Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
MACI-0092
Organization's ID:
1216
Organization:
Management Concepts, Inc.
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
5 days (40 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Business Law, Business Administration, or Procurement
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide the student with an introduction to the basic principles and sources of law relevant to the procurement process.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Discuss the legal and ethical principles that apply to government contracts
  • Identify different processes by which challenges may be filed against a federal acquisition
  • Define the legal obligations of both parties when a contract performance issue arises
  • Discuss formal disputes resolution procedures under the Contract Disputes Act
  • Identify criminal, civil, and administrative remedies for contract fraud
  • Choose the appropriate tool for recovering monies owed the government
  • Select the process and procedures for terminating a contract

General Topics:

  • Introduction to government contract law
  • Fiscal Law
  • Intellectual property
  • Protests
  • Assignment of claims
  • Legal issues in contract performance
  • Claims and disputes
  • Contract fraud
  • Contract terminations
  • Contractor debt
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Discussion
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials