Concordant is proud to announce it has been selected by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as its key provider of Acquisition services and professional development education and training. This contract award again underscores Concordant’s unwavering commitment to advancing the professional standards of the federal Acquisition workforce toward new expectations of Acquisition readiness and effectiveness.
Concordant will take on the prime role in enhancing the capabilities of the Office of Acquisitions workforce at the renowned National Cancer Institute (NCI), a critical component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Concordant will deliver a series of comprehensive full-day courses each month, meticulously tailored to the needs of NCI personnel, including Contracting Officers, Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), Purchasing Agents, Contract Specialists, and Administrative Officers. These dynamic training sessions will be conducted virtually through Concordant’s cutting-edge training delivery platform, complemented by immersive breakout sessions designed to elevate the effectiveness of learning and engagement.
Concordant’s proprietary curriculum leverages its extensive experience in Federal Acquisition training to offer NCI professionals the opportunity to maintain their Federal Acquisition Certifications in Contracting (FAC-C). The robust training agenda encompasses key topics, such as Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) overview, acquisition planning and strategy development, contract types and applications, source selection methods, contract administration, ethics and compliance, small business utilization, subcontracting, contract modifications, and contract closeout procedures.
J.R. Twiford, Concordant’s CEO, summarized the sentiment of the company’s Acquisition professionals, stating, “Winning this NIH contract is not just a testament to our expertise, but a recognition of our shared commitment to fostering excellence within the federal acquisition domain. It is another hard-earned win in recognition of our reputation for delivering Acquisition excellence, and Concordant is dedicated to supporting NCI in achieving its mission and furthering the professional growth of its workforce.”
Concordant remains steadfast in its mission to provide high-quality, transformative training solutions that empower federal acquisition professionals in their critical roles at NIH and across the federal workforce.