News for the Federal Acquisition Workforce

May 6, 2020

Visit OFPP’s Refreshed InReach Hub OFPP has refreshed its InReach Hub to improve communication with frontline acquisition professionals. Here are its top three offerings: 1. Sneak peeks—See policy, tools, and training products before they are made available publicly 2. Engagement opportunities—Help shape future policies by giving feedback 3. Exclusive content—Access content only available to federal employees, such as OFPP’s pilot video, “Solutions from the Source” that provides information and news about government-wide acquisition policies and initiatives. Join the InReach VIP Group to be the first to learn about sneak peeks, engagement opportunities, and exclusive content. Need an Acquisition Gateway account? Sign-up here.

Videos from GSA's Personal Property Division GSA's Personal Property Division published two great videos in FAI's Media Library. The first video explores GSA's Federal Surplus Personal Property Donation Program. The second video provides a brief overview of GSAXcess, GSA's Utilization & Reporting Program. Give them a look today.

Federal Acquisition Certification Continuous Learning Fact Sheet Uncertain about what you need to maintain your Federal Acquisition Certification? FAI has developed a fact sheet to help. The fact sheet provides the number of continuous learning points needed to maintain a certification, sample activities for continuous learning, and valuable references, tools, and guides. Access and print the fact sheet on the FAI.gov web page under Continuous Learning Opportunities.

Posters for Contractors to Fight Human Trafficking The FAR prohibits certain activities closely related with human trafficking. Posters and directions are available for contractors to post at worksites to inform employees of their rights. Please direct parties interested in compliance assistance to https://www.responsiblesourcingtool.org for resources.

Professional Services Office Hours May 14 Register today for the next GSA Professional Services Office Hours, to be held on May 14 at 1:00 p.m. ET. Join GSA expert Ana Eckles and learn when to use HCaTS and when to use the Schedules to meet human capital requirements. Ms. Eckles will also discuss GSA's range of acquisition solutions that can accommodate simple and complex requirements throughout the human capital lifecycle. GSA's Professional Services Category monthly Office Hours are free, online classes designed to address federal customer agency questions about professional services acquisition. Earn 1 CLP! Register now.

NEW COVID-19 Acquisition Policy Training Available May 11 In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, FAI, in collaboration with OFPP and GSA, has developed a new training to support the acquisition community. This online training will provide summarized information and resources to support you as you meet your agencies’ mission during this emergency situation. With the increasing amount of guidance and policy released in response to the current pandemic, it is important that you are aware of the flexibilities, guidance, and tools that are available to assist you. Beginning on May 11, you can take this course and receive 1 CLP by registering in FAITAS for FCL-A-0019 - COVID-19 Acquisition Policy Training.

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