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June 2, 2021
Government-wide Acquisition Workforce Key Initiatives
FAI CSOD - The Wait is Almost Over
There is so much to love about June - start of summer, end of the school year, and the arrival of FAI CSOD! Your invitation to FAI CSOD will arrive this month. Be on the lookout for all the resources and training you’ll need to successfully manage your acquisition-related learning and certifications. Check out the FAI CSOD Frequently Asked Questions and watch for updates from your agency’s Acquisition Career Manager (ACM).
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A New SAM.gov For You
The wait is over! After incorporating user feedback and suggestions from stakeholders, the integration of SAM.gov and beta.SAM.gov is complete! Legacy SAM.gov is now retired and its registration, exclusion listings, and other functionality are on the revised and refreshed SAM.gov. For more information, please visit the SAM.gov.
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Help OFPP & DOE Address Diversity & Equity in Federal Procurement
The Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) and the Department of Energy (DOE) are co-sponsoring a crowdsourcing campaign to identify barriers faced by historically underserved groups that impede full and equal access to federal procurement opportunities. Join the campaign!
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Professional Services Office Hours - June 10
Join GSA’s office hours this month to learn about Performance-Based Acquisitions (BPAs). As services become more complex due to advances in technology, BPAs are structured around the results to be achieved, rather than how work is performed. Learn how to create a successful contract in the current acquisition environment that focuses on expected results. Register today for the session on June 10 at 1:00 p.m. ET. Earn 1 CLP for attending!
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Substitute for FAC 018 Green Purchasing for Civilian Acquisition
FAC 018 Green Purchasing for Civilian Acquisition is currently unavailable. FAC 018 is being updated and moved to a new platform, since FLASH is no longer supported. If you are interested in a sustainable acquisition course, you may complete DoD’s CLC 046 Sustainable Procurement Program (1 CLP) as a substitute.
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FREE GSA Schedules Training: GSA Schedules vs. Open Market
Register today for FREE GSA Schedules vs. Open Market training webinar on June 9 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET. This webinar will cover commonly used methods of acquisition: issuing task or delivery orders under GSA’s Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) (FAR Subpart 8.4); the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13; and negotiating a stand-alone contract under FAR Part 15. This course will explore the differences and similarities between FAR Subpart 8.4 and FAR Parts 13 & 15, and help you analyze alternatives as you develop your acquisition strategy. This is a 2 CLP credit course.
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The BIC Fair is Around the Corner
Are you an acquisition professional looking for an opportunity to learn more about Best-In-Class (BIC) contract solutions that can help with your buying needs? The OMB and Government-wide Category Management Program Management Office are excited to host the first ever Virtual BIC Fair on June 9 and 10. This event is free, open to Federal Employees, and qualifies for CLPs! Visit the Acquisition Gateway for more information and registration.
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Registration Now Open: FAST2021 Virtual Conference
Register today for FAST2021: Define, Procure, Deliver! This virtual training conference will be held on June 15 to 17 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. ET. The conference will be aligned with the key stages of the buyer and seller journey in the federal marketplace. GSA acquisition and category experts will share tools and techniques to help you translate business problems into clear requirements, apply innovative approaches to the buying process, manage performance for results, and explore emerging trends. The conference is offered at no cost for agency and industry partners. Earn up to 11.5 CLPs!
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Chief Acquisition Officer Council Acquisition, Program Management, and Small Business Excellence Awards
The Chief Acquisition Officer Council (CAOC) is accepting nominations for the Acquisition, Program Management, and Small Business Excellence Awards until July 1 at 5:00 p.m. ET. These awards recognize acquisition professionals who have contributed to improvements in acquisition, especially for efforts responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. On November 7-9, the awards will be presented at the Imagine Nation Conference. For more award details and the nomination form, check out FAI’s website.
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OFPP Receives EPIC Ideas! Vote for your Favorites!
Help shape the Administration’s government-wide acquisition priorities and initiatives by participating in OFPP’s Engaging Procurement Ideas to Consider (EPIC) crowdsourcing campaign. Join to vote for your favorite EPIC ideas.
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Learn How to Buy and Migrate Cloud Computing
Register today for a GSA-hosted webinar on Wednesday June 16 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. ET to learn how agencies can procure cloud computing. You’ll learn about the advantages of cloud computing and how to use GSA’s contracts to make the cloud acquisition process easier and more efficient. Topics include: Cloud-computing market trends and projections, common features of cloud solutions, and costs associated with cloud solutions. You will also earn 1 CLP!
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