Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
MACI-0011
Organization's ID:
1077
Organization:
Management Concepts, Inc.
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
5 days (40 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Procurement Management
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide foundational knowledge of the simplified methods of procurement, as detailed in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 and other related parts of the FAR.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Make source of supply decisions
  • Describe the responsibilities of participants in the process
  • Discuss laws governing the use of required sources and simplified acquisitions
  • Evaluate purchase requests
  • Acquire supplies and services from established sources or the open market
  • Apply socioeconomic policies and procedures
  • Administer purchase, task, and delivery orders

General Topics:

  • Ethical Considerations
  • Planning for Simplified Acquisitions
  • Required Sources
  • Buying Through the General Services Administration
  • Other Established Sources
  • Using Open Market Sources
  • Implementing Small Business Preference Programs
  • Simplified Acquisition Ordering Methods
  • Additional Considerations Based on What is Being Bought
  • Administration and Follow-Up
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Other
  • Graded Exercises and Participation

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials