Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
MACI-0005
Organization's ID:
1070
Organization:
Management Concepts, Inc.
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
5 days (40 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Acquisitions
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide an overview of the federal acquisition process and addresses the knowledge and skills necessary to execute the responsibilities of a contracting officer's representative (COR).

Learning Outcomes:

  • Define the COR's role and authority in the acquisition process
  • Identify COR responsibilities in the contract award process and locate information in a specific contract award
  • Monitor contract implementation and performance
  • Handle contract modifications and address contract problems
  • Identify special considerations that apply to specific contract types
  • Recognize COR responsibilities in acquisition planning
  • Identify key laws and regulations that address fraud, waste and abuse, and ethical considerations in Federal contracting

General Topics:

  • COR Delegation and Responsibilities
  • Contract Lifecycle: Acquisition Planning
  • Contract Lifecycle: Contract Award
  • Contract Lifecycle: Contract Administration
  • Contract Lifecycle: Changes, Problems, and Closeout
  • Laws and Regulations Governing Specific Contract Categories
  • Ethics in Government Contracting
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

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

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Other
  • Quizzes
  • Participation

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials