GovCon Foundations

  • Author: Fortuna Solutions Group
  • Level: Beginner
  • Study time: 1 hour
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Course overview
Step confidently into the world of federal contracting with this foundational course. Designed for new entrants and professionals seeking a stronger grasp of acquisition basics, this module covers the basics of US Government contracts and walks you through how to read a Government contract.
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  • Exams: 1 

                                        What is included?

Basics of Government Contracts

Gain a clear understanding of how U.S. Government contracts work, the rules that govern them, and the fundamentals every contractor needs to know before entering the US Government marketplace.

Uniform Contract Format

Learn how the UCF organizes contracts and solicitations into predictable sections, where to find the instructions, clauses, and evaluation criteria, and how to use this structure as your roadmap.

Contract Vehicles & Types

Explore the different contract vehicles and types — from fixed‑price to cost‑reimbursement — and understand how each impacts risk, pricing, and performance strategy.

Fortuna Solutions Group

Negotiations, strategy, and business consulting.
ABOUT FORTUNA SOLUTIONS GROUP
Fortuna Solutions Group, LLC is a SBA-certified Women-Owned Small Business founded by two former DoD major systems (ACAT 1) Contracting Officers. The Fortuna team’s breadth of experience includes negotiation of over $100 billion in DoD acquisitions, strategic advice and direction of a $300 billion portfolio, extensive small and large business industry executive experience, public policy, and capital markets expertise.