Course Overview
The Essentials of Government Contract Management course helps professionals balance legal and business decision making by addressing many important subjects in the government contract management industry. This course includes applying Agile methodology to contract management, laws and regulations, types of contracts, solicitation, as well as statements of work and ethics. The course covers the entire contract lifecycle, from planning and solicitation to award, administration, and closeout, ensuring that participants are equipped to handle the complexities of government contracts efficiently and effectively
Course Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
Essentials of Government Contract Management is ideal for the practicing governmental professional or those aspiring to work within the government sector. Scope of the course includes federal acquisition regulations, procurement, ethics and government property.
Course Level: FoundationCourse Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the legal and regulatory framework governing government contracts.
- Navigate the government contract acquisition process effectively.
- Develop and negotiate government contracts with confidence.
- Ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
- Manage contract performance and address performance issues.
- Conduct contract administration and oversee contract closeout.
- Apply best practices for risk management in government contracts.
- Utilize tools and techniques for effective contract management.
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to Government Contracting
- Overview of government contracting
- Key regulations and guidelines (FAR, DFARS, etc.)
- Types of government contracts
- Roles and responsibilities in contract management
Module 2: Planning and Solicitation
- Identifying requirements and developing specifications
- Market research and sourcing strategies
- Solicitation methods and procedures
- Preparing and issuing requests for proposals (RFPs) and invitations for bids (IFBs)
Module 3: Contract Award and Negotiation
- Proposal evaluation and selection criteria
- Conducting negotiations and awarding contracts
- Contract pricing and cost analysis
- Legal considerations in contract award
Module 4: Contract Administration
- Managing contract modifications and amendments
- Ensuring compliance with contract terms and conditions
- Handling disputes and claims
- Performance monitoring and quality assurance
Module 5: Contract Closeout and Auditing
- Procedures for contract closeout
- Financial reconciliation and final reporting
- Conducting contract audits and reviews
- Lessons learned and best practices for future contracts
