Description:
Federal Contracting Basics is designed for newly assigned or about to be assigned Level I civilian agency CORs who need more in-depth training than is provided in COR Essentials, as well as CORs who need to be recertified. In addition, this course is intended for administrative and budget personnel, project officers, task managers, and others who need to gain familiarity with basic contracting concepts and processes. This course explains the COR's role and responsibilities throughout the acquisition process, focusing on post award contract administration, including monitoring contractor performance, processing invoices, and identifying the need to modify a contract. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will earn 24 Continuous Learning Points (CLPs). Note: Civilian agency CORs must complete 8 hours of training to earn their Level I certification and 8 hours (CLPs) every two years thereafter in order to maintain their certification.
Duration:
3 days
Level:
Foundational
Who Should Attend?
COR Certification holders or those who need certification, program and technical staff, administrative assistants, office managers or anyone who needs to learn the fundamentals of government contracting.
Credits:
24 CPEsLearning Outcomes:
- Describe the purpose of the Federal Acquisition System.
- Identify the three phases of the acquisition process.
- Accurately use common acquisition terms and concepts.
- Explain the role of the COR, including limits on COR responsibility and authority.
- Monitor contractor performance and recommend corrective action for inadequate performance.
- Recommend changes and provide technical support to the contracting officer for contract modifications.
- Process contractor invoices.
- Perform contract closeout.
- Understand the standards of conduct and the ethics and integrity restrictions that apply to contracting personnel.
Available Sessions:
| Guaranteed-to-Go | Session Code | Start Date | End Date | Location | Tuition | |
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Guaranteed-to-Go
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Session Code ACQI8004-004 | Start Date Apr 29, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date May 01, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,200.00 | |
| Guaranteed-to-Go | Session Code ACQI8004-005 | Start Date Jun 02, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Jun 04, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,200.00 | |
| Guaranteed-to-Go | Session Code ACQI8004-002 | Start Date Aug 11, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Aug 13, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,200.00 | |
| Guaranteed-to-Go | Session Code ACQI8004-001 | Start Date Sep 15, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Sep 17, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,200.00 | |
| Guaranteed-to-Go | Session Code ACQI8004-003 | Start Date Nov 04, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Nov 06, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,200.00 |
- Acquisition Overview: Laws and Regulations, Process, Roles, Elements of a Contract
- Statements of Work
- Post Award Phase
- Contract Modifications
- Contract Remedies
- Closeout Procedures (step-by-step)
- Procurement Integrity and Standards of Conduct
Other Recommended Courses:
- Fundamentals of Project and Program Management (ACQI7110)
- Contracting Officer's Representative Course (ACQI7222)
- COR Essentials (ACQI7029)
