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How long should the CPARS repor ng proces take?
The CPARS repor ng process should take no longer than 120 days.
Phases of the Contrac ng Process
Pre-Award; Award; Post-Award
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Pre-award phase consists of two primary ac vi es:
1. Develop Solicita on (for our purposes, this is done by the Government or the contractor,
focused on obtaining a subcontractor).
2. Develop Offer (this is done by the Contractor or Subcontractor)
Award phase consists of one primary ac vity:
Form Contract: Evalua on of Offers; Nego a on and discussion; Selec on of awardees
Post-award phase consists of two primary ac vi es:
1. Perform Contract
2. Close Contract
Who develops a solicita on?
The Government & The Buyer.
Who prepares an offer?
The Contractor and the seller
During the post-award phase while the contract is being performed, who has responsibility for
quality?
The sellers responsibility during the post-award phase to assure quality while the contract is
being performed.
What is Acqusi on?
,Acquisi on means the acquiring by contract with appropriated funds of supplies or services
(including construc on) by and for the use of the Federal Government through purchase or
lease, whether the supplies or services are already in existence or must be created, developed,
demonstrated, and evaluated.
When does the acquisi on begins?
Acquisi on begins at the point when agency needs are established
What does acquisi on process includes?
· descrip on of requirements to sa sfy agency needs; solicita on and selec on of sources;
· award of contracts;
· contract financing,
· contract performance,
· contract administra on,
· technical and management func ons directly related to the process of fulfilling agency needs
by contract.
What does the acquisi on Team consists of?
All par cipants in Government acquisi on:
- technical
- Supply
- Procurement
- Customers they serve
- Contractors who provide the products and services.
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KO's role on ACQ team?
The contrac ng officer must have the authority to the maximum extent prac cable and
consistent with law, to determine the applica on of rules, regula ons, and policies, on a specific
contract.
Considera ons for the KO's appointment
- complexity
- dollar value of the acquisi ons to be assigned
- candidate's experience
- training and educa on
- business acumen
- judgment, character, and reputa on
,DoD KO requirements
1. completed all contrac ng courses required for a contrac ng officer
2. At least 2 years experience in a contrac ng posi on.
3. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited educa onal ins tu on.
4. Addi onal requirements as may be established by the Secretary of Defense.
Contrac ng Officer Responsibili es
1. Ensure sufficient funds are available for obliga on for each contract ac on. (FAR 1.602-2(a))
2. KO shall ensure that contractors receive impar al, fair, and equitable treatment. (for all types
of coms verbal and wriAen)
3. KO shall request and consider the advice of specialists (audit, engineering etc)
4. KO shall designate CORs in wri ng and furnish copies to the contractor and the contract
administra on office.
Transparency and Open Communica ons
business of acquisi on should be conducted with openness. and integrity by everyone involved
in the ACQ process
Guiding principle of the Federal Acquisi on:
To sa sfy customers in terms of cost, quality, and meliness of the delivered product or service.
Determina on and Findings (D&F)
WriAen approval by an authorized official that is required by statute or regula on as a
prerequisite to taking certain contract ac ons
What is Determina on in (D&F)?
The "determina on" is a conclusion or decision supported by the "findings.''
What is Findings in (D&F)
The findings are statements of fact or ra onale essen al to support the determina on and must
cover each requirement of the statute or regula on.
When is Jus fica on and Approval (J&A) is required?
Before the following can commence:
1. nego a ons for a sole source contract
2. nego a ons for a contract resul ng from an unsolicited proposal
3. award any other contract without providing for full and open compe on
, AD
What is Devia on
Execu ng an acquisi on ac ons of any kind at any stage of the acquisi on process that
is inconsistent with the FAR.
You need to document a business decision, such as the use of a specific contract type. What
document will you create?
A Determina on and Findings
At the conclusion of nego a ons, the contrac ng officer will complete a
Price Nego a on Memorandum
Prior to nego a ng a sole source contract, the contrac ng officer must complete a
Jus fica on and Approval
To communicate with industry KO shall:
use electronic commerce whenever prac cable or cost-effec ve.
What is the governmentwide point of entry GPE?
The single point where most government purchasing opportuni es and contract awards can be
accessed electronically by the public on the internet.
KO must disseminate informa on on proposed contract ac ons as follows:
- $15,000 - $25,000 - displaying in a public place.
- exceed $25,000, by synopsizing in the Government-wide Point of Entry (GPE)
Who is involved in Post-award orienta on?
both Government and contractor personnel
Post-award orienta on purpose is to:
1. Achieve a clear and mutual understanding of all contract requirements
2. Iden fy and resolve poten al problems (cant change the contract)
Standards of Conduct
- Be transparent in making appropriate disclosures
- Adequately protec ng proprietary and restricted informa on and other resources
- Avoiding actual or apparent conflicts of interest.
