Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: NPII-0015 Organization's ID: CON-237 Organization: Northwest Procurement Institute, Inc. Location: Classroom-based Length: 5 days (40 hours) Dates Offered: 9/1/2014 - 8/31/2017 9/1/2012 - 8/31/2014 3/1/2009 - 8/31/2012 1/1/2001 - 2/28/2009 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Public Administration, Government Procurement, or Purchasing Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to provide a foundational understanding of simplified acquisition procedures and foundational information to support their jobs as contracting officers and purchasing agents for the federal government. Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate understanding of the federal acquisition process and explain the importance of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency regulations as they relate to federal acquisitions Identify and apply the standards of conduct for procurement officers Recognize the advantages of using simplified acquisition procedures Acquire supplies from established sources on the open market Define requirements in a manner to promote competition and encourage contractors to supply commercial items Recognize appropriate solicitation procedures for a given acquisition Plan a solicitation, evaluate quotations, and award a contract Discuss laws, programs, and policies that apply to simplified acquisitions Follow appropriate contract management procedures and solve post-award issues General Topics: Introduction to federal acquisition Purchase considerations Federal supply schedules Market research and requirement documents Preaward requirements Simplified acquisition procedures Contract/purchase order administration Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Case Studies Discussion Lectures Practical Exercises Methods of Assessment: Examinations 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