Session 3: Simplified Acquisition & Commercial Buying (FAR Parts 12 & 13)

Explores how streamlined acquisition pathways create new opportunities, and risks, for industry. | Live Virtual Training | 90 minutes | 1.5 CPE/CLP | Member: $55 | Non-member: $69 | July 7, 2026, 10:00 - 11:30 PM ET

 

 

Where Industry Can Win More, Faster

Description:

Topics include:

  • Expansion of commercial item strategies
  • Implications of reduced documentation
  • Adapting to shorter timelines and less structured procurements
  • Common industry missteps in simplified environments

Industry Takeaway:
How do I adapt to faster buys without overcomplicating my approach?

Government Takeaway:
How do I take advantage of streamlined buying authorities without losing clear, high-quality industry responses?

Who Should Attend This Session:

This session is designed for industry professionals involved in:

  • Business Development and Capture
  • Proposal Development and Management
  • Program and Project Management
  • Contracts and Subcontracts
  • Growth and Strategy Leadership
  • Government acquisition professionals seeking to better understand industry behavior, incentives, and response strategies in the evolving acquisition landscape will also benefit

Prerequisites: 

NA
 

What You'll Learn:

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Explain how simplified acquisition and commercial buying pathways under FAR Parts 12 and 13 are expanding and why they create faster award opportunities for industry
  • Describe the implications of reduced documentation, shorter timelines, and less structured procurements on Government expectations and evaluation approaches
  • Recognize common industry missteps in simplified and commercial acquisition environments and understand why overcomplicating responses can reduce competitiveness
 

Credits: 1.5 CPE/CLP credits for participation

Cost: $55 Members/$69 Non-members

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When
7/7/2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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