News for the Acquisition Workforce

The Partnership for Public Service is currently accepting applications for the Leadership Excellence for Acquisition Professionals Program (LEAP) now under the Mission Support Leadership Program for GS12 through GS14. The application deadline is April 22. Find more information about LEAP on their website.

A FAC-C-Digital Services (DS) is now required prior to being assigned requirements for digital services acquisitions over $7 million (or $13 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.

Start Using the Unique Entity ID on April 4

Change is coming! Starting Monday, April 4, the new Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov will be the official, government-wide identifier used for federal awards. Expect intermittent system downtime across the entire IAE portfolio (SAM.gov, FPDS.gov, eSRS.gov, FSRS.gov, FAPIIS.gov, and CPARS.gov) as GSA deploys the front-end and back-end changes to remove the DUNS Number and changes service providers for entity validation. GSA will publish specific maintenance windows closer to the cutover date. They recommend federal awarding officials avoid planning key award lifecycle activities from March 31 to April 5 to allow time for the system changes and for agency systems to confirm connectivity following the cutover.

The demands for energy efficiency and sustainability are on the rise. That’s why you can find a world of innovative energy management solutions through GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Energy Consulting Services (SIN 541690E), Total Solution Support Products for Facilities Management Systems (SIN 334512), and Smart Buildings Systems Integration (SIN 541513). Whether you need help with an energy audit, commissioning a new building, or energy planning – or a comprehensive, full-service energy solution, GSA has everything you need to manage and conserve energy, including renewable energy options. Find more information on GSA’s MAS facilities page.

Do you know the difference between a Statement of Work (SOW), a Performance Work Statement (PWS), and a Statement of Objectives (SOO)? How do you decide which to use, especially as it relates to professional services acquisitions? Join GSA experts to learn about the pros and cons of each, along with some examples and lessons learned from using each option. Register now!

Interested in learning how to procure cloud computing for your agency or want to learn more about how to migrate applications to a cloud platform? Register and join GSA on March 23 from 12:00 to 1:00p.m. ET to learn about cloud computing for government. They will discuss cloud computing, how it can benefit agencies, and how to go about the acquisition process. The event is free, and you can earn one CLP. Check out GSA’s flyer for more information.

The Procurement Round Table, in cooperation with the National Contract Management Association (NCMA), will award $5,000 at the 2022 NCMA Congress conference, to a federal acquisition professional who has contributed significantly to contracting operations and acquisition policy. The Procurement Round Table is currently accepting nominations until April 21. For more information about eligibility and how to nominate, check out their flyer and the application form.

FAST2022 Series: Securing Next-Generation IT Hybrid Work Environments

Join GSA’s IT category and acquisition experts on Wednesday March 16 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. ET as they explore contracting for cloud computing solutions billed on a consumption basis; delivering telework capabilities effectively; emerging tech for the hybrid work environment; how to build out Zero Trust Architecture in a remote workforce environment; and how GSA can help agencies comply with recent laws, regulations, and executive orders requiring improved cybersecurity in the acquisition process. Register Today!

Treasury Department Vacancy: Director, Office of Information Technology Acquisition (SES)

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has a distinguished history dating back to the founding of our nation. You may have heard of the first Secretary of the Treasury: Alexander Hamilton! As the steward of U.S. economic and financial systems, Treasury is a major and influential leader in today's global economy. Treasury employees strive to maintain integrity and uphold the public trust; explore better ways of conducting business through innovation; seek diversity of thought and expertise to inform decisions; embrace and adapt to change; and work hard to accomplish meaningful results for the American public. If you want a challenging job in a great agency working with a great team, consider applying for the ES00 Director, Office of Information Technology Acquisition position, within the Internal Revenue Service!