Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
DAU-0341
Organization's ID:
CCON 011
Organization:
Defense Acquisition University
Location:
Online
Length:
69 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Construction Project and Contract Administration
Description

Objective:

The CCON 011, Construction Contracting credential primarily focuses on foundational construction contracting topics and issues from acquisition planning, funding, design/build, wage rate requirements, contract modification proposal analysis, contract performance and construction quality management.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Given a contract requirement, contrast a regular support requirement with a construction requirement and how to devise a Construction Acquisition Plan in accordance with FAR Part 7, DFARS 207 and agency policies and procedures.
  • After receiving bids or proposals in response to a construction solicitation, evaluate the bids/proposals for award of the construction contract.
  • Given a construction requirement to build a new facility, renovate an existing one, or maintain existing facilities, apply the Federal acquisition laws, regulations, Department of Defense supplementation, policies, procedures, and best business practices in soliciting and administering construction contracts.
  • Given a changed condition on a construction contract, select the appropriate clause(s) and formulate the remedy for the situation in accordance with Federal and DoD acquisition laws, regulations, and best business practices.
  • Given a construction contractor’s invoice, document appropriate actions necessary to verify for construction progress payment and, at contract conclusion, describe appropriate actions necessary for construction contract closeout
  • After receiving bids or proposals in response to a constrution solicitation, evaluate the bids/proposals for award of the construction contract. After receipt of a construction contracting request, develop a construction solicitation package in accordance with FAR, DFARS, and agency policy/procedures.
  • Analyze and Execute technical, cost and price analyses, and develop a formal written Technical Analysis and Pre-Negotiation Memorandum that will lead to a successfully negotiated modification.
  • Given a construction contract, diagnose and determine the applicable construction contract administration (compliance) approach, using FAR, DFARS, DOD regulation/guidelines, and best business practices.

General Topics:

  • Contract Administration Schedule Case Exercise
  • Invoice, Payment, and Closeout
  • Legal Aspects of Public Infrastructure
  • Cost/Price Analysis
  • Pre-Negotiation Memorandum (PNM)
  • Technical Analysis (TA)
  • Partnering Charter Elements
  • Partnering Levels
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
  • Conflicts, Disputes, and Litigation
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises
  • Project-based Instruction
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials