News for the Acquisition Workforce

Enroll in one of these available FAC certification courses and take the next step in your professional journey. Some of the courses featured include: 

FAC-C (Professional)

• CON 1100V: Contract Foundational Skills
• CON 1200V: Contract Pre-Award
• CON 1300V: Contract Award
• CON 1400V: Contract Post-Award

FAC-COR

• FCR 201: Contracting Officer's Representative Level 2
• FCR 400: Advanced Contracting Officer's Representative 

FAC-P/PM Entry Level

• FPM 121: Acquisition Fundamentals of Project and Program Management II

Secure your seat today and advance your acquisition career with FAI!

Watch FAI's latest video on YouTube to gain valuable insights and a comprehensive understanding of the certification process and requirements for the FAC-C (Professional) certification.

FAI expanded its Cyber-Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) course series with updates to FCS 103: Security Exclusions and Prohibitions and the launch of FCS 104: Safeguarding Sensitive Information.

FCS 103 now covers the Interim Rule for FAR Case 2024-002, aligning with the American Security Drone Act of 2023 to ensure compliance with UAS prohibitions.

FCS 104 builds on FAC 093 by detailing acquisition team roles, contractor requirements, and security controls for FCI, CUI, and classified information.

Both courses award one CLP and strengthen cybersecurity risk management in acquisitions.

December through February marks peak flu season in the U.S. To protect agency personnel and the public, use disinfectants to prevent the spread of germs. GSA provides disinfectants, refill dispensers, and sanitizers for food handling areas to eliminate bacteria and viruses. These solutions are available under SIN 325612. For streamlined procurement, turn to GSA. Contact gssmasprogram@gsa.gov for assistance. Stay safe and help stop the spread!

Successful completion of the Digital IT Acquisition Professional (DITAP) training program earns students a DITAP training certificate, 80 CLPs, and the ability to apply for the Digital Services Credential (DITAP) (formerly FAC-C-DS) through FAI's credential program. FAC-C (Professional) holders with at least two years of experience and assigned to acquisitions consisting primarily of digital services over FAR 13.500(c) thresholds are required to attend the DITAP training program. FAC-COR Level II/III and FAC-P/PM Level II/III holders with at least two years of experience and assigned to acquisitions consisting primarily of digital services over FAR 13.500(c) thresholds are encouraged to attend DITAP training to create a cohesive team that fully understands how to buy digital services. There are several vendors who provide the training:  EAGLES, ICF, CivicActions, Graduate School USA, Skylight, and Management Concepts. Learn more about DITAP by visiting the TechFAR Hub.

Register now for GSA's 2nd Generation IT (2GIT) webinar! Discover how GSA delivers in-scope, pre-competed commercial hardware, software, and ancillary services. Learn simplified purchasing methods for end-user devices through GSA's Government-Wide Strategic Solution (GSS) for desktops and laptops, as well as the latest government-wide printer BPA. Take advantage of this opportunity to see how GSA's secure hardware solutions can support your agency. Plus, earn a CLP!