BMT-2510 Introduction to Source Selection

Credits 3
Experiencing the source selection process, developing a source selection plan, proposal preparation and evaluation. Content of course includes best and final offer (BAFO), invitation for bid (IFB), types of source selection, cooperative purchasing, performance base contracting, best value procurement and open solicitations. Formerly offered as MGT 2510. Students may not receive credit for both MGT 2510 and BMT 2510.

Required Reading Proficiency.
Formerly Formerly MGT-2510. Students may not receive credit for both MGT-2510 and BMT-2510.
(Not offered summer.)

Course Outcomes

Define Source Selection and its component parts.
Identify the critically important planning issues.
Identify the preparation, issuance and amendment of requests for and receipt of proposals.
Construct the process for evaluating proposals.
Interpret the rules for exchange of information between the government and offers after the receipt of proposals.
Explain the process for and rules about selecting the contractor, including the analysis of non-price/price tradeoffs, notifications, debriefing, and protests.