Acquisition for Federal Government Project Managers (112)

Acquisition for Federal Government Project Managers presents the federal project/program manager’s role within the government acquisition process and relates their project activities to various acquisition methodologies, in particular performance- based acquisition. Participants will learn about various acquisition activities, specific to entry-level contracting competencies and performance outcomes, as defined by FAC-P/ PM policy and competency model. The course will include how to develop a statement of work, contribute to a source selection plan development, and participate in a contract administration, including contract modifications and terminations.

Learning objectives

• Identify and define federal acquisition roles and responsibilities.
• Explain the process to develop a Statement of Work and a Source Selection Plan.
• Describe performance-based acquisition and benefits to the government.
• Demonstrate knowledge of contract administration, including modifications and terminations.
• Oversee project closeout activities, including final payment and documenting lessons learned.

Skills

• Acquisition planning
• Contract/procurement planning
• Contract closeout
• Contract types
• Cost estimates
• Ethics in acquisition
• Performance assessment and surveillance (vendor)
• Requirements package
• Source selection processes and criteria
• Statements of work

PDUs

• Onsite instructor-led: 3 days - 24
• Virtual instructor-led: 3 days - 24