Federal Contract Work Force Training (FAC-C)

Level I Certification

CON 100: Shaping Smart Business Arrangements
In this training course, personnel newly assigned as GS-1102 Contract Specialists will obtain a broad, comprehensive understanding of the environment in which they will serve. Students will develop professional skills for making business decisions and advising other acquisition team members toward success in meeting customers' needs. Participation in small group simulation exercises will prepare students to provide contracting support within the overarching business relationships of government and industry and the political roles and relationships required. This course is certified equivalent to DAU’s CON 100: Shaping Smart Business Arrangements.

CON 110: Mission Support Planning
This training course is designed for personnel new to the contracting workforce or noncontracting personnel who play a role in the acquisition process. Students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the specific duties required for effective mission support planning. This course is certified equivalent to DAU’s CON 110: Mission Support Planning.

CON 111: Mission Strategy Execution
This training course is designed for personnel new to the contracting workforce and for noncontracting personnel who play a role in contract formation. Students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to execute an acquisition that optimizes customer mission performance. Students will learn basic procedures for acquisition of both commercial and noncommercial requirements, effectively conduct price analysis to determine when a price is fair and reasonable, conduct basic competitive acquisitions, process awards, and handle protests before and after contract award. This course is certified equivalent to DAU’s CON 111: Mission Strategy Execution.

CON 112: Mission Performance Assessment
This training course is designed for personnel new to the contracting workforce or for noncontracting personnel who play a role in contract administration. This training course builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in CON 110 and CON 111. Students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to use appropriate performance metrics when evaluating contractor performance, and to work with their customers to ensure contract performance is satisfying mission needs. Students will also explore assessment strategies and performance remedies, how to make and price contract modifications, deal with disputes, and close out completed contracts. This course is certified equivalent to DAU’s CON 112: Mission Performance Assessment.

CON 120: Mission Focused Contracting
This capstone training course completes the mandatory FAC-C Level I certification courses. The course spans the entire acquisition process from mission support planning through contract closeout. Use of integrated case studies provides students the opportunity to apply leadership, problem solving, and negotiation skills plus the knowledge and skills they have gained in this and the prerequisite courses. This course is certified equivalent to DAU’s CON 120: Mission Focused Contracting.