2024 Webinar Series
The FAR:
Federal Acquisition Regulations
Understand the rules of the federal contracting game - and play to win!
J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – hello@JenniferSchaus.com
2024 Webinar Series
THE FAR
ABOUT THE SERIES:
⮚ We’ll cover each PART of The FAR
⮚ Typically held Wednesdays and Fridays, 12pm (eastern)
⮚ Complimentary & Recorded
⮚ Video Posted on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
⮚ PPT Posted on SlideShare.net
⮚ Sponsor/Advertising Options Available hello@jenniferschaus.com
J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – hello@JenniferSchaus.com
2024 Webinar Series
THE FAR
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2024 Webinar Series
THE FAR
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2024 Webinar Series
THE FAR
ABOUT US:
⮚ Services for FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS:
⮚ Washington DC based;
⮚ Professional services for established gov cons;
⮚ Market Analysis to contract vehicles:
GSA Schedules, FedLink, DHS PACTS III & NASA SEWP IV;
⮚ Contract Administration, Compliance, Pricing, etc.
J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – hello@JenniferSchaus.com
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ABOUT US:
⮚ Services for THOSE SELLING TO FED CONTRACTORS:
⮚ Newsletter Advertising;
⮚ Webinar Advertising;
⮚ Social Media (LinkedIn) Advertising;
⮚ Event Sponsorship;
⮚ Ask for our MEDIA KIT!
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THANK YOU TO OUR WEBINAR SPONSORS
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The FAR – Federal Acquisition Regulations - WEBINAR SERIES 2024
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 Full training calendar: virginiaptac.org & useful links
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 Your “one stop” shop for Government Contracting assistance
 Reach us at apex@gmu.edu or 703-277-7750
This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.
Next Steps?
UNCLASSIFIED
 Full training calendar: virginiaptac.org & useful links
 Register for free counseling: https://virginiaptac.org/services/counseling/
 Your “one stop” shop for Government Contracting assistance
 Reach us at apex@gmu.edu or 703-277-7750
This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.
Next Steps?
2024 Webinar Series
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INTRODUCTION TO THE FAR
SPEAKER: Jennifer Schaus
FIRM: JSchaus & Associates
EMAIL: jschaus@jenniferschaus.com
J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – hello@JenniferSchaus.com
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INTRODUCTION TO THE FAR
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The FAR – What Is It?
2024 Webinar Series
THE FAR
J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – hello@JenniferSchaus.com
 The FAR – What Is It?
 Federal Acquisition Regulations
 Rules, regulations, playbook for HOW the Federal
Government awards contracts
 Applies to the Contracting personnel!
 Provided in 52 Parts
(covering various aspects of federal contracting)
2024 Webinar Series
THE FAR
J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – hello@JenniferSchaus.com
The FAR – Who Is Involved?
2024 Webinar Series
THE FAR
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 The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is
the single Government-wide procurement regulation.
 The FAR is prepared, issued, and maintained, and the Federal Acquisition
Regulations System (FAR System) is prescribed jointly by
 The Secretary of Defense,
 The Administrator of General Services, and
 The Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration,
(under their respective statutory authorities.)
2024 Webinar Series
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The FAR – Where to find it?
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THE FAR
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 Federal Website for Reference:
www.Acquisiton.gov
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The FAR – How Is It Organized?
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 The FAR – Structure
 Subchapters
 Parts
 Subparts
 Sections
 Subsections
 Paragraphs
 Subparagraphs
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Source: Acquisition.gov
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The FAR – And The DFARS
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations
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 DFARS - Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations
 Contracting nuances for DoD
(includes special contracting regs due to war time, etc.)
 Mimics The FAR topics (mostly), numbering begins with 20x, or 2
Example:
FAR Part 2, Definition Of Words And Terms
DFARS Part 202, Definition Of Words And Terms
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LINK: https://www.jenniferschaus.com/the-dfars
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 Source: www.Acquisiton.gov
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The FAR – And The FAR Supplements
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THE FAR
J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – hello@JenniferSchaus.com
 FAR Supplements:
 Contracting nuances within each Agency / Department
 Still using The FAR - plus the Supplement!
 Exist to incorporate agency policies, procedures, contract clauses,
solicitation provisions, and forms that govern, inform or control the
relationship between the agency and the vendors they do business
with.
