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February 20, 2019
Updating Product Service Codes
The Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) is facilitating acquisition workforce awareness for changes applicable to the Product Service Codes (PSC) process. The federal government uses more than 3,000 PSCs to describe the different types of products and services purchased by the federal government. These codes are reported to a variety of federal systems, including agencies’ contract writing systems, the Federal Procurement Data System – Next Generation (FPDS-NG) and other Integrated Award Environment (IAE) systems, USAspending, and other industry systems. PSCs are instrumental for reporting and critical for government leadership to understand the dollar spent for specific products or services.
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PPIRS Officially Merges with CPARS
On Tuesday, January 15, 2019, the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS.gov) and its data were officially merged into the Contract Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS.gov), making CPARS the official system for past performance information. This merge will simplify functions such as making changes to administering users, as well as creating, editing, viewing, and managing performance and integrity records and reports. Users going to PPIRS.gov will be automatically redirected to CPARS.gov. The PPIRS name will temporarily remain in the FAR until it is changed. Contact the CPARS Desk at WEBPTSMH@navy.mil with any questions.
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Join the Acquisition Open Opportunities Information Session Today!
Acquisition Open Opportunities is a platform where acquisition professionals can gain hands-on learning opportunities while in their current job. The platform advertises “opportunities” throughout the government to help individuals improve their skill set, share their knowledge, and gain innovative acquisition strategies and techniques. Please join the online office hour on Wednesday, February 20th, 2019, from 1-2 p.m. ET! There will be a short demo of the Open Opportunities site as well as a Q&A session. For audio: +1.202.602.1295 Conference ID: 540-033-945# For video.
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Easy Status on GSA Global Supply Orders
Try AskGSA ask.gsa.gov, the enhanced, self-service website for customer service! AskGSA allows you to obtain status on GSA Global Supply orders and, if needed, report a problem for GSA to resolve. You can still call (800) 488-3111 or email at NCSCcustomer.service@gsa.gov too.
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Procurement Innovation Lab Boot Camp - Sign Up Now!
The Procurement Innovation Lab PIL Boot Camp is an intensive, one-day course focused on the tools, techniques and mindset needed to innovate the procurement process! Courses offered on Friday May 10, Monday May 13, and Tuesday May 14, 2019. Sign up today in FAITAS - Course FCL-A-9052. Earn 8 CLPS.
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Professional Services Office Hours: Order-Level Materials
Register today for GSA's next Professional Services Category Office Hours webinar scheduled for Thursday, March 14, 2019. This month's topic is Order-Level Materials or OLMs. OLMs are supplies and/or services acquired in direct support of an individual task or delivery order placed against a Schedule contract or BPA. Join Steve Sizemore, Director of GSA's Federal Acquisition Services Direct Client Support Division, to learn more about the benefits of OLM's. The Office Hours webinar is an open-forum session connecting federal Contracting Officers and other federal contracting professionals with GSA experts. Plus earn 1 CLP.
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