Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NPII-0026
Organization's ID:
CON-120
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
10 days (80 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 4 Contract Formation, Contract Administration, or Managing Government Contracts
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide expertise in the acquisition process, including making informed decisions, problem-solving, and negotiations in support of the customer's mission.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Give customers sound information and advice
  • Lead an acquisition team
  • Prepare a synopsis and a solicitation
  • Evaluate offers
  • Evaluate price reasonableness and conduct price negotiations
  • Modify contracts
  • Complete the contract closeout procedure
  • Cooperatively develop complete purchase request packages
  • Award contracts
  • Monitor contractor performance and apply appropriate remedies
  • Exercise options

General Topics:

  • Mission strategy planning
  • Leadership skills
  • Preparation of solicitations
  • Solicitation, evaluation, and award
  • Performance assessment and quality assurance
  • Contract closeout
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials