MN4304 Defense Systems Contracting

This course is the study of the DoD's major systems contracting policies, processes, procedures, and practices. A review of major systems acquisition and program management is provided but the primary focus is on the contracting process used to acquire defense systems for the various services. The topics covered include: acquisition environment, acquisition strategy, source selection, incentive contracting, alpha contracting, multi-year procurement, and requirement/capability specifications.

Prerequisite

MN3331 or MN3222

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Course Learning Outcomes

·       Develop an understanding of the concepts, techniques, and problems of contracting for major defense systems.

·       Experience the decision-making environment faced by the Defense Acquisition Executives (DAEs), the Program Executive Officers (PEOs), the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO), and the Program Managers (PMs).

·       Develop an understanding of the various disciplines and functional areas that must be integrated in order to acquire a major defense system.

·       Keep abreast of real-time acquisition newsworthy items and procurement transformation initiatives that may influence the future acquisition environment.