Contract Terminations — One-Day Essentials
This course is for federal government contracting professionals who want to develop a deeper expertise in contract terminations.
The course covers the decision to terminate — what to weigh, and when terminating is the right move and when it is not. It covers all three types — convenience, default, and cause — and which RFO FAR part governs each. From there it moves into process: what each side does at each step, the timeframes that govern those steps, and the venue and appeals avenues available — all grounded in the Contract Disputes Act (CDA), the statute the termination disputes and appeals process is built on (including a look at the Boards of Contract Appeals and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (COFC), and where their decisions can be found). The course closes on how to navigate the RFO FAR — Parts 49 and 12, their Practitioner Albums, and the FAR Companion — so participants can always find the most current requirements in a quickly evolving regulatory landscape.
This course is taught by Melinda Milheim, JD, who spent her federal career in the acquisition workforce. She served as a Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer's Representative for the U.S. Navy and the Department of Health and Human Services / Indian Health Service, where she worked on more than $7.7 billion in federal contracts, spanning RDT&E, engineering, medical, and major weapon-system programs. She draws on that experience, along with her law degree and MBA studies, to teach the why behind the how — so participants leave with sharper judgment, not just a stack of slides. An award-winning DAU/WarU (DAWIA and FAI) instructor, she has taught more than 1,000 federal acquisition workforce students across 20-plus agencies.
Best for: contracting officers, contract specialists, CORs, and program and project managers who want to make and execute termination decisions that hold up to procedure, documentation, and appeal.
Format: Available as a one-day course, delivered in person or virtually. Eligible attendees earn 8 CLPs. A note on CLPs: This course earns continuous learning points (CLPs) that both defense (DAWIA) and civilian (FAC-C, FAC-COR, and FAC-P/PM) acquisition professionals can apply toward the continuous learning required to maintain certification. Because agencies set their own rules on what qualifies for CLP credit, check with your Acquisition Career Manager (ACM) or component training office to confirm how it applies to your plan.
Phoenix Canyon also offers companion courses: Bid Protests — One-Day Essentials, Contract Disputes — One Day Essentials, and The Changes Clause — One-Day Essentials for those who would like additional expertise.
Pricing is set per engagement. Contact Phoenix Canyon to request a quote.
This course is for federal government contracting professionals who want to develop a deeper expertise in contract terminations.
The course covers the decision to terminate — what to weigh, and when terminating is the right move and when it is not. It covers all three types — convenience, default, and cause — and which RFO FAR part governs each. From there it moves into process: what each side does at each step, the timeframes that govern those steps, and the venue and appeals avenues available — all grounded in the Contract Disputes Act (CDA), the statute the termination disputes and appeals process is built on (including a look at the Boards of Contract Appeals and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (COFC), and where their decisions can be found). The course closes on how to navigate the RFO FAR — Parts 49 and 12, their Practitioner Albums, and the FAR Companion — so participants can always find the most current requirements in a quickly evolving regulatory landscape.
This course is taught by Melinda Milheim, JD, who spent her federal career in the acquisition workforce. She served as a Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer's Representative for the U.S. Navy and the Department of Health and Human Services / Indian Health Service, where she worked on more than $7.7 billion in federal contracts, spanning RDT&E, engineering, medical, and major weapon-system programs. She draws on that experience, along with her law degree and MBA studies, to teach the why behind the how — so participants leave with sharper judgment, not just a stack of slides. An award-winning DAU/WarU (DAWIA and FAI) instructor, she has taught more than 1,000 federal acquisition workforce students across 20-plus agencies.
Best for: contracting officers, contract specialists, CORs, and program and project managers who want to make and execute termination decisions that hold up to procedure, documentation, and appeal.
Format: Available as a one-day course, delivered in person or virtually. Eligible attendees earn 8 CLPs. A note on CLPs: This course earns continuous learning points (CLPs) that both defense (DAWIA) and civilian (FAC-C, FAC-COR, and FAC-P/PM) acquisition professionals can apply toward the continuous learning required to maintain certification. Because agencies set their own rules on what qualifies for CLP credit, check with your Acquisition Career Manager (ACM) or component training office to confirm how it applies to your plan.
Phoenix Canyon also offers companion courses: Bid Protests — One-Day Essentials, Contract Disputes — One Day Essentials, and The Changes Clause — One-Day Essentials for those who would like additional expertise.
Pricing is set per engagement. Contact Phoenix Canyon to request a quote.