Conferences

This course will cover advanced usage of Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), Contractor Partnering Agreements (CPAs) and other methods of utilizing Schedules to provide a comprehensive solution to customers' unique and specialized requirements.

Session Time & Location:  Thursday, May 12, 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM  Room 30C

Instructors:  G. Thomas Benton / GSA & Nicholas West / GSA

Source: http://expo.gsa.gov/training/matrix

This course will cover advanced usage of Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), Contractor Partnering Agreements (CPAs) and other methods of utilizing Schedules to provide a comprehensive solution to customers' unique and specialized requirements.

Session Time & Location:  Tuesday, May 10, 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM Room 30C

This class is also offered in these sessions: Thursday, May 12, 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Room 30C

Instructors:  G. Thomas Benton / GSA & Nicholas West / GSA

This introductory training course will provide an overview of: (1) What Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) are, (2) Why they are a valuable procurement vehicle, (3) Brief facts about how they where created and who can use them, (4) the process of awarding Schedules and (5) ordering from Schedules.

Credits: 1.00

Session Time & Location:  Tuesday, May 10, 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM Room 30C

Instructors:  Mahruba Uddowla / GSA & Nicholas West / GSA

Source: http://expo.gsa.gov/training/matrix

GSA has created another contracting tool within the MAS Program to help our customers acquire total solutions, specifically in regard to materials that are incidental to the primary purpose of the order. The FAR 51 deviation allows all GSA contractors to procure items from Schedules and/or the GSA Global Supply Program. This course will discuss how to take advantage of the new ordering flexibility; the purpose and benefits of the deviation; criteria for use; roles and responsibilities; and the process for authorization and order placement.

This course will explore the various ways ordering agencies can use the Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) Program in achieving or exceeding their socio-economic goals.

Credits: 1.00

Session Time & Location Tuesday, May 10, 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Room 30C

Instructors:  Mahruba Uddowla / GSA

Source: http://expo.gsa.gov/training/matrix

Learn how to access pre-vetted local and global Schedule contractors ready to support state and local governments as you prepare, respond, and recover from major disasters. Come and find out how these programs arise and how state and local governments can take advantage of GSA's eTools, local resources, and pre-negotiated pricing to save time and money in the procurement process.

Credits: 1.00

Session Time & Location: Wednesday, May 11, 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM  Room 30E

Instructors:  Tricia Reed / GSA

Want to learn more about GSA's State and Local programs? Join our panel of experts for an introductory session on all 7 State and Local programs to include: 1122, Cooperative Purchasing, Disaster Recovery Purchasing, Wildland Fire, Computers for Learning and Surplus Personal Property Donation Programs. Our panel of experts will provide a brief overview of what each program offers and how state and local governments can access GSA's pre-vetted local and global contractors to meet their needs.