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How long should the CPARS repor ng proces take?
The CPARS repor ng process should take no longer than 120 days.
Phases of the Contrac ng Process
Pre-Award; Award; Post-Award
AD
Pre-award phase consists of two primary ac vi es:
1. Develop Solicita on (for our purposes, this is done by the Government or the contractor,
focused on obtaining a subcontractor).
2. Develop Offer (this is done by the Contractor or Subcontractor)
Award phase consists of one primary ac vity:
Form Contract: Evalua on of Offers; Nego a on and discussion; Selec on of awardees
Post-award phase consists of two primary ac vi es:
1. Perform Contract
2. Close Contract
Who develops a solicita on?
The Government & The Buyer.
Who prepares an offer?
The Contractor and the seller
During the post-award phase while the contract is being performed, who has responsibility for
quality?
The sellers responsibility during the post-award phase to assure quality while the contract is
being performed.
What is Acqusi on?
,Acquisi on means the acquiring by contract with appropriated funds of supplies or services
(including construc on) by and for the use of the Federal Government through purchase or
lease, whether the supplies or services are already in existence or must be created, developed,
demonstrated, and evaluated.
When does the acquisi on begins?
Acquisi on begins at the point when agency needs are established
What does acquisi on process includes?
· descrip on of requirements to sa sfy agency needs; solicita on and selec on of sources;
· award of contracts;
· contract financing,
· contract performance,
· contract administra on,
· technical and management func ons directly related to the process of fulfilling agency needs
by contract.
What does the acquisi on Team consists of?
All par cipants in Government acquisi on:
- technical
- Supply
- Procurement
- Customers they serve
- Contractors who provide the products and services.
AD
KO's role on ACQ team?
The contrac ng officer must have the authority to the maximum extent prac cable and
consistent with law, to determine the applica on of rules, regula ons, and policies, on a specific
contract.
Considera ons for the KO's appointment
- complexity
- dollar value of the acquisi ons to be assigned
- candidate's experience
- training and educa on
- business acumen
- judgment, character, and reputa on
,DoD KO requirements
1. completed all contrac ng courses required for a contrac ng officer
2. At least 2 years experience in a contrac ng posi on.
3. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited educa onal ins tu on.
4. Addi onal requirements as may be established by the Secretary of Defense.
Contrac ng Officer Responsibili es
1. Ensure sufficient funds are available for obliga on for each contract ac on. (FAR 1.602-2(a))
2. KO shall ensure that contractors receive impar al, fair, and equitable treatment. (for all types
of coms verbal and wriAen)
3. KO shall request and consider the advice of specialists (audit, engineering etc)
4. KO shall designate CORs in wri ng and furnish copies to the contractor and the contract
administra on office.
Transparency and Open Communica ons
business of acquisi on should be conducted with openness. and integrity by everyone involved
in the ACQ process
Guiding principle of the Federal Acquisi on:
To sa sfy customers in terms of cost, quality, and meliness of the delivered product or service.
Determina on and Findings (D&F)
WriAen approval by an authorized official that is required by statute or regula on as a
prerequisite to taking certain contract ac ons
What is Determina on in (D&F)?
The "determina on" is a conclusion or decision supported by the "findings.''
What is Findings in (D&F)
The findings are statements of fact or ra onale essen al to support the determina on and must
cover each requirement of the statute or regula on.
When is Jus fica on and Approval (J&A) is required?
Before the following can commence:
1. nego a ons for a sole source contract
2. nego a ons for a contract resul ng from an unsolicited proposal
3. award any other contract without providing for full and open compe on
, AD
What is Devia on
Execu ng an acquisi on ac ons of any kind at any stage of the acquisi on process that
is inconsistent with the FAR.
You need to document a business decision, such as the use of a specific contract type. What
document will you create?
A Determina on and Findings
At the conclusion of nego a ons, the contrac ng officer will complete a
Price Nego a on Memorandum
Prior to nego a ng a sole source contract, the contrac ng officer must complete a
Jus fica on and Approval
To communicate with industry KO shall:
use electronic commerce whenever prac cable or cost-effec ve.
What is the governmentwide point of entry GPE?
The single point where most government purchasing opportuni es and contract awards can be
accessed electronically by the public on the internet.
KO must disseminate informa on on proposed contract ac ons as follows:
- $15,000 - $25,000 - displaying in a public place.
- exceed $25,000, by synopsizing in the Government-wide Point of Entry (GPE)
Who is involved in Post-award orienta on?
both Government and contractor personnel
Post-award orienta on purpose is to:
1. Achieve a clear and mutual understanding of all contract requirements
2. Iden fy and resolve poten al problems (cant change the contract)
Standards of Conduct
- Be transparent in making appropriate disclosures
- Adequately protec ng proprietary and restricted informa on and other resources
- Avoiding actual or apparent conflicts of interest.
