Building Effective Government Cost Proposals
November 27, 2007
8:00 AM Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Class
This course is a prerequisite for Establishing Indirect Rates, offered the following day. Click here to view that course description.
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This detailed and comprehensive course gives you a thorough exposure to the processes involved in the preparation of responsible and responsive government costs proposals.
The presentation and materials are based on time-tested techniques pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). Tthe course covers basic terminology, regulations, uniform proposal format, discovering cost data, costs exceptions, as well as detailed spreadsheet analysis. The sample-training model used is adaptable to fixed price, time and material, and cost reimbursable contracts. This is a perfect fit for new and emerging firms, established firms breaking into the government-contracting arena, and for new proposal personnel. The workshop is designed for service and construction contracts. The instructors are highly experienced and present in an understandable and entertaining fashion. Take home materials include an information-packed manual and a certificate of training. A CD with templates is offered by the instructor for purchase at class.
Prerequisite:
None.
Audience:
Business owners and staff members, contract administrators, CPA’s and CFO’s new to government contracting, government contract specialists, business developers, and other interested parties.
Instructors:
Robert G. Flowers, Jr., Lt Col (ret) is a former federal financial manager. His firm, RGF Consulting Corporation, has taught this class to over 4000 students nationwide over the past 9 years. The course is continually updated based on questions and issues brought to class by participants. RGFCC also provides facilities management services to Federal military agencies.
Course Outline:
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Proposal Principles
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Rules and Regulations
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Concepts and Principles
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Cost Discovery
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What the Government Expects
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Types of Contracts
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Methods of Procurement
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Defective Pricing
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Cost Estimating
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Uniform Contract Format
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Detailed Spreadsheet Analysis
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Practical Exercises
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Manual & Proposal Diskette
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Registration Fees:
| CSA Members/Govt Employees |
$395.00 |
| Non Members |
$495.00 |
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