CON 1400: Contract Post-Award

Course Number
NIHTC9577
Description

PLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE IS ONLY OFFERED AS A CLOSED ENROLLMENT IN FY25.
This 7-day class builds on a foundation of essential skills and competencies for managing contracts and ensuring contractor performance meets contractual requirements. You will examine the duties performed by contracting personnel during the post award phase of the acquisition process and improve your knowledge and skills in managing contract performance. This course is one of four courses within the Contracting Certification Training Program.

Key Topics
  • Describe the contract administration planning, decision-making processes, contract interpretation, disputes and contract termination.
  • Summarize the characteristics of contract payment & managing changes during contract performance.
  • Describe contract communication mechanisms for contract execution
  • Summarize the aspects of managing subcontracts and maximizing small business participation through subcontracting.

Audience:

NIH employees who are entry-level contracting professionals, and other members of the acquisition who are preparing for the Contracting Certification Exam.