Description:
This session explores how the post-award phase is evolving under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), with a focus on contract administration, performance management, and issue resolution. Participants will examine how key FAR parts, including Parts 33 and 42, support a more flexible, outcome-oriented approach to managing contracts after award.
The session also highlights major post-award functions such as contract modifications, subcontracting, performance oversight, and terminations, emphasizing how these areas fit together within a streamlined acquisition framework.
As the final session in the series, this discussion reinforces how effective post-award execution is essential to realizing the full benefits of the FAR Overhaul and achieving successful mission outcomes.
Who Should Attend This Session:
Contracting officers, contract specialists, acquisition planners, program managers, and other federal acquisition professionals who manage or oversee task order contracts, schedule orders, or IDIQ/BPA vehicles.
Prerequisites:
Working knowledge of the FAR, familiarity with government supply schedules, and understanding of basic acquisition planning concepts.
What You'll Learn:
- Understand how the post-award phase is evolving under the RFO to emphasize performance, accountability, and outcomes
- Apply contract administration principles under Parts 33 and 42 to manage disputes and performance effectively
- Execute contract modifications under Part 43 while using innovations to streamline the process and maximize outcomes
- Use performance management tools, including QASPs, to align contractor performance with mission needs
- Manage contract terminations under Part 49 with greater clarity and confidence
Credits: 1.5 CPE/CLP credits for participation
Cost: $55 Members/$69 Non-members
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