News for the Federal Acquisition Workforce

February 3, 2012

President Biden Addresses the Federal Workforce President Biden released a video seeking to establish a new tone and relationship between his administration and the career workforce. While launching new initiatives, he delivered a powerful message of trust and appreciation to the federal employees.

OFPP Issues New Memo Addressing Procurement Administrative Lead Time (PALT) This memorandum takes an important step to measuring the timeliness of federal procurements. The memo provides (1) a common definition of PALT and (2) steps agencies can take to incorporate modern business practices that shorten the time between identification and delivery and reduce PALT in acquisition activities.

New Opportunity Available on Open Opps If you have used Open Opportunities in the past, to post or take opportunities or tasks, then Open Opps needs your help! For this opportunity, prior Open Opps users will be interviewed and could be featured as an Open Opps story. This is a great way to support the acquisition community and share the value of using Open Opps. Check out this opportunity now!

Attend Integrated Award Environment Stakeholder Forum on February 9 in Preparation for the sam.gov Transition Register to participate in the Integrated Award Environment (IAE) Stakeholder Forum on February 9, from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. ET so that you are prepared for upcoming design changes to beta.SAM.gov and SAM.gov. This Forum will provide users and stakeholders with an introduction to the new beta.SAM.gov design in preparation for the SAM.gov transition occurring in late April. The forum will also showcase improved features and functionalities of the new design, and offer a preview of the changes with the integration of SAM.gov.

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Pricing and Research in Rapid-Response Scenarios Learn more about category management’s versatile tools and dashboards. On February 10 at 2 p.m. ET, the Government-Wide Category Management's (GWCM) Project Management Office (PMO) will demo how to perform pricing and market research in rapid-response scenarios (e.g. COVID). Register using Zoom and earn 1.5 CLPs at FAITAS.

COVID-19 Responses and Category Management Seminar On February 18 at 1 p.m. ET, join speakers from across government to learn category management strategies that helped the government respond effectively to the pandemic. Speakers will include those from Government-Wide Category Management's (GWCM) Project Management Office (PMO), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and more! Register using Zoom and earn 1.5 CLPs at FAITAS.

Professional Services Category Spotlight Webinar- February 9 The All Small Business Mentor Protégé Program (ASMPP) was created in 2016 to streamline access for small businesses to access the federal marketplace, enhance the small business’s business capabilities, and increase protégé wealth and create jobs through government contracts. The ASMPP also assists mentor firms in developing and increasing their supply chains through capable small business subcontractors. The ASMPP also assists federal contracting officers to meet the congressionally mandated set-aside goals. Earn 1 CLP, register here.

Professional Service Office Hours- February 11 GSA's Professional Services Category monthly Office Hours are designed to address federal customer agency questions about professional services acquisition. Join GSA on February 11, from 1 p.m to 2 p.m. ET for this month’s webinar where you will learn how GSA's Market Research As a Service (MRAS) team can help your agency find GSA contract holders capable of meeting your procurement needs. GSA's MRAS team can help you identify suppliers, summarize their capabilities and socio-economics, and provide you with a comprehensive market place, all at no cost! Register now and earn 1 CLP!

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