Architect-Engineer Services Refresher

Overview

Avoid making the wrong step anytime between publicizing the contract opportunity and closing the contract when contracting for architect-engineer (A-E) services. By studying Part 36 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Veterans AffairsAcquisition Regulation (VAAR) 836.6 and through lecture and exercises, you will learn the general condition and general requirements, as well as the process for advertising, selecting, and managing a contract with an A-E firm.

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Course content is suitable for experienced contracting personnel.

Course Level: Intermediate
CLP: 24 | CPE: 24
Duration: 3 Days

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Learning Objectives

Determine when to use Selection of Architects and Engineers procedures to select an architect and engineer (A-E) firm
Distinguish how an A-E services project is to be advertised
Determine the necessary elements of the Statement of Work (SOW)
Describe how A-E qualification statements are used to select an A-E firm
Negotiate a contract for A-E services
Describe the cost principles (allowable and allocable) relating to A-E contracts
Prepare an independent government cost estimate that supports a negotiation strategy
Describe the government’s quality assurance effort
Describe the roles and responsibilities in managing and administering the A-E services contract

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Credits

CLP Credits: 24
CEU Credits: 1.9
PDUs: 21
NASBA Field(s) of Study and Credits: Finance (24 CPEs)
NASBA Level: Intermediate
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This course is part of the following Management Concepts Certificate Programs:

Core Courses

None

Elective Courses

None

Prerequisites:

Mandatory

None

Suggested

None

Course Activities

The final exam must be completed with a grade of 70% or higher.

Course Topics

Introduction to Key Concepts

Accomplishing Design
Laws and Regulations
Defining A-E Firms and A-E Services
Awarding an A-E Contract
Competition in A-E Contracting
Contracting Officer's Representative in A-E Contracting
Exercise: Introduction to Key Concepts
Related Reading: Introduction to Key Concepts

Publicizing Contract Opportunities

Purposes of Advertising
Response Times
Elements of the Advertisement
Set-Asides
Exercise: Publicizing Contract Opportunities
Related Reading: Publicizing Contract Opportunities

Statement of Work

Defining the Scope
Statement of Work
Performance Work Statement
Elements of the Statement of Work
Specialty Items, Safety, and Program Input
Work Oversight
Indefinite-Delivery Contracts
Options
Related Reading: Statement of Work

Selection Procedures

Architect-Engineer Qualifications (SF 330)
Consideration of Other Information
Evaluation Boards
Short Selection Process
Request for Proposal
Release of Information
Debriefings
Related Reading: Selection Procedures

Negotiations

Preparations for Negotiation
Negotiation Steps
Price Negotiation Memorandum (PNM)
Exercise: Negotiation
Exercise: The Burning Sailboat
Related Reading: Negotiations

Cost Principles

Threshold for Certified Cost or Pricing Data
Acceptable Costs
Determining Allowable Costs
Types of Costs
Related Reading: Cost Principles

Government Estimates

Requirement for Government Estimates
Sources of Information
Elements of the Government Estimate
Structured Approach
6% Statutory Fee Limitation
Confidentiality
Options

Quality Management

Terminology
Responsibilities for Quality
Quality Assurance
Constructability Review
Errors and Omissions
Design within Funding Limitations
Design Support During Construction
Contractor Quality Control
Related Reading: Quality Management
Exercise: What Would You Do?

Contract Management and Administration

Contract Clauses
Management and Adminstration
Contract Modifications
Contract Closeout
Related Reading: Contract Management and Administration

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