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BAE SYSTEMS' Professional Development Gateway

BAE SYSTEMS' Professional Development Gateway provides today's business professionals with viable training options for obtaining professional training and information that best meets the cost, logistic, and time concerns facing today's professionals. All of our courses and conferences, regardless of venue, have been developed and are instructed by our resident experts who have first hand knowledge and experience in each course/conference we offer. Each BAE SYSTEMS Professional Development Gateway Course and Conference will provide you with:

  • Expert Instruction
  • Helpful Hints and Expert Opinions
  • Tools, Techniques, and Methodologies
  • Comprehensive Course Materials
  • Real-World Practical Exercises/Applications
  • Real-World Case Studies
  • OMB Circular A-76 Training
  • ABC/M Training
  • Acquisition Training
  • Organizational Development Training

A-76 Power TrainingTM Conferences
What is A-76 Power TrainingTM?
    

Open Enrollment

BAE SYSTEMS Training Centers
Our Training Centers offer regularly scheduled training courses at our two training centers located in Huntsville, AL and Washington, DC. This venue is perfect for organizations that only need training for a small number of individuals!


   
BAE Systems A-76 Training
2007 Open Enrollment Schedule

Registration Information



Class
Date
Price
Location
COMPARE Aug 7-10 Before July 6:      $710
After July 6:       $765
Arlington, VA
Post Competition Accountability Aug 28-30 Before July 27:    $600
After July 27:      $665
Huntsville, AL
COMPARE Sept 11-14 Before Aug 10:   $710
After Aug 10:      $765
Huntsville, AL
A-76 Process Overview Oct 15-19 Before Sept 14:   $840
After Sept 14:        $925
Arlingon, VA
COMPARE Oct 23-26 Before Sept 21:   $710
After Sept 21:     $765
Arlington, VA
COMPARE Nov 13-16 Before Oct 12:    $710
After Oct 12:      $765
Huntsville, AL
COMPARE Dec 11-14 Before Nov 9:     $710
After Nov 9:       $765
Arlington, VA



Customer Site Training
With our Customer Site Training venue, we provide the instructor and training materials to train your group at the time and location of your choice.


A-76 Information and Pricing   (Pricing Notes 1,2,3,4,5,7,8)
  Course #   Course Duration GSA Price Commercial Price Max Students
Introductory Courses (100 Series)
These courses start with the basics and are perfect for anyone new to the process or in need of refresher. No prior A-76 experience is necessary. Our 1 day Introduction is popular for newly established teams at the onset of the A-76 competition.
100-2 A-76 Introduction (Standard Competition) 1 Day $5780 $5940 25
100-3 A-76 Introduction (Streamlined Competition) 1 Day $5780 $5940 25
100-4 Agency Tender Overview 1 Day $5780 $5940 25
Executive/Management Courses (200 Series)
Our Executive/Management courses are specially designed for the decision making/management officials sometimes referred to as the Core Team or Steering Group. The Executive Digest is often tailored to a group’s need where initial milestones/schedules can be developed through the instructor’s facilitation at the conclusion of the 1/2 day session.
200-1 Preparing the FAIR Act Inventory 1/2 Day $5470 $5620 25
200-2 Executive Digest 1/2 Day $5470 $5620 25
Intermediate/Team Courses (300 Series)
Our Intermediate/Team courses are in-depth, hands-on courses that fully explore the subject matter. One of our Introductory classes is highly recommended prior to taking these courses. However, a brief refresher of the A-76 process is given at the beginning of each of these courses.
300-1 A-76 Process Overview 5 Days $13,380 $13,750 30
300-2 A-76 Process Overview with COMPARE 9 Days $21,240 $21,820 25
300-3 PWS Development 3 Days $8400 $8630 25
300-4 MEO Development 4 Days $9595 $9860 25
300-5 COMPARE (Standard Competition) 3 1/2 Days $8400 $8630 20
300-6 COMPARE (Streamlined Competition) 2 Days $7985 $8200 20
300-7 Preliminary Planning 4 1/2 Days $9595 $9850 30
300-8 A-76 and the Acquisition Process 4 Days $9595 $9850 25
300-9 Post Competition Accountability 3 Days $9100 $9300 25
300-10 A-76 Cost Tracking Tool (ACTT) TBA TBA TBA TBA
Special Interest Courses (400 Series)
Our Special Interest courses are tailored courses for the specified individuals in the respective course. A general understanding of the A-76 process is recommended. However, a brief refresher of the A-76 process is given at the beginning of each of these courses.
400-1 A-76 and the Contracting Officer 4 Days $9595 $9850 25
400-3 A-76 and the Agency Tender Official 2 Days $7675 $7885 15
400-4 Performance Based Service Acquisitions 3 Days $8400 $8630 25


Activity Based Costing/Management Training

  Course Duration Commercial Price Max Students
Getting Results in Activity Based Costing/Management 2 Days Call for Price Max 20-30
Improving Shared Services through Activity Based Costing/Management 4 Hours Call for Price Max 20-30
Creating and Optimizing Performance Metrics/Management 4 Hours Call for Price Max 20-30
Activity Based Costing/Management and TOC in Information Technology 4 Hours Call for Price Max 20-30
Product Costing, Capacity Analysis, and Process Line Improvement in Manufacturing Operations 4 Hours Call for Price Max 20-30


Pricing Notes
  1. Prices are subject to change without notice
  2. Prices include all instructor travel expenses
  3. Prices are for continental U.S. only. Call for pricing outside the continental U.S.
  4. You may purchase training on GSA MOBIS #GS-10F-0016J where a GSA price is given.
  5. Customer Site Terms and Conditions
  6. BAE SYSTEMS Site Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions Open Enrollment Courses

Open Enrollment Defined:
Open Enrollment courses are any BAE SYSTEMS provided course offered at a specific date and location where enrollment is open to any individual(s) that desire to attend such course whereby these terms and conditions apply.

Pricing:
All upcoming Open Enrollment courses (and associated pricing) are advertised on our training website at: BAE SYSTEMS Training Centers

No inference should be made that the price of an Open Enrollment course will remain unchanged as BAE SYSTEMS reserves the right to change Open Enrollment pricing without notice. However, BAE SYSTEMS will not change the price of an advertised Open Enrollment course after a scheduled date has been advertised on the website above.


Registration/Confirmation/Payment Information
Attendees may register in advance for any course advertised on our website by following the registration procedures posted. The following policies apply to registration:

Confirmation
BAE SYSTEMS will issue a confirmation number upon receipt of payment information (see Payment Information below). Attendees are not confirmed for a course until BAE SYSTEMS has issued a confirmation number. Attendees must present the confirmation number upon arrival to the class.

Payment Information:
Payment information is required to obtain a confirmation number. However, BAE SYSTEMS will not charge any credit card until the first day of the course. Acceptable forms of payment for Open Enrollment courses include:
  • Mastercard*
  • Visa*
  • Check (made payable to BAE SYSTEMS)
* Credit cards will not be charged until the first day of class.

Cancellation

BAE SYSTEMS Cancellation
BAE SYSTEMS reserves the right to cancel any scheduled Open Enrollment course due to low registration. If BAE SYSTEMS does cancel a scheduled Open Enrollment course due to low registration, BAE SYSTEMS will issue a cancellation number no later than two (2) weeks prior to the course. Therefore, it is advisable to make fully refundable airline reservations when scheduling trips before the two-week mark.

Attendee Cancellation:
Up to three (3) weeks prior to course: Attendees may cancel their registration in an Open Enrollment course up to three (3) weeks prior to the start date of the course with no penalty.

Within three (3) weeks of course: If an attendee cancels registration within three (3) weeks of the start date of the course, BAE SYSTEMS reserves the right to charge a $100.00 cancellation fee for credit card purchases. BAE SYSTEMS will not issue refunds for cancellations made within three weeks of the start date of the course when paid by check; however, BAE SYSTEMS will issue a credit voucher equal to the cancelled enrollment price for the attendee to use at a future confirmed open enrollment course. If the attendee chooses to apply the credit voucher to a course with a higher registration fee, an equitable price adjustment will be made payable by the attendee at the time of registration. If a confirmed student does not attend a class, and does not cancel, BAE SYSTEMS will not refund registration fee and will charge the credit card for the full amount.


