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Acquisition for Agile: It's Not Just Business As Usual
Contracting for Agile Services
 Overview
ASI Government and ASPE Training have partnered to bring you this exciting new course on contracting for Agile services. This course provides an introduction to Agile IT development, considerations, and best practices for contracting for Agile development services, specifically within Federal acquisition guidelines.Agile development takes a team approach and requires stakeholder involvement throughout the process. Professionals in contracting, program, and information technology offices will all benefit from attending this course. While this course focuses primarily on software development (IT) projects, Agile principles can be applied broadly wherever project management is required for rapidly changing environments.
 Learning Objectives
- Recognize the benefits, and challenges of using Acquisition for Agile
- Recognize challenges with the Federal Government acquiring Agile SDLC
- Recognize key aspects of selected acquisition artifacts and how they differ when implementing Agile
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| AGL500 |
| 2 days |
| 1.4 CEUs |
- Open Enrollment: Open Enrollment sessions are scheduled for the dates noted above. This course is open to government employees and contractors with government sponsorships only at this time.
- Group Training: Group training sessions can be delivered at agency locations world-wide or at ASI's Arlington, VA location.
- Virtual: Virtual training can be delivered to teams dispersed across multiple locations, using Live Online virtual classroom technology.
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Mission Centric COR Basics: 40-Hour FAC-COR Level II Certification Course
This class will include everything today’s COR needs to know and understand prior to accepting the attending responsibilities. This course includes eight modules of training, each of which is based on the Office of Federal Procurement Policy's (OFPP's) and Federal Acquisition Institute’s September 2011 FAC-COR Level II certification requirements. The text will focus on both business and technical knowledge and required competencies; some of the competencies are “soft skills,” which OFPP recognizes as essential for success. Each module contains course content, discussion questions, exercises, exhibits and references. During this course, students will participate in highly interactive discussions, exercises, and case study reviews. These activities combined will educate CORs to make sound business decisions, working closely with their Contracting Officers (COs) and contractors, to ensure mission results are achieved. Additionally, various forms, templates, and references materials have been combined into a COR Handbook and reference email, to be utilized during class and on the job.
- Recognize the significant role played by the COR as the principal liaison between the contractor and the Contracting Officer (CO).
- Describe their responsibilities, both legal and mission-centric.
- Describe their duties throughout the acquisition process.
- Add value to the process based on your business acumen.
- Describe the training requirements to obtain and maintain their Federal Acquisition Certification (FAC) for CORs.
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COR501 |
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5 days |
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40 PDUs and CLPs and 4 CEUs |
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Group classes are scheduled upon request for this course. Please contact sclarke@asigovt.com to request a class today. |
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Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) Level 1 Certification
This course includes nine modules of training, each of which is part of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) and Federal Acquisition Institute’s September 2011 FAC-COR training requirements. The text will focus on teaching both business and technical knowledge and required competencies; some of the competencies are “soft skills,” which OFPP recognizes as essential for success. This course was also designed for annual COR refresher training requirements.
- Recognize the significant role played by the COR as the principal liaison between the contractor and the Contracting Officer (CO)
- Describe your responsibilities, both legal and mission-centric
- Identify your duties throughout the acquisition process
- Describe the training requirements to obtain and maintain your Federal Acquisition Certification (FAC) for CORs
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COR550 |
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1 day |
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0.8 CEUs |
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Group classes are scheduled upon request for this course. Please contact sclarke@asigovt.com to request a class today. |
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Requirements Writing Workshop: Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)
This interactive, hands-on training workshop will teach participants the tools and techniques necessary to develop a Performance Work Statement (PWS) and a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). During this workshop, students will work in groups on the development of a PWS and QASP based on a case study. The course provides background information on the PWS and QASP, along with multiple exercises based on a case study. The main focus of this workshop is group work with hands-on activities and open class discussions. The participants will be provided with samples and reference materials, as well as a questions-and-answers session with the instructor, based on real situations the participants may have experienced.
- Discuss the policies and procedures governing the use of performance work statements (PWS).
- Describe the statement of objectives (SOO) approach to describing the requirement.
- Explain considerations for development of a PWS in response to a SOO.
- Use a systems approach called job analysis to develop the PWS.
- Write the PWS and quality assurance surveillance plan (QASP).
- Discuss performance-based considerations for evaluation of offers and aware and administration of the contract.
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PWS500 |
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2 days |
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13 PDUs and CLPs and 1.3 CEUs |
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Group classes are scheduled upon request for this course. Please contact sclarke@asigovt.com to request a class today. |
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Requirements Writing Workshop: Statement of Work (SOW)
ASI Government developed this interactive, hands-on training workshop to provide federal employees with working knowledge, practical tools and techniques helpful to developing a Statement of Work (SOW). During this workshop, students will work in groups on the development of an SOW based on a case study and the agency’s real-life requirements. The workshop provides background information on each requirements document, along with multiple exercises based on the case studies. The main focus of this workshop is group work with hands-on activities and open class discussions. The participants will be provided with samples and reference materials, and allowed many opportunities to participate and ask questions of the instructor based on real situations the participants may have experienced.
- Differentiate between the types of requirements documents with a focus on preparation.
- Recognize the critical nature of the requirements document.
- Describe the process of developing a SOW.
- Develop the different parts of a SOW.
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SOW500 |
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1 day |
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7.5 PDUs and CLPs and 0.75 CEUs |
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Group classes are scheduled upon request for this course. Please contact sclarke@asigovt.com to request a class today. |
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Requirements Writing Workshop: Statement of Objectives (SOO)
ASI Government developed this interactive, hands-on training workshop to provide federal employees with work¬ing knowledge, practical tools and techniques helpful to developing Statements of Objectives (SOO). During this workshop, students will work in groups on the development of a SOO based on a case study and the agency’s real-life requirements. The workshop provides background information on the SOO, along with multiple exercises based on the case study. The main focus of this workshop is group work with hands-on activities and open class discussions. The participants will be provided with samples and reference materials, and allowed many opportunities to participate and ask questions of the instructor based on real situations the participants may have experienced.
- Define Performance-Based Acquisition (PBA) and recognize its importance to development of a SOO and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).
- Differentiate between the types of requirements documents with a focus on preparing a SOO.
- Recognize the critical nature of the requirements document.
- Describe the process of developing a SOO and QASP.
- Develop the different parts of a SOO and QASP.
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SOO500 |
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1 day |
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7.5 PDUs and CLPs and 0.75 CEUs |
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Group classes are scheduled upon request for this course. Please contact sclarke@asigovt.com to request a class today. |
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Requirements Writing Workshop: SOO, PWS, and SOW
ASI Government developed this interactive, hands-on training workshop to provide federal employees with working knowledge, practical tools and techniques helpful to developing the Performance Work Statement (PWS), Statement of Objectives (SOO), and Statement of Work (SOW). During this workshop, students will work in groups on the development of a SOO, PWS and SOW, based on a case study and the agency’s real-life requirements. The workshop provides background information on each requirements document along with multiple exercises based on the case studies. The main focus of this workshop is group work with hands-on activities and open class discussions. The participants will be provided with samples and reference materials, and allowed many opportunities to participate and ask questions of the instructor based on real situations the participants may have experienced.
- Differentiate between the types of requirements documents and how they are used for various types of procurements.
- Recognize the critical nature of the requirements document.
- Define Performance-Based Acquisition (PBA) and recognize its importance to development of requirements, to include the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).
- Develop the different parts of a SOW.
- Develop the different parts of the PWS and QASP.
- Develop the different parts of a SOO and QASP.
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REQ500 |
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2 days |
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15 PDUs and CLPs and 1.5 CEUs |
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Group classes are scheduled upon request for this course. Please contact sclarke@asigovt.com to request a class today. |
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Conducting Effective Market Research™
Overview
This course provides the skills necessary to plan, execute and document a successful market research effort. It includes some lecture to convey the concepts and policies related to conducting market research. However, our approach is designed to foster lasting learning by helping students put theory into practice immediately through an interactive training experience that includes a number of real-world, practical, hands-on exercises. Our training will be tailored to specific projects under current development within the student’s agency and will include practical exercises in performing market research.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the market research process.
- Recognize how good market research can help him or her develop a sound acquisition strategy.
- Utilize various market research tools and techniques.
- Develop a market research plan and understand the significance of the market research report.
- Identify the Do’s and Don’ts of one-on-one market research sessions.
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MKT500 |
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1 day |
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6.5 PDUs and CLPs and 0.65 CEUs |
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Group classes are scheduled upon request for this course. Please contact sclarke@asigovt.com to request a class today. |
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Contract Negotiations: Skills, Tools, and Best Practices
This highly interactive course provides a comprehensive treatment of contract negotiations, including planning, conducting, and documenting the deal. It provides skill assessment tools, case studies, exercises and more than 100 proven best practices — strategies and techniques to become a master contract negotiator. The course offers a simple yet highly effective process approach with forms and tools to guide the planning and executing of a successful negotiation.
- Utilize strategies, tactics, and counter-tactics to achieve success in contract negotiations
- Apply best practices for contract negotiation planning, contract negotiation documenting, and contract negotiation
- Utilize the five critical components for creating a successful Performance-Based Acquisition (PBA)
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Fundamentals of Best Value/Trade-off Source Selection™
This course gives acquisition professionals the knowledge and tools needed to successfully complete a source selection in a performance-based acquisition using best-value, tradeoff analysis. In addition to lecture and promoting class discussions to understand source selection theory, laws and regulations, this course is hands-on for students to get the practical individual and team experience needed in conducting GAO case study analysis, exercises, an actual proposal evaluation and making a best-value, tradeoff award decision. Students will also learn, understand and practice how the evaluation process differs in a PBA compared to traditional acquisition. They will also understand and develop key evaluation discriminators in performance-based buying and develop documents to include hands-on drafting of a Source Selection Decision Document.
- Identify the source selection team structure and define roles and responsibilities.
- Recognize source selection evaluation factors that tie to the objectives and ITOs.
- Develop and apply effective source selection evaluation criteria.
- Recognize the process and benefits associated with accomplishing a competitive range determination.
- Recognize the subjective nature of a trade-off, best value decision.
- Identify the key aspects of documenting the award decision.
- Describe the benefits and process of conducting pre and post-award debriefings.
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Integrated Planning and Scheduling, Using Microsoft Project 2007
This workshop provides hands-on instruction in effective project management. Using Microsoft Project, students learn to develop a detailed and integrated schedule, analyze schedules prepared by a project team, and extract schedule information from working schedules for senior management briefings and reports. Students master the basics of planning a project’s work breakdown structure, conducting project scheduling and accurately determining the status a project's Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). This course provides instruction through interactive classroom exercises, lectures and group discussions.
- Describe the process of project planning and scheduling and basic MS Project functionality.
- Develop an Integrated Master Schedule.
- Analyze delivered MS Project schedules.
- Extract schedule information from working schedules for senior management briefings and reports.
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Seven Steps to Performance-Based Acquisition™
PBA MCP Core Course
Our Seven Steps to Performance-Based Acquisition™ course gives acquisition professionals the knowledge and tools needed to plan and award performance-based contracts using a Statement of Objectives (SOO) approach. We teach a seven step process to develop a performance-based acquisition structured around the desired outcome. Our course is organized around the following seven steps:
- Step 1 - Establish the Integrated Solutions Team
- Step 2 - Define the Need and Conduct Market Research
- Step 3 - Develop the Statement of Objectives
- Step 4 - Develop the Competitive Pool
- Step 5 - Conduct Due Diligence
- Step 6 - Select the Best Solution
- Step 7 - Deliver Results through Partnership
- Describe the purpose and benefits of Performance-Based Acquisitions
- Differentiate the SOO-based process from more traditional approaches
- Identify the benefits of the SOO-based approach
- Describe the methodologies and processes used in each of the Seven Steps
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PBA501
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3 days |
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21 PDUs and 2.1 CEUs |
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Group classes are scheduled upon request for this course. Please contact sclarke@asigovt.com to request a class today. |
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DAU’s Services Acquisition Workshop
ASI Government is the only authorized provider of DAU’s Services Acquisition Workshop (SAW). The SAW provides a just-in-time, intact-team training event, focused on providing training and tools for a specific acquisition team to assist them in developing and executing their requirement. SAW is presented at the earliest stage in the acquisition planning process, before the team has started developing their requirements package.
The 4-day workshop is designed to guide a cross functional acquisition team, that is preparing to develop and execute a contracted service requirement, through the seven-step service acquisition process from step one, team formation to step seven, performance management following award of a contract. The SAW provides an overview of the seven steps sourcing process with detailed discussions on how to develop performance based requirements documents and business strategies using the Requirements Roadmap Worksheet.
- Recognize how to use the roadmap process to develop a performance work statement, quality assurance surveillance plan and section M of your RFP. You should also be able to use these for your contract incentive structure.
- Complete requirements roadmap for several elements of the acquisition
- Develop your “plan for the plan,” capturing the major events necessary to complete your action, assigning responsibilities to each action along the way and enabling them to develop a planning timeline for when each action must be accomplished
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| Course Number: |
TTC014 |
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4 days
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32 PDUs and CLPs and 3.2 CEUs
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Group classes are scheduled upon request for this course. Please contact sclarke@asigovt.com to request a class today. |
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Strategic Business Advisor™
PBA MCP Core Course
This course focuses on the need for and how contracting professionals can transition from a transaction-based, compliance-oriented role to a highly-valued strategic asset for the agencies they serve. It will also provide valuable insight into critical interpersonal skills, working in teams and team dynamics. Students will develop an understanding of the importance of the strategic business advisor role and responsibilities, learn techniques for the development of business acumen and interpersonal skills, and will be provided with industry insights on how to achieve greater mission results through acquisition. This course includes a combination of lecture, case studies and class exercises.
- Recognize the significance of contracting to agency missions
- Define and understand the role of the strategic business advisor
- Developing business acumen
- Recognize the value of interpersonal skills
- Recognize the government-industry dynamic
- Identify ways to manage for results
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The Essential Elements of Earned Value Management™ (DAU: Fundamentals of Earned Value Management)
This highly interactive and engaging course is designed to give government managers and contracting professionals a holistic view of the methodology behind the EVM formulas. Students will come away with a thorough understanding of how establishing project scope and baselines support the vital process of continuous contract performance management. Designed especially for Contracting Officers and CORs involved in planning, negotiating, and managing complex contracts, the course makes EVM clear and ready to apply. You’ll learn the practical step-by-step approach for using EVM to manage acquisition projects, sustain the performance measurement baseline, and make better business decisions.
- Describe the fundamentals of Earned Value Management (EVM), to include policies and guidance, as it could/should apply to his or her program.
- Incorporate EVM requirements into his or her project or program.
- Plan and implement projects using EVM processes.
- Analyze EV data to manage his or her projects and sustain the PMB.
- Explain how EVM data can be translated into useable management information.
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The Six Disciplines of Performance-Based Project Management™
PBA MCP Core Course
At the heart of performance-based contracting is managing for results. Contract award is only the beginning of the process. Acquisition delivers results through contract performance. This two-day course focuses on the seventh step, Deliver Results through Partnership, of our Seven Steps to Performance-Based Acquisition™ course, and it addresses the many differences between performance-based management and traditional compliance-based contract management. We teach participants how to manage performance with an unwavering focus on outcome. Our course integrates the six key disciplines of performance-based project management into the acquisition process.
- Differentiate between managing a traditional contract and a performance-based contract
- Identify the relationship of the Six Disciplines to the three post-award phases of Planning, Monitor & Measure, and Evaluate & Adjust
- Utilize the Six Disciplines methodology to manage a project in a performance-based environment
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| Course Number: |
PBM501
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2 days |
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13 PDUs and 1.3 CEUs |
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Group classes are scheduled upon request for this course. Please contact sclarke@asigovt.com to request a class today. |
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Government Acquisition Basics: Understanding and Applying the FAR™
The Federal Acquisition Regulation System (FAR) is the foundation of all procurement activities. It is what guides and aids acquisition personnel in procuring products and services on behalf of the government. Therefore, it is critical that any procuring official, or anyone involved in government acquisitions, know and understand how to use the FAR and stay compliant throughout the Acquisition Lifecycle. In this course, participants will get an overview of the Federal Acquisition Regulation System (FAR). This course will cover many areas of the FAR while focusing on specific areas that apply to major elements in the acquisition life cycle. This includes areas such as Acquisition Planning, Pre-Award and Post-Award activities, Contract Management, and various Clauses & Forms. A key element in this course is research and application of the FAR to various acquisition activities. Participants will learn to find the applicable FAR part and interpret it in their acquisition activities to ensure they are compliant with the FAR.
- Recognize the purpose and benefits of the FAR
- Describe each FAR Part and what its relation is to the Acquisition Life Cycle
- Locate specific FAR subparts when researching for any major milestone in an acquisition, such as source selection or market research
- Utilize the FAR as a companion throughout Acquisition Planning and execution
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| Course Number: |
FAR101
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3 days |
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21-Hours |
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Group Training: Group training sessions can be delivered at agency locations world-wide or at ASI's Arlington, VA location. |
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