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ACQUISITIONS

ACQ 121 (3 CR.)

INTRODUCTION TO ACQUISITION AND PROCUREMENT FUNDAMENTALS I

Introduces technical and fundamental procedures of government acquisition and procurement. Focuses on appropriations and funding, competition requirements, types of specifications, and contractor qualifications. (For those institutions certified, satisfies requirements of the mandatory Department of Defense (DOD) course, Contracting Fundamentals, when combined with ACQ 122 and DOD materials.) Lecture 3 hours per week.

ACQ 122 (3 CR.)

INTRODUCTION TO ACQUISITION AND PROCUREMENT FUNDAMENTALS II

Presents technical and fundamental procedures basic to government acquisition and procurement. Focuses on sealed bidding, types of contracts, pricing policies and techniques, contracting by negotiation, contract administration, contractor performance, government contract quality assurance, termination of government contracts, protest, disputes, appeals, and contract close-out. (For those institutions certified, satisfies requirements of the mandatory DOD course, Contracting Fundamentals, when combined with ACQ 121 and DOD materials.) Lecture 3 hours per week.

ACQ 215 (3 CR.)

CONTRACT LAW

Studies government contract law. Applies basic legal aspects and principles of law associated with contracting and the administration of contracts. Emphasizes the dispute process, including administrative and judicial methods of resolution of contract disputes. Also, focuses on modifications, award law, government property, defective pricing data, patent and data law, and labor law. (For those institutions certified, satisfies the requirements of the mandatory DOD course, Government Contract Law, when combined with DOD materials.) Lecture 3 hours per week.

ACQ 216 (3 CR.)

COST AND PRICE ANALYSIS

Teaches the evaluation and administration of cost and pricing data to establish fair and reasonable pricing for goods and services. Analyzes the total price and the individual elements of cost (labor, materials, indirect costs, and profit) associated with different types of contracts. (For those institutions certified, satisfies requirements of the mandatory DOD course, Contract Pricing, when combined with ACQ 218 and DOD materials.) Lecture 3 hours per week.

ACQ 218 (3 CR.)

NEGOTIATIONS OF CONTRACTS AND CONTRACT MODIFICATION

Presents principles of preparation for and conducting of negotiations for contracts and contract modification. Applies value systems, strategies, rationale, and personal interactions during negotiations, and provides methods of reaching fair and equitable agreements. (For those institutions certified, satisfies requirements of the mandatory DOD course, Contract Pricing, when combined with ACQ 216 and DOD materials.) Lecture 3 hours per week.

ACQ 221 (3 CR.)

ADVANCED ACQUISITION AND PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT I

Prerequisites are ACQ 121 and 122. Studies advanced areas of acquisition planning, government provided property, sealed bidding, funding, and acquisition of information resources. Emphasizes interactions with service contracts, value engineering, commercial activities, technical requirements, construction requirements, and socio-economic programs. (For those institutions certified, satisfies requirements of the mandatory DOD course, Intermediate Contracting, when combined with ACQ 222 and DOD materials.) Lecture 3 hours per week.

ACQ 222 (3 CR.)

ADVANCED ACQUISITION AND PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT II

Prerequisites are ACQ 121 and 122. Teaches advanced concepts of contract types, negotiations, ethics in government contracting, contract modifications, and contract administration. Presents in-depth studies of cost and pricing policies, cost accounting standards, protest, identifying fraud in government contracts, quality assurance, termination for convenience, and termination for default. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ACQ 235 (3 CR.)

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

Prerequisites are ACQ 121 and 122. Provides an intense review of important areas in post-award contract management. Focuses on the administration of government contracts as related to the different kinds of contracts, contract changes, contract modification, administrative procedures for disputes and terminations, specification, inspecting and acceptances, and close-out. Lecture 3 hours per week.

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