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Sept. 3, 2025
New Tools to Help You Navigate the FAR Updates: Seven Practitioner Albums Ready for You — Learn and Earn Your CLPs!
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The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) continues to transform federal acquisition by streamlining processes, enhancing efficiency, and aligning acquisition practices with the commercial marketplace. Each update provides the workforce with greater flexibility, stronger tools, and clear practitioner guidance.
Now, seven new Practitioner Albums are available to help you explore these changes, apply them right away, and earn CLPs along the way:
Why it matters: Each album provides concise change summaries, side-by-side line-out comparisons, and practitioner insights you can use immediately in your contracting work.
Earn your CLPs in three steps:
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Open the albums linked above or visit the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Playlist.
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Explore the content and complete the short attestation.
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See your CLP credit instantly added to your CSOD transcript.
Stay on top of every release:
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New Playlist in FAI CSOD: Revolutionary FAR Overhaul - Training Materials
The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul – Training Materials playlist is a curated learning resource for the federal acquisition workforce, providing access to formal training materials that support understanding of the evolving Revolutionary FAR Overhaul. These resources highlight key changes driven by Executive Order 14275, focus on plain language implementation, and promote a more agile, transparent, and modern acquisition system. This playlist contains only the official training materials, including slide decks, recorded briefings, interactive modules, OFPP memos, and Executive Orders developed in support of the FAR rewrite. Follow this playlist and check back often, as new materials are added frequently.
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Don’t Miss the Next FAR Forward Office Hours!
The FAR Forward Office Hours return Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, at 1 p.m. ET with another opportunity to explore the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) and its practical impact on daily acquisition work. In July, the discussion highlighted the new Strategic Acquisition Guidance. In August, guest speakers focused on commercial purchasing procedures and new FSS ordering rules that simplify RFQs and best value determinations. The September session will continue this momentum by bringing acquisition professionals together to share insights, ask questions, and learn about the latest RFO updates. Register today to reserve your spot!
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Final Reminder: Secure Your Training Before it’s Too Late!
Facilities Support Services: Build the Skills That Keep Operations Running
Why It’s Important to Keep Your FAI CSOD Profile Up to Date
When was the last time you reviewed your FAI CSOD profile? Keeping your profile information current ensures you have the right access to instructor-led and online training, prevents delays with external CLP or equivalency/fulfillment requests, and helps avoid other possible issues you may encounter. Updating your profile only takes a few minutes. Here’s how:
- Log into FAI CSOD.
- Under Quick Links on the bottom right corner of the webpage, click Update Your User Record.
- Complete the form and select Submit.
- Log out of FAI CSOD and wait at least 2 hours before logging back in to allow changes to take effect.
If you need any assistance updating your profile, please contact the DAU help desk for assistance.
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Are You Studying for the Contracting Exam?
Prepare with the FCN 3930 Contracting Exam Study Challenge—a live, interactive study session from the Federal Acquisition Institute. Held monthly on the third Tuesday at 2 p.m. ET, this session offers expert insights, engaging gameplay, and a chance to tackle challenging questions. Register through FAI CSOD, join the competition, and earn one CLP while sharpening your contracting knowledge. If you are eligible to take the exam, you can register for FCN 3930 in FAI CSOD. The next session is Sept. 16, 2025, at 2 p.m. ET. If you have questions, please contact: shawn.sandi@fai.gov.
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Buy IT Smarter with GSA’s OneGov Strategy
GSA’s OneGov Strategy – IT Software Initiative helps agencies save time, cut costs, and strengthen cybersecurity by leveraging governmentwide buying power. Pre-negotiated agreements with top technology providers are available now through GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule, with discounts of up to 90% off list prices. Some offers expire soon—agencies can act immediately without lengthy negotiations. View current OneGov deals and learn how to get started.
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New Responsible Sourcing Tools for Critical Metals and Transportation: 3-Part Webinar Series
Strengthen compliance with federal acquisition regulations and manage forced labor risks in global supply chains through this free, three-part webinar series for procurement officials in government and contracting firms. The series highlights new tools and training on ResponsibleSourcingTool.org, including updated sector reports and due diligence resources for mining and transportation, plus technical training on key tools. Register here.
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Earn Your Digital Services Credential (DITAP) (formerly FAC-C-DS) via the DITAP Training Program!
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
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Streamlined and Compliant Year-End Buying Made Easy: CPP Demo Series Starts This Week
On-Demand OASIS+ DPA Training Now Available!
GSA’s OASIS+ program now offers a new on-demand training course, FAC 154, for the Delegation of Procurement Authority (DPA) through Defense Acquisition University. This self-paced course awards 1.5 CLPs and is open to all procurement professionals. All warranted contracting officers must earn a DPA to issue task orders under OASIS+. Contract specialists can complete the training to issue solicitations. Start the on-demand OASIS+ DPA training today, then visit the OASIS+ website to learn more.
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