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November 3, 2021
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Made in America Waivers Acquisition Townhall |
Learn about the new Made in America waiver guidance and digital waiver portal during the Improving the Transparency of Made in America Waivers Acquisition Townhall on Thursday, November 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. ET. The Townhall will cover the status of current Made in America activities, new Made in America waiver guidance and digital waiver portal, and available resources to support the workforce.
Professional Services Office Hours - November 10
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provides the regulatory foundation for buying products and services on behalf of the federal government. FAR 8.4 provides ordering procedures for GSA Schedules, and FAR 15 addresses contracting by negotiation. Which method should you use? What are the advantages and restrictions of each method? Join GSA this month for an insightful overview comparing GSA Schedules and FAR 15. Earn 1 CLP!
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Earn Your FAC-C-DS via the DITAP Program
Beginning in FY22, contracting personnel must obtain their FAC-C Plus Specialization in Digital Services (FAC-C-DS) prior to assignment to digital services acquisitions over $7.5 million (or $15 million for acquisitions described in FAR Part 13.500(c)). 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 with open applications now: Management Concepts, ICF, CivicActions, EAGLES, and Skylight.
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New Course: FAC 094 Improving Transparency in the Federal Marketplace: Digital Nonavailability Waivers
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FAI is pleased to announce a new online training course in FAI CSOD! FAC-094 Improving Transparency in the Federal Marketplace: Digital Nonavailability Waivers is a 30 minute, web-based training worth .5 CLP. This course introduces the new digital waiver process for proposed nonavailability waivers under the Buy American Act and the role the new Made in America Office has in that process.
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Webinar Today! Learn How to Equip Your Mission with Hand and Power Tools
Join GSA today, Wednesday November 3 from 3 to 4 p.m. ET for a convenient, concise overview of how to purchase from GSA Global Supply’s offering of power tools, generators, tool kits, and other tools used daily by machine shops, retrofitting facilities, and mechanics. You’ll also learn how to complete a government-to-government (G2G) transaction quickly, efficiently, and seamlessly – allowing you more time to focus on your mission. There’s no charge for this training, and you can earn 1 CLP. If you have questions about this event, please contact HSS_Marketing@gsa.gov. Register for the webinar today!
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SBA Webinar Today! Understanding the Nonmanufacturer Rule
Join the Small Business Administration (SBA) today, Wednesday, November 3 from 2 to 3 p.m. ET to learn about Understanding the Nonmanufacturer Rule. Pre-registration is not required. Use this article link to join the training today. Send any questions regarding the program to sbalearning@sba.gov.
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Learn About Contract Types in Just Six Minutes!
FAI's “Contract Types” Knowledge Nugget video covers the different contract types identified in the FAR - in just six minutes! You will learn about the importance of choosing the right contract type during the acquisition planning stage. Check out this micro-learning video on FAI's Media Library today!
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New Category Management Seminar Series
The Government wide Category Management (GWCM) Program Management Office (PMO) is offering a three-part learning seminar series called “Back to Basics.” This series is designed to cover a wide breadth of category management principles using data and available resources and tools. The first session is on November 17 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. ET. Register for the session and join the GWCM PMO to learn more about category management. Earn CLPs for attending!
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