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Performance-Based Service Acquisition

Course ID: PBSA 3-EL
Length: 3 or 5 days
Credits: CLPs: 24 or 40, PDUs: 24 or 40
Modality: In-person, Virtual
Pre-Requisites: None
CMBOK™ Competencies: B.0, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0

Course Description

This course is available as a three- or five-day offering. This elective course will discuss the outcomes of the Government Performance Results Act (GPRA), which generated increased agency use of performance-based acquisition (PBA) methods to ensure achievement of contractual objectives. This course includes the latest guidance and samples issued by the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP). The performance-based service acquisition (PBSA) process is covered in detail to provide an in-depth explanation of the benefits and challenges in this method of contracting.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the history, purpose, and benefits of PBSA contracting
  • Explain performance work statements (PWSs)
  • Develop performance indicators, standards, and acceptable quality levels
  • Define the roles of various participants in the PBSA process
  • Identify positive and negative incentives used in performance-based contracting
  • Determine whether agency requirements are appropriate for the PBSA method

For more information, please contact businessdevelopment@bmra.com or call us at (703) 691-0868 ext. 100.

Course ID: PBSA 3-EL
Length: 3 or 5 days
Credits: CLPs: 24 or 40, PDUs: 24 or 40
Modality: In-person, Virtual
Pre-Requisites: None
CMBOK™ Competencies: B.0, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0

Course Description

This course is available as a three- or five-day offering. This elective course will discuss the outcomes of the Government Performance Results Act (GPRA), which generated increased agency use of performance-based acquisition (PBA) methods to ensure achievement of contractual objectives. This course includes the latest guidance and samples issued by the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP). The performance-based service acquisition (PBSA) process is covered in detail to provide an in-depth explanation of the benefits and challenges in this method of contracting.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the history, purpose, and benefits of PBSA contracting
  • Explain performance work statements (PWSs)
  • Develop performance indicators, standards, and acceptable quality levels
  • Define the roles of various participants in the PBSA process
  • Identify positive and negative incentives used in performance-based contracting
  • Determine whether agency requirements are appropriate for the PBSA method

For more information, please contact businessdevelopment@bmra.com or call us at (703) 691-0868 ext. 100.

Performance-Based Service Acquisition

Course ID: PBSA 3-EL
Length: 3 or 5 days
Credits: CLPs: 24 or 40, PDUs: 24 or 40
Modality: In-person, Virtual
Pre-Requisites: None
CMBOK™ Competencies: B.0, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0

Course Description

This course is available as a three- or five-day offering. This elective course will discuss the outcomes of the Government Performance Results Act (GPRA), which generated increased agency use of performance-based acquisition (PBA) methods to ensure achievement of contractual objectives. This course includes the latest guidance and samples issued by the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP). The performance-based service acquisition (PBSA) process is covered in detail to provide an in-depth explanation of the benefits and challenges in this method of contracting.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the history, purpose, and benefits of PBSA contracting
  • Explain performance work statements (PWSs)
  • Develop performance indicators, standards, and acceptable quality levels
  • Define the roles of various participants in the PBSA process
  • Identify positive and negative incentives used in performance-based contracting
  • Determine whether agency requirements are appropriate for the PBSA method

For more information, please contact businessdevelopment@bmra.com or call us at (703) 691-0868 ext. 100.

Course ID: PBSA 3-EL
Length: 3 or 5 days
Credits: CLPs: 24 or 40, PDUs: 24 or 40
Modality: In-person, Virtual
Pre-Requisites: None
CMBOK™ Competencies: B.0, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0

Course Description

This course is available as a three- or five-day offering. This elective course will discuss the outcomes of the Government Performance Results Act (GPRA), which generated increased agency use of performance-based acquisition (PBA) methods to ensure achievement of contractual objectives. This course includes the latest guidance and samples issued by the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP). The performance-based service acquisition (PBSA) process is covered in detail to provide an in-depth explanation of the benefits and challenges in this method of contracting.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the history, purpose, and benefits of PBSA contracting
  • Explain performance work statements (PWSs)
  • Develop performance indicators, standards, and acceptable quality levels
  • Define the roles of various participants in the PBSA process
  • Identify positive and negative incentives used in performance-based contracting
  • Determine whether agency requirements are appropriate for the PBSA method

For more information, please contact businessdevelopment@bmra.com or call us at (703) 691-0868 ext. 100.

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Manassas, VA 20110

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