Simplified Acquisition Procedures

Overview

Discover ways to simplify acquisition procedures to reduce administrative costs, promote contracting efficiency, and avoid unnecessary burdens for agencies and contractors. Understanding these methods of procurement begins with understanding the policies and laws outlined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 and other related parts. You will learn the roles and responsibilities of those who participate in the process, how to buy through the General Services Administration (GSA), ethical considerations, and other intricacies of simplified acquisition procedures.

Who Attends

This course is designed specifically for individuals seeking a simplified acquisition warrant or FAC-C certification maintenance training.

Course Level: Basic
CLP: 40 | CPE: 40
Duration: 5 Days

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Available Dates

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September 14 - September 18, 2026

Class ID: 261077008

Washington, DC

8 AM - 4 PM EST

November 30 - December 4, 2026

Class ID: 261077010

Virtual

9 AM - 5 PM EST

January 25 - January 29, 2027

Class ID: 271077001

Virtual

9 AM - 5 PM EST

March 1 - March 5, 2027

Class ID: 271077002

Virtual

9 AM - 5 PM EST

May 17 - May 21, 2027

Class ID: 271077003

Virtual

9 AM - 5 PM EST

July 12 - July 16, 2027

Class ID: 271077004

Virtual

9 AM - 5 PM EST

September 13 - September 17, 2027

Class ID: 271077005

Virtual

9 AM - 5 PM EST

November 29 - December 3, 2027

Class ID: 271077006

Virtual

9 AM - 5 PM EST

Learning Objectives

Discuss laws governing the use of required sources and simplified acquisitions
Describe the responsibilities of participants in the process
Evaluate purchase requests
Make source of supply decisions
Acquire supplies and services from established sources or the open market
Apply socioeconomic policies and procedures
Administer purchase, task, and delivery orders

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Course Activities

Participants must achieve at least 70% (108 of 155 total points) on the following graded activities:

Exercise: Evaluating the Requirements Document—25 points
Exercise: Ordering Supplies and Equipment from Schedules—15 points
Exercise: Evaluating Quotations—40 points
Exercise: Using the Governmentwide Commercial Purchase Card—15 points
Exam—50 points
Class Participation—10 points

Course Topics

Overview

Definitions and Comparison of Terms
Applicable Laws and Regulations
Responsibilities and Authorities of Participants in the Acquisition Process
Elements Essential to a Contract
Summary
Review Questions

Ethical Considerations

Standards of Ethical Conduct
Conflicting Financial Interests
Gifts and Gratuities
Restrictions on Obtaining and Disclosing Certain Information
Organizational Conflicts of Interest
Other Improper Business Practices
Summary

Planning for Simplified Acquisitions

Planning for Individual Acquisitions
Market Research
Key Elements to Be Addressed in Preparation and Review of Purchase Requests
Summary
Review Questions

Required Sources

Priorities for Use of Government Supply Sources
Inventories of Requiring Agency
Excess Personal Property
UNICOR (Federal Prison Industries, Inc.)
Procurement List Maintained by the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled
Exercise: Ordering from UNICOR and AbilityOne Sources
Summary
Review Questions

Buying Through the General Services Administration

GSA Global Supply
Federal Supply Schedules
GSA Advantage!
GSA Advantage! e-Buy
Summary
Review Questions

Other Established Sources

Other Wholesale Sources
Government Sources for Printing and Printed Items
Other Existing Contracts
Summary

Using Open Market Sources

Formal Contracting Procedures
Publicizing Contract Actions
Deciding How Much Competition Is Adequate
Soliciting Sources
Handling Quotations
Evaluating Submissions
Negotiating the Purchase, Handling Other Communications with Vendors, and Documenting the Transaction
Summary
Review Questions

Implementing Small Business Preference Programs

Small Business Procurement Goals
Considerations When Utilizing Small Business Programs
Small Business Set-Asides for Simplified Acquisitions
Contracting with SBA (the 8(a) Program)
HUBZone Program
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Program
Women-Owned Small Business Program
Summary
Review Questions

Simplified Acquisition Ordering Methods

Governmentwide Commercial Purchase Cards (GSA SmartPay 2 Program)
Blanket Purchase Agreement
SF 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Products and Commercial Services
Purchase Order
Purchase Order-Invoice-Voucher, Standard Form 44
Indefinite Delivery Contracts
Imprest Funds/Third Party Drafts
Fast Payment Procedure
Summary
Review Questions

Additional Considerations Based on What Is Being Bought

Service Contracting
Acquiring Supplies
Sustainable Acquisition
Requirements for ICT Acquisitions
Acquiring Construction
Summary
Review Questions

Administration and Follow-Up

Follow-Up Procedures for Ensuring Timeliness and Adequacy of Delivery or Performance
Modification, Cancellation, and Termination
Payment and Closeout
Delivery and Task Orders Placed with GSA Schedule Contractors
Summary

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Simplified Acquisition Procedures

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Credits

This course is part of the following Management Concepts Certificate Programs:

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Elective Courses

Prerequisites:

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Simplified Acquisition Procedures

Overview

Who Attends

For Groups

Available Dates

Learning Objectives

Additional Features

Credits

This course is part of the following Management Concepts Certificate Programs:

Core Courses

Elective Courses

Prerequisites:

Mandatory

Suggested

Course Activities

Course Topics

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