Description
Gain an in-depth understanding of the basic framework and core principles governing Federal procurements. Federal Procurement Survey provides an excellent foundation for participants to build on in preparation for higher-level, more specialized and complex procurement training. It’s ideal for new hires in the private Federal sectors with responsibilities involving Federal procurement, for seasoned acquisition professionals who are looking for a refresher, and for management officials with responsibility for overseeing these processes.
Course Topics Covered:
- Brief History and Overview of Federal Procurement
- Statutory and Regulatory Authorities and Guiding Principles
- Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) & Supplemental Acquisition Regulations
- Terms and Definitions
- Business Ethics and Integrity
- Publication Requirements
- Contract Administration
- Disputes, Claims, Equitable Adjustments
- Acquisition Planning
- Required Sources of Supplies and Services
- Determining a Prospective Contractor’s Responsibility
- Market Research
- Brand Name or Equal Procurements
- Commercial Item Acquisitions
- Purchases below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)
- Micro-purchases
- Contract Modifications, Bilateral/Unilateral, Changes Orders
- Contracting by Sealed Bidding
- Contracting by Negotiation
- Types of Contracts
- Multi and Option Year Contracting
- Small Business Programs and Set-Asides
- Subcontracting
- Labor Requirements in Federal Contracting
- The Buy American Act & The Trade Agreements Act
- Contract Terminations
- Contract Clauses/Provisions
