Description
This five-day elective course addresses the requirements and specifications necessary for an effective acquisition. You will learn the acquisition planning process and the many aspects involved, such as the technicalities, the business factors of cost and schedule, and the risk associated with monitoring the acquisition. This course follows important FAR guidance with applicable financial regulatory requirements.
Learning Objectives
- Identify requirements for major systems and acquisitions involving consolidation, bundling, or substantial bundling
- Understand how to plan for the purchase of supplies in economic quantities
- Differentiate government vs. contractor performance
- Evaluate advantages for lease vs. purchase scenarios
- Determine and manage inherently governmental procedures
NCMA Competencies
A.1, A.2, B., B.3, B.4, B.5, B.6, C.3, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.0, 2.1
Course ID
ACQ PLAN-EL
Length
5 Days
CLPs
40
PDUs
40
Modality
In-person
Virtual