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July 5, 2023
Don't Delay: CAOC Awards Close This Month!
The deadline for the 2023 Acquisition, Program Management, Small Business and Procurement Equity, and Sustainable Acquisition Excellence Awards is in just 26 days! You can submit your nominations and visit the announcement here.
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CON 3990V Contracting Certification Exam is Here!
The FAC-C (Professional) contracting exam is now available in FAI CSOD. CON 3990V Contracting Certification Exam is only for workforce members who are seeking the FAC-C (Professional). The exam is NOT available to workforce members who already hold a FAC-C (Professional). FAI has received many questions about the exam and has developed a new FAC-C (Professional) Exam FAQs video to assist the contracting workforce. In addition to this new video, FAI.gov has all of the FAQs and more!
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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)). Legacy FAC-C Level II or III holders, and FAC-C (Professional) holders with at least two years of experience can earn a FAC-C-DS and CLPs via the Digital IT Acquisition Professional (DITAP) program. Additionally, Level II or III FAC-COR and FAC-P/PM holders can earn a “Completion Certificate” and CLPs through successful completion of the DITAP Program. There are several vendors who provide the training:
ICF, CivicActions, EAGLES, Skylight, Graduate School USA, and Management Concepts.
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Professional Services Office Hours: July 13
GSA’s Office of Professional Services recently released the final solicitation for OASIS+, the next-generation contract program for non-IT services. GSA aims to expand access to best-in-class non-IT service contracts for highly qualified contractors while providing for increased small business opportunities and an improved buying experience. Join GSA this month to learn more about significant elements of this new contract program, including contract features, small business participation, and scope and domains. Learn about how OASIS+ compares to PSHC’s other contract programs and how to find the best fit for your requirements. Register and earn one CLP!
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Follow FAI on Social Media!
We invite you to join our community on social media! Our YouTube channel contains in-depth videos and breaks down some frequently asked questions. You can also find additional news or updates on FAI's LinkedIn and Twitter pages.
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Market Research as a Service Webinar: July 20
Join GSA for this month’s webinar and learn more about how to find service providers or suppliers for your next requirement. Let GSA’s Market Research As a Service (MRAS) team assist your agency in finding GSA contract holders capable of meeting your procurement needs. The training will provide you with a better understanding of how to leverage GSA’s MRAS program for more effective market research. By leveraging prior research and analytics and the in-depth knowledge of market research specialists, GSA’s MRAS team will help you identify suppliers, summarize their capabilities and socio-economics, and provide a comprehensive market plan, all at no cost! Plus, you’ll earn one CLP!
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