CON 7730 Defective Pricing Interactive Simulation
Client Information
The Defense Acquisition University (DAU) is the Department of Defense’s central training institution for acquisition professionals. DAU equips the Defense Acquisition Workforce with the skills and knowledge needed to deliver effective, affordable warfighting capabilities, strengthening national security through agile, mission-ready acquisition support.
Challenge(s)
DAU identified a need to provide Procuring Contracting Officers (PCOs), DCAA auditors, and legal personnel with practical experience in resolving defective pricing cases—one of the more complex and collaborative challenges in contract administration. Traditional classroom and eLearning formats lacked the immersive, decision-rich environment needed to reinforce policy application, cross-discipline communication, and real-time problem-solving.
Solution(s)
CTEC designed CON 7730 as a 2D, scenario-based game simulation that places learners in the role of Brianna Rogers, a new PCO assigned to investigate a suspected case of defective pricing at a fictional military installation. Through eight structured vignettes, players use a proprietary in-game “Workpad” to interact with legal counsel, auditors, and contractors; analyze real-world-style documents; and apply policies like FAR 15.406-2. Key learning objectives are embedded in tasks ranging from reviewing a Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing Data to calculating interest and drafting a final settlement. Success is tracked through task completion and “trophy” achievements, reinforcing correct decisions while allowing for guided remediation. Designed for accessibility and browser-based deployment, CON 7730 delivers a rich, interactive learning experience that mirrors the pressures and collaborations of actual government contracting roles.
Highlights
- 2D point-and-click simulation interface
- Role-based scenarios and vignette structure
- Custom “Workpad” game UI for communication and document handling
- Scenario progression gated by decision accuracy
- Trophy/achievement system for gamification
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