FAC-C & DAWIA Training

Members of the contracting community must understand how to navigate contract law to be effective on the job. You will learn to identify and avoid legal problems, especially pertaining to laws and…

Members of the contracting community must understand how to navigate contract law to be effective on the job. You will learn to identify and avoid legal problems, especially pertaining to laws and regulations relating to ethics, data rights, fiscal law, protests, and contract management. You will analyze actual court decisions, discuss how judicial decisions impact the acquisition process, and leave class with best practices you can implement on the job.

Successful planning for mission-critical contracts requires understanding customer’s requirements and the contracting environment. You will learn how to use the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR),…

Successful planning for mission-critical contracts requires understanding customer’s requirements and the contracting environment. You will learn how to use the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), conduct effective market research, develop alternative acquisition strategies, and identify how various socioeconomic programs support the acquisition planning process. You will gain a holistic understanding of acquisition strategy and how it relates to obtaining best value through exercises and discussions.

Engaging industry early and often is the key to a successful acquisition plan. You will learn the techniques and benefits of early industry involvement in shaping an acquisition plan’s requirements,…

Engaging industry early and often is the key to a successful acquisition plan. You will learn the techniques and benefits of early industry involvement in shaping an acquisition plan’s requirements, basic procedures for acquisition of both commercial and other than commercial requirements, effective analysis of market data, and determination of fair and reasonable prices. You will learn how to conduct basic competitive acquisitions, process awards, and protests before and after contract award by participating in hands-on exercises.

There are numerous processes for ensuring contract performance meets mission requirements. You will continue to grow your expertise in managing contracts to identify and use appropriate metrics when…

There are numerous processes for ensuring contract performance meets mission requirements. You will continue to grow your expertise in managing contracts to identify and use appropriate metrics when evaluating contractor performance. You will explore performance assessment strategies and remedies for noncompliance by participating in class discussions, tackling practical and engaging scenarios and exercises, and analyzing case studies. You will also learn how to make and price contract changes after award, handle disputes, and close out completed contracts.

The acquisition of services from contractors is an important step in satisfying mission needs. If the service acquisition team doesn’t effectively assess, evaluate, and manage contractors then the…

The acquisition of services from contractors is an important step in satisfying mission needs. If the service acquisition team doesn’t effectively assess, evaluate, and manage contractors then the mission could prove unsuccessful. You will learn practical techniques to develop and define service requirements and manage the resulting contractor performance. You will apply the seven-step Service Acquisition Process to numerous team-based exercises.

Not only do acquisition and contracting specialists need a foundational understanding of Federal contracting policies and procedures, but they must also be adept at navigating and applying FAR…

Not only do acquisition and contracting specialists need a foundational understanding of Federal contracting policies and procedures, but they must also be adept at navigating and applying FAR regulations and guidance. This course focuses on contract formation and management principles, as well as regulatory fundamentals and their application throughout the acquisition process. You will be immersed in the FAR as you address realistic, scenario-based contracting problems and will emerge with the knowledge and ability to execute the entire contract lifecycle — from acquisition planning to contract initiation through contract closeout, and everything in between.

Twenty-first century contracting professionals will need solid business acumen and an advanced understanding of how contractors operate in order to craft better contracting solutions. This course will…

Twenty-first century contracting professionals will need solid business acumen and an advanced understanding of how contractors operate in order to craft better contracting solutions. This course will help you master a wide range of business acumen competencies including industry orientation, organization, cost and financial planning, business strategy/development, supplier management, incentives, and negotiating strategies. This course will provide a thorough understanding of the strategy, finances, operational considerations, and the motivators that drive contractor business decisions.

Contracting specialists must acquire and apply a variety of skills and competencies throughout their careers. In addition to understanding the acquisition process and general contracting principles,…

Contracting specialists must acquire and apply a variety of skills and competencies throughout their careers. In addition to understanding the acquisition process and general contracting principles, they must be adept at navigating and applying FAR regulations and guidance and developing comprehensive solicitations and contracts. In addition to technical skills, fundamental soft skills and professional skills such as ethics, team membership, communication, and documentation are critical to career development.

Contracting specialists must have a foundation in essential skills and competencies, such as general principles related to defining requirements, market research, acquisition planning, and…

Contracting specialists must have a foundation in essential skills and competencies, such as general principles related to defining requirements, market research, acquisition planning, and solicitation development. In addition to these foundational skills, those in the contracting profession should be familiar with principles from an industry viewpoint, including business development, capture management, and the proposal development process.

This course is one of four courses within the Contracting Certification Training Program, based upon specific competencies within the Contracting Training Model. The main objective of this program is to enable contracting specialists to be prepared for a career in the contracting profession.

CON 1200 aims to provide participants with both the government and industry perspective within the pre-award process.

