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Q&A

  1. What is FAR?

A. Federal Acquisition Regulation. "A bible to buy things in US government."

  1. Is there a difference between acquisition and contracting?

A. Acquisition is the entire effort of acquiring a product/thing. Contracting is a tool to buy it. Grant is another tool.

  1. What is GSA Schedules (Federal Supply Schedules)?

A. The GS schedule are unfunded contract that are awarded to many companies within a particular category.