Basic Simplified Acquisition (40 CLPs)

Course Number
NIHTC9530
Description

This course provides an overview of simplified acquisition procedures utilizing Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 10, 12, and 13. It provides students with a comprehensive understanding of acquiring goods and services up to $250,000, and show them how to be proficient in acquiring these items through the use of various purchasing methods.

Contact OALM/DSAPS for information on Delegated Acquisition Certification (DAC):
https://oalm.od.nih.gov/DAC_new_cert

Send DAC certification & provisioning questions to:
simplifiedacquisitionhelp@od.nih.gov

Contact OALM/ACP for information on FAC-COR, FAC-PPM and FAC-C Certification:
https://oalm.od.nih.gov/about-acp

Key Topics
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the policies and procedures for the acquisition of commercial and non-commercial goods and services using simplified acquisition procedures.
  • Recognize unnecessarily restrictive documents and take measures to ensure competition.
  • Construct oral or written solicitations for commercial and non-commercial goods and services.

Audience:

The NIH Acquisitions Community