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Acquisition Workforce Training Series (TM)This workshop is recommended for 16 Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) toward DAWIA/FAC-C requirements. A Government*Horizons, Inc. "Certificate of Completion" will be provided to all attendees upon conclusion of the workshop.**To: rose_pack@msn.com **This workshop is recommended for 16 Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) toward DAWIA/FAC-C requirements. A Government*Horizons, Inc. "Certificate of Completion" will be provided to all attendees upon conclusion of the workshop.** Acquisition Workforce Training Series (TM) Combating Cost Overruns November 16-17, 2006 Registration: 8:00 AM (Day One Only) Program Starts: 8:45 AM Wrap-up: 4:00 PM Government*Horizons Training Center 4301 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1003 (10th Floor) Arlington, VA 22203 The following additional training courses are also available: (For details go to http://www.governmenthorizons.org) Introduction to GSA Schedule Workshop, October 9, 2006, Arlington, VA How to Sell to the Federal Government Training Conference, October 10, 2006, Arlington, VA Cost Accounting Standards Workshop , October 16-17, 2006, Arlington, VA Performance Based Contracting Workshop, October 23-25, 2006, Arlington, VA Performance Work Statements - Writing for Results Workshop, October 26, 2006, Arlington, VA Introduction to Federal Acquisition Regulations Workshop, November 13-15, 2006, Arlington, VA Introduction to Federal Government Contracting Workshop, November 28- December 1, 2006, Arlington, VA Critical Roles and Responsibilities of the Contracting Officer's Representative/Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative Workshop, December 6-8, 2006, Arlington, VA Planning and Conducting a Best Value Source Selection Workshop, December 12-14, 2006, Arlington, VA About This Workshop The FY07 DoD Authorization Act proposes penalties, including loss of contract, for defense contractors who experience cost overruns on major programs. While the impact to contractors is obviously to the bottom line, contracting officers and program managers will suffer with program delays, recompetes, and additional start up costs with the follow-on contractor should contracts be terminated. Government*Horizons invites contractors, contracting officers and program managers to come together to examine the aspects of cost overruns and study strategies to combat them at this 2-day symposium. Learning Objectives • Identify and mitigate programmatic red flags • Understand contractor rate structures • Write realistic performance milestones • Develop accurate cost estimates • Correctly assess and manage project scope • Implement adequate contractor oversight Plus, you’ll benefit from the lessons learned by real government project management teams in a case study setting. This workshop is recommended for 16 Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) toward DAWIA/FAC-C requirements. A Government*Horizons, Inc. "Certificate of Completion" will be provided to all attendees upon conclusion of the workshop. Who Should Attend Agency and Contractor Contract Managers Financial Managers Accountants/Auditors Cost Estimating Personnel Business Improvement Specialists Contracting Officers/COTRs Program Management Teams Project Officers Technical Evaluation personnel Source Selection personnel Subcontract Managers Agenda Day One: Overview, Thursday, November 16, 2006 8:00 - 8:45am Registration and Continental Breakfast (coffee and pastries) 8:45 - 9:00am Introduction 9:00 – 10:15am Lessons Learned – Spotting and Controlling Cost Overrun Red Flags The impact of contract type Project manager considerations The “independent review” cycle. Roles, responsibilities, lines of command. Are you empowered? Progress reports Linking current and future objectives 10:15 - 10:30am Break 10:30- 12:00pm Program Management for Cost Control Project definition and approval Effective budgeting Cost overrun vs. cost control EVMS Contractor Oversight Compliance-based vs. Performance-based 12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch on Your Own 1:00 - 4:00pm Tutorial Workshop: Controlling Contract Scope Getting all parties involved Writing clear statements of work Scope abuse How does scope relate to cost issues Impact of rework on cost 4:00pm Day One Wrap Up Day Two, Tutorial Workshops, Friday, November 17, 2006 8:00 - 8:30am Coffee and Pastries 8:30 - 11:30am Understanding Contractor Rate Structures The rate/cost relationship Types of rate structures Multiples of fringe Overhead and G&A 11:30 - 12:30pm Lunch on Your Own 12:30 - 3:30pm Developing Accurate Cost Estimates Types of Cost Estimates Cost Estimating Techniques Work Breakdown Structures Elements of Cost Cost as an Independent Variable (CAIV) Total Ownership Costs Linking requirements and performance to cost Risk and schedule considerations Planning, Programming and Budgeting Systems 3:30pm Workshop Ends About Your Instructors Steven C. Stryker President, Stryker Associates, has twenty-five years of experience in providing training and technical assistance in the procurement & outsourcing, strategic planning, and project management arenas. He has provided training to virtually every agency in the federal government as well as industry on topics including: Performance-based Contracting, Quality Assurance, Incentives; Outsourcing; Best Value Contracting; Contract Negotiation; Contract Administration; Ethics; and COTR training. Prior to founding his consulting firm, Mr. Stryker was an Associate Professor, School of Management, Gallaudet University, where he developed undergraduate training in purchasing, project management, and entrepreneurship. He was also an Assistant Professor of Management, College of Business, University of the District of Columbia. Mr. Stryker received a B.A. in Aerospace Engineering from University of California, San Diego, an M.S. in Systems Engineering from University of Pennsylvania, and an ABD in Energy Management from University of Pennsylvania. He is the author of three books, two on consulting, one on strategic planning. His writing focuses on how to save time & money and solve problems, while obtaining higher quality performance and outputs. Ken D. Bricker, CPA, DABFA Mr. Bricker, Partner, Government Contracting Services Group, Goodman & Company, is a former DCAA auditor who now assists corporate clients in areas of cost estimating and cost proposals, allowability, CAS and audit preparation. Registration Charges • Industry: $950 per person • Small Business: $850 per person • Government: $750 per person Registration Options [1] Register on-line at www.marketaccess.org [2] Phone Katie Smith at (703) 807-2758 [3] E-mail Katie Smith at ksmith@marketaccess.org [5] Mail the Registration Form provided below to: Government*Horizons, Inc. 4301 Wilson Blvd. #1003, Arlington, VA 22203 Location Information: The workshop will be held in the Government*Horizons Training Center in the NRECA Building at 4301 Wilson Boulevard, Suite #1003 (10th floor), Arlington, VA 22203. Public parking at the facility is available for $9 a day. The NRECA Building is just one block from the Ballston Metro Station in the orange line. Please note: the parking garage and a side entrance to the building is on Taylor Street. Contact Us For registration information, please contact Katie Smith, (703) 807-2758 For general information, please contact Abbie Hickman, (703) 807-2753 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- REGISTRATION FORM ---- Combating Cost Overruns November 16-17, 2006 Attendee name: Title: Company/Agency: Address: City, State, and Zip Code: Telephone Number: Fax Number: Attendee E-mail Address: Training Coordinator E-mail Address: Phone #: REGISTRATION CHARGES (CIRCLE ONE): • Industry: $950 per person • Small Business: $850 per person • Government: $750 per person Method of Payment: Company Check (payable to Government*Horizons, Inc) – Tax ID: 20-4904026 Credit Card Government P.O. (please attach) Type of Credit Card (check one): ____Visa____MasterCard____American Express Card Number: ____________________________________ Exp. Date:____________________ Name Printed on Card: ___________________________________________________ Signature (required): ___________________________________________________ Please fax this form, complete with payment information, to (703) 807-2728 or mail it with your payment to: Government*Horizons, Inc., 4301 Wilson Blvd, Suite 1003, Arlington, VA 22203 If you have questions about registration/payment, please call Katie Smith at (703) 807-2758. Thank you ------------------------------------------------------------------------- |