Contract Type Selection Under the RFO FAR - One-Day Essentials
This course is for government personnel and federal contractors who want to broaden their knowledge of the available contract types, deepen their understanding of the risk profiles attached to each, how to strategically use contract types to achieve specific goals, and discover the tools and resources that make the job easier.
Choosing a contract type is really just a decision on who carries the risk — and sometimes, almost counterintuitively, it's more strategically beneficial for your organization to take on the lion's share. This course teaches your people their options, the pros and cons of each contract type, what to consider before making a contract type decision, and how to approach risk in a balanced way that lets your organization achieve its best outcome.
In this course, your team will cover the various contract types, the policy preferences that guide the decision, the limits on when each type may be used, and the applicable Executive Orders and changes in RFO FAR Part 16. The course also covers the tools that make the work easier — the RFO FAR Part 16 Practitioner's Album, the FAR Companion, and the RFO FAR Part 16 Contract Type Navigator. And, of course, woven throughout are business case studies, best practices, and lessons learned from real events — so your people get the takeaways without getting the scars.
This course is taught by Melinda Milheim, JD, who draws on her law degree, MBA studies, and the experience she earned working on more than $7.7 billion in contracts as a Contract Specialist and COR at the U.S. Navy and the Department of Health and Human Services / Indian Health Service. An award-winning instructor who has taught more than 1,000 federal acquisition workforce students across 20-plus agencies, Melinda brings a warm, engaging style to the classroom — she breaks complicated topics into easy-to-understand pieces and, most importantly, focuses on the "why" behind the "how," so students leave with a true understanding of the underlying concepts and the ability to apply them on the job immediately.
Best for: Federal government personnel and contractors who want a better understanding of the subject matter.
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.
Pricing is set per engagement. Contact Phoenix Canyon to request a quote.
This course is for government personnel and federal contractors who want to broaden their knowledge of the available contract types, deepen their understanding of the risk profiles attached to each, how to strategically use contract types to achieve specific goals, and discover the tools and resources that make the job easier.
Choosing a contract type is really just a decision on who carries the risk — and sometimes, almost counterintuitively, it's more strategically beneficial for your organization to take on the lion's share. This course teaches your people their options, the pros and cons of each contract type, what to consider before making a contract type decision, and how to approach risk in a balanced way that lets your organization achieve its best outcome.
In this course, your team will cover the various contract types, the policy preferences that guide the decision, the limits on when each type may be used, and the applicable Executive Orders and changes in RFO FAR Part 16. The course also covers the tools that make the work easier — the RFO FAR Part 16 Practitioner's Album, the FAR Companion, and the RFO FAR Part 16 Contract Type Navigator. And, of course, woven throughout are business case studies, best practices, and lessons learned from real events — so your people get the takeaways without getting the scars.
This course is taught by Melinda Milheim, JD, who draws on her law degree, MBA studies, and the experience she earned working on more than $7.7 billion in contracts as a Contract Specialist and COR at the U.S. Navy and the Department of Health and Human Services / Indian Health Service. An award-winning instructor who has taught more than 1,000 federal acquisition workforce students across 20-plus agencies, Melinda brings a warm, engaging style to the classroom — she breaks complicated topics into easy-to-understand pieces and, most importantly, focuses on the "why" behind the "how," so students leave with a true understanding of the underlying concepts and the ability to apply them on the job immediately.
Best for: Federal government personnel and contractors who want a better understanding of the subject matter.
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.
Pricing is set per engagement. Contact Phoenix Canyon to request a quote.