Course Description:
NAF-CON 300 builds upon foundational contracting knowledge, focusing on the core skills and competencies required for successful contract award. This course provides a comprehensive overview of critical processes including price analysis, negotiation planning, source selection, and understanding the protest process. Students will develop a fundamental understanding of these areas and gain practical skills applicable to NAF acquisitions. Course topics include:
- Conducting effective price analysis to ensure fair and reasonable pricing.
- Development of negotiation plans to achieve optimal contract terms.
- Apply sound source selection methodologies to identify the best value offer.
- Understand the process of managing disagreements and resolving disputes.
- Recognize and respond to potential protests, ensuring compliance and protecting the integrity of the acquisition process.
Target Audience:
NAF Contracting workforce members within the job series 1101 and 1102.
Course Structure:
This in-residence course combines interactive lectures, practical exercises, case studies, and group discussions to reinforce learning. Some pre-course work may be required.
Course Length: 8 days, plus pre-course work
Prerequisites: NAF-CON 200: Contract Pre-Award
Course Sequencing:
NAF-CON 300 is a prerequisite for subsequent courses in the NAF-CON series, including:
- NAF-CON 400: Post-Award
CLPs: 42 / CEUs: 4.2