Subcontract Management

Complete Seminar Details

Class Length: 3 Days

Class Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Learn How To

• The latest FAR policies
• Which contract clauses must flow down to subcontracts and the requirements they contain
• Subcontractor rights and remedies when the prime contractor is terminated
• When subcontractors must submit certified cost or pricing data
• How to manage subcontract-related claims and disputes

Course Synopsis

Created for subcontractors, prime contractors and government representatives, the course covers every key issue of subcontracting today - flow-downs, pricing, disputes, payments, terminations - and also details the subcontracting provisions contained in the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Cases and real-world examples are used to illustrate the application of laws, regulations and management principles and to provide practical solutions to problems frequently encountered by subcontractors and prime contractors.

Course Topics

• Contract privity
• Government vs. commercial subcontracting
• Government's competitive requirement for subcontractors
• Contractor Purchasing System Reviews
• "Make or buy" plans
• Small business subcontracting plans
• Compliance requirements regarding small businesses
• EEO clearances

Small Business Subcontracting Plans

• When they are required
• Types of plans
• Procedures for sealed bidding awards vs. negotiated awards
• Postaward responsibilities of contractor and the government
• Liquidated damages

Advance Subcontracting Notices and Consent to Subcontract

• When, why and how to obtain consent
• Variations in requirements under standard clauses
• Variations from "make-or-buy" plans
• Variations in subcontracting plans

Flow-down Clauses

• Government prime contract clauses
• Verbatim vs. substantial clauses
• Mandatory flow-down clauses
• Deviations from mandatory clauses
• Optional clauses

Subcontract Pricing

• Cost or pricing data
• Applicable regulations and guidelines
• Subcontractor clauses regarding cost or pricing data
• Certification of cost and pricing data
• Defective pricing
• Government audits and analysis of data

Subcontract Administration

• Modifications
• Terminations
• Payments
• Claims

Current Topics in Subcontracting

• Commercial acquisition and market research
• Past performance
• Oral presentations
• Single or multiple sourcing
• Return to Top

Sponsor Background:

As the demand for project management expertise increased, ESI began offering public courses.

To date, more than 250,000 students from 50 countries around the world have benefited from the courses. As a result, our Project Management Professional Development Program has achieved the distinction of being the world's most comprehensive education program for building project management knowledge and skills.

Discounts and Payment Policy

Receive 10 percent off your registration when you sign up for two or more classes or you register yourself and a friend for the same course at the same time. You must sign up for the courses at the same time and pay in advance. Course discounts do not apply toward The Project Advantage course, the PMP Exam Preparation course or any e-training course.

In case of a course cancellation, substitutions can be arranged. Double Deal discounts cannot be applied to any past classes and are not applicable to e-training courses, the PMP Exam Preparation course or The ProjectAdvantage.

Quote From Past Participants:

"Very interesting and content was excellent. Gave a good spectrum of information and sources to refer to for further information." - Accountant, Zeta Associates, Inc.

"Dynamic and informed. Nice utilization of varying adult teaching techniques." - Senior Buyer, UNISON

"Great speaker! Very personable. I appreciate the question and answer forum." - Subcontracts Specialist, ARINC