ADOA provides professional training, consulting, and course development to the acquisition community. This training includes current information on laws, regulations, and agency practices. Following is a list of courses currently available from ADOA Experts. A brief description and price (per student) for each course is also provided. Prices do not include facilities, travel, or other miscellaneous expenses. Customers should contact ADOA Experts for a quote to include these expenses. Items in bold do not currently appear on ADOA's GSA Schedule Contract (GS02F0097T).
*COR stands for Contracting Officer's Representative.
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| Course # | Course Title | # Days | Course Description | Estimated Cost |
| 7101 | COR Training | 5 | A basic how-to course that provides training for CORs in the entire acquisition process (Pre-Solicitation, Solicitation and Award, Post-Award). Discusses all aspects of COR duties in the acquisition process from beginning to end. Covers subjects such as Laws/Regulations, Acquisition Planning, Market Research, Independent Government Cost Estimates, Trade-Off and Source Selection Process, COR Roles and Limitations, Unauthorized Commitments and Ratifications. Statements of Work, Modifications, Disputes, Monitoring Contracts, Inspection and Acceptance, Government Furnished Property, Standards of Ethical Conduct, Procurement Integrity, and more). No previous training required. |
15 - 20 Students: $11,390.25 21 - 30 Students: $17,085.30 |
| 7101-A | COR Refresher Training | 5 | A refresher course that provides an overview of the entire acquisition process. An exercise driven course that allows students to review lessons learned and COR requirements. Basic COR training is required. |
15 - 20 Students: $11,390.25 21 - 30 Students: $17,085.30 |
| 7101-B | COR Training | 4 | A basic how-to course that provides training for CORs in the entire acquisition process (Pre-Solicitation, Solicitation and Award, Post-Award). Discusses all aspects of COR duties in the acquisition process from beginning to end. Covers subjects such as Laws/Regulations, Acquisition Planning, Market Research, Independent Government Cost Estimates, Trade-Off and Source Selection Process, COR Roles and Limitations, Unauthorized Commitments and Ratifications. Statements of Work, Modifications, Disputes, Monitoring Contracts, Inspection and Acceptance, Government Furnished Property, Standards of Ethical Conduct, Procurement Integrity, and more). No previous training required. |
15 - 20 Students: $9,587.64 21 - 30 Students: $14,381.40 |
| 7101-C | Advanced COR Workshop | 5 | A Case-Driven Workshop that allows students to use previous training and experience to resolve problems. Provides an opportunity to analyze laws/regulations, justifications, protests, and other documents. Students work in teams to resolve various issues. Basic COR Training Required. |
15 - 20 Students: $11,390.25 21 - 30 Students: $17,085.30 |
| 7101-D | Advanced COR Workshop | 3 | A case driven course that provides experienced COR's with an opportunity to use previous training and experience to resolve various exercise situations. Basic COR Training Required. |
15 - 20 Students: $5,981.18 21 - 30 Students: $8,971.80 |
| 7101-E | Advanced COR Workshop | 2 | A case driven course that provides experienced COR's with an opportunity to use previous training and experience to resolve various exercise situations. Basic COR Training Required. |
15 - 20 Students: $7,783.76 21 - 30 Students: $11,675.70 |
| 7101 - DAU COR 222 | DAU Equivalent COR Training | 4.5 | 15 - 20 Students: $11,390.25 21 - 30 Students: $17,085.30 |
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| 7102 | COR Refresher | 3 | Covers the basic acquisition process, but concentrates on the Post-Award Phase of the process. Covers subjects such as an Overview of the Acquisition Process, Post Award Orientation Conferences, COTR Roles and Appointments, Unauthorized Commitments, Modifications, Monitoring (Inspection and Acceptance), Disputes, and more. May also be used for basic COR training, as well as Refresher Training. No previous training required. |
15 - 20 Students: $7,783.76 21 - 30 Students: $11,675.70 |
| 7102-A | COR Training | 2 | Covers the basic acquisition process, but concentrates on the Post-Award Phase of the process. Covers subjects such as an Overview of the Acquisition Process, Post Award Orientation Conferences, COTR Roles and Appointments, Unauthorized Commitments, Modifications, Monitoring (Inspection and Acceptance), Disputes, and more. May also be used for basic COR training, as well as Refresher Training. No previous training required. |
15 - 20 Students: $5,981.18 21 - 30 Students: $8,971.80 |
| 7103 | COR Training | 1 | A one-day lecture overview of the entire acquisition process. No previous COR training or experience highly recommended. |
15 - 20 Students: $4,178.00 21 - 30 Students: $6,267.00 |
| 7103-B | COR Refresher | 1 | An exercise-driven course that allows students to use their own work experience to resolve various problems that occur in the acquisition process. Previous COR training or experience highly recommended. |
15 - 20 Students: $4,178.00 21 - 30 Students: $6,267.00 |
| 7103-C | COR Contractor Performance Evaluation Training | 3 | A course that focuses on evaluation of contractor performance in the Post Award Phase. Discusses modifications, PPIRS, invoicing, key personnel, technical direction, and Requests for Equitable Adjustments. No previous training required. |
15 - 20 Students: $7,783.76 21 - 30 Students: $11,675.70 |
| 7103-D | Contract Management for CORs | 3 | Includes monitoring responsibilities in the Post Award Phase. Includes monitoring modifications, constructive changes, Stop Work Orders, Monitoring Multiple Contracts. No Previous Experience Required. |
15 - 20 Students: $7,783.76 21 - 30 Students: $11,675.70 |
| 7104 | Simplified Acquisition Procedures | 5 | A course designed for all personnel interested in learning more about the Simplified Acquisition Process. Covers the entire process from beginning to end. Subjects include Laws/Regulations, Purchase Orders, Government-Wide Purchase Cards, Imprest Funds/Third Party Drafts, Blanket Purchase Agreements, Unpriced Purchase Orders, and Standard Forms 44. Covers Request for Quotations and Commercial Items acquisitions. Covers solicitation, negotiation, award and contract administration for Simplified Acquisitions. No Previous Training Required. |
15 - 20 Students: $11,390.25 21 - 30 Students: $17,085.30 |
| 7105-A | Advanced Simplified Acquisition Procedures | 3 | An exercise-driven course designed for those experienced in Simplified Acquisitions (or who have completed Basic Simplified Acquisition Training). Reviews basic Simplified Acquisition Methods and uses exercises and brief lectures to enhance participant learning. Previous training or experience in Simplified Acquisitions highly recommended. |
15 - 20 Students: $8,199.80 21 - 30 Students: $12,299.70 |
| 7105-B | Advanced Simplified Acquisition Procedures | 5 | An exercise-driven course designed for those experienced in Simplified Acquisitions (or who have completed Basic Simplified Acquisition Training). Reviews basic Simplified Acquisition Methods and uses exercises and brief lectures to enhance participant learning. Previous training or experience in Simplified Acquisitions highly recommended. |
15 - 20 Students: $11,390.25 21 - 30 Students: $17,085.30 |
| 7106 | Simplified Acquisition Procedures Refresher | 2 | An exercise-driven course that allows students to use their experience to resolve problems in the Simplified Acquisition Process. Previous Training or Experience in the Simplified Acquisition Process highly recommended. |
15 - 20 Students: $5,981.18 21 - 30 Students: $8,971.80 |
| 7107 | Basic Contracting for Support Personnel | 4 | A basic training course for the procurement, auditing, technical, administrative, and other personnel interested in learning about or currently involved in the acquisition process. Covers the entire process from beginning to end. Subjects covered include Laws/Regulations, Small Business, Acquisition Planning, Market Research, Solicitation and Evaluation of Bids and Proposals, Contract Administration, and more. No Previous Training Necessary. |
15 - 20 Students: $9,587.64 21 - 30 Students: $14,381.40 |
| 7108 | Task Order Contracting | 2 | A basic course that covers the entire Task Order Process. Subjects covered include Indefinite Delivery Type Contracts, Task Order Statements of Work, The Ordering Process, and more. No Previous Training Required. |
15 - 20 Students: $5,981.18 21 - 30 Students: $8,971.80 |
| 7109 | Inspection and Acceptance | 1 | A short course that provides instruction on inspection methods and requirements. Covers subjects such as Customer Feedback, Random Sampling, Documentation, Inspection, and Acceptance. No Previous Training Required. |
15 - 20 Students: $4,177.95 21 - 30 Students: $6,267.00 |