Contracting for construction comes with its own set of guidelines and approaches. Personnel responsible for construction contracting must understand the nuances of the construction acquisition and…

Contracting for construction comes with its own set of guidelines and approaches. Personnel responsible for construction contracting must understand the nuances of the construction acquisition and contracting phases to successfully obtain goods and services. You will gain the knowledge and skills to contract for Federal Government construction—from acquisition planning through closeout. You will learn how to conduct market research and administer the contract.

Note: This is a FAC-C and DAWIA Level III certification elective course.

Experienced contracting personnel understand the contracting process but may not be aware of the specifics of architect-engineering services contracting, including relevant laws and regulations. You…

Experienced contracting personnel understand the contracting process but may not be aware of the specifics of architect-engineering services contracting, including relevant laws and regulations. You will gain the knowledge and skills to apply the unique aspects of contracting for architect-engineer services pursuant to Public Law 92-582, the Selection of Architects and Engineers statute, as well as FAR Part 36. Through numerous assignments and case studies, you will go through the contracting process—with an eye focused on the nuances of this specialized area.

Numerous legal considerations must be taken into account during the procurement process. You will learn the basic principles and sources of law relevant to procurement through this Federal Acquisition…

Numerous legal considerations must be taken into account during the procurement process. You will learn the basic principles and sources of law relevant to procurement through this Federal Acquisition Certification Contracting (FAC-C) and Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level II certification training course. You will also gain an understanding of other legal issues that may arise during a contract, including protests, assignment of claims, disputes, fraud, contractor debt, performance issues, and contract termination.

Note: If you are not looking for Level II Certification, consider Federal Contract Law as an alternative.

Knowing how to perform cost and price analyses is vital to your project’s budgetary success. Adhering to the FAR and Contract Pricing Reference Guides (CPRG), you will learn not only the basics of…

Knowing how to perform cost and price analyses is vital to your project’s budgetary success. Adhering to the FAR and Contract Pricing Reference Guides (CPRG), you will learn not only the basics of conducting a cost and price analysis, but also master the necessary quantitative tools. This is a Federal Acquisition Certification-Contracting (FAC-C) and Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level I Contracting course.

Decision-making is one of the key skills of successful contracting professionals. When you are able to develop sound business solutions, you are viewed as a strategic business advisor who provides…

Decision-making is one of the key skills of successful contracting professionals. When you are able to develop sound business solutions, you are viewed as a strategic business advisor who provides value to your agency. You will practice critical thinking, problem-solving and research skills, and learn to analyze complex contracting situations while mitigating and reducing risk. You will leave class ready to contribute real solutions on real acquisition problems to senior leadership.

Complex procurements comprise many moving parts. To be successful in contracting, you must first understand how to make business decisions based on proven acquisition strategies.You will learn to plan…

Complex procurements comprise many moving parts. To be successful in contracting, you must first understand how to make business decisions based on proven acquisition strategies.You will learn to plan and execute effective acquisitions that lead to achieving mission objectives. You will examine the importance of building business relationships, benefits of strategic sourcing, and intricacies of contract financing.

Note: This is a FAC-C and DAWIA Level II certification training course that builds on Level I preaward business and contracting knowledge.

The acquisitions environment can be a difficult arena to maneuver for a new employee. You will develop professional skills for making business decisions and advising other acquisition team members to…

The acquisitions environment can be a difficult arena to maneuver for a new employee. You will develop professional skills for making business decisions and advising other acquisition team members to successfully meet customers’ needs. You will work in small group simulation exercises to learn the necessary skills for providing contracting support as an advisor to the government or in the business realm.

Contracting professionals serve as business advisors promoting the best interests of the government. Adhering to the FAR and Contract Pricing Reference Guide (CPRG), you will build on the skills of…

Contracting professionals serve as business advisors promoting the best interests of the government. Adhering to the FAR and Contract Pricing Reference Guide (CPRG), you will build on the skills of your current certification to conduct a thorough cost and price analysis and gain proficiency in the necessary quantitative tools and techniques to help in the decision-making process. You will go through relevant, complex, and realistic scenarios that will prepare you to tackle any contract arrangement issue you may encounter.

With increased scrutiny of acquisitions, it is critical that the source selection process is done responsibly. Through a real-world simulation, you will complete the seven steps of the services…

With increased scrutiny of acquisitions, it is critical that the source selection process is done responsibly. Through a real-world simulation, you will complete the seven steps of the services acquisition process. Additionally, you will learn to prepare acquisition documents, develop and deliver source selection briefings, and negotiate contractual issues for a successful acquisition of services.

In this course, you will learn to apply legal concepts, intermediate pricing approaches, and negotiation techniques to the contracting process. You will examine a supply requirement through all of the…

In this course, you will learn to apply legal concepts, intermediate pricing approaches, and negotiation techniques to the contracting process. You will examine a supply requirement through all of the phases of the acquisition life cycle. You will also develop your research, analysis, and communication skills by participating in an in-depth project focusing on one area of contracting and will sharpen your negotiation skills through simulated contract negotiations.