Sealed Bidding

Course ID

SEAL BID-EL

Continuous Learning Points (CLPs)

40

Course Length

5 Days

Modality

In-Person 

Virtual

Rating

Testimonial

Coming Soon

Description

This five-day, elective course provides the basics on how contracting officers should set up, and evaluate proposals and award contracts using sealed bidding procedures. Sealed bidding follows FAR part 14, and includes competitive bids, public opening of bids, and resulting awards. This course goes over the preparation for bids, how to publicize, submission of bids, and their proper evaluation.

Learning Objectives

• Evaluate purchase requests to determine if a sealed bid process is viable
• Determine what documents are required for a sealed bid and typical associated proposal elements
• Develop proper process for requesting proposals using sealed bidding procedures, and learn how to handle preaward inquires
• Determine if preproposal conferences are required and how to properly amend RFPs
• Evaluate cost and pricing data, to include competitive range fact-finding
• Conduct negotiations and resolve mistakes
• Develop process for preparing awards and perform debriefs
• Implement best procedures for handling protests, detecting fraud, and processing bids

Pre-Requisites

None