Peter S. Cole, CPCM, had more than 37 years of experience in acquisition and contract management. During his military career he served as a contracting officer, taught basic and advanced procurement, and worked on procurement policy matters. Following his retirement from the Navy, he developed...

Peter S. Cole, CPCM, had more than 37 years of experience in acquisition and contract management. During his military career he served as a contracting officer, taught basic and advanced procurement, and worked on procurement policy matters. Following his retirement from the Navy, he developed textbooks and presented training programs on cost-plus-award fee contracting, competitive negotiation, implementation of OMB Circular A-76, FAR implementation, and contract management for technical personnel.