Acquisition Training for the Real World

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ATRW is for any government employee looking to gain skills to improve the government’s buying power and reduce contract duplication. You’ll also learn about our efforts to make it easier to find and buy products, services, and solutions that meet your agency’s mission needs.

Reasons to join our ATRW training events

Become an expert on our tools and digital services, and see how they can improve your acquisitions.

“I’ve had 55 years in federal procurement and it was one of the best courses I’ve ever taken.”

— Winter fiscal year 2023 attendee

“Breaking out of theory and into real experiences.”

— Previous ATRW attendee

Here’s what previous ATRW attendees say about our program. We hope you’ll join us and let us know what you think about your experience.

  • Get the most out of our tools and digital resources
  • Enhance your career with continuing education and CLPs
  • Grow your presence by networking with peers
  • Improve your acquisitions

Catch up on Summer Camp 2024

Check out the presentations from our subject matter experts that you might have missed during our July 15-19 Summer Camp. Stay tuned for the recordings and answers to trending questions that came up.

Summer Camp 2024 presenters

Presenter Session
Monica Taylor, smiling, with dark hair, wearing a navy jacket and turquoise top

Monica Taylor
Senior Innovation Coach
DHS Procurement Innovation Lab

Quest for clarity: Ask the right procurement questions at the right time, during market research, solicitation, and more

Download the presentation [PPTX - 30 MB]
Iris Wright, with dark hair pulled back, gold hoop earrings and an emerald dress

Iris Wright
Lead Marketing Analyst
Stakeholder Engagement Division
GSA Federal Acquisition Service

 Master easy ordering with GSA Global Supply
  • A wide array of products — all federally compliant
  • Seamless ordering and payment options

Download the presentation [PPTX - 3 MB]
Close-up of Amit Rajput, smiling, with a beard and white lanyard

Amit Rajput
Market Research Analyst
GSA Federal Acquisition Service

 Dive into free market research tools
  • GSA Advantage, eTools, and more
  • How to access Market Research as a Service

Download part one [PPTX - 2 MB] | part two [PPTX - 12 MB]
Close-up of Reagan Criddle, smiling with straight brown hair

Reagan Criddle
Contracting Officer
GSA Federal Acquisition Service

Mark King, smiling, in tortoise shell glasses with spiky brown hair and a stubble beard in a blue plaid jacket

Mark King
Customer Service Director, NASA accounts
GSA Federal Acquisition Service

 Discover our emergency acquisition resources
  • Gain access to rapid solicitation and delivery of vital supplies

Download the presentation [PPTX - 11 MB]
Jonathan Evans portrait, with a smile, red beard, gray jacket

Jonathan Evans
Program Manager and Senior Facilitator
Civilian Services Acquisition Workshops Program
GSA Federal Acquisition Service

 Master the eight basic steps of performance-based acquisitions
  • Real world examples, resources, templates, and more

Download the presentation [PPTX - 2 MB]

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About ATRW

ATRW is a premier offering for any government employee — federal, state, local, tribal, and military — looking to gain skills to improve the government’s buying power and reduce contract duplication. Formerly known as Acquisition Gateway University, ATRW has provided virtual training for thousands of individuals across the world since 2017.

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Last updated: Jul 22, 2024
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