FPM 511: Managing IT Projects Course
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Module 1: Introduction to Simplified Acquisition Procedures

• Describe the purpose and scope of Simplified Acquisition Procedures within the broader federal acquisition framework.
• Identify the regulatory basis for simplified acquisitions as established in FAR Part 13.
• Distinguish between micro-purchases, simplified acquisitions, and other available contracting methods.
• Recognize how simplified acquisition methods promote efficiency, transparency, and competition in federal procurement.

Module 2: Planning Simplified Acquisitions

• Apply acquisition planning principles to procurements falling below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.
• Identify key requirements development factors that shape an effective acquisition strategy.
• Explain the role of market research in informing simplified acquisition planning decisions.
• Outline documentation standards that support a well-founded acquisition plan.

Module 3: Required Sources and Competition Requirements

• Identify and prioritize required sources of supply and service in accordance with FAR Part 8.
• Apply competition requirements and fair opportunity principles relevant to simplified acquisitions.
• Assess whether commercial products or commercial services can fulfill the stated requirement.
• Demonstrate compliance with competition standards when soliciting quotations from prospective vendors.

Module 4: Small Business and Socioeconomic Considerations

• Identify small business program requirements applicable to procurements under simplified acquisition procedures.
• Evaluate set-aside options and preference programs available for qualifying acquisitions.
• Incorporate socioeconomic, labor, and environmental considerations into simplified acquisition decision-making.
• Determine the order of priority among applicable small business programs during acquisition planning.

Module 5: Solicitation Methods and Requesting Quotations

• Select appropriate solicitation methods for procurements conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures.
• Distinguish between a quotation and an offer and explain the legal significance of each.
• Prepare clear, complete, and requirement-appropriate requests for quotations.
• Apply documentation standards associated with the solicitation phase of simplified acquisitions.

Module 6: Evaluating Quotations and Making Award Decisions

• Apply evaluation techniques appropriate to the scale and nature of simplified acquisitions.
• Weigh price and non-price factors in accordance with applicable evaluation criteria.
• Prepare compliant documentation of evaluation findings and award determinations.
• Differentiate simplified acquisition awards from formal negotiated procurements and sealed bidding.

Module 7: Purchase Cards and Micro-Purchase Procedures

• Describe the authorized use of government purchase cards in the simplified acquisition environment.
• Apply micro-purchase threshold guidance and associated regulatory policies.
• Identify internal control requirements governing government purchase card use.
• Recognize cardholder responsibilities and accountability standards for purchase card transactions.

Module 8: Contract Administration in Simplified Acquisitions

• Identify the contract administration responsibilities that accompany simplified acquisition awards.
• Recognize common post-award issues encountered in the simplified acquisition environment.
• Maintain documentation that supports transparent and accountable contract administration.
• Apply sound acquisition judgment when addressing post-award discrepancies or concerns.

Module 9: Ethics, Compliance, and Documentation

• Recognize ethical obligations and conflicts of interest relevant to simplified acquisition decisions.
• Apply documentation practices that promote transparency, accountability, and audit readiness.
• Use regulatory guidance to address compliance questions that arise during simplified acquisitions.
• Identify common integrity risks and oversight expectations associated with simplified procurement activity.