2024 Webinar Series
THE FAR
J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – hello@JenniferSchaus.com
 FAR Supplements – Some Departments & Agencies
LINK: https://www.jenniferschaus.com/far-supplements
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 Some Departments & Agencies have their own FAR Supplements
Source: Acquisition.gov
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The FAR – And The Christian Doctrine
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THE FAR
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 The FAR & The Christian Doctrine
 The Christian Doctrine:
 “mandatory statutes or regulations that express a
significant or deeply ingrained strand of public
procurement policy shall be read into a federal
contract” by law,
even if the clause isn’t in the contract.
2024 Webinar Series
THE FAR
J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – hello@JenniferSchaus.com
 The FAR & The Christian Doctrine
If the FAR requires that a clause is included in a government
contract, but it is omitted, case law may provide that the
missing clause is considered included.
2024 Webinar Series
THE FAR
J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – hello@JenniferSchaus.com
 G.L. Christian and Associates v. United States (312 F.2d 418 (Ct. Cl. 1963),
cert. denied, 375 U.S. 954, 84 S.Ct. 444)
 Date: 1963
 The Army Corps of Engineers signed a contract with G.L. Christian and
Associates to build 2,000 housing units at Ft. Polk, LA
 Ft. Polk was deactivated & contract terminated
 Christian filed for claims but had subcontracted the work to Zachry and
Centex who became the “de facto prime”
 Government stated that GL Christian could not sue the government b/c they
were not the Prime
2024 Webinar Series
THE FAR
J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – hello@JenniferSchaus.com
 Christian Doctrine later expanded by GSA in a case over IRS property
purchased.
 General Services Administration v. Benson, 415 F.2d 878 (9th Cir. 1969)
 In 1993, a US District Court Of Appeal modified the doctrine of Christian,
holding that it only "applies to mandatory contract clauses which
express a significant or deeply-ingrained strand of public
procurement policy.“ (Source: Wikipedia)
2024 Webinar Series
THE FAR
J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – hello@JenniferSchaus.com
Important FAR Parts
2024 Webinar Series
THE FAR
J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – hello@JenniferSchaus.com
 Parts To Note:
 Part 1 – FAR Details
 Part 2 – Definition Of Words And Terms
 How contracts are publicized (Part 5) to how to conduct market research
(Part 10) to small business programs (Part 19) to other socio-economic
programs (Part 26) to protest (Part 33) to federal supply schedule
contracting (Part 38) to acquisition of IT (Part 39)
 Part 20, 21 and 40 – Reserved
2024 Webinar Series
THE FAR
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 Parts To Note:
 FAR Subpart 1.4 – Deviations
Contains steps needed for the government to document deviations from
>The FAR and
The DFARS and
The FAR Supplements.
2024 Webinar Series
THE FAR
J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – hello@JenniferSchaus.com
 Parts To Note:
 Part 52 – LARGEST!
Contains ALL standard solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
Solicitation provisions are
 certification requirements,
 notices, and
 instructions for contract competition.
2024 Webinar Series
THE FAR
J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – hello@JenniferSchaus.com
The FAR - Conclusions
2024 Webinar Series
THE FAR
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 Conclusions
 Use the resources to navigate The Parts / Sign up for news
www.Acquistion.gov
 Be mindful of ALL 3: The FAR, DFARS and all Supplements
 Be aware of The Parts - and always consult with your legal team
for interpretation & understanding
2024 Webinar Series
THE FAR
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!
