Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
USPO-0025
Organization:
U.S. Postal Service Supply Management
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
36 hours plus 8 hours outside reading (1 week)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Business Administration, Public Administration, Procurement, or Purchasing
NOTE:

Students must have successfully completed Fundamentals of Purchasing (34268-00) and Commercial Purchasing (34269-00) to receive credit for this course.

Description

Objective:

To provide an understanding of the basic steps in the contract administration process, from initial planning through contract closeout, including claims, disputes and contract modification.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Closeout
  • Identify essential elements of a contract
  • Develop a contract administration plan
  • Provide oversight and administration of contractor performance
  • Monitor contract performance, cost and modification
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Work-based Learning
Supplemental Materials