Best Value Continuum

Description

This course thoroughly explores the meaning of “best value” as it applies to acquisitions awarded under FAR Parts 12, 13, and 15; as well as FAR subpart 8.4. This is an interactive course including case studies, which yield authentic outcomes for students to evaluate. Interactive exercises will illustrate for students the best-value continuum and provide real-world application of this source selection process to enhance instruction. Students will focus on how to best select a trade-off and the steps in constructing, planning, conducting and fully executing a Best Value Acquisition.

Learning Objectives

• Understanding the importance of learning the trade-off approach used in achieving a Best Value Acquisition

• How to best select a trade-off and the steps in constructing, planning, conducting and fully executing a Best Value Acquisition
• Understand the source selection process and how to communicate the government’s evaluation approach to industry
• Gain hands-on experience through exercises to best ensure an understanding of Best Value Source Selections

Course Details

• Course Length – 1 or 2 days
• Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) – 8 or 16
• Graded Materials Include: Attendance of all Instructional Hours, Participation, and Course Exercises
• SCC offers this course virtually through the following: Adobe Connect, Microsoft Teams, Zoom for Government, and Google Meets.