Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NPII-0014
Organization's ID:
NPI-233
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
5 days (40 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Contract Administration, Government Procurement, or Purchasing
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide comprehensive information on applying simplified acquisition procedures, identifying and evaluating sources, and executing contracts.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Locate sources of supply
  • Receive and evaluate quotations
  • Use procedures in Part 13 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in conjunction with other appropriate FAR parts
  • Prepare appropriate procurement documents
  • Make contract awards
  • Ensure adequate contract performance
  • Identify customer requirements
  • Obtain adequate competition through market research and publicizing contract actions
  • Determine priority of and appropriately apply small business preference programs
  • Use appropriate purchasing methods

General Topics:

  • Review of the federal acquisition process
  • Preaward issues
  • Solicitation provisions and contract clauses
  • Labor law requirements
  • Major clauses in contract administration
  • Contract payments
  • Disputes
  • Negotiation techniques
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Case Studies
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials