Acquisition of Commercial Items

This course examines the ins and outs of commercial item acquisition, with a focus on speeding up the acquisition process, the evolution of National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAAs), and market research. | Self-Paced | Course | Intermediate | 2 CPE/CLP | 2 Hours | $180 member/$225 non-member

 

Description: 

 This course examines the ins and outs of commercial item acquisition, with a focus on speeding up the acquisition process, the evolution of National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAAs), and market research. Participants will understand what a “commercial item” is (per FAR 2.101), how to conduct a proper “commercial item” evaluation, and how to properly perform price analysis to determine a fair and reasonable price.

Intended Audience: Government contractors, contract specialists, contracting buyers and sellers

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate

Learning Objectives: 

  1. Decide whether an item meets one of eight paths to commerciality. 
  2. Analyze commercial item prices and determine price reasonableness. 
  3. Think creatively about value-based pricing for commercial items.

CMBOK Competencies: 

  • 1.0 - Guiding Principles
  • 1.4 - Regulatory Compliance
  • 2.0 - Pre-Award
  • 4.1 - Acquisition Planning
  • 3.0 - Award
  • 3.1 - Cost or Price analysis

Presenter:

  • Ryan Connell,  Pricing Director, CIG, DCMA

Credits: 2 CPE/CLP 

Cost: $180 member/ $225 non-member

 
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