Applied Acquisition for Federal Government Project Managers (FPM 212)

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  • Develop comprehensive specifications and a statement of work that fully defines the agency/department need
  • Apply in-depth knowledge of the best-value source selection process
  • Demonstrate knowledge of agency/department acquisition regulations and develop Independent Government Estimates (IGE) for cost and price analysis
  • Apply best practices, commensurate to the contract type, to evaluate contractor proposals, analyze pricing and cost data to establish a pre-award negotiation position
  • Apply an integrated, comprehensive acquisition plan throughout project life cycle
  • Provide project management oversight for monitoring contract and supporting contract administration actions
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Course Level
Mid-Level/Journeyman
Course PDUs
32

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Recent OMB guidelines have identified practices that can reduce acquisition cost and improve results.  Using lower risk contract types that are based on the fulfillment of performance requirements, adopting market research best practices to increase competition and enhancing oversight of contract performance were among the top recommendations.  Applied Acquisition for Federal Government Project Managers covers these and other key areas.   

Applied Acquisition for Federal Government Project Managers begins with an overview of contract types and acquisition methodologies emphasizing the importance of compliance with regulations and policies that apply to acquisition planning. The course reviews the RFP process beginning with the pre-award phase, giving participants tools to develop evaluation factors that will result in clearly written solicitations. Pre-award tools will also allow students to publicize government requirements and contract actions. Participants move on to the source selection phase during which they formulate a source selection plan. Applied Acquisition for Federal Government Project Managers closes with techniques to monitor technical, cost and schedule performance on complex contracts as well as to perform contract administration actions. Participants will be able to distinguish between authorized and unauthorized contract issues, as well as to identify and resolve contract disputes.

  • Application of Contract Methodologies and Policies
    • Methods of acquisition/Contract types
    • Key federal acquisition regulations and policies
  • Market Research and Acquisition Planning
    • Defining needs and developing performance requirements for statement of work (SOW) and statement of objectives (SOO)
    • Conducting market research and collaborating with industry
    • Establishing the Independent Government Estimate (IGE)
    • Developing a project budget
    • Applying the principles of federal appropriation
    • Obtaining budget approval and appropriation of funds
  • Solicitation of Proposals and Information
    • Developing the solicitation for an RFP
    • Developing and disclosing of evaluation factors for contract solicitation
  • Contract Administration: A Proactive Process
    • Performance measurements and monitoring
    • Interpretation of performance data and management decisions
    • Dispute resolution
    • Contract closeout

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Applied Acquisition for Fed Gov Project Managers (FPM 212)
$1645.00 (USD)
Detailed Schedule Information Oct 22 - 25, 2012 Public Classroom Washington, DC
** All times are local to where the class is held unless otherwise noted.