Formulating a comprehensive strategy for contracting that addresses mission needs, requirements, and technology development is integral to acquisition management. In this FAC-P/PM FPM 232 training course, you learn to develop a plan for managing complex government projects and contracts that addresses solicitation, selection, and administration processes, including performance-based service agreements. Plus, this FPM 232 course will help you achieve FAC-P/PM Mid-Level certification. Learning Tree’s FAC-P/PM training has been fully verified by the Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI). FPM 232 Training: Applications in Contracting Benefits In this FPM 232 training, you will: Develop key processes to determine and resolve capability gaps in complex government programs. Apply FAR Parts 10 and 12 as needed to meet customer needs. Prepare a comprehensive business plan with the contracting officer that aligns the efforts of key staff. Write system requirements pertinent to a complex government IT project. Prerequisites Two years of program or project management experience within the last five years. Certification Information FAC-P/PM certification is awarded at the agency level, and requirements vary by agency. Applications in Contracting Training Outline Introducing the FAC-P/PM Program Clarifying the FAC-P/PM initiative Describing acquisition reforms Establishing a culture of accountability Identifying government and contractor equities Module 1: Applying Contract Principles to Government Acquisitions Choosing between contract types Following basic contract principles Progressing through the acquisition process Deciphering a simple contract Module 2: Developing a Requirements Process Formulating an effective needs statement Eliciting needs from user communities Reviewing the needs statement Conducting market research Meeting customer needs with commercial items Examining commercial business alternatives Ensuring government funds are efficiently applied Evaluating dual-use technologies for customer needs Module 3: Managing the Requirements Process Selecting a concept Conducting financial cost/benefit analysis Creating an OMB Exhibit 300 using OMB A-94 guidelines Planning a technology development strategy Gauging technology readiness Constructing the acquisition plan Gathering user requirements Identifying well-formed requirements Interfacing with engineering and change control processes Developing the acquisition strategy Forming a business partnership Aligning programs with agency culture and structure Module 4: Building a Technology Development Plan Establishing the acquisition project baseline Presenting technology demonstrations Creating interoperability Formalizing the acquisition strategy Coordinating project elements Planning for the OMB Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) Module 5: Solicitation and Selection Processes for Complex Projects Accomplishing pre-award activities Generating the Responsibilities, Approval, Comment, Inform (RACI) Matrix Creating a Statement of Objectives or Statement of Work (SOO/SOW) Establishing the contract elements Contract vehicle, incentive structure, and risk implications Identifying appropriate terms and conditions Formulating a competitive source selection plan Weighing best value acquisitions Addressing sole source issues Following the source selection process Conducting a technical evaluation Making the contract decision Module 6: Applying the Administration Process for Complex Contracts Supporting contract administrative actions Validating technical, cost, and schedule performance Addressing security issues Fulfilling Contracting Officer Representative (COR) duties Distinguishing between authorized and unauthorized actions Assisting in the contract modification process Module 7: Negotiating Performance-Based Service Agreements The seven steps to performance-based service acquisition Ensuring proper oversight of contract efforts Evaluating performance-based service agreements Negotiating the required level of support
