News for the Federal Acquisition Workforce

January 6, 2021

Earn CLPs with FAI's New App FAI is pleased to announce the release of a new mobile app! The FAI Acquisition Challenge, which includes three modules: Price Analysis (3 CLPs); Contracting Quiz (2 CLPs); and Program/Project Management Quiz (2 CLPs) is now available on Android and iOS (Apple). Download the FAI Acquisition Challenge from the Google Play or Apple App Store today and start earning CLPs on the go!

Q2 FY20 Quarterly Workforce Metrics Available FAI is pleased to announce the posting of the Q2FY20 quarterly workforce metrics on FAI.gov! The metrics provide attrition, accession, and general employment trends across two critical occupational series of the acquisition workforce, GS-1102 and GS-1101. All data is sourced directly from the Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) FedScope database.

FAC 089 Writing Quality Past Performance Evaluations In partnership with GSA and the Navy, FAI has released a new course designed for Acquisition Professionals (COs, CORs and PMs) entitled Writing Quality Past Performance Evaluations. In this online course, you will earn 1 CLP and learn the components of writing a good contract effort description and past performance evaluation narrative, and how to rate a contractor's performance. Register for FAC 089, Writing Quality Past Performance Evaluations through the FAITAS today!

Professional Services Office Hours January 7 Register today for the next GSA Professional Services Office Hours, to be held on January 7 at 1:00 p.m. ET! The Office of Professional Services and Human Capital Categories has prepared a series of acquisition planning packages that outline best practices, ordering guidance tailored to specific subcategories, and Special Item Numbers (SINs) offered on GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule – Professional Services Category. The Acquisition Planning Packages contain sample Requests for Information (RFIs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Statements of Objectives (SOOs), Performance Work Statement (PWSs), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), and buying guides to make ordering easier for contracting officers. Earn 1 CLP!

FQN 076 Critical Decision Making-Capstone In collaboration with DOI, DHS, VAAA, and NPS, FAI has released the fifth instructor-led cross-functional course, FQN 076 Critical Decision-Making Capstone. Learn to synthesize lessons from FAC 072, FAC 073, FAC 074, and FAC 075 and how to apply the Program Management Improvement Accountability Act (PMIAA) to the acquisition environment. Register for FQN 076 Critical Decision-Making Capstone in FAITAS to earn four CLPs.

GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Video on Facility Services If your agency is looking for services to operate, maintain or repair your facilities, GSA can help. GSA’s Complete Facilities Maintenance and Management (SIN 561210FAC) includes the supply or use of environmentally sustainable products such as EPA-designated Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines products, as well as items that are BioPreferred (biobased), EnergyStar or otherwise efficient, or WaterSense rated. Visit Youtube video for the highlights.

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