Description
In the complex world of government contracting, choosing the right contract pathway is key to success. This course offers a clear, comprehensive overview of the contracting strategies available to businesses seeking to work with federal agencies—covering both traditional Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)–based contracts and the increasingly significant non-FAR pathways.
We’ll examine the core differences, advantages, and limitations of each approach, helping you determine when to pursue a FAR-compliant contract and when a more flexible option, such as an Other Transaction Authority (OTA), may be the better fit. You’ll learn how to evaluate your project’s unique requirements, risk profile, and goals to craft a contract strategy that maximizes your chances of winning and successfully performing government work.
Learning Objectives:
- Distinguish between FAR-based and non-FAR contract pathways, identifying their core characteristics, governing regulations, and common applications in government procurement.
- Analyze the strategic implications of each pathway, including factors such as risk allocation, administrative requirements, intellectual property rights, and acquisition speed.
- Develop a foundational understanding of how to align project needs with the right contract type to support informed decision-making and a successful government contracting strategy.
Target Audience: This session is ideal for contractors, business development professionals, and anyone looking to deepen their understanding of government acquisition.
Meet Your Instructor:
DOLORES KUCHINA-MUSINA, Ph.D., Chief Disruptor at REXOTA Solutions, LLC
Dolores Kuchina-Musina, Ph.D. is the Chief Disruptor at REXOTA Solutions, LLC, a company in the DC-Metro area focusing on strategy, planning, pursuit, capture, management, and administration of Federal Contract/Agreement Awards. Dolores has over 10 years of experience in federal, state, and international public procurement, specifically directing and managing strategic pursuits in collaboration with business development, proposal development, change management initiatives for Federal procurement acquisitions and served as a strategic partner in providing risk management support for Federal compliance contracts. Dolores was featured in The Business Magazine of Coastal Virginia in 2019 and named “Millennials on the Move” for her business community involvement and civic contributions. She was awarded the Jacques S. Gansler Fellowship – Professional Services Council Foundation in April 2020. Dolores holds a Ph.D. in Public Administration and Policy and a Master of Business Administration from Old Dominion University. She received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Christopher Newport University. Additionally, she has a graduate certificate in Public Procurement and Contract Management (PPCM), is an NCMA Fellow, is a Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM), and has held numerous leadership positions in her local non-profit organizations. Currently, her research interests include innovation policy, other transaction authorities, federal procurement reform, and decision-making models.
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