CON 090 Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR Fundamentals James W. Malloy, Jr. Performance Learning Director Defense Acq

1. CON 090Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Fundamentals James W. Malloy, Jr.Performance Learning DirectorDefense Acquisition University26 Oct 10

2. CON 090 Vision Objective Course Design Year One (FY10) On The Horizon (FY 11 and beyond)

3. Vision Develop a four week foundational course for new hires into the -1102 contracting career field Complete immersion in the FAR, DFARS and PGI Provides knowledge of contracting based on 28 technical competencies and 52 sub-elements deemed most important to the contracting community.

4. Objective Given a set of contracting facts, the student will support a contracting business position developed through research with emphasis on the Federal Acquisition Regulation System and applicability to contract planning, formation, management and pricing.

5. CON 090 Vision Objective Course Design Year One (FY10) On The Horizon (FY 11 and beyond)

6. Course Design Strategy Four Modules with associated TLOs/ELOs Course Overview Contract Planning Contract Formation Contract Management

7. Module 1 � FAR Overview TLO: �Identify the policies and procedures pertaining to�� Lesson 1 - The Federal Acquisition Environment (1 hr) Lesson 2 - Contracting Fundamentals (1 hr) Lesson 3 - Using the FAR and DFARS (Parts 1, 2 & 52; 9 hrs) Lesson 4 � Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest (Part 3; 1.5 hrs) 7

8. Module 2 � Contract Planning Lesson 1 � Acquisition Planning (Part 7; 2 hrs) Lesson 2 � Sources (Part 8; 3 hrs) Lesson 3 - Competition Requirements (Part 6; 3 hrs) Lesson 4 - Types of Contracts (Part 16; 3 hrs) Lesson 5 � Special Contracting Techniques (Parts 16.5, 16.7 and 17.2 � IDIQs, BOAs and Options; 3 hrs) Lesson 6 � Socioeconomic Programs (Part 19; 6 hrs) Lesson 7 � Special Contract Terms and Conditions (Part 28 Bonding & Part 32 Contract Financing; 1 hr 15 min) Lesson 8 � Contractor Qualifications (Part 9; 2 hrs) Lesson 9 � Publicizing Contract Actions (Part 5; 1 hr 15 min) 8 Note: Lesson 4 Types of contracts is very basic, high level overview. More in-depth coverage will be contained in CON 130Note: Lesson 4 Types of contracts is very basic, high level overview. More in-depth coverage will be contained in CON 130

9. Module 3 � Contract Formation Lesson 1 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures (Part 13; 3 hrs) Lesson 2 � Sealed Bidding (Part 14; 4 hrs) Lesson 3a � Contracting by Negotiation (Part 15; 7 hours)* Lesson 3b � Contract Pricing (Part 15.4; 4 hrs)** Lesson 4 � Contract Accounting Standards Administration (Part 30 & 48 CFR 9903; 1 hr)** Lesson 5 � Contract Cost Principles (Part 31; 1 hr)** Lesson 6 � Special Contracting Methods (Part 17 � MYC, Options, UCAs; 1.5 hours) Lesson 7 � Emergency Acquisitions (Part 18; 1 hr) Lesson 8 � Protests (Part 33; 1 hr) 9 *To be moved to CON 214 and CON 215 ** To be moved to CON 130*To be moved to CON 214 and CON 215 ** To be moved to CON 130

10. Module 4 � Contract Management Lesson 1 - Contract Admin and Audit Services (Part 42; 2 hrs) Lesson 2 � Delays (Parts 42 & 49; 2.5 hrs) Lesson 3 - Quality Assurance (Part 46; 3 hrs) Lesson 4 - Contract Modifications and Value Engineering (Parts 43 & 48; 3 hrs 45 mins) Lesson 5 - Administration of Special Terms and Conditions (Part 44 & 45, Subcontracting and GFP; 2 hrs 45 mins) Lesson 6 - Contract Payment (Part 32; 3 hrs) Lesson 7 � Disputes and Appeals (Part 33.2; 4 hrs) Lesson 8 - Termination of Contracts (Part 49; 3 hrs) Lesson 9 - Contract Closeout (Part 4; 1 hr) 10

11. CON 090 Vision Objective Course Design Year One (FY10) On The Horizon (FY 11 and beyond)

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13. CON 090 Vision Objective Course Design Year One (FY10) On The Horizon (FY 11 and beyond)

14. Background Follow on to Sept 13, 2010 DPAP and SPE meeting Provide greater detail of topics within CON curriculum Focus on Dr. Carter�s 23 initiatives Curriculum drivers: - Pricing (WGL) - Small Business - Services - Industrial Property - Source Selection - Competition - Contract Types (Incentives) - Should (Will) Cost 14 Pricing is addressed at all levels: CON 1XX will be a 2 week fundamental cost and price analysis course. Intention is for CON 1XX to have a large lesson on commercial item determination, commercial item pricing. CON 215 becomes the services course with an emphasis on source selection. CON 214, as a prerequisite to CON 215, will have a lesson on source selection, the 7 step model for services. Note CON 214 recently added a module on UCAs and Non-Commercial Item Financing. Small business will be addressed in CON 214 as well. CON 215 also has a lesson on industrial property. Competition is addressed at every stage, but will be added to CON 090 from the fair opportunity standpoint. Pricing is addressed at all levels: CON 1XX will be a 2 week fundamental cost and price analysis course. Intention is for CON 1XX to have a large lesson on commercial item determination, commercial item pricing. CON 215 becomes the services course with an emphasis on source selection. CON 214, as a prerequisite to CON 215, will have a lesson on source selection, the 7 step model for services. Note CON 214 recently added a module on UCAs and Non-Commercial Item Financing. Small business will be addressed in CON 214 as well. CON 215 also has a lesson on industrial property. Competition is addressed at every stage, but will be added to CON 090 from the fair opportunity standpoint.

15. Goal/Thrusts Goal DPAP approve new contracting curriculum strategic plan for FY12 ( 1 Oct 11) Provide direction on way forward Thrusts CON 090 was a game changer -- provides a solid foundation upon which to build � allows complete revision of Levels I, II and III to align with CON Competencies Infuse more rigor into in-residence training Leverage use of small continuous learning modules to reinforce classroom experience; continually learning! Support new OJT tool 15

16. 16 Current state. Current state.

17. CON 090 �To � Be� Delta Delete: Module 3, Lessons 3, 4 and 5 (Contracting by Negotiation, Contract Pricing, CAS and Cost Principles and Procedures) � move to CON 130 Add: Insurance (War Hazards Compensation Act, Defense Base Act) Add: Exercising options content 17 - Pricing related material CON 090 Module 3 will be transferred to CON 130. - Insurance lessons will be added to CON 090 along with content on the mechanics of exercising options. - Course is undergoing content updates to include Module 4, with assistance from DCMA. - Pricing related material CON 090 Module 3 will be transferred to CON 130. - Insurance lessons will be added to CON 090 along with content on the mechanics of exercising options. - Course is undergoing content updates to include Module 4, with assistance from DCMA.

