Government Best Practices Training Course™
Critical Roles and Responsibilities of the Contracting Officer's
Representative/Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative
A Three-Day Workshop
June 6-8, 2006
Market*Access
Training Center
4301 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1003
Arlington, VA 22203
Registration:
8:00 AM (Day One Only)
Program Starts: 8:30 AM
Wrap-up: 4:00 PM
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT - THIS COURSE IS SOLD OUT, PLEASE REFER TO OUR September 19-21, 2006 DATES
“Very
informative – I’m new to COTR…I was
a novice.”
— Program Analyst, USDOL
Course materials, continental breakfast (coffee and pastries), refreshments included.
The contracting officer’s representative (COR/COTR) plays an essential
role in the planning, awarding and management of the government contract.
They are the “eyes and ears” of the contracting officer
in ensuring that technical requirements are being met and that the contractor
is adhering to the terms and scope of the contract. Their technical
expertise and project management skills are critical in designing performance-based
acquisitions that successfully respond to risk, motivate excellent contractor
performance, manage cost and schedule constraints and achieve contract
goals and objectives.
In the Critical Roles and Responsibilities of the Government COR/COTR course, you’ll learn the critical roles, responsibilities and best practices for being an effective COR/COTR. The course covers the COR/COTR’s role throughout the government contracting process—from defining initial requirements to effective post-award performance management. You’ll learn the importance of early risk assessment and how risk mitigation and control influences the pre and post award management of the contract. You’ll also learn the many areas of the acquisition process where COR/COTR participation is essential in helping the contracting officer protect the interests of the government during contract execution. For industry attendees, you will gain keen insight into your government customer and how your company can help support the important role of the COR/COTR.
You will develop skills through various practical exercises and will
receive a course manual containing many useful references that can be
used long after you have completed the class.
What You Will Learn
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Defining the scope of the acquisition through use of a contract Work Breakdown Structure
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Identifying, analyzing and documenting risk
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Conducting market research and effectively collaborating with industry
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Planning and implementing a performance based services acquisition
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Developing a risk-focused Request for Proposal and evaluation criteria
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Understanding and participating in a best value source selection
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Properly executing the roles and responsibilities of the COR/COTR in post-award contract performance
A Market*Access "Certificate of Completion" will be provided to all attendees upon conclusion of the workshop.
Who Should Attend
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Current and future COTRs, CORs and Technical Monitors
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Commercial Vendor Relationship Managers (VRMs)
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Government and commercial project leaders and managers
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Contracting officers and administrators
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Acquisition officers
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Quality assurance personnel
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General Counsel
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Federal advisory and assistance contractors
Previous Attendees Include:
- BOR, GIS Coordinator
- Corpus Christi Army Depot, Business Development Specialist
- Department of Commerce, Management Analyst
- Department of Homeland Security/FEMA, Map MOD COTR
- Department of Homeland Security/FEMA, Program Specialist
- Department of Interior, Senior Telecommunications Specialist
- Department of Labor, Accounts Payable Manager
- Department of Labor, Chief, Division of Employment & Training Programs
- Department of Labor, Deputy Director
- Department of Labor, Director, Management Support Services
- Department of Labor, IT Specialist
- Department of Labor, Program Analyst
- Department of the Treasury, Information Systems Security Officer
- DHS/FEMA, Map MOD COTR
- DHS/FEMA, Program Analyst
- DHS/FEMA, Program Specialist
- DHS/FEMA, Secretary
- DOL, Director, Management Support Services
- DOL, Program Analyst
- Inter-American Foundation, Auditor
- NIAID, Budget & Policy Analyst
- Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Administrative Officer
- Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Program Analyst
- U.S. EPA, Program Analyst
- US Army OACSIM, Program Analyst
- US Army OACSIM, Program Integration Specialist
- USCG Headquarters, Chief Warrant Officer
- USDA, Supervisory Information Tech Specialist
What previous attendees said about this workshop:
"I enjoyed it all. As a new COTR, it is difficult for me to identify the most important part.” Strategic Planning and Legislative Analyst, USDOL
“I have never been a COR/COTR, after this course I could serve in that capacity.” Mike Pinette, Security/Operations Advisor, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
1. Roles, Responsibilities and Authorities
a.
