Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
DAU-0198
Organization's ID:
CON 127
Organization:
Defense Acquisition University
Location:
Online
Length:
10 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Contract Management or Government Contracting
Credit may only be received for this course by additionally completing CON 121 (DAU-0196) and CON 124 (DAU-0197). The total number of hours recommended for the completion of all three courses is 3 semester hours at the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category.
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to build on the foundation established in CON 121 and CON 124 and provides students with the knowledge necessary to identify and utilize appropriate performance metrics when evaluating contractor performance. Students will explore processes for working with their customer to ensure contract performance is meeting mission requirements. Students will explore performance assessment strategies and remedies for contractual non-compliance, how to make and price contract changes after award, handle disputes, and finally how to close out completed contracts. Additionally, students will gain a fundamental knowledge of the characteristics and principles of the contract termination process.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Given FAR and DFARS, apply the major elements of contract administration planning
  • Describe the policies and procedures for resolving contract disputes
  • Categorize the policies and procedures for the post-award orientation of contractors
  • Explain the policies and procedures for managing contract performance
  • Determine the policies and procedures for payment
  • Describe the policies and procedures for preparing and processing contract modifications
  • Define the policies and procedures for the termination of contracts
  • Determine the policies and procedures used for closing out contract files

General Topics:

  • Contract administration planning
  • Post-award orientation of contractors
  • Managing contract performance
  • Policies and procedures for payment
  • Contract modifications
  • Resolving contract disputes
  • Termination of contracts
  • Closeout contract files
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Computer Based Training

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials