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August 18, 2021
Government-wide Acquisition Workforce Key Initiatives
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Final Reminder: Activate Your Okta Account
If you have already activated your Okta Account to access FAI CSOD, thank you for doing so. If you have not activated your Okta Account and logged into FAITAS after November 2020, you received multiple reminder emails from the Defense Acquisition University (DAU); one was sent at the start of August. The reminder email has a button to “Activate Okta Account.” If you do not activate your account by the end of August, you will be locked out of FAI CSOD and you will need to complete the DAU System Access Authorization Request (SAAR) form. Save yourself the extra work and activate your account today!
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LEAP Program Accepting Applications for Fall 2021
The Partnership for Public Service is currently accepting applications for the Fall Leadership Excellence for Acquisition Professionals program (LEAP). LEAP, designed for GS-12 to GS-14 federal employees, helps professionals become more effective leaders by focusing on the four core tenets of the Partnership’s Public Service Leadership Model: self-awareness, engaging others, leading change, and achieving results. Program dates begin in October 2021 with flexible virtual and in-person options. Learn more on LEAP’s website!
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Register by August 18 for FQN 076 Critical Decision Making-Capstone
FQN 076 Critical Decision Making-Capstone teaches acquisition professionals how to synthesize lessons from the prerequisite courses FAC 072, 073, 074, and 075 and how to apply the Program Management Improvement Accountability Act (PMIAA) to the acquisition environment. Register through FAI CSOD by August 18 for the September 8 session. Earn 4 CLPs at completion!
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Professional Services Office Hours – September 9
Do you know the difference between a Statement of Work (SOW), a Performance Work Statement (PWS) and a State of Objectives (SOO)? How do you decide which to use, especially as it relates to professional services acquisitions? Experts will share examples, pros and cons of each, and lessons learned from using each option. Register now for the September 9 event at 1:00 p.m. ET and earn 1 CLP for attending!
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Help Create the Future Hi-Def Acquisition Information Environment
OMB invites you to share ideas about key features and capabilities that you would like to see included in the future Hi-Def acquisition information environment. Submit ideas for technology and data tools that can make the acquisition workforce more productive and effective. Selected ideas will serve as a roadmap and influence the development of the future Hi-Def acquisition information environment. Submit ideas via the online portal through September 3. Request access and log in to the portal here.
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Two Online Training Courses Are Retiring
FAC 087 - GSA GWACs for IT Services-Based Solutions and FAC 088 - GSA's GWAC: 8(a) STARS II will be retiring on August 30, 2021. Complete them now before they disappear!
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Learn How TEMS and MaaS Solutions can Support your Agency’s Mission
Join GSA on August 31 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. ET, for a webinar about how Telecommunications Expense Management Services (TEMS) and Mobility as a Service (MaaS) solutions can help your agency better manage your mobility program and reduce your costs for wireless service and devices. This event will feature a panel of industry partners who will review their capabilities and discuss how agencies are leveraging these solutions to improve their mobility programs and save money. The training is free, and you can earn 1.5 CLPs for attending. A .gov or .mil email address is required for registration. If you have questions about this event, please email wireless@gsa.gov.
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Learn from DoD's Category Management Best Practices
Join the OMB, the Category Management (CM) team, DAU, Air Force, Army, and Navy to learn how they train their acquisition workforce on CM and use CM principles for procurement planning. This webinar will take place on August 19 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. ET. Register using Zoom and FAI CSOD. Earn 1.5 CLPs for attending.
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Updated Course Now Available!
FAC 022 Combating Trafficking in Persons course has been updated and is available on FAI CSOD. This 2 CLP course explains the issues related to trafficking in persons in Government contracting and provides information about the legislation, regulations, and prohibitions in place to combat the practice. Gain an understanding of the specific roles and responsibilities of contracting professionals (and contractors) in monitoring contractor compliance.
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Earn Your FAC-C-DS via the DITAP Program
Beginning in FY 2022, prior to assignment to digital services acquisitions over $7 million (or $13 million for acquisitions described in FAR Part 13.500(c)) contracting personnel must obtain their Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting Core-Plus Specialization in Digital Services (FAC-C-DS). FAC-C Level II or III certified candidates can earn a FAC-C-DS via the Digital IT Acquisition Professional (DITAP) Program. There are several authorized vendors who provide the training: Management Concepts, ICF, CivicActions, EAGLES, and Skylight, many have applications open now.
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