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

• 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