Advanced Simplified Acquisition

Course Description:

This special course is a must for industry and government professionals who have purchasing requirements over $25,000 for equipment and services. The course focuses on the importance of market research in planning and preparing for the buy. It explores the dimensions of best value methodology as it applies to simplified acquisition and builds confidence in making successful purchasing decisions on every requisition.

Prerequisites:

Basic Simplified Acquisition

Learning Objectives:

• Determine when you have adequate competition.
• Describe strategies and techniques for improving accomplishment of socio-economic requirements.
• Implement effective planning techniques.
• Use evaluation factors and negotiation techniques to achieve best value.
• Discuss how the evaluation process is a key component in the best value decision.
• Recognize and deal with fraud.
• Identify relevant quality assurance issues.
• Describe the steps involved in payment and closeout.
• Use appropriate monitoring techniques