Course Description

This five-day elective course is designed for Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs) who need to stay current in construction contracting practices. It reinforces key responsibilities across all phases of the acquisition lifecycle—pre-award, award, and post-award—while emphasizing compliance with FAR and VAAR requirements. Participants will review policies, procedures, and regulations specific to construction contracts, practice applying solicitation and contract formation principles, and strengthen skills in contract administration, quality assurance, and subcontract management.

Learning Objectives

• Apply relevant Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) policies and procedures
• Understand the rules and environment of construction contracting
• Identify key information for solicitations and contracts in acquisition scenarios
• Understand planning and policy requirements for construction acquisitions
• Implement proper contract administration from Performance Work Statements (PWSs) to quality management
• Determine small business subcontracting policy applicability in acquisition scenarios

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