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Each participant will be introduced to, and where applicable, actively perform the duties and responsibilities associated with the federal acquisition workforce. Through practical exercises, case studies, and simulated acquisition scenarios, participants will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to:

• Develop acquisition strategies and supporting documentation in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), agency supplements, and applicable procurement statutes. Execute and administer the full contract lifecycle, including pre-award planning, solicitation development, award, post-award administration, and contract closeout.
• Prepare complete procurement packages for routine, complex, and emergent requirements, including the development of acquisition documentation such as Performance Work Statements (PWS), Performance Objectives, Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), Cost-Benefit Analyses, Gap Analyses, Market Research Reports, Past Performance Assessments, Limited-Source and Sole Source Justifications, Determinations and Findings, and other required acquisition planning documents.
• Conduct market research and acquisition planning to identify the most effective procurement strategies and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies.
• Develop well-supported acquisition recommendations and prepare analytical reports that inform contracting strategies, procurement decisions, and executive leadership.
• Participate in negotiations with contracting officers, program offices, legal counsel, vendors, and other stakeholders throughout all phases of contract formation and administration.
• Monitor contractor performance, contract expenditures, funding utilization, and compliance with contract terms while identifying risks, documenting deviations, and recommending appropriate corrective actions.
• Apply acquisition best practices to ensure contracts are executed efficiently, effectively, and in full compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), agency supplements, and organizational policies.

Upon completion, participants will have gained practical, hands-on experience performing the core functions expected of acquisition professionals responsible for planning, awarding, administering, and managing contracts in complex healthcare and federal procurement environments.