Synopsis
Applied Acquisition for Federal Government Project Managers focuses on the performance of the key tasks of the federal project/program manager in order to successfully integrate acquisition within the project/program life cycle. In this course, participants will acquire the knowledge and skills required to satisfy mid-level contracting competencies and performance outcomes, as defined by the FAC-P/PM policy and competency model.
The course also discusses the contribution of the project/program manager to such key tasks as acquisition strategy and acquisition plan development, conducting market research, project/program requirements development and management, source selection, and contract management. A special focus is placed on the project/program manager’s involvement in effective contract relationships management. Finally, the participant will reinforce the knowledge gained in this course and apply their skills to a series of exercises and case studies.
Learn
- Relate an Acquisition Plan (AP) to an Acquisition Strategy (AS)
- Define pre-award actions, considering contracting methods and policy
- Describe the key features of comprehensive program/project specifications and the statement of work
- Demonstrate knowledge to manage a project and a contract
This course uses digital materials.
Topics
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Application of Contract Methodologies and Policies
- Methods of acquisition/Contract types
- Key federal acquisition regulations and policies
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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
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Solicitation of Proposals and Information
- Developing the solicitation for an RFP
- Developing and disclosing of evaluation factors for contract solicitation
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Contract Administration A Proactive Process
- Performance measurements and monitoring
- Interpretation of performance data and management decisions
- Dispute resolution
- Contract closeout