Participants will learn more about the essentials of federal contract administration, from post-award orientation through closeout. Throughout the workshop, you'll gain practical tools for managing performance, modifications, payments, and terminations.
Overview
Syllabus
Module 1: Overview of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
- Module 1 Learning Outcomes
- Purpose of the FAR
- Structure of the FAR
- Key Terms and Definitions
Module 2: Federal Acquisition Regulation System
- Module 2 Learning Outcomes
- Relationship of the FAR to Other Acquisition Regulations
- FAR System Hierarchy
- How to Use and Navigate the FAR
Module 3: Acquisition Planning
- Module 3 Learning Outcomes
- Overview of Acquisition Planning
- Acquisition Planning Requirements
- Acquisition Strategy Development
- Market Research
Module 4: Contracting Methods and Types
- Module 4 Learning Outcomes
- Contracting Methods
- Types of Contracts
- Contract Incentives
Module 5: Socioeconomic Programs
- Module 5 Learning Outcomes
- Small Business Programs
- Labor Standards
- Environmental and Sustainability Considerations
Module 6: Contract Administration
- Module 6 Learning Outcomes
- Responsibilities of the Contracting Officer
- Contract Modifications
- Monitoring Contractor Performance
- Disputes and Terminations
Module 7: Contract Closeout
- Module 7 Learning Outcomes
- Closeout Procedures
- Final Payments
- Records Retention
Taught by
Anna Garcia-Durr, Jeff Hysen, Melanie Dooley, and Alan McCain
