Description:
Understand the legal issues related to government contracts, the rules that apply and how the facts determine the outcome of the case. Read and discuss actual cases that illustrate the contract issues covered. Consider the legal issues related to appropriations, authority, the Christian Doctrine, intellectual property, sealed bidding, simplified acquisitions, competitive negotiation, late bids or proposals, responsibility, unfair competitive advantage, conflicts of interest, the set aside Rule of Two, the Severin Doctrine, constructive changes, terminations, suspensions of work, differing site conditions, contract fraud, ethical considerations and unfair competitive advantage.
Duration:
5 days
Level:
Advanced
Who Should Attend?
All acquisition professionals including Contracting Officers, Project/Program Managers, and CORs, and other administrative and legal personnel involved with government contracts.
Credits:
40 CPEsLearning Outcomes:
- Explain the legal and regulatory framework of government contracting.
- Identify the legal requirements of sealed bidding, simplified acquisitions, and negotiation in the contract award process.
- Explain protest and dispute legal remedies and the roles of the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the Civilian and Armed Services Boards of Contract Appeals.
Available Sessions:
| Session Code | Start Date | End Date | Location | Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session Code ACQI8505-003 | Start Date Jun 02, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Jun 06, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,650.00 | |
| Session Code ACQI8505-004 | Start Date Jul 07, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Jul 11, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,650.00 | |
| Session Code ACQI8505-001 | Start Date Sep 22, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Sep 26, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,650.00 | |
| Session Code ACQI8505-002 | Start Date Dec 08, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Dec 12, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,650.00 |
- The Uniqueness of the Government as a Contractor
- Contract Formation Principles
- Authority of Government Agents
- The Statutory and Regulatory Framework
- Miscellaneous Acquisition Procedures
- Sealed Bidding
- Responsibility, Suspension, Debarment
- Competitive Proposals
- Types of Contracts
- Socioeconomic Considerations
- Subcontracting
- Contract Administration
- Disputes and Remedies