Terms and Conditions Customer Site Courses

Customer Site Defined:
Customer Site training refers to any training course BAE SYSTEMS delivers at a customer provided facility whereby these terms and conditions apply.

Pricing:
All upcoming Customer Site courses (and associated pricing) are advertised on our training website at: BAE SYSTEMS Customer Site. The following pricing policies apply to all Customer Site courses:

GSA Pricing
BAE SYSTEMS provides GSA pricing under MOBIS schedule #GS-10F-0016J to qualified purchasers for training courses as indicated on BAE SYSTEMS Customer Site web page.

GSA Pricing Outside Continental US
BAE SYSTEMS may elect not to provide GSA pricing for customers outside the Continental US where travel costs may be significantly higher than CONUS. Should this occur, BAE SYSTEMS will provide a non-GSA priced quote for the requested training.

Inclusions
BAE SYSTEMS Customer Site Pricing includes:
  • All Instructor Labor, Travel and Related Expenses
  • Course Materials and Distribution to One Destination
  • One (1) set of course materials for each student
Changes
BAE SYSTEMS reserves the right to change prices without notice.

Scheduling a Customer Site Course:
The following shall apply when scheduling a Customer Site course:

Quotation
BAE SYSTEMS will provide a formal quotation of the requested training to include:
  • Pricing
  • Course Syllabus, Topics, and Agenda
  • Duration
Payment
Payment is required prior to the conducting of the requested training. Acceptable forms of payment for Customer Site training include:
  • Mastercard
  • Visa
  • Check
  • Purchase Order
Time Required
A two (2) week lead-time is required to produce and ship course materials. Therefore, all Customer Site training must be scheduled at least two (2) weeks prior to the desired date. BAE SYSTEMS will not produce or ship any materials until payment is received.

Customer Responsibilities
One point of contact (POC) shall be assigned by the customer requesting the Customer Site course that will interact with the BAE SYSTEMS representative. Customer responsibilities for all courses are as follows:

Customer Responsibilities for Customer Site Courses

                                 Prior to Class                               First Day of Class
  •  
  • Reserve classroom for attendees
  •  
  • Obtain equipment for instructor

    BAE SYSTEMS Requires:
  •  
  • Projection System for use with PowerPoint Presentation (NOTE: Instructor will bring their own laptop to connect into projector)
  •  
  • Dry erase white board or butcher paper pads with easel
  •  
  • Markers (dry-erase for white board)
  •  
  • Lectern with stool
  •  
  • Provide information to BAE SYSTEMS such as:
         - Where class will be held (Bldg #)
         - Directions from airport to class location
  •  
  • For COMPARE Training Only: Customer provided computers required

  •  
  • If class is to be held on an installation, contact instructor and Pass & ID to arrange a Visitor Pass for the 4-day period.
  •  
  • Meet instructor approximately 1 hour before class is to begin at Pass & ID or 2 hours if a military installation is in “Threatcon C or D”. Escort instructor to classroom
  •  
  • Make administrative announcements to the class such as:
         - Restrooms
         - Designated smoking areas
         - Messages and emergency phone numbers
         - Break area
         - Food in classroom

    Download Instructions for COMPARE
    • Go to http://www.compareA76.com


    • Click on the Download link in the menu on the left hand side of the page.


    • Scroll down the Download page and find the install file download that you need (i.e. Version 1.6 or other newer version).


    • Click on the file you wish to download to download it to your computer. If the version change summary is displayed, click on "continue to Download" in the upper left corner to proceed with file download.


    • Run the install program and follow the on screen instructions


    • After installing the software, double click the software icon on the desktop to verify that the correct version is installed.


      • NOTE: Do not attempt to download/run software from a LAN as software will not load and/or operate properly. In cases where classroom computers are not directly linked to the Internet, it is recommended that an individual computer equipped with a CD Writer AND access to the Internet be used to download and “burn” a CD of the required software files. The CD can then be used to load the software onto all other classroom computers. Please note that when copying a file from a CD to a computer, you must open the properties for the file after it is copied and uncheck the “Read Only” attribute.