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Provider:
ESI International
Topic(s):
Purchasing/Procurement
Who Should Attend?
Subcontractors, prime contractors, government representatives
Full Seminar Description
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the laws, government policies, and regulations that apply to subcontracts and subcontract management. This course is a must for keeping subcontracting activities efficient, profitable, and in compliance with government requirements. It 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. Learn the latest FAR policies, subcontractor rights and remedies when the prime contractor is terminated and when subcontractors must submit certified cost or pricing data. Topics include: Small Business Subcontracting Plans; Advanced Subcontracting Notices and Consent to Subcontract; Flow-down Clauses; Subcontract Pricing; Subcontract Administration; and Current Topics in Subcontracting. Three days. Fee per person: $1455.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
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the laws, government policies and regulations that apply to subcontracts and subcontract management. With all of the changes that have occurred in procurement, this course is a must for keeping subcontracting activities efficient, profitable and in compliance with government requirements.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
Overview of Government Subcontracting- 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:
In 1989, ESI and The George Washington University School of Business and Public Management initiated the Project Management Professional Development Program as a corporate training program for one of the world's leading telecommunications companies.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:
"The instructor is one of the best instructors I have has in the program! Very pertinent to my work!" - Buyer, Lockhead Martin Corporation"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
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