Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
DAU-0357
Version:
1
Organization's ID:
CCON 001
Organization:
Defense Acquisition University
Location:
Online
Length:
Approximately 53 hours to complete
Minimum Passing Score:
80
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Contract Formation
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to evaluate the reasonableness of individual cost elements when certified cost or pricing data are required. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Table 15-2 provides instructions to offerors preparing a contract pricing proposal when certified cost or pricing data are required. Table 15-2, Part II provides information on how to submit the breakdown for the individual cost elements. This credential will provide information for the contracting professional to use when using cost analysis to evaluate those submittals and focuses on the direct cost elements and cost modeling.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Recognize the definitions and classifications of Other Direct Costs (ODCs)
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the Government’s Position preparations for Other Direct Costs (ODCs)
  • Interpret audit, technical reports, and proposal analysis results in pre-negotiation position development
  • Discuss the Fundamentals of a Cost Model
  • Build a Proposed Cost Model
  • Demonstrate the Importance of Cost Estimating Relationships (CERs)
  • Analyze forward pricing direct labor rates and recognize what to do when there are no forward pricing rates
  • Use the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Contract-Awarded Labor Category (CALC)+ Quick Rate Tool to evaluate labor rates
  • Use the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Contract-Awarded Labor Category (CALC)+ Quick Rate Tool to evaluate labor rates
  • Recognize who determines the cost and price reasonableness of materials and services and the information that supports that determination
  • Conduct a thorough preliminary review of the proposed direct material costs that reveals the items that require further analysis
  • Analyze proposed material costs that are based on a summary cost estimate to determine if the costs are reasonable
  • Analyze the contractor's proposed unit cost estimate to determine if it is reasonable
  • Determine if the proposed interorganizational transfers are allowable
  • Calculate and add the government furnished property (GFP) rental equivalent onto the contractor's proposed cost or price to eliminate the unfair competitive advantage conferred by contractor proposed GFP
  • Identify the four broad classifications of Intellectual Property (IP) and the protection provided to each
  • Differentiate the types of data rights and major considerations in determining which data rights apply

General Topics:

  • Market Research and Intellectual Property Data Rights Modular Multi-Mission Robot Vehicle Program Material Cost Elements Analyzing Summary Estimates Establishing Government Pre-Negotiation Position Subcontracting Government Furnished Property Direct Labor Rates Professional Employee Compensation Plan Direct Labor Overview Estimating Methodologies Other Direct Costs Analytical Techniques for Other Direct Costs Cost Models Government Negotiation Positions Cost Estimating Relationships
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Quizzes
Supplemental Materials
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