News for the Acquisition Workforce

On June 16, 2022, the President signed the Supply Chain Security Training Act of 2021 into law, requiring FAI to develop a training program for officials with supply chain risk management responsibilities at Federal agencies. At this time, the one-hour course (FAC 093), Introduction to Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM), is available via FAI CSOD. As the world becomes more interconnected and as the U.S. and its allies confront more adverse challenges, SCRM is more critical than ever. Learn more about SCRM and strengthen our nation's defenses by taking FAC 093!

On March 7, 2022, the FAR Council published FAR Rule 2021-008, which included substantial and complex changes to the requirements of the Buy American statute. FAI has created a five-minute micro-learning video to help contracting professionals understand the changes that take effect on Oct. 25, 2022. In October 2022, look for FAC 063 Buy American Statute, which will be updated to include the new requirements along with a new web-based interactive decision tool to help acquisition workforce members navigate and apply the complex Buy American rules and procedures.

FAI's FAC-P/PM training sessions are now available for your registration in FAI CSOD. FAC-P/PM entry, mid and senior levels, and IT Core-Plus specialization sessions are ready and waiting for you. See the entire list of sessions with open seats. Remember, FAI's training for federal employees is free of charge; there is no cost to you or your agency.

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 vendors who provide the training with open applications now: Graduate School USA, Management Concepts, ICF, CivicActions, EAGLES and Skylight.

Executive Order (EO) 14035, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Federal Workforce, establishes policies to cultivate a Federal workforce that draws from the full diversity of the nation. Agencies are called to promote diversity and inclusion in the Federal workforce and expand its scope to include equity and accessibility. Join this session to learn about the resources and methodologies available to help guide your agency on the execution of this EO. Register today and earn 1 CLP.

The Chief Acquisition Officers Council is accepting nominations for the Acquisition, Program Management and Small Business Excellence Awards until July 15, 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.