Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: NPII-0036 Organization's ID: CON-090 Organization: Northwest Procurement Institute, Inc. Location: Classroom-based Length: 20 days (160 hours) Dates Offered: 9/1/2014 - 8/31/2017 9/1/2012 - 8/31/2014 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Federal Contract Management, Government Contracting, or Administration Of Federal Contracts Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to familiarize the student with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and relevant agency supplements through immersion. Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and relevant agency supplements, including the history and structure of the FAR, and the basics of acquisition planning Demonstrate knowledge of acquisition planning requirements, policies, procedures, and be able to find relevant information in the FAR and agency supplements Demonstrate knowledge of the contract administration phase of the federal acquisition process Demonstrate knowledge of the solicitation and award phase of the federal acquisition process, policies, procedures related to contract formation, and be able to find relevant information in the FAR and agency supplements Find relevant information in the FAR and agency supplements, and recognize how to handle the variety of issues that may arise during the contract administration phase General Topics: The federal acquisition environment The contracting process Acquisition methods The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) System FAR terminology Acquisition planning Sources Requirements Competition Methods of acquisition Contract types Socioeconomic programs Specialty issues Preaward issues Evaluating offers Analyzing proposals Award considerations Cost analysis Fee or profit Options Contract administration Quality assurance Contract financing and payments Changes Options Estimated quantity Claims and disputes Terminations Closeout Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Case Studies Classroom Exercise Computer Based Training Discussion Lectures Practical Exercises Methods of Assessment: Examinations Quizzes Minimum Passing Score: 80% Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Page Content