18. 18 Point to make here is that CON 090 is a game changer. It gives the students a solid foundation of basic contracting concepts similar to MDAC Basic. CON 1XX will similarly be the fundamental cost and price analysis course analogous to QMT 170 and CON 104 to give them a solid foundation in Contract Pricing. CLC 056 is a transition module between CON 1XX and CON 217. It reinforces the learning in CON 1XX and gives them a preview of the concepts in quantitative analysis and how they can be used � but no application. Application comes in CON 217. CON 217 then serves as a tools course for CON 215 and CON 218 by providing the application of the quantitative tools and the foundation (fundamentals) of pricing equitable adjustments, payments and financing arrangements, cost realism analysis and indirect cost analysis. Note for Level III, we have added a choice of one of 8 courses for the additional level III DAWIA requirement. This allows our workforce, together with their supervisors in their IDP, to choose which course fits their position. For example, many may choose acquisition law, while others who are chief of construction may choose CON 244. Others who have more complex contracting arrangements may choose a pricing course. This will help them gain priority funding by the DACMs for an additional �technical� course. Point to make here is that CON 090 is a game changer. It gives the students a solid foundation of basic contracting concepts similar to MDAC Basic. CON 1XX will similarly be the fundamental cost and price analysis course analogous to QMT 170 and CON 104 to give them a solid foundation in Contract Pricing. CLC 056 is a transition module between CON 1XX and CON 217. It reinforces the learning in CON 1XX and gives them a preview of the concepts in quantitative analysis and how they can be used � but no application. Application comes in CON 217. CON 217 then serves as a tools course for CON 215 and CON 218 by providing the application of the quantitative tools and the foundation (fundamentals) of pricing equitable adjustments, payments and financing arrangements, cost realism analysis and indirect cost analysis. Note for Level III, we have added a choice of one of 8 courses for the additional level III DAWIA requirement. This allows our workforce, together with their supervisors in their IDP, to choose which course fits their position. For example, many may choose acquisition law, while others who are chief of construction may choose CON 244. Others who have more complex contracting arrangements may choose a pricing course. This will help them gain priority funding by the DACMs for an additional �technical� course.

19. 19 Point to make here is that CON 090 is a game changer. It gives the students a solid foundation of basic contracting concepts similar to MDAC Basic. CON 1XX will similarly be the fundamental cost and price analysis course analogous to QMT 170 and CON 104 to give them a solid foundation in Contract Pricing. CLC 056 is a transition module between CON 1XX and CON 217. It reinforces the learning in CON 1XX and gives them a preview of the concepts in quantitative analysis and how they can be used � but no application. Application comes in CON 217. CON 217 then serves as a tools course for CON 215 and CON 218 by providing the application of the quantitative tools and the foundation (fundamentals) of pricing equitable adjustments, payments and financing arrangements, cost realism analysis and indirect cost analysis. Note for Level III, we have added a choice of one of 8 courses for the additional level III DAWIA requirement. This allows our workforce, together with their supervisors in their IDP, to choose which course fits their position. For example, many may choose acquisition law, while others who are chief of construction may choose CON 244. Others who have more complex contracting arrangements may choose a pricing course. This will help them gain priority funding by the DACMs for an additional �technical� course. ** Per Joe Johnson, HBM may no longer be offered via DAU due to cost/benefit analysis. If that happens, may recommend: Funding to procure HBM on Negotiations ONLY or; Conduct a �source selection� to provide another on-line COTS negotiations module with appropriate focus. Point to make here is that CON 090 is a game changer. It gives the students a solid foundation of basic contracting concepts similar to MDAC Basic. CON 1XX will similarly be the fundamental cost and price analysis course analogous to QMT 170 and CON 104 to give them a solid foundation in Contract Pricing. CLC 056 is a transition module between CON 1XX and CON 217. It reinforces the learning in CON 1XX and gives them a preview of the concepts in quantitative analysis and how they can be used � but no application. Application comes in CON 217. CON 217 then serves as a tools course for CON 215 and CON 218 by providing the application of the quantitative tools and the foundation (fundamentals) of pricing equitable adjustments, payments and financing arrangements, cost realism analysis and indirect cost analysis. Note for Level III, we have added a choice of one of 8 courses for the additional level III DAWIA requirement. This allows our workforce, together with their supervisors in their IDP, to choose which course fits their position. For example, many may choose acquisition law, while others who are chief of construction may choose CON 244. Others who have more complex contracting arrangements may choose a pricing course. This will help them gain priority funding by the DACMs for an additional �technical� course. ** Per Joe Johnson, HBM may no longer be offered via DAU due to cost/benefit analysis. If that happens, may recommend: Funding to procure HBM on Negotiations ONLY or; Conduct a �source selection� to provide another on-line COTS negotiations module with appropriate focus.

22. Course Delivery Method � Level I 22

23. Course Delivery Method � Level II 23

24. Course Delivery Method � Level III and Assignment Specific Courses: Pricing 24

25. Course Delivery Method � Assignment Specific Courses: Contingency and Small Business 25

26. Course Delivery Method � Level I 26

27. Course Delivery Method � Level II 27