by a seasoned and expert Contracting Officer from the GSA Management Services Center.

Using GSA Schedules for Professional Services covers the contracting issues encountered by ordering agency Contracting Officers in procuring complex technical and professional services using established GSA Schedule indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts.

This advanced training assumes basic familiarity with GSA Schedules and makes frequent references to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). It dives into deep discussion on complex requirements and task orders, including:

Best value evaluation
Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs)
Contractor Team Arrangements (CTAs)
Different types of task orders
Minimizing task order protest risk
Mixing open market items with GSA Schedule items
Options
Other Direct Costs (ODCs)
Period of performance
Schedule contract pricing issues
Service contract clauses
Socioeconomic preferences

Attendees will earn five Continuous Learning Points (CLPs).

Parking is located directly behind 2600 North Central Avenue and will be validated by the BIA Regional Director's Office. The training location is adjacent to the light rail line and has platforms at both Thomas and Encanto (within walking distance to the building).

Note: This seminar is designed specifically for government customers. Please do not register if you are a business, GSA Schedule contractor, industry partner, or vendor. Thank you.