Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
MACI-0002
Organization's ID:
1022
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 Contract Administration
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide the student with the knowledge and skills to perform the critical duties associated with the contract administration phase of the acquisition process.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Conduct a postaward orientation
  • Identify and resolve contract disputes
  • Close out contracts
  • Examine labor laws, government property, intellectual property, and environment protection regulations
  • Plan for contract administration
  • Make decisions regarding a contractor’s use of subcontracts
  • Monitor contractor performance and resolve problems
  • Identify and address delays in performance
  • Modify contracts and exercise options
  • Select and pursue a formal contract remedy and recognize fraud
  • Identify the methods to finance contracts for commercial products and services

General Topics:

  • Contract Administration Planning
  • Postaward Orientation
  • Subcontract Administration
  • Performance Monitoring/Quality Assurance
  • Delays in Performance
  • Contract Modifications, Adjustments, Options, and Orders
  • Formal Remedies
  • Disputes, Claims, and Terminations
  • Miscellaneous Terms and Conditions
  • Financial Matters
  • Contract Closeout
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Other
  • Graded Exercises and Participation

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials