Introduction to Government Contracting
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Course Overview
This course will give students the fundamentals of federal government contracting, and Contract Fundamentals such as: Who Can Bind Government in a Contract; the Requirements Process; the Contracting Process; Elements of a Contract; Anti Deficiency/Ratifications; Ethics; Personal/Non-Personal Services; Ambiguities in Specifications/SOWs; “Implied” Actions; Acceptance; Changes; Privity of Contract; Contracting Lead Time; Purchase Requests; Gratuities; Disclosure of Government Estimates; Modifications to Existing Contracts; Contract Changes; Termination of Contracts; Recourse Against the Contractor; Receiving Reports; Sources of Contract Law.
Agenda
- Contract
- Who Can Bind Government in a Contract
- Requirements Process
- Contracting Process
- Elements of a Contract
- Anti-Deficiency/Ratifications
- Ethics
- Personal/Non-Personal Services
- Ambiguities in Specifications/SOWs
- “Implied” Actions
- Acceptance
- Changes
- Privity of Contract
BREAK (15 minutes)
- Contracting Lead Time
- Purchase Requests
- Gratuities
- Disclosure of Government Estimates
- Modifications to Existing Contracts
- Contract Changes
- Termination of Contracts
- Recourse Against the Contractor
- Receiving Reports
- Sources of Contract Law
Speaker and Presenter Information
Jim Concannon Jim Concannon is a Level III FAC C certified Contracting Officer for one of the federal government�s largest procurement agencies. He has held a Senior Level warrant for over twenty years in Repair and Alterations, Architecture & Engineering, New Construction and currently Supplies and Services. He started his career with Department of Defense purchasing basic commodities, so his acquisition experience over a twenty-eight year career has touched on many topics of great interest to novice contract specialists and more advanced professionals in the field of government procurement. Jim has led high dollar value contract negotiations with Fortune 100 companies, wrote source selection plans for the design and construction of new facilities, and signed and administered the subsequent successful construction projects. He has terminated contracts for default, and participated in the subsequent litigation, including giving depositions and testifying in the Court of Claims. He has managed Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) working on the many projects he was the Contracting Officer on, and currently manages a team of Contracting Specialists and Officers. He is an Adjunct Instructor for the Graduate School in Washington, DC, and has taught at the Federally Employed Women�s National Training Program. Mr. Concannon has been recognized for his work by the Executive Office of the President (OFPP), The Commissioner and Regional Commissioner of his agency, and by the Coalition for Government Procurement with its Contracting Officer of the Year award. Mr. Concannon received his Bachelor�s Degree in Business Administration from Temple University, and his Master�s Degree in the Science of Administration from Central Michigan University. He is a sworn Notary Public in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Jim is an amputee who started and runs a support group for people with limb loss, counseling new and old patients coping with disability. He plays golf and is a certified disabled scuba diver. Jim lives with his wife Anne in suburban Philadelphia. He has three adult children. Jim�s philosophy in regards to his acquisition career is that he likes to pass on what he�s learned. I�ve been fortunate to have had many great teachers and mentors throughout my career. I�ve been through quite a bit myself, and learned through the school of hard knocks what to do, and more importantly, what NOT to do. Now, as I near the end of my career, I�d like to pass on some of that knowledge so that others can benefit from what I have experienced. I get no greater satisfaction than from getting asked a question, and giving an answer that I know a person can use to get their job done. That�s why I�m doing these courses. Contact Jim at [email protected]Expected Number of Attendees
100
Event Type
Webcast
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When
Mon, Mar 4, 2013, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Website
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Event Sponsors
Organizer
Federal CPIC Forum
