News for the Acquisition Workforce

Fiscal year 2025 Q2, Q3, and Q4 virtual instructor-led training courses are now open on FAI CSOD! Dive into FAC-C, FAC-COR, FAC-P/PM, credential programs, and continuous learning opportunities—all offered at no cost to students or agencies. Seats are limited and filling quickly, so secure your spot today! View the complete list on FAI.gov. 

Need to take a course that's fully booked? Catch it next time! Use FAI CSOD's "Notify Me of New Sessions" feature to receive an email as soon as a new session opens up.

1. Open FAI CSOD.

2. Search for and select your desired course.

3. Click the white arrow next to "Select a Session."

4. Choose "Notify Me of Future Sessions" in the dropdown menu. 

The Innovate to Win program supports the federal civilian acquisition workforce delivery of high-value solutions by building innovation knowledge and skills. Participants assess their innovation skills and follow a tailored, flexible learning pathway featuring self-paced resources like courses, videos, and articles. Designed to fit busy schedules, the program targets up to 15 key innovation skills, with participants completing it within six months. Get started by completing the FY25 Innovation Self-Assessment in FAI CSOD. Access your personalized learning plan in FAI CSOD: Home > Scheduled Tasks. Then, access your personalized learning pathway: Performance > Development Plans. For guidance, visit FAI CSOD’s How To Video and Innovate to Win Guidance. Embrace growth and innovation today!

FQN 160 - Acquisition of Agile Services (3-Day) (Feb. 3-5)

CON 2450V - Construction Modification Proposal Analysis (Feb. 3-7)

FQN 425 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures (5-Day) (Feb. 3-7)

FQN 475 - Advanced Simplified Acquisition Procedures (5-Day) (Feb. 3-7)

FCN 435 - Contract Administration (5-Day) (Feb. 3-7)

FQN 180 - Cost Analysis (Feb. 3-7)

FQN 070 - Cost and Price Analysis (Feb. 3-7)

FCN 400 - Emergency Contracting Basics (2-Day) (Feb. 6-7)

FQN 169 - Developing Agile Requirements and User Stories in the Federal Environment (2-Day) (Feb. 6-7)

Is your agency prepared for cloud computing? Looking for the most cost-effective way to procure cloud solutions? Wondering which contracts provide the best and most secure options for your organization? Get the answers you need and more by joining GSA's "How to Buy Cloud for Government" webinar on Jan. 8, 2025!

Join GSA on Dec. 19 for OASIS+ Delegation of Procurement Authority (DPA) training. This session provides access to OASIS+ contracts and teaches task order best practices. Warranted OCOs must have a DPA to solicit, evaluate, and award task orders. The program also requires DPA training for staff posting solicitations. Only OCOs qualify for an OASIS+ DPA. Visit the OASIS+ website for details. Register now to earn 1.5 CLPs!

GSA launched a new cloud migration toolkit for orders under the Cloud Special Item Number 518210C, providing resources for customers to use as needed. The toolkit includes templates and sample language for a performance work statement, a request for quote, and a quality assurance surveillance plan. Access these templates in the Acquisition Document Library on buy.gsa.gov.