Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern. Recordings are on YouTube and the company website. https://www.youtube.com/user/Schausjennifer/feed

1. 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

2. 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
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3. 2024 Webinar Series
THE FAR
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4. 2024 Webinar Series
THE FAR
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5. 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

6. 2024 Webinar Series
THE FAR
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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7. Networking Event – FEB 12
Register:
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9. Thursday, February 15th 2024
10:00AM – 12:00PM EST
Marketing 101 For Federal Contractors:
Attract The Primes,
Attract The Government
VIRTUAL CLASS
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11. Our Sponsored Content Webinars
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13. Get Help With NASA SEWP IV
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14. Get Help With DHS PACTS III
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15. 2024 Webinar Series - THE FAR
THANK YOU TO OUR WEBINAR SPONSORS
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16. The FAR – Federal Acquisition Regulations - WEBINAR SERIES 2024
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17.  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?

18.  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?

22. 2024 Webinar Series
THE FAR
THE FAR – PART 4
J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – hello@JenniferSchaus.com

23. 2024 Webinar Series
THE FAR
FAR PART #4:
Administrative Matters
SPEAKER: Bill Welch, Partner
FIRM: Reston Law Group, LLC
EMAIL: wwelch@restonlaw.com
J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – hello@JenniferSchaus.com

24. 2024 Webinar Series
THE FAR – FAR Part 4
Bill Welch has been a bid protest litigator for the past 32 years. Bill has
litigated protests at the GAO, the Court of Federal Claims, the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), the Small Business Administration Office of Hearings and
Appeals (OHA) (including size protests and NAICS code protests), and Service-
Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) protests. He also has
experience arguing appeals from these venues in the Court of Appeals for the
Federal Circuit. His clients include federal contractor entities and organizations from
across the nation and around the world involved in directly performing prime
contracts with the U.S. Government or serving as a subcontractor at any tier on
such projects or programs.
Mr. Welch joined Reston Law Group, LLP as Partner, when McMahon,
Welch and Learned, PLLC, a firm he co-founded, merged with the firm previously
known as David, Brody & Dondershine, LLP.
J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – hello@JenniferSchaus.com

25. 2024 Webinar Series
THE FAR – FAR Part 4
FAR PART #4: ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS --- A SUMMARY
 Contract Formalities (Contract Execution, Signatures, Paper Copies, Distribution)
 Gov’t and Contracting Officer Responsibilities (Electronic Commerce Contracting, Contract
Reporting, Personal Identity Verification, Disclosure of Information to the IRS, FPDS, Safeguarding
Classified Information (NISPOM))
 Contractor Responsibilities (TIN disclosure, Records Retention, Reporting Executive
Compensation and Subcontractor Data)
 System for Award Management (SAM registration and requirements)
J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – hello@JenniferSchaus.com

26. 2024 Webinar Series
THE FAR – FAR Part 4
FAR PART 4 – AREAS OF THE MOST INTEREST AND IMPORTANCE
 Federal Procurement Data System
 Safeguarding Classified Information (NISPOM System)
 Reporting Executive Compensation and Subcontractor Data
 System for Award Management (SAM system and Registration)
J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – hello@JenniferSchaus.com

27. 2024 Webinar Series
THE FAR – FAR Part 4
FEDERAL PROCUREMENT DATA SYSTEM
• FAR 4.6 – Requires Federal Procurement Officials to Report Contract Award Data to the Federal
Procurement Data System (“FPDS” or “FPDS Next Generation”).
• FPDS provides near real-time data of contract awards going back, supposedly, to 1979 (DoD
award announcements are usually delayed 90 days)
• Procurement Officials are required to report contract data to FPDS
• Anyone can access the information through www.fpds.gov. Users may access standard reports
for awards and agency spending or may create their own reports
• Excellent source for information on Agency awards over a select period
• Especially important for public information on competitor identity performing within agencies, size
of competitor awards over the last few years, and identifying potential teaming partners
performing within an agency.
J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – hello@JenniferSchaus.com

28. 2024 Webinar Series
THE FAR – FAR Part 4
FEDERAL PROCUREMENT DATA SYSTEM (con’t)
• The Senior Federal Procurement Official and Head of the Procuring Activity are
responsible for reporting all agency Contract Actions (except for classified
procurements).
• Reportable Contract Actions include any action that results in the purchase, rent, or
lease of supplies or equipment, services, or construction using appropriated dollars
over the micro-purchase threshold, not including grants or real property leases among
others.
• Includes reporting on indefinite delivery contracts, Government Wide Acquisition
Contracts (GWACs), FSS awards, BPAs and Basic Ordering Agreements (BOAs)
• Does not include subcontracting data, contract accounting data, or funding data.
J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – hello@JenniferSchaus.com

29. 2024 Webinar Series
THE FAR – FAR Part 4
SAFEGUARDING CLASSIFIED INFORMATION TO CONTRACTORS
(NISP)
• Agencies must follow the National Industrial Security Program (NISP),
which safeguards Federal Government classified information released to
contractors (as opposed to use of classified information within
Government Agencies).
• The National Industrial Security Program is administered through the
National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).
• Administered primarily by the Department of Defense
J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – hello@JenniferSchaus.com

30. 2024 Webinar Series
THE FAR – FAR Part 4
REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND SUBCONTRACTOR
DATA
• FAR Subpart 4.14 requires contractors to meet FAR 52.204-10’s
requirement to report the contractor’s Executive Officers’, Managers’,
and/or Partners’ compensation if the contractor is awarded a contract
over $30,000.
• It also requires contractors to disclose information regarding the prime
contractor’s first-tier subcontractors including the award date, the
subcontract value, a description of the products and services being
provided, and executive compensation of the first-tier subcontractor.
J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – hello@JenniferSchaus.com

31. 2024 Webinar Series
THE FAR – FAR Part 4
SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM REGISTRATION SYSTEM )
• The Government is required to maintain a database of federal contractors referred to as the System for
Award Management or “SAM” system.
• The Government originally intended SAM to facilitate locating sources for supplies or services for
government acquisition.
• Any contractor submitting an offer, bid, or quote to the Government must be registered in SAM. The
registration has to be complete, current, and accurate and monitored and updated by the contractor.
• The Government is not allowed to make an award to a contractor not included in the SAM system or who
has an expired registration.
• SAM has a history of serious administration problems that have impacted prospective contractors.
• New joint ventures created for limited purposes must meet the same SAM registration requirements.
J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – hello@JenniferSchaus.com

32. 2024 Webinar Series
THE FAR – FAR Part 4
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!
FAR PART #4:
Administrative Matters
SPEAKER: Bill Welch
FIRM: Reston Law Group
EMAIL: wwelch@restonlaw.com
J Schaus & Associates, WASHINGTON DC – hello@JenniferSchaus.com

33. 2024 Webinar Series
THE FAR
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36. 2024 Webinar Series
The FAR:
Federal Acquisition Regulations
THANK YOU FOR JOINING US!
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