SPEAKER: Jennifer Schaus
FIRM: JSchaus & Associates
EMAIL: jschaus@jenniferschaus.com
J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – hello@JenniferSchaus.com
2024 Webinar Series
THE FAR
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Federal Acquisition Regulations
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2024: The FAR, Federal Acquisition Regulations - Introduction

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    2024 Webinar Series TheFAR: Federal Acquisition Regulations Understand the rules of the federal contracting game - and play to win! J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – [email protected]
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    2024 Webinar Series THEFAR ABOUT THE SERIES: ⮚ We’ll cover each PART of The FAR ⮚ Typically held Wednesdays and Fridays, 12pm (eastern) ⮚ Complimentary & Recorded ⮚ Video Posted on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos ⮚ PPT Posted on SlideShare.net ⮚ Sponsor/Advertising Options Available [email protected] J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – [email protected]
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    2024 Webinar Series THEFAR J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – [email protected]
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    2024 Webinar Series THEFAR J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – [email protected]
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    2024 Webinar Series THEFAR ABOUT US: ⮚ Services for FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS: ⮚ Washington DC based; ⮚ Professional services for established gov cons; ⮚ Market Analysis to contract vehicles: GSA Schedules, FedLink, DHS PACTS III & NASA SEWP IV; ⮚ Contract Administration, Compliance, Pricing, etc. J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – [email protected]
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    2024 Webinar Series THEFAR ABOUT US: ⮚ Services for THOSE SELLING TO FED CONTRACTORS: ⮚ Newsletter Advertising; ⮚ Webinar Advertising; ⮚ Social Media (LinkedIn) Advertising; ⮚ Event Sponsorship; ⮚ Ask for our MEDIA KIT! J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – [email protected]
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    The FAR –Federal Acquisition Regulations - WEBINAR SERIES 2024 JSchaus & Associates – Washington DC – [email protected]
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    UNCLASSIFIED  Full trainingcalendar: virginiaptac.org & useful links  Register for free counseling: https://virginiaptac.org/services/counseling/  Your “one stop” shop for Government Contracting assistance  Reach us at [email protected] or 703-277-7750 This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense. Next Steps?
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    UNCLASSIFIED  Full trainingcalendar: virginiaptac.org & useful links  Register for free counseling: https://virginiaptac.org/services/counseling/  Your “one stop” shop for Government Contracting assistance  Reach us at [email protected] or 703-277-7750 This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense. Next Steps?
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    2024 Webinar Series THEFAR INTRODUCTION TO THE FAR SPEAKER: Jennifer Schaus FIRM: JSchaus & Associates EMAIL: [email protected] J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – [email protected]
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    2024 Webinar Series THEFAR INTRODUCTION TO THE FAR J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – [email protected]
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    2024 Webinar Series THEFAR J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – [email protected] The FAR – What Is It?
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    2024 Webinar Series THEFAR J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – [email protected]  The FAR – What Is It?  Federal Acquisition Regulations  Rules, regulations, playbook for HOW the Federal Government awards contracts  Applies to the Contracting personnel!  Provided in 52 Parts (covering various aspects of federal contracting)
  • 19.
    2024 Webinar Series THEFAR J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – [email protected] The FAR – Who Is Involved?
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    2024 Webinar Series THEFAR J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – [email protected]  The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is the single Government-wide procurement regulation.  The FAR is prepared, issued, and maintained, and the Federal Acquisition Regulations System (FAR System) is prescribed jointly by  The Secretary of Defense,  The Administrator of General Services, and  The Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, (under their respective statutory authorities.)
  • 21.
    2024 Webinar Series THEFAR J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – [email protected] The FAR – Where to find it?
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    2024 Webinar Series THEFAR J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – [email protected]  Federal Website for Reference: www.Acquisiton.gov
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    2024 Webinar Series THEFAR J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – [email protected] The FAR – How Is It Organized?
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    2024 Webinar Series THEFAR J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – [email protected]  The FAR – Structure  Subchapters  Parts  Subparts  Sections  Subsections  Paragraphs  Subparagraphs
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    2024 Webinar Series THEFAR J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – [email protected] Source: Acquisition.gov
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    2024 Webinar Series THEFAR J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – [email protected] The FAR – And The DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations
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    2024 Webinar Series THEFAR J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – [email protected]  DFARS - Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations  Contracting nuances for DoD (includes special contracting regs due to war time, etc.)  Mimics The FAR topics (mostly), numbering begins with 20x, or 2 Example: FAR Part 2, Definition Of Words And Terms DFARS Part 202, Definition Of Words And Terms
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    2024 Webinar Series THEFAR J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – [email protected] LINK: https://www.jenniferschaus.com/the-dfars
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    2024 Webinar Series THEFAR J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – [email protected]  Source: www.Acquisiton.gov
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    2024 Webinar Series THEFAR J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – [email protected] The FAR – And The FAR Supplements
  • 31.
