Professional Education Course

CON 120: Mission Focused Contracting

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Course Title: CON 120: Mission Focused Contracting
Program ID: EASC 0120P Subject: Acquisition & Government Contracting

Sections

Registration DeadlineSection DatesFormat & LocationCEUsFeeStatus
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$2,000OPEN

Meeting Times
On the first day, check in at least 30 minutes before the class start time.

Week One

  • Monday, August 13, 2012 (8:30 AM-4:30 PM)
  • Tuesday, August 14, 2012 (8:30 AM-4:30 PM)
  • Wednesday, August 15 2012 (8:30 AM-4:30 PM)
  • Thursday, August 16, 2012 (8:30 AM-4:30 PM)
  • Friday, August 17, 2012 (8:30 AM-4:30 PM)

Week Two

  • Monday, August 20, 2012 (8:30 AM-4:30 PM)
  • Tuesday, August 21, 2012 (8:30 AM-4:30 PM)
  • Wednesday, August 22, 2012 (8:30 AM-4:30 PM)
  • Thursday, August 23, 2012 (8:30 AM-4:30 PM)
  • Friday, August 24, 2012 (8:30 AM-4:30 PM)

CRN

12444/220413188

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.

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