Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
DAU-0353
Organization's ID:
CCON 028
Organization:
Defense Acquisition University
Location:
Online
Length:
Approximately 27 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Procurement
Description

Objective:

Enrich your expertise on life cycle logistics, market research, performance-based logistics, data rights, government-furnished property and the incorporation of industry perspectives into contracting practices. Take part in specialized training on logistics/sustainment contracting nuances not covered in foundational courses and learn about the benefits of market research, acquisition strategy development and the process for service acquisition. You’ll also explore intellectual property data rights, government property management, financial accounting and property administration for DoD professionals, fundamental knowledge for new life cycle logisticians and public-private partnerships in product support.

Learning Outcomes:

  • understand the significance of collecting and using contractor Past Performance Information (PPI)
  • identify the key players in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) process and their responsibilities
  • apply past performance information
  • identify the impact of market research while managing sustainment and logistics processes
  • recognize the importance of market research in the DoD acquisition process
  • describe the principles of Performance-Based Acquisition (PBA) for services
  • describe implications for contracting for services (repairs) vs supplies (products)
  • interpret the type of Intellectual Property (IP) to be acquired for a given technical data and software application
  • recognize both the Government's and Contractor's responsibilities with regards to Government property
  • select the key requirements of the Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR 52.245-1.
  • recognize the responsibilities and authorities of a Plant Clearance Officer (PLCO)
  • choose the correct GFP Module lifecycle capability to support DoD acquisitions when Government property is furnished to a contractor
  • identify Key Performance Parameters, Key System Attributes, and Supporting Metrics
  • describe logistics planning, management, and execution during the system life cycle
  • define the concept of Public Private Partnerships (PPP)
  • recognize the establishment of the different types of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)
  • recognize Performance Based Logistics Contracting
  • identify contractually stated performance based metrics to a specific outcome
  • explain the importance of risk-based, proactive DMSMS management to DoD programs in terms of schedule, cost and performance
  • describe the actions that Program Management should take to minimize DMSMS impacts on life cycle costs, system availability and Warfighter capability.

General Topics:

  • Past Performance Information (PPI) Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) Mandatory performance rating levels Threshold requirements Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) Performance-based Logistics (PBL) contracting 12-step Product Support Strategy Process Model Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) Key Performance Parameters (KPP) Key System Attributes (KSA) System lifecycle Federal Acquisition Regulation Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Government property Intellectual Property (IP) Data rights types Repair services Performance-Based Acquisition (PBA) Market research
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials