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
NCMA Competencies
A.1, A.2, B.2, B.3, C.1, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.1, 4.0, 4.1
Course ID
PBSA 3-EL
PBSA 5-EL
Length
3 or 5 Days
CLPs
24 or 40
PDUs
24 or 40
Modality
In-person
Virtual