CON 216: Legal Considerations in Contracting

Overview

Take a close look at the legal considerations that 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.

Who Attends

This course is designed for contracting personnel pursuing FAC-C or DAWIA Level II certification.

Course Level: Intermediate
CLP: 40 | CPE: 40
Duration: 5 Days

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Discuss the legal and ethical principles that apply to government contracts
Identify essential fiscal laws that apply to contracts
Identify legal considerations related to intellectual property
Identify different processes by which challenges may be filed against a federal acquisition
Define the legal obligations of both parties when a contract performance issue arises
Discuss formal dispute resolution procedures under the Contract Disputes statute
Identify criminal, civil, and administrative remedies for contract fraud
Select the processes and procedures for terminating a contract
Choose the appropriate tool for recovering monies owed the government

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CON 216: Legal Considerations in Contracting

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