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May 4, 2022
Welcome Back to Continuous Learning!
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Federal Acquisition Certification (FAC) Continuous Learning (CL) restarted on May 1, 2022! Please view our latest videos on The New Common CL Period and CL Period Frequently Asked Questions if you haven't already. Both will help you understand Acquisition Flash 2022-01. Certified FAC-C, FAC-P/PM, and FAC-COR holders now have until April 30, 2024 to complete their CL requirements. Go to the FAI.gov CLIP information page to learn about new features in FAI Cornerstone OnDemand (CSOD). If you need help accessing FAI CSOD, you can watch this video. We look forward to working with you throughout this new CL cycle! For questions, email contact@fai.gov. |
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Training on Basic Contracting for the GSA Schedule
Join GSA on Wednesday, May 11 at 10:30 a.m. ET for a comprehensive training that will cover contracting and ordering procedures for GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule (MAS). It addresses placing orders against the MAS, as outlined in Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 8.4. During this event, you’ll learn about the unique flexibility within the GSA Schedule program. Plus, this webinar will satisfy the training requirement for FAC-C Level 1 (equivalent to FAC 023). There’s no charge for this training, and you can earn four CLPs. If you have questions about this event, contact gsa.acquisitiontraining@gsa.gov. Register today!
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Earn Your FAC-C-DS via the DITAP Program!
A FAC-C-Digital Services (DS) is required prior to being assigned requirements for 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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Professional Services Office Hours - May 12
Performance-based acquisitions (PBAs) are structured around the results to be achieved as opposed to the manner by which work is to be performed. Services are evolving in complexity due to advances in technology, and an acquisition workforce member cannot be an expert in all fields that they touch. Therefore, any contract that is proscriptive in how a service is delivered is likely to result in substandard performance. A successful contract in the current acquisition environment instead speaks to expected results. Register and join GSA this month to explore the many benefits of using PBAs during your procurement planning. Earn one CLP!
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Professional Services Spotlight Webinar - May 24
Cost avoidance is one of the key performance indicators used to measure the impact category management initiatives are having across the federal government. Join GSA for an in-depth review of these methodologies and learn how using an existing governmentwide contract is one cost avoidance measure that leverages administrative efficiency and frees up existing agency resources to focus on mission-critical work. Register and join GSA’s quarterly Spotlight webinar and earn one CLP!
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Acquisition, Program Management, and Small Business Excellence Awards 2022
The Chief Acquisition Officers Council (CAOC) is accepting nominations for the Acquisition, Program Management, and Small Business Excellence Awards until June 1, 2022. These awards recognize acquisition professionals who have contributed to improvements in acquisition, particularly for efforts responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. The awards will be presented at Imagine Nation ELC 2022, October 15–23. To read more or begin the nomination process, visit FAI's website.
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