Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: USPO-0024 Organization's ID: 34268-00 Organization: U.S. Postal Service Supply Management Location: Classroom-based Length: 36 hours (1 week) Dates Offered: 1/1/1997 - 9/30/2001 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Upper-Division Baccalaureate 2 Public Administration, Procurement, or Business Administration Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: To provide an overview of the USPS buying process with emphasis on the use of the USPS Purchasing Manual. Learning Outcomes: Define purchasing terminology and concepts Select appropriate market research methods Identify elements of a contract and the factors to be considered in prequalification, solicitation, proposal development, compliance monitoring, and contract termination Explain USPS organizational structure, and the roles of the contracting officer and purchasing team Discuss ethical issues and standards Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Discussion Lectures 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