| 7110-A | Performance Based Service Acquisition | 3 | Provides information on conducting Performance Based Service Acquisition. Covers subjects such as PWS Elements, Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) Table, 7 Steps to Performance Based Service Contracting, and more. No Previous Training Required. |
15 - 20 Students: $7,784.41 21 - 30 Students: $8,327.90 |
| 7110-B | Performance Based Service Acquisition | 5 | Provides information on conducting Performance Based Service Acquisition. Covers subjects such as PWS Elements, Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) Table, 7 Steps to Performance Based Service Contracting, and more. No Previous Training Required. |
15 - 20 Students: $11,390.25 21 - 30 Students: $17,085.30 |
| 7111-A | Statements of Work | 3 | Provides hands-on practice in developing a work-breakdown structure (WBS) or Tree Diagram and writing task statements. Describes various types of Statements of Work and Statements of Objectives. Discusses evaluation factors and IGCE. No Previous Training Required. |
15 - 20 Students: $7,784.41 21 - 30 Students: $8,327.90 |
| 7111-B | Performance Based Statements of Work Training | 5 | Provides hands-on practice in developing a work-breakdown structure (WBS) or Tree Diagram and writing task statements for the PWS. Describes various types of Statements of Work and Statements of Objectives. Discusses evaluation factors and IGCE. Provides brief overview of 7 Steps. No Previous Training Required. |
15 - 20 Students: $11,390.25 21 - 30 Students: $17,085.30 |
| 7111-C | Performance Based Statements of Work Training | 3 | Provides hands-on practice in developing a work-breakdown structure (WBS) or Tree Diagram and writing task statements for the PWS. Describes various types of Statements of Work and Statements of Objectives. Discusses evaluation factors and IGCE. Provides brief overview of 7 Steps. No Previous Training Required. |
15 - 20 Students: $7,784.41 21 - 30 Students: $8,327.90 |
| 7112 | Information Technology Statements of Work | 3 | A basic course in the overall acquisition process with an emphasis on developing statements of work and evaluation factors for Information Technology Resources. No Previous Training Required. |
15 - 20 Students: $7,984.40 21 - 30 Students: $11,976.60 |
| 7113 | Market Research | 3 | A basic course hands on course in conducting market research. Covers subjects such as the purpose of market research, the methods of conducting market research, required sources of supply, and more. Students will conduct market research in this class. No Previous Training Required. |
15 - 20 Students: $7,784.41 21 - 30 Students: $8,327.90 |
| 7113-A | Market Research and Commercial Items | 3 | A basic course on the use of market research to identify and solicit for commercial items. Covers subjects such as the purpose of market research, the methods of conducting market research, required sources of supply, commercial items practices and requirements. No Previous Training Required. |
15 - 20 Students: $7,784.41 21 - 30 Students: $8,327.90 |
| 7113-B | Market Research | 2 | A basic course on conducting market research. Provides an overview through lecture of subjects such as the purpose of market research, the methods of conducting market research, required sources of supply, and more. No Previous Training Required. |
15 - 20 Students: $5,981.18 21 - 30 Students: $8,971.80 |
| 7114 | Source Selection Training | 5 | A comprehensive exercise driven course in the source selection process (tradeoffs). Includes source selection teaming, methods (trade-off versus lowest overall cost), evaluation factors, competitive range, negotiation, selection, debriefing, and protests. No previous training required. |
15 - 20 Students: $11,390.25 21 - 30 Students: $17,085.30 |
| 7114-A | Source Selection Training | 3 | A basic course in source selection that provides lecture and class discussion on source selection planning, source selection team, methods, evaluation factors, and competitive range. No previous training required. |
15 - 20 Students: $7,783.76 21 - 30 Students: $11,675.70 |
| 7114-B | Advanced Source Selection Training | 3 | An advanced course in source selection that provides an opportunity for students to use previous training and experience to develop/review a source selection plan and evaluation factors, develop and score proposals, and select the best value source. Basic source selection training or experience is required. |
15 - 20 Students: $7,783.76 21 - 30 Students: $11,675.70 |
| 7115 | Negotiation Strategies | 3 | A case-driven course that provides students the opportunity to practice negotiating. Includes pre-negotiation strategies and tactics. Basic acquisition or COR training recommended. |
15 - 20 Students: $8,199.80 21 - 30 Students: $12,299.70 |
| 7116 | FAR Fundamentals | 5 | A case-driven course that provides immersion training in the FAR. Students use the FAR to find information and resolve exercise and case scenarios. No previous training required. |
15 - 20 Students: $12,500.00 21 - 30 Students: $16,500.00 |
| 7116-A | FAR Fundamentals | 3 | A case-driven course that provides immersion training in the FAR. Students use the FAR to find information and resolve exercise and case scenarios. No previous training required. |
15 - 20 Students: $8,500.00 21 - 30 Students: $10,500.00 |
| 7116-B | FAR Fundamentals | 2 | A case-driven course that provides immersion training in the FAR. Students use the FAR to find information and resolve exercise and case scenarios. No previous training required. |
15 - 20 Students: $5,981.18 21 - 30 Students: $8,971.80 |
| 7117 | FAR Part 13 | 2 | A basic course in the FAR Part 13 subjects such as Simplified Acquisition Methods, micro-purchases, small business requirements, request for quotations, commercial items test program. No previous training required. |
15 - 20 Students: $5,981.18 21 - 30 Students: $8,971.80 |
| 7118 | FAR Part 12 | 2 | A basic course in the FAR Part 12 subjects such as definition of commercial items, commercial items forms and clauses, terms and conditions, evaluation of commercial items, advertisement, award documents and payment. Focus is on FAR requirements. No previous training is required. |
15 - 20 Students: $5,981.18 21 - 30 Students: $8,971.80 |
| 7118-A | Commercial Items Training | 3 | A basic exercise driven course in soliciting and contracting for commercial items. Subjects covered include Combined Solicitation/Synopsis, developing the RFQ/RFP, evaluation factors, warranties, commercial practices, unique requirements, negotiation of commercial items, and contract administration (including terminations) and payment. No previous training required. |
15 - 20 Students: $8,199.80 21 - 30 Students: $12,299.70 |
| 7119 | Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) Training | 3 | An exercise driven course in the development of IGCEs. Includes a credible approach to cost estimating, developing the IGCE from the SOW and Work Breakdown Structure, using market research to collect data, indirect and direct costs, overhead and profit. No previous training required. |
15 - 20 Students: $8,199.80 21 - 30 Students: $12,299.70 |
| 7119-A | Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) Training | 2 | A basic how-to lecture driven course in development of IGCE’s. Includes developing the IGCE considering the SOW, Work Breakdown Structure, and market research. No previous training required. |
15 - 20 Students: $5,981.18 21 - 30 Students: $8,971.80 |
| 7120 | Contract Changes | 3 | An overview of the process for recommending and processing contract changes. Includes impact of changes on contract price, escalation, requests for equitable adjustments, terminations and other subjects. No previous training required. |
15 - 20 Students: $8,199.80 21 - 30 Students: $12,299.70 |
| 7121 | Small Business Contractin | 3 | An overview of the small business contracting process. Includes types of small businesses (small, woman owned (WOSB), 8a, HUBZone, Disabled Veteran Owned (SDVOSB), etc.), simplified acquisition, setasides, 8a reservations, evaluation preferences, and other subjects. No previous training required. |
15 - 20 Students: $8,199.80 21 - 30 Students: $12,299.70 |
| 7170 | CON 170 Fundamentals of Cost & Price Analysis | 10 | A basic level DAU Certified Training Course for 1102 personnel. Covers various aspects of the methods that may be used to achieve a fair and reasonable cost/price. Course requires the use of computers provided by your agency or ADOA Experts if an off-site course. For Level I personnel working on Level II certification. Prerequisites - CON 090 and CLC 058 recommended. |
15 - 20 Students: $33,980.00 21 - 30 Students: $36,300.00 |
| 7204 | CON 204 Intermediate Contract Pricing | 10 | A DAU Certified Training Course for 1102 personnel. Covers various aspects of the methods that may be used to achieve a fair and reasonable cost/price. Course requires the use of computers provided by your agency or ADOA Experts if an off-site course. For Level I personnel working on Level II certification. Prerequisites - CON 120 (if practical from a scheduling standpoint). CON 202 is highly recommended. |
15 - 20 Students: $22,262.80 21 - 30 Students: $33,330.23 |
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