Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
FAAQ-0003
Organization's ID:
FAA30010026
Organization:
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Acquisition Training Management Branch
Location:
Online
Length:
5 days (40 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 procurement and acquisitions
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide the knowledge and skills to make sound decisions using negotiated contracting procedures, as prescribed in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Acquisition Management System (AMS). The learner will practice AMS source selection methodologies and best practices through scenario-based exercises.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Explain why the FAA has acquisition independence
  • Describe the FAA source selection process
  • Plan a FAA source selection
  • Develop evaluation factors and scoring plans based on knowledge of AMS policy and guidance
  • Explain the process for preparing and issuing a solicitation within the FAA
  • Explain the proposal evaluation process and your respective role in accordance with AMS policy and guidance
  • Conduct discussions with offerors
  • Identify and recommend a source selection award decision to the FAA source selection official

General Topics:

  • FAA’s Acquisition Independence
  • Purpose of Source Selection
  • Understanding Source Selection
  • Source Selection Phases
  • Source Selection Planning
  • Procurement Planning
  • Market Research
  • Source Selection Team
  • Source Selection Methodology
  • Developing Evaluation Factors
  • Writing Evaluation Standards
  • Prepare and Issue Solicitation
  • Amending a Solicitation
  • Evaluating Proposals
  • Evaluating Past Performance
  • Discussions between Offerors and Government
  • Selection and Award
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
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