Course Description

This five-day elective course will focus on the importance of understanding the more advanced issues associated with conducting purchases using simplified acquisition procedures, the reporting of those actions, and the standards of ethical conduct for all government employees. In this course, you will learn about commercial open market purchases, including those above the micro-purchase threshold and up to the expanded threshold for commercial items. At the conclusion of this course, you will understand the necessity of accomplishing certain tasks when using simplified acquisition procedures.

Learning Objectives

• Utilize simplified acquisition procedures for open market purchases and competed requirements
• Solicit offers for both purchase and leasing arrangements
• Review proposed business management and technical evaluation factors
• Develop and conduct negotiation objectives for simplified acquisitions
• Monitor, inspect, and accept supplies and services rendered by the contractor
• Approve payment in accordance with Fast Payment procedures
• Implement the close out of acquisitions with possible modifications, cancellations, and negotiations
• Determine surveillance needed for effective contract administration and follow-up procedures

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