1) DEFM311(due 2024/09/27) The assignment this week is to create an 18-page PowerPoint presentation that covers the below topics. Describe the responsibilities of the contracting officer Describe the

1) DEFM311(due 2024/09/27)

The assignment this week is to create an 18-page PowerPoint presentation that covers the below topics.

Describe the responsibilities of the contracting officer

Describe the basics of government contracts

Explain the contracting cycle

LO-   Explain how procurement fraud and ethics plays a pivotal role within the contracting community

LO-   Define the roles and responsibilities of the Executive Branch, Congress, and Defense Industry in defense contracting, acquisition, and management

LO-   Describe the fundamentals of each of the Executive Branch, Congress, and Defense Industry in defense contracting, acquisition, and management

* References and citations in APA format are require

2) DEFM321 (Due 2024/09/21)

Write a short paper on the issues or problems facing the Head of Contracting Activity (HCA) or the Senior Contracting Official (SCO) responsibilities. Are there any ethical issues? Do research in trade journals and peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings to find what issues are being discussed this year and one year ago. Do not go further back than five years in your research.

Instructions:

•Written Communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.•APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA style and formatting.•Length of paper: typed, double-spaced pages with no less than a two-page paper.•Font and Font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.

3) DEFM321(due 2024/09/21

Instructions

Assignment: Select a topic that relates to Contract Management with a focus on Joint Contingency Contracting if you like or any topic from the learning objectives found in the lessons and syllabus. You can research an existing program, or you can write about the contract management process or any topic that relates to any of the Learning Objectives of the course.

Write an outline of your research topic paper. This outline can follow the following format as far as section headings (see sample below), but you do not have to follow it exactly. You can add more sections. But there must be at least four sections highlighted by * and section titles. Include at least 100 words per section that you use.

Abstract

Introduction*

Background

Literature Review*

Findings*

Conclusion*

Incorporate, reference and cite at least three references from articles listed within the online APUS library or other sources.

Instructions:

•Written Communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.•APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA style and formatting.•Length of paper: typed, double-spaced pages with no less than a two-page paper.•Font and Font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.