This "FREE" live GSA Solutions Training is intended for Contracting Officers, Procurement Officials and Program Managers.

Date: Thursday, March 12, 2015

Market Research and Resources (2 CLPs) 
Market research is defined as collecting and analyzing information on the market for a government requirement (refer to FAR 2.101). It is an essential element in acquiring commercial items and provides information to the ordering activity in understanding the requirement and what is available in the commercial marketplace. This information-packed seminar will be filled with tips, techniques and practical examples of how to conduct market research to target and refine your products/services searches to fulfill your agency’s unique requirements. 

Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative (FSSI) (1CLP)
Strategic sourcing is the structured and collaborative process of critically analyzing an organization’s spending patterns to better leverage its purchasing power, reduce costs and improve overall performance.  Current active GSA's FSSI solutions: Domestic Delivery Service, Office Supplies, Print Management, Wireless, Janitorial and Sanitation Supplies, and Maintenance, Repair and Operations Supplies

Green Purchasing (1 CLP)
The green products portal identifies all product types covered by mandatory and non-mandatory federal environmental programs, including Bio-Preferred, Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines, Design for the Environment, Energy Star, EPEAT, Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP), Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP), and WaterSense. In order to determine which requirements apply to the products they are interested in a user may search or browse for the product

•Obtain a comprehensive overview of the solutions GSA offers
•Preview the latest enhancements to GSA eTools, which make your acquisition work easier and more efficient
•Learn about time- and cost-saving programs
•Earn Continuous Learning Points (CLPs)

This seminar will be especially beneficial to:

•Government purchase card holders and approving officials
•Contracting and acquisition officials and specialists
•Financial, supply, program and project managers
•Personal property associates
•Logistics personnel, and
•Supply custodians and technicians

Register today and attend GSA Solution Training.

For questions contact:
Brian Mickens
brian.mickens@gsa.gov
303-236-2352