1.Provide a brief discussion of the legal authority for the government of the United States of America to enter into contracts.

2.What are the two basic methods which the government uses in the acquisition process, and provide a brief discussion of the elements of each.

3.What are the two basic types of contracts employed by the government in the acquisition process, and what are the essential elements of each?

4.Compare and contrast Cost as an Independent Variable and Design to Cost.

5.What are advance agreements, how are they used, and what are some of the costs that are generally covered?

6.Discuss the role of the Contract Administration Office (CAO) in the government's acquisition process.

7.Discuss the principles of Proprietary Rights from the government's viewpoint.

8.Discuss the difference between a termination for default and termination for convenience in the government acquisition process.

9.Describe the source selection process in the Government contracting process.

10.List and explain the various ways a contract can be changed or modified.