Professional Education Course
CON 120: Mission Focused Contracting
| Course Title: CON 120: Mission Focused Contracting | |
| Program ID: EASC 0120P | Subject: Acquisition & Government Contracting |
Sections
| Registration Deadline | Section Dates | Format & Location | CEUs | Fee | Status |
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| Aug 13, 2012 (Mon) | Aug 13, 2012 (Mon) - Aug 24, 2012 (Fri) | Atlanta (Georgia Tech Global Learning Center) (this is an onsite course) | 6.65 | $2,000 | OPEN | ![]() | ![]() |
Important Course Information
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Georgia Tech is an approved Defense Acquisition University (DAU) equivalency provider and offers DAU-equivalent training that will satisfy the FAC-C and DAWIA certification programs.
Course Description
Mission-Focused Contracting is the capstone course for Level I contracting professionals and all non-contracting personnel who play a role in the acquisition process. Applicable to both government and industry purchasing, this course engages the participant in the entire acquisition process, from meeting with the customer to completing the contract closeout process. Participants will have an opportunity to learn and apply problem-solving and negotiation skills.
The Contracting Education Academy at Georgia Tech (The Academy) is an approved equivalency training provider to the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) and provides continuing education training to Acquisition and Government Contracting professionals as well as to business professionals working for government contractors or pursuing opportunities in federal contracting.
How You Will Benefit
As a part of this course, participants will learn how to:
- Complete a market research report
- Develop a bid or proposal package
- Evaluate proposals and award contracts
- Monitor contractor performance, apply remedies, and make proper contract payments
- Modify contracts, exercise options, and complete the contract closeout process
Course Materials
A notebook containing the student guide and supplemental information for the course will be provided to each registered participant.
Instructors
Course Agenda
Day One
- Course Administration / Introductions / Team Assignments & Instructions / Review of CON 110, 111, 112
Day Two
- CON 110, 111, 112 Review / Mission Support Planning / Market Research Market Research Report / Contracting Plan
Day Three
- Review of Purchase Request Packaging Review / Contract Synopsis / Types / Characteristics Clause Selection / Solicitation Development / Acquisition Phases / Industry Q&A
Day Four
- Price Analysis / Proposal Evaluation / Determination of Competitive Range / Discussions
- Price Reasonableness / Requirements for Award / Contract Awards / Debriefs / Protests / Performance Assessments
Day Five
- Establishing Performance Measures / Handling Terminations / Conducting Performance Assessments / Performance Based Payments
Day Six
- Performance Based Payments / Contract Modifications / Options / Preparing for Negotiations
Day Seven
- Preparing for Negotiations / Negotiations Report Outs / Outbriefs / Closeouts / Service Case Study Assignments
Day Eight
- Group Case Study Exercises
Day Nine
- Service Case Study Exercises / Wrap-up / Graduation



Meeting Times
On the first day, check in at least 30 minutes before the class start time.
Week One
Week Two
CRN
12444/220413188