Module 2 Acquisition Planning – Overview In Module 1, you learned how to use the FAR and DFARS and were introduced to the major phases of contracting—planning, formation, and administration. Module 2 will focus on the policies and procedures that apply to the acquisition planning phase. Lesson 1 will cover the planning process as mandated by law and implemented in the FAR and DFARS. Lessons 2-7 will address elements of acquisition planning that require significant involvement by contracting personnel (identifying sources, promoting competition, selecting contracting methods and contract types, employing special contracting methods, and describing agency needs). Lesson 8 will address the socioeconomic programs in Government contracting. Module 2 Schedule Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Module 1 Quiz 4 Quiz 5 Quiz 6 Quiz 7 Exam Module 2 Sources Contracting Contract Socioeconomic Exam Methods Programs (cont.) Acquisition Begin Planning Module 3 Competition Contract Describing Process Requirements Agency Needs Publicizing Contract Actions Module 2 Homework Day Lesson(s) Homework Assignment For Quiz 4: 1 1 Lesson 2, Sources Lesson 3, Competition Requirements For Quiz 5: 2 2 & 3 Lesson 4, Contracting Methods Lesson 5 (Part 1), Contract Types For Quiz 6: 3 4 & 5
Module 2 – Acquisition Planning Overview In Module 1, you learned how to use the FAR and DFARS and were introduced to the major phases of contracting—planning, formation, and administration. Module 2 will focus on the policies and procedures that apply to the acquisition planning phase. Lesson 1 will cover the planning process as mandated by law and implemented in the FAR and DFARS. Lessons 2-7 will address elements of acquisition planning that require significant involvement by contracting personnel (identifying sources, promoting competition, selecting contracting methods and contract types, employing special contracting methods, and describing agency needs). Lesson 8 will address the socioeconomic programs in Government contracting. Module 2 Schedule Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Module 1 Exam Quiz 4 Sources Competition Requirements Quiz 5 Contracting Methods Contract Quiz 6 Contract (cont.) Describing Agency Needs Publicizing Contract Actions Quiz 7 Socioeconomic Programs Module 2 Exam Acquisition Planning Process Begin Module 3 Module 2 Homework Day Lesson(s) Homework Assignment 1 1 For Quiz 4: Lesson 2, Sources Lesson 3, Competition Requirements 2 2 & 3 For Quiz 5: Lesson 4, Contracting Methods Lesson 5 (Part 1), Contract Types 3 4 & 5 For Quiz 6:
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