    2024 Webinar Series THEFAR J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – [email protected]  FAR Supplements:  Contracting nuances within each Agency / Department  Still using The FAR - plus the Supplement!  Exist to incorporate agency policies, procedures, contract clauses, solicitation provisions, and forms that govern, inform or control the relationship between the agency and the vendors they do business with.
  • 32.
    2024 Webinar Series THEFAR J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – [email protected]  FAR Supplements – Some Departments & Agencies LINK: https://www.jenniferschaus.com/far-supplements
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    2024 Webinar Series THEFAR J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – [email protected]  Some Departments & Agencies have their own FAR Supplements Source: Acquisition.gov
  • 34.
    2024 Webinar Series THEFAR J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – [email protected] The FAR – And The Christian Doctrine
  • 35.
    2024 Webinar Series THEFAR J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – [email protected]  The FAR & The Christian Doctrine  The Christian Doctrine:  “mandatory statutes or regulations that express a significant or deeply ingrained strand of public procurement policy shall be read into a federal contract” by law, even if the clause isn’t in the contract.
  • 36.
    2024 Webinar Series THEFAR J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – [email protected]  The FAR & The Christian Doctrine If the FAR requires that a clause is included in a government contract, but it is omitted, case law may provide that the missing clause is considered included.
  • 37.
    2024 Webinar Series THEFAR J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – [email protected]  G.L. Christian and Associates v. United States (312 F.2d 418 (Ct. Cl. 1963), cert. denied, 375 U.S. 954, 84 S.Ct. 444)  Date: 1963  The Army Corps of Engineers signed a contract with G.L. Christian and Associates to build 2,000 housing units at Ft. Polk, LA  Ft. Polk was deactivated & contract terminated  Christian filed for claims but had subcontracted the work to Zachry and Centex who became the “de facto prime”  Government stated that GL Christian could not sue the government b/c they were not the Prime
  • 38.
    2024 Webinar Series THEFAR J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – [email protected]  Christian Doctrine later expanded by GSA in a case over IRS property purchased.  General Services Administration v. Benson, 415 F.2d 878 (9th Cir. 1969)  In 1993, a US District Court Of Appeal modified the doctrine of Christian, holding that it only "applies to mandatory contract clauses which express a significant or deeply-ingrained strand of public procurement policy.“ (Source: Wikipedia)
  • 39.
    2024 Webinar Series THEFAR J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – [email protected] Important FAR Parts
  • 40.
    2024 Webinar Series THEFAR J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – [email protected]  Parts To Note:  Part 1 – FAR Details  Part 2 – Definition Of Words And Terms  How contracts are publicized (Part 5) to how to conduct market research (Part 10) to small business programs (Part 19) to other socio-economic programs (Part 26) to protest (Part 33) to federal supply schedule contracting (Part 38) to acquisition of IT (Part 39)  Part 20, 21 and 40 – Reserved
  • 41.
    2024 Webinar Series THEFAR J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – [email protected]  Parts To Note:  FAR Subpart 1.4 – Deviations Contains steps needed for the government to document deviations from >The FAR and The DFARS and The FAR Supplements.
  • 42.
    2024 Webinar Series THEFAR J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – [email protected]  Parts To Note:  Part 52 – LARGEST! Contains ALL standard solicitation provisions and contract clauses. Solicitation provisions are  certification requirements,  notices, and  instructions for contract competition.
  • 43.
    2024 Webinar Series THEFAR J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – [email protected] The FAR - Conclusions
  • 44.
    2024 Webinar Series THEFAR J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – [email protected]  Conclusions  Use the resources to navigate The Parts / Sign up for news www.Acquistion.gov  Be mindful of ALL 3: The FAR, DFARS and all Supplements  Be aware of The Parts - and always consult with your legal team for interpretation & understanding
  • 45.
    2024 Webinar Series THEFAR THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING! SPEAKER: Jennifer Schaus FIRM: JSchaus & Associates EMAIL: [email protected] J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – [email protected]
  • 46.
    2024 Webinar Series THEFAR J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – [email protected] Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel for Gov Con Content Uploads including THESE WEBINARS! https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
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    2024 Webinar Series TheFAR: Federal Acquisition Regulations THANK YOU FOR JOINING US! J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – [email protected]