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This course gives an overview of specific laws and regulations that are applicable to government contracts. Contracting professionals will learn how to identify and navigate legal issues dealing with ethics, data rights, technical data and computer software rights, fiscal law, protest and contract performance. Email kristen.buck@staffordservices.net to register.

Source Selection and the Administration of Service Contracts is a designed for contracting professionals who work or are expecting to work, in positions requiring contracting officer warrants and who will be DAWIA Level II certification in contracting. Through a realistic scenario-based case study that continues throughout this intense course, students are provided the opportunity to work in teams to experience first-hand the seven steps of the services acquisition process and learn the fundamentals of a performance-based services acquisition. This course takes students from strategy development to requirements definition to solicitation development to source selection and then performance management of services acquisitions. [...]

The Fundamentals of Cost and Prince Analysis course reviews market research and contractor pricing strategies and explains calculating an objective using simple quantitative analysis. An overview of the regulations and processes for cost analysis and requiring certified cost and pricing data is provided. Contract financing techniques are discussed. After, learning the basic elements of price and cost analysis, students will build and defend a pre-negotiation objective. Application of cost analysis techniques will be demonstrated during a week two proposal analysis capstone case, including writing a Price Negotiation Memorandum.   Email kristen.buck@staffordservices.net to register.

CON 244 focuses on unique construction contracting issues such as: acquisition planning, contract performance management, funding, environmental concerns, construction contract language, and construction contracting in the commercial setting, the Construction Wage Rate Requirements Statute, design/build, basic schedule delay analysis, constructive changes, acceleration, and construction contract quality management. Email kristen.buck@staffordservices.net to register.

This is a case-based course where students apply Contracting concepts and techniques learned in prerequisite courses to meet customer supply requirements and resolve complex Contracting issues. Special emphasis is placed on applying legal concepts from CON 216, intermediate pricing concepts from CON 170 and 270, and negotiation techniques from HBS 428. Students experience the full spectrum of Contracting processes and issues by following a supply requirement through all phases of the acquisition life cycle, from acquisition planning through contract close-out. Research, analysis, and communication skills are honed through development and presentation of a critical thinking project requiring in-depth focus on one [...]

This course provides foundational knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) System.  The course focuses on understanding contract formation and management principles, as well as regulatory fundamentals and application.  It provides fundamental knowledge and practical application that can be applied immediately in the workplace across the broad spectrum of Department of Defense (DoD) and Civilian contracting organizations. Email kristen.buck@staffordservices.net to register.

The Fundamentals of Cost and Prince Analysis course reviews market research and contractor pricing strategies and explains calculating an objective using simple quantitative analysis. An overview of the regulations and processes for cost analysis and requiring certified cost and pricing data is provided. Contract financing techniques are discussed. After, learning the basic elements of price and cost analysis, students will build and defend a pre-negotiation objective. Application of cost analysis techniques will be demonstrated during a week two proposal analysis capstone case, including writing a Price Negotiation Memorandum. Email kristen.buck@staffordservices.net to register.

This course provides acquisition team members with the tools and techniques needed to analyze and apply performance-based principles when developing requirements documents and effective business strategies for contractor-provided services. This course uses the following methods: The seven-step Service Acquisition process, a team-oriented approach, and multiple interactive, hands-on, learning sessions to apply the principles. Individuals that need to improve their skills in developing and defining service requirements, supporting business strategies, and effectively managing the resulting contractor performance will benefit from this course. Experienced acquisition professionals can also use this course as an opportunity to improve their understanding of the Service Acquisition Process. [...]