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Post Award Contract Management

Post-Award Contract Management Training
Course Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will:

Understand the key responsibilities in post-award contract management
Learn how to monitor performance and enforce contract terms
Develop strategies for managing risks and contract modifications
Understand compliance and legal requirements
Learn best practices for resolving disputes and contract closeout
Module 1: Introduction to Post-Award Contract Management
📌 Overview of Post-Award Activities

Transition from contract award to execution
Key stakeholders in contract management
Importance of effective contract administration
📌 Common Challenges

Lack of clear contract scope
Poor communication with stakeholders
Failure to track performance metrics
Module 2: Contract Administration & Compliance
📌 Roles & Responsibilities

Contract managers vs. project managers
Vendor and supplier management
📌 Compliance & Regulatory Requirements

Industry-specific regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS for government contracts)
Internal policies & legal considerations
Documentation & audit readiness
📌 Managing Contract Obligations

Understanding Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
Tracking key contract deliverables
Ensuring quality control
Module 3: Performance Monitoring & Risk Management
📌 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Setting and measuring contract performance metrics
Using dashboards & contract management software
📌 Risk Identification & Mitigation

Identifying contractual risks (e.g., delays, cost overruns)
Risk response planning
Escalation procedures
📌 Vendor Relationship Management

Managing supplier performance
Handling non-compliance issues
Communication & collaboration strategies
Module 4: Contract Modifications & Amendments
📌 Types of Contract Changes

Scope changes
Price adjustments
Timeline extensions
📌 Change Management Process

Requesting and approving contract modifications
Documenting contract amendments
Legal implications of contract changes
Module 5: Dispute Resolution & Claims Management
📌 Common Causes of Contract Disputes

Payment disputes
Quality or performance issues
Misinterpretation of contract terms
📌 Dispute Resolution Methods

Negotiation strategies
Mediation and arbitration
Litigation considerations
📌 Handling Contract Claims

Understanding claim procedures
Documentation & evidence gathering
Preventing disputes through proactive contract management
Module 6: Contract Closeout & Lessons Learned
📌 Closeout Process

Ensuring all deliverables are met
Final payments & financial reconciliation
Compliance review
📌 Post-Contract Evaluation

Lessons learned & continuous improvement
Conducting post-mortem contract reviews
Improving future contract performance