Description:
Learn the basics of simplified acquisition procedures, necessary for those involved in making some of the millions of purchases of essential products and services required by federal agencies. Learn how to perform better by using the latest electronic enhancements in the acquisition process. Learn about GSA schedules and other sources of supply that will make your job easier.
Duration:
5 days
Level:
Foundational
Who Should Attend?
All federal employees making purchases of products and services within the simplified acquisition thresholds as well as other purchases from required sources of supply and existing contracts, such as GSA schedules.
Credits:
40 CPEsLearning Outcomes:
- Clearly state customer requirements.
- Locate sources of supply.
- Solicit for competition.
- Receive and evaluate quotations.
- Prepare appropriate documents.
- Use appropriate purchasing methods.
- Make contract awards.
- Ensure contract performance complies with requirements.
Available Sessions:
| Session Code | Start Date | End Date | Location | Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session Code ACQI7506-002 | Start Date May 12, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date May 16, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,650.00 | |
| Session Code ACQI7506-003 | Start Date Jul 21, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Jul 25, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,650.00 | |
| Session Code ACQI7506-004 | Start Date Aug 18, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Aug 22, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,650.00 | |
| Session Code ACQI7506-001 | Start Date Nov 03, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Nov 07, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,650.00 |
- Laws and Regulations
- Sources of Authority and Responsibilities
- Ratification of Unauthorized Commitments
- Impact of Key Laws and Regulations
- Acquisition of Commercial Items
- SAP Purpose, Policies and Procedures
- Procurement Integrity, Ethics and Standards of Conduct
- Initiating the Purchase
- Acquisition Planning and Market Research
- Purchase Request (Requests/Specifications
- Determine Appropriate Sources
- Required Sources-Supplies and Services
- The Federal Supply Schedules Program
- Role of GSA and Federal Supply Schedules and Features
- Using Multiple Award Schedules
- Small Business Requirements
- Small Business Policy and Small Business Concerns
- Set Asides
- Small Business Determinations and Programs
- Simplified Acquisition Methods
- Blanket Purchase Agreements, Imprest Funds, SF-44
- Soliciting for Competition, Negotiation and Evaluation
- Solicitation
- Soliciting for Competition and the Extent of Competition
- Publicizing Requirements
- Types of Solicitations: Electronic, Oral and Written-RFQ
- Single-Source and Micro Purchase Solicitation Requirements
- Solicitation Response Time
- Requirements for Service and Construction Contracts
- Davis-Bacon Act and Service Contract Act
- Receiving Quotations and Legal Effects of Quotations
- Discussions with Offerors and Evaluation of Quotations
- Price Analysis, Technical Evaluation and Other Evaluation Factors
- Buy American Act
- Past Performance and Responsiveness
- Contract Award and Administration
- Determining Responsibility and Notification of Award-Debriefing
- Contract Administration
- Inspection and Acceptance
- Nonconformance
- Modification of Purchase Orders
- Cancellation and Termination of Orders
- Prompt Payment Act and When to Pay Invoices
- Maintaining Files and Documentation
Other Recommended Courses:
- Shaping Smart Business Arrangements (ACQI7501)
- FAR Basics (ACQI7100)
- Government Contract Law (ACQI8505)
