Acquisition for Federal Government Project Managers
Presents the federal project manager’s role within the government acquisition process and relates project activities to acquisition methodologies.
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
