Available courses
Developing the Independent Government Cost Estimate
The Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) is the Government’s in-house estimate for forecasting the projected cost of acquiring supplies or services. Under competitive market conditions, competing offers ensure the receipt of quality supplies and services at fair prices. The IGCE assists in determining the Government’s acquisition strategy and avoiding under-estimating costs that may result in inadequate funding, delayed contract performance, and ineffective negotiations with Contractors.
· Identify the process for developing an independent Government cost estimate
· Justify acquisition planning budget requests
· Use reliable and current data sources
· Demonstrate cost realism
· Reinforce evaluations and award decisions
This course will focus on the prevention of unauthorized commitments and the ratification process for dealing with unauthorized commitments after the fact.
Contracting Officers Representative/Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COR) is a comprehensive course of the acquisition process and contract administration from the perspective of the technical manager/COTR. Students have opportunities to learn and practice the duties of the COR/COTR and Contracting Officer. This comprehensive course is valuable to anyone involved in the acquisition process.
This Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) course addresses those skills and competencies most basic and fundamental to the Contracting Functional Area/Career Field. These include general principles, such as an overview of the acquisition process and how to research the regulations, as well as an introduction to fundamental soft skills and professional skills that will serve these acquisition professionals at almost any point in their career.
This construction-centric virtual instructor-led training (VILT) course is designed to improve a student’s ability to review and analyze contractor proposals, conduct technical and cost/price analysis, and adequately document modifications in a contract file. Content focuses on proposal analysis in a sole source environment (Contract Modifications, 8(a), etc.) utilizing examples, exercises, and case studies to expose students to reliable analysis tools and techniques. Issues encountered are based on actual findings of deficiencies in contract files. Students will analyze these issues and practice their writing skills daily. The content is presented in three Modules. Module One focuses on formal Technical Analysis and the foundation of the Independent Government Estimate. Module Two teaches students how to calculate and negotiate overhead rates by focusing on the cost principles of Allowability, Allocability, and Reasonableness. Module Three is a large case study that allows students to apply to learn gained in Modules One & Two while analyzing multiple elements of a contractor’s proposal. Participants are expected to perform appropriate levels of technical, cost, and price analyses, develop negotiation positions, and document their results in formal Technical Analysis and Pre-Negotiation Memorandum formats
This construction-centric virtual instructor-led training (VILT) course is designed to improve a student’s ability to review and analyze contractor proposals, conduct technical and cost/price analysis, and adequately document modifications in a contract file. Content focuses on proposal analysis in a sole source environment (Contract Modifications, 8(a), etc.) utilizing examples, exercises, and case studies to expose students to reliable analysis tools and techniques. Issues encountered are based on actual findings of deficiencies in contract files. Students will analyze these issues and practice their writing skills daily. The content is presented in three Modules. Module One focuses on formal Technical Analysis and the foundation of the Independent Government Estimate. Module Two teaches students how to calculate and negotiate overhead rates by focusing on the cost principles of Allowability, Allocability, and Reasonableness. Module Three is a large case study that allows students to apply to learn gained in Modules One & Two while analyzing multiple elements of a contractor’s proposal. Participants are expected to perform appropriate levels of technical, cost, and price analyses, develop negotiation positions, and document their results in formal Technical Analysis and Pre-Negotiation Memorandum formats
GMIG's Appropriations Law course provides learners with a working knowledge
of the law’s principles and purposes. Our course instructors present both practical and theoretical
information using a blend of lectures, case studies, and participatory class exercises. Student
participation in class exercises ensures that they master the analytical framework necessary for
addressing real-world appropriations issues. The course topics addressed over the two days cover
the purpose, amount, and time issues involved in federal appropriations, including the necessary
expense doctrine, the bona fide needs rule, and the Anti-Deficiency Act. This course covers the key
elements in the body of case law commonly called the "Red Book."
This GMIG training course primarily focuses on Federal AcquisitionRegulations (FAR) Part 15, source selection procedures, and contract types. Using case studies students cover an entire Performance
Based Acquisition from planning to closeout. The course uses a source selection guide to take students
through source selection procedures and the solicitation process. GMIG instructors use lectures, class
discussions, and class exercises to walk students through planning the solicitation process, the
development of source selection documents, scoring proposals and making recommendations for the
competitive range and for contract awards.
GMIG’s COR Recertification class comprehensively covers critical elements of the federal acquisition and procurement process. The training covers contract administration from the perspective of the COR. Students learn their duties through a targeted review of essential COR functions, such as Contract Management, Federal Appropriations Law, Risk Management, CPARS, Green Procurement, and other topics. The training provides well-structured coverage of acquisition topics for both new and seasoned Contracting Officer’s Representatives but is valuable to anyone involved in federal contracting.