This month on USFCR Academy Live, we are covering the basics of understanding the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). FAR is a set of regulations issued to make a standard set of processes for government acquisitions. 

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This month we are covering the basics of understanding the FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation). It is a set of regulations issued to make a standard set of processes for government acquisitions. If you are a small business owner, FAR 19 is a part that you should pay particular attention to. 

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USFCR's Simplified Acquisition Program (SAP) was designed to give you a head start for working with the largest buyer of goods and services. It is the fastest and easiest way to set up a business-to-government marketing (B2G) initiative. Not only does it get you compliant with the System for Award Management (SAM), but you will also be provided with an optimized Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) profile, an online capabilities statement, and a custom email domain.

This is your ultimate (and quick) guide to approaching the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Here, we are going to cover the following: 

• What is the FAR?
• How is the FAR broken down? 
• Key Sections for Contractors. 

The Contractor's Guide to GSA Schedules

A GSA Schedule is a long-term, government-wide contract that lets a business sell approved products and services to federal, state, and local agencies at pre-negotiated prices. Holding one puts your company in the GSA Advantage marketplace and makes you eligible for task orders that non-Schedule holders can't compete for.

If you last looked at this program a few years ago, the ground has shifted. There is no longer a list of separate schedules to choose from, the minimum sales requirement is four times what it used to be, and GSA has spent the past two years actively removing contracts that don't produce. This guide covers how the program works today, what it takes to get in, and what happens after award.

The HUBZone Certification Program can help your business win more government contracts. USFCR provides a streamlined process to make sure this process happens error-free and compliantly.

As the new year approaches, you may consider a personal resolution. However, it's also a great time to consider a resolution for your efforts in government contracting. Here are some questions a vendor should ask themselves when preparing their goals for contracting. This week's USFCR Academy Live webinar will also cover time management. 

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