Learn the basics of simplified acquisition procedures, necessary for those involved in making some of the millions of purchases of essential products and services required by federal agencies. You learn how to perform better by using the latest electronic enhancements in the acquisition process. You also learn about GSA schedules and other sources of supply that will make your job easier.
All federal employees making purchases of products and services within the simplified acquisition thresholds as well as other purchases from required sources of supply and existing contracts, such as GSA schedules.
Objectives:
Clearly state customer requirements
Locate sources of supply
Solicit for competition
Receive and evaluate quotations
Prepare appropriate documents
Use appropriate purchasing methods
Make contract awards
Ensure contract performance
Syllabus:
Syllabus -- Simplified Acquisition Procedures, ACQI7006D, Grad. School, USDA
Day one of five
Course Welcome, Overview and Introductions
Laws and Regulations
Sources of Authority and Responsibilities
Ratification of Unauthorized Commitments
Impact of Key Laws and Regulations
Acquisition of Commercial Items
SAP Purpose, Policies and Procedures
Procurement Integrity, Ethics and Standards of Conduct
Initiating the Purchase
Acquisition Planning and Market Research
Day two of five
Initiating the Purchase (continued)
Purchase Request (Requests/Specifications)
Determine Appropriate Sources
Required Sources-Supplies and Services
The Federal Supply Schedules Program
Role of GSA and Federal Supply Schedules and Features
Using Multiple Award Schedules
Day three of five
Small Business Requirements
Small Business Policy and Small Business Concerns
Set Asides
Small Business Determinations and Programs
Simplified Acquisition Methods
Blanket Purchase Agreements, Imprest Funds, SF-44
Day four of five
Soliciting for Competition, Negotiation and Evaluation
Solicitation
Soliciting for Competition and the Extent of Competition
Publicizing Requirements
Types of Solicitations: Electronic, Oral and Written-RFQ
Single-Source and Micro Purchase Solicitation Requirements
Solicitation Response Time
Requirements for Service and Construction Contracts
Davis-Bacon Act and Service Contract Act
Receiving Quotations and Legal Effects of Quotations
Discussions with Offerors and Evaluation of Quotations
Price Analysis, Technical Evaluation and Other Evaluation Factors
Buy American Act
Past Performance and Responsiveness
Day five of five
Contract Award and Administration
Determining Responsibility and Notification of Award-Debriefing
