Task & Delivery Order Contracting
This event qualifies for 11 CLPs
This event qualifies for 11 Contract Management Education (CME)
Task and delivery order contracts are an increasingly popular contracting vehicle among federal agencies, due to the flexibilities they offer. But contractors are being faced with increased competition and changing requirements both at the master contract and the task or delivery order level. Contractors who understand how the government uses these vehicles and how to compete at the order level will be better positioned to take advantage of these changes.
Whether you are competing for a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC), Multiple Award Contract (MAC), Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA), or Multi-Agency Contract, this course will help you navigate the maze of regulations governing task and delivery order contracting and implement best practices for using these innovative vehicles to your advantage.
Topics:
- What are task order/delivery order contracts and why does the government use them?
- Contract types
- Task and delivery order contracting basics
- Pros and Cons
- Overview of FAR 16.5
- Competition requirements at the contract level
- Competition requirements at the task/delivery order level
- Best Value vs. Low Price Technically Acceptable
- Fair Opportunity to Compete
- Socioeconomic requirements
- Post award administration
- Debriefings and protests
- Recent changes affecting task and delivery order contracting
Learn How To:
- Understand the terminology
- Differentiate among different types of IDIQ contracts
- Target the right contracts for your market
- Successfully compete for orders
- Implement effective contract administration procedures at the master contract and task/delivery order level
- Understand new FAR sections governing TO/DO and other types of IDIQs
What’s Included:
- Breakfast
- Light refreshments
- Course materials
Speaker and Presenter Information
Michael B. Smith
Michael B. Smith oversees Strategic Sourcing operations at a federal agency where he is responsible for achieving savings of over $1.5 Billion. He has over 28 years of experience in Federal procurement and acquisition-related fields.
Mr. Smith has worked in a wide variety of acquisition positions throughout his career, but has maintained a focus on national programs and department-wide acquisitions. Prior to his current position he also served as the Associate Director for Strategic Initiatives in the Information Technology Acquisition Center, Director of the Enterprise Solutions Office, and as the Program Manager for the Department of Homeland Security’s $48 Billion EAGLE and FirstSource acquisition programs.
In addition to DHS, his Federal experience includes: the Army Corps of Engineers, Marine Corps Research Development and Acquisition Command, Department of Commerce, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. His private industry experience working in business development also provides a unique perspective and appreciation for the issues that are important to both the public and private sectors. In addition to his civilian career, Mr. Smith started his public service career as a U. S. Marine, and is a retired officer in the U.S. Army Reserves having held multiple leadership positions from Company through Theater level organizations.
Mr. Smith holds a Master’s Degree in Public Management from the University of Maryland, and Bachelor’s Degrees in Marketing and Economics from Kentucky State University. He is a 2011 Service to America Medal Finalist and was honored by the United States Senate as a Great American Federal Employee for his work in Strategic Sourcing. He is also an Excellence in Government Senior Fellow, a graduate of the Department of Veterans Affairs’, “Leadership VA” program, and is a member of the National Contract Management Association (NCMA).
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When
Wed-Thu, Aug 17-18, 2016, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Where
1953 Gallows Road
Suite 650
Tysons Corner, VA 22182
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Organizer
Centre Law and Consulting
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