Enclosure (1) to COMDTINST 1520.2
Recommended: CON 211, 221, 222 or 223 strongly recommended.
Length: 10 Class Days
CON 211
Intermediate Contracting
Intermediate Contracting is designed for intermediate level personnel. It concentrates on management
functions in the pre-award phase of contracting, and contracting problem analysis and resolution. This
course is specifically designed for personnel in the contracting series and for personnel in the
manufacturing/ production series whose jobs are primarily pre-award oriented. Case studies and
classroom activities expose students to contracting problems and management functions in the pre-award
phase to help students utilize ethical principles and develop decision-making skills relevant to the
management of a wide variety of Government acquisitions.
Prerequisites: One of CON 104, 105 or 106.
Length: 15 Class Days
CON 221
Intermediate Contract Administration
Intermediate Contract Administration presents intermediate-level personnel with an intensive examination
of important areas in contract management. Topics include cost and profit/fee adjustments, cost
accounting, contract administration organizations, contract surveillance and quality assurance. Additional
subject areas covered includes financial management, terminations, disputes, labor relations,
subcontractor controls, environmental management, and current Government regulations and directives
related to contract administration and closeout. Emphasis is placed on providing students with an
opportunity to identify and evaluate relevant facts and analyze alternative solutions in the management of
Government contracts. Students are required to develop a written case study relating to contract
administration based upon their work experience. Student cases provide a basis for classroom
presentations and situational analysis corresponding to relevant contract administration topics.
Prerequisites: CON 104, 105 or 106.
Length: 10 Class Days
CON 222
Operational Level Contract Administration
Operational Level Contract Administration is designed to assist intermediate level personnel in the area of
post-award contract management. Emphasis is placed on ethical decision-making and problem solving
techniques applicable to base, post, camp, or station level contracting functions. Core curriculum consists
of contract administration's nature and purpose; ethical standards of conduct; limit of authorities; contract
interpretation, modifications, administrative requirements associated with commodities, services and
construction contracts, other administrative requirements such as 8(a), contract types, disputes and
appeals, and liquidated damages, negotiation strategies and techniques, and terminations. Precourse
Material: A local contract administration case study must be brought to class to be used as part of course
completion requirements.
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