Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
MACI-0057
Organization's ID:
1177
Organization:
Management Concepts, Inc.
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
5 days (40 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 procurement management
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to enable students who have experience with simplified acquisitions, and seek training, to increase their warrant level above $25,000, or update and further their knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 procedures.

Learning Outcomes:

  • identify and use required sources to satisfy requirements where applicable
  • determine if commercial items can satisfy the requirement
  • obtain adequate competition through market research and publicizing contract actions
  • use FAR part 13 procedures in conjunction with other appropriate FAR parts
  • determine priority of and appropriately apply small business preference programs
  • use simplified acquisition procedure to acquire commercial items under FAR subpart 13.5, simplified procedures for certain commercial items

General Topics:

  • Overview and review
  • Planning for simplified acquisitions
  • Required sources
  • Socioeconomic, labor, and environmental considerations
  • Soliciting and receiving quotations and offers
  • Evaluation and award
  • Contract administration
  • Ethical considerations
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials