Basic COR II Essentials (40 CLPs)

Course Number
NIHTC9546
Description

Please note the Basic COR Essentials I class is NOT a pre-requisite.

This course highlights the roles, responsibilities, conduct, ethics, authority and includes the acquisition phases to include preparing work statements, evaluating proposals, and recommending source selection of Contracting Officer's Representatives (CORs). It focuses on managing contractor performance and enhancing knowledge and practical application of contracting principles. This course meets one of the HHS requirements to obtain a FAC-COR Level 2 or 3 certification, however there are additional training requirements in place, consult with ACP for guidance:FAC-COR@mail.nih.gov

At NIH, Level 2 CORs support contract vehicles of moderate to high complexity with thresholds above $250,000. Level 3 CORs support highly complex contract vehicles above $25,000,000. Please also note that only federal employees are eligible to earn a FAC-COR certification as it is an inherently governmental function.

Key Topics
  • Identify COR responsibilities in the acquisition process
  • Development of acquisition plans
  • Preparation of key elements of a performance-based work statement, source selection criteria, and technical proposal instructions
  • Recognition of the requirements for full and open competition, use of required sources, and small business set-aside goals and programs

Audience:

The NIH Acquisitions Community