Procurement Education and Training

90-minute satellite teleconference video provides basic information about the purchasing process and the importance of training. A key message is the importance of administrative decision-making based on assessment of individual program and training needs. Expert panelists identified the following:

• steps of the procurement process for CNP
• described successful methods used in procurement training
• compared similarities and differences of training needs for a variety of audiences including child care
• discussed improvements in a school district that acquired procurement training
• examples of available training programs and resources.   Published 2004. TT012104

Announcement for Satellite Seminar

Procurement Education and Training satellite seminar announcement flyer.
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Panelist Slides

Guest panelists discuss their involvement with procurement and the benefits of an effective training program. Panelists are: Marlene Gunn, Procurement Specialist, Corinth, MS; Denise Londos, Specialist, Program Analysis and Monitoring Branch, USDA Food and Nutrition Service, Alexandria, VA; Sonia Cotto Moreno, Child Care Food Program Director, Texas Migrant Council, Inc., Laredo, TX; Doug Davis, Food Service Director, Burlington, VT; Sandy Flores, Education Specialist, Chalfont, PA
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Record Retention Scenarios

how long to retain procurement records
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Denise Londros Video on Buy American

Denise Londros explains the meaning of "Buy American" and how to incorporate it into bids.
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Video - Satellite Teleconference

This 90-minute satellite teleconference video provides basic information about the purchasing process and the importance of training.
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Example Record Retention Scenarios

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SFAs

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Complete Glossary for Topic 1

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CREs

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FNS

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performance-funded grants

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nonprofit school food service account

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revenues

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agent

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arms-length

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bidder

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bid protest procedures

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"Buy American" provision

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code of conduct

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competitive proposals

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contract

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contractor

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contracting agency

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economies of scale

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Video - Satellite Conference

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noncompetitive negotiation

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noncompetitive proposals

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Topic 2, Module 1: Getting Ready: Determining Goods/Services Needed

text of State Agency Guidance on Procurement: Topic 2, Module 1
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