Members and roles of the acquisition team
b. Types, limits and delegation of contractual authority
c. General authorities of the COR/COTR
d. Standards of conduct and procurement integrity
e. Organizational conflicts of interest
2.
Determining Acquisition Scope and Assessing Risk
a.
Statements of need
b. Use and purpose of work breakdown structures
c. Identifying, assessing and mitigating risk
d. Integrating risk and acquisition management
3.
Conducting Market Research and Planning the Acquisition
a.
Requirement for and benefits of market research
b. Steps in the market research process
c. Exchanging information with industry
e. Competition requirements
f. Acquisition planning requirements
g. Commercial item acquisition
4.
Performance Based Acquisition
a.
Definition and purpose of performance based acquisition
b. Performance work statements and statements of objective
c. Critical performance standards and acceptable quality levels (AQLs)
d. Quality assurance surveillance plans
e. Performance incentive approaches
5.
Developing the Request for Proposal and Planning the Source Selection
a.
Elements of the Uniform Contract Format (UCF)
b. Developing evaluation factors for award and proposal submission instructions
c. Key terms and conditions
d. Streamlining the source selection process
e. Effective use of the advisory multi-step process
6. Conducting
the Best Value Source Selection
a.
Overview of the best value source selection process
b. Performing the technical evaluation of offeror proposals
c. Cost and past performance evaluations
d. Competitive range determination and discussions with offerors
e. Comparative assessment, tradeoff analysis and contract award
7. Post-Award
COR/COTR Contract Management Principles
a.
Essential elements of a binding contract
b. Principle of contract privity
c. Interpreting the contract
d. COR/COTR documentation and record keeping requirements
e. Types of contract changes
f. Equitable adjustments
g. Government furnished property
h. Inspection and acceptance
i. Terminations
j. Excusable delays
k. Invoices and payments
l. Contract closeout
Laura 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 Professional Contracts Manager.
- For registration information, please contact Pamela Greenstein at (703) 807-2758
- For general information about this workshop, please contact Abbie Hickman, (703) 807-2753
- Government attendees: $1,095 per person
- Small Business (less than 100 employees): $1,195 per person
- Industry:
$1,295 per person
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT - THIS COURSE IS SOLD OUT, PLEASE REFER TO OUR
September 19-21, 2006 DATES
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CANCELLATION POLICY: You may designate
a substitute in writing any time before the event. If you need to
cancel your registration, you must send your notice in writing and will
be subject to a $50 processing fee. No refunds are given for cancellations
received one week prior to the event start date or later. PLEASE NOTE:
No shows will be liable for the entire registration fee.
Market*Access has the right to refuse registration to any attendee at any time.
Location and Hotel Information
The workshop will be held in the Market*Access Training Center in the NRECA Building at 4301 Wilson Boulevard, Suite #1003 (10th floor), Arlington, VA 22203. Public parking at the facility is available for $9 a day. The NRECA Building is just one block from the Ballston Metro Station in the orange line. Please note: the parking garage and a side entrance to the building is on Taylor Street.
Ballston Metro stop information
Driving
and Metro Directions
Nearby hotels include:
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Hilton Arlington Towers, (877)
233-9330 (one block from conference center)
Ask for the NRECA rate - Comfort Inn Ballston, (703) 247-3399
- Holiday Inn, (703) 243-9800 (three blocks from conference center)
Have a Large Staff to Train? Can't Make These Dates? Tight Travel Budget?
Market*Access can provide training, wherever and whenever you need, including on-site at your facility. Our staff will cost-effectively implement training customized to your needs. If you have group of attendees (usually 15 or more), we can bring this course to you and help save you time, travel costs, and more!
To request a proposal and schedule training, e-mail Laura Johnson, VP of Conferences & Strategic Planning, at ljohnson@marketaccess.org or call (703) 807-2747.
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