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Government Best Practices Training Workshop:
The
New A76:
An Intensive Three-Day Workshop
on How to Conduct Competitive Sourcing Studies
February
28-March 2, 2006
Market*Access Training Center
4301 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1003
Arlington, VA 22203
NOTE: On-line
registrations for this workshop are now closed. Space is available for
walk in registrants. To register the day of the conference, please bring
your payment and the attached
registration
form.
Registration:
7:30 AM (Day One Only)
Program Starts: 8:30 AM (Day One Only), 8:00 AM (Days Two and Three)
Wrap-up: 4:00 PM
Course materials, continental breakfast, refreshments included.
The New A76: An Intensive Three-Day Workshop on How to Conduct Competitive Sourcing Studies is designed for personnel requiring a “complete and thorough” understanding of the NEW A76. You will get lessons learned from seasoned subject matter experts in the competitive sourcing along with what to do and not to do.
This course is not only useful for senior management, but for program managers, functional employees that may be assigned to work with consultants and teams involved in performing A76 Pre-planning, A76 Program Management, designing the PWS, the Agency Tender (MEO) or implementing the study and all post competition actions now required. Human Resource specialists are advised to attend to gain an overall understanding of the A76, as it exists today.
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CSO, ATO, CO, COTR, PWS and MEO Team Leads
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Labor Management Relations (LMR), HR classifiers and Staffing Speicalists
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Senior Leaders (SES) and Senior Functional Managers
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Program Managers
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Human Resources Managers, Advisors and Specialists
DAY ONE
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Competitive Sourcing roles, responsibilities, delegations and documentation required for designated positions, members under the NEW process
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The Requirements for detailed Preliminary Planning leading up to the Formal Public Announcements of a Streamlined or Standard Competitions
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Review Data Collection Requirements, what to collect, when to collect and how to analyze the data required to conduct the study
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The Real World requirements in pursing either a Streamlined or Standard Competitions
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Formal Announcement of the A76 study with examples for both Streamlined and Standard studies
DAY TWO
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Performance-Based Work Statements (PWS) and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) development to promote equality and a leveled playing field under FAR based competitions
a. Benefits of PBSA
b. Key steps
c. PBSA team philosophy
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Development of the Most Efficient Organization (MEO Staffing Plan) for the Agency Tender’s proposal to meet the requirements of the Request for Proposal (RFP) designed to compete and win against industry
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Bid or Proposal submission requirements according to Section L (including the Agency Tender’s submission (sealed))
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The Source Selection as applied by the SSA, CO, SSEB and even contract subject matter experts using several source selection methods
DAY THREE
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Understanding COMPARE and the Cost Comparison rules and factors involved
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The Bid Opening Process (IFB) and making a Cost Comparison Decision.
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Cost Comparison Process and Final Decision under an RFP process with examples.
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The process for Contests (i.e., Protests) and Litigation
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Common problems in A76 studies and how they should be avoided or solved with Best Practices and creative approaches and a wrap up Q&A session pertaining to Frequently Asked Questions most agencies have…and more
Laura Willetts
Ms. Willetts has over 12 years of federal acquisition experience in the disciplines of contracting, financial management and A-76 studies. She is the President of Alura Consulting and Training, a small business, acquisition training and consulting firm headquartered in the greater Washington D.C. metropolitan area. Previous to founding Alura Consulting and Training, Ms. Willetts was Vice President of Contracts at ManTech Information Systems and Technology. While at ManTech, she also was the Chief of Acquisition Consulting and Training for AcqCenter, a division of ManTech Information Systems and Technology. AcqCenter provides government customers turnkey, full service acquisition solutions including consulting, training and software applications.
Ms. Willetts was a warranted contracting officer for the Central Intelligence Agency where she supported a diverse set of customers, including the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA). As a contracting officer, she assisted and conducted several best value competitive source selections, performed cradle to grave contract administration functions and worked on the Agency’s contract automation working group. Upon leaving Government service, Ms. Willetts joined the acquisition-consulting field where she has provided acquisition-consulting services to a variety of customers including NSA, CIA, DLA, NRO, USPS, FAA and DESC. She has assisted in document development including Source Selection Plans, Evaluation Guides, Statements of Work, proposal instructions, etc. Prior to joining ManTech, she provided acquisition support throughout all phases of the A-76 study including: market research, assisting with the development of the Performance Work Statement (PWS), assisting with the transition phase and providing support throughout the Administrative Appeals Process to the DLA and other customers.
Ms. Willetts is also a senior instructor, researcher, writer and consultant for The George Washington University’s (GWU’s) Educational Services Institute International. Ms. WiIlletts received a Master in Science, Contract and Acquisition Management from Florida Institute of Technology. She is also a Certified Profess