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Advanced Simplified Acquisition
Course ID: NIHTC9532


Description

(Formerly HHSU Course ID: AQ9003) This course is for students who have completed the Basic Simplified Acquisition course, have made awards using simplified acquisition procedures, and need to increase their contracting officer's warrant threshold. Students will develop a more in-depth understanding of FAR Parts 10, 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items), and 13. The focus of this course is on acquisitions between $25,000 and $5.5 million and makes use of practical exercises to illustrate key concepts.

**Special Note** This course is different from the "NIH Simplified Acquisition & Delegated Procurement Training Program" (course ID NIHTC9513) that is required for NBS access.

Key Topics

  • Determine adequate competition
  • Plan acquisition strategies effectively
  • Understand methods to evaluate and negotiate in order to obtain the best value
  • Identify fraud and appropriate handling
  • Recognize pertinent quality assurance issues
  • Comprehend the steps involved in payment and closeout
  • Monitor performance



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Classes scheduled for this fiscal year

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Apr 29 - May 3, 2013 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM6120 Executive Plaza South (EPS)Apr 15, 2013

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Tuition:

 $990

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This page was last reviewed on January 9, 2013