Registration: 8:00 AM
Program Starts: 8:30 AM
Wrap-Up: 4:30 PM
Course Materials, continental breakfast (coffee and pastries) and refreshments included.
This workshop is recommended for 16 Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) toward DAWIA, FAC-C, FAC-COTR and FAC-P/PM requirements. A Government*Horizons Certificate of Completion will be provided to all attendees upon conclusion of the workshop. For information on fulfilling core, elective and continuous learning requirements,
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About This Training:
This two-day forum goes above and beyond basic training to focus on current, real-life issues COTRs face under changing procurement rules. The course is organized to give COR/COTRs a direct opportunity to discover better ways of communicating in resolving contractor concerns as well as problems between the program/project offices and the contracts area. Recent contracts will be used to illustrate state-of-the-art topics and concerns presented throughout the workshop.
You'll Take Home:
- An update on recent changes to the procurement process
- A checklist of ethics red flags and changes outlined in FAR 3.10
- Summary of stimulus bill compliance guidelines
- Do’s and Don’ts to improve contractor communications
Who Should Attend:
- Contracting Officer Representatives
- Contracting Officer Technical Representatives
- Contracting Officers
- Procurement Specialists
- Procurement Analysts
- Government Buyers Managers Financial Managers
- Administrative Contract Officers
- Contract Managers
- Project Management Personnel
Past Registrants Include:
Absolute Staffers, LLC, Chief Marketing Officer
Air Force Research Laboratory, Contracting Officer Representative
Army and Air Force Exchange Service, Associate Director, HQ Support Service
Africa Center for Strategic Studies, Program Manager
Department of Homeland Security, Supervisory Auditor
Department of Treasury/FMS, TT Specialist
Department of Veterans Affairs, Contract Specialist
DHS/OIG, Auditor
FEMA, Emergency Mgmt. Specialist
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Senior Special Agent
Middle East Dove, Contracting Specialist
James Research Group, Acquisition Manager
National Library of Medicine
NESA Center, Program Manager
PM J-AIT, Acquisition Specialist
Treasury IG for Tax Administration, Assistant Dir. Support Svcs.
U.S. Air Force, Procurement Contracting Officer
U.S. Coast Guard, Project Manager
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal Scientist
U.S. Department of the Interior, Science & Technology Spec/COR
U.S. Navy, Fiscal Officer
What Previous Attendees Have Said About This Course:
“Expert instructor – provided a wealth of insightful information that will be helpful to me at my workplace.” - Gwen Powell, NESA-DSCA
“Very applicable to the actual rules of defense contracting. Good context, professionally presented - more people should take this course.” - Jeff Gallant, Senior Intelligence Analyst
“Impressive, extremely knowledgeable and more than willing to explain in detail. Great job!” - Kay Rodgers, Brach Chief.
"The information was very useful and will be put to use.” - Patrick Hurne, USCG Civil Engineering Unit Providence
“Dynamic, knowledgeable.” - H. Abe, Pacific Air Forces Computer Systems SQDN
Agenda:
Recent Changes to the Procurement Process
- Major changes in recent Federal Acquisition Circulars
- Overview of Stimulus Bill Requirements
- How the Emphasis on Transparency Translates to COR/COTR Duties
Review of Contract Administration
- Building a Strong Administration Team
- Improving Contractor Communications
- Exercise
Independent Cost Estimates
Best Value Source Selection
- Finding Sources
- Oral Presentations
- Appropriate communication with contractors
- Selection based on Best Value
- Using Past Performance as a Proposal Evaluation Criterion
- Avoiding Protests
- Sole Source Buying
- Exercises
Managing Contractors in the Workplace
- Basic overview of service-based contracting
- Recognizing the differences between government and contractor employees
- Responsibilities, authorities and roles of the acquisition team
- Contract administration procedures
- Avoiding common mistakes of government managers leading blended teams
- Best practices for optimizing the performance of government-contractor teams
- Security considerations for the contractor workforce
- Ethics
Combating Cost Overruns
- Earned Value Management
- Baseline Management As an Outcome of Planning Technical
- Setting Performance Standards
- Performance Against Standards
- Communicating needed actions to the contractor
- Resolving Performance Problems
Contractor Oversight
- Monitoring Contractor Performance
- Monitoring Tools
- Meetings and Correspondence
- Documentation
Quality Aspects
- Concept, definitions & interactions
- Inspection
- Nonconformance
- Acceptance vs. Approval
- Exercises
Government Furnished Property
Contract Cost Control and Payment
- Cost/Schedule Reporting
- Contractual Billing Requirements
- COTR/contractor correction of cost problems
- Auditing
- Exercise- cost control
- Effective changes
Resolving Performance Problems
- Addressing Inadequate Performance
- Insight, Remedies, Use & Consequences
- Actions to Cure Deficient Performance
Strengthening COTR/Contractor Relations
Registration Info:
Registration Fee:
- Government (Federal, State/Local): $899 per person
- Small Business: $949 per person
- Large Business: $999 per person
Registration Options:
[1] Online with your credit card using our secure online booking system
[2] Fax our downloadable registration form
[3] Contact Customer Service (contact info below)
Registration and Cancellation Policies:
Because class size is limited, we recommend you register early to guarantee your place in the class of your choice.
Payment Options:
Registrations are payable by credit card (Visa or MasterCard) or Government Purchase Order. Government Horizons has the right to refuse registration to any attendee at any time.
Registration Confirmation:
Your registration will be confirmed via email approximately three weeks prior to the class start date. If the class is full or has been rescheduled, you will be notified via email by our Customer Service Department.
Cancellation Policy:
Substitutions are permitted up to the start of the course. If you cancel your registration ten (10) business days prior to the course start date, your tuition will be refunded minus a $100 processing fee. If you cancel less than ten (10) business days prior to the course, you will be responsible for the full tuition and will receive a transfer voucher to be used toward a future Government Horizons course. Cancellations must be made in writing (email or fax) directed to the
Customer Service Department. If you fail to attend the course without advanced notification, you will be responsible for the full tuition.
Note:
Please do not make nonrefundable travel reservations before you receive our confirmation notification. Government Horizons does not include accommodations and/or meals in your tuition fee.
Location:
Location Address:
Arlington Court Suites Hotel
1200 N. Courthouse Road
Arlington, VA 22201
703-524-4000
www.arlingtoncourthotel.com
Located just one mile from the District of Columbia, and four miles from Reagan National Airport. Arlington Court Suites Hotel is on Route 50 with easy, close access to Interstate 66 & 395. Located on metro stop: Orange Line Courthouse Station - 2 blocks from hotel (free hotel shuttle pickup from Courthouse Station Metro Stop by calling 703-524-4000 then dial 0 to access hotel's front desk upon your Metro arrival).
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