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April 1, 2026
Continuous Learning Common Period Check-In
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Final Month: Complete Your CL Requirements by April 30
The continuous learning (CL) common period ends April 30, 2026. With the final month of the cycle now underway, it’s important to review your progress and complete any remaining CL requirements.
At this stage, timely action is key. Completing your remaining CLPs now helps avoid last-minute scheduling challenges and ensures your certification remains current.
Review your CLIP dashboard in FAI CSOD and identify opportunities to earn remaining CLPs. Available options include Practitioner Albums, instructor-led courses, FAR Forward Office Hours (and recordings), and credentials.
Many acquisition workforce members can complete their remaining CLPs with focused effort over the next few remaining weeks. Taking action now will help you close out the cycle on time and avoid additional administrative steps after the deadline.
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Cutting Red Tape, Strengthening Results: Early RFO Lessons
A recent GSA blog highlights how the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) is streamlining acquisition and improving outcomes across the federal workforce.
Early results show faster procurements, significant cost savings, and more effective use of professional judgment. In one example, a procurement was completed in 21 days with a 43 percent savings. Teams are also replacing lengthy documentation with more efficient approaches, accelerating timelines without sacrificing oversight.
The takeaway: less process, more results.
Read the full article to learn more.
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The RFO Learning Cycle
The RFO Learning Cycle fosters a mission-first procurement culture by closing the gap between policy and practice. It guides the workforce through a continuous progression from awareness to knowledge to application, then into a feedback loop that captures real world experience. This loop uses practitioner insights, artifacts, and outcomes to refine policy and improve execution.
The RFO Practitioner Team aligns targeted resources to each stage of the cycle to support professional growth and performance. They deliver the right support at every step. Share helpful resources, training ideas, or feedback on your RFO journey with SAGTesting@gsa.gov. Your input directly informs ongoing improvements and strengthens the cycle.
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Start the New Common Period Off Strong!
Sign up for one of these classes now to start earning CLPs for the next common period:
FQN 200 - Administration of Cost-Reimbursement Contracts, May 4–8
FCR 404 - COR Refresher, May 11–15 and May 18–22
SBP 2020V - Intermediate Small Business Programs, Part B, May 11–19
FPM 333 - Progressive Business, Cost and Financial Management, May 18–20
FQN 415 - Performance-Based Acquisition (5-Day), May 18–22
FQN 180 - Cost Analysis, May 18–22
ACQ 315 - Understanding Industry (Business Acumen), May 18–22
ACQ 265 - Mission-Focused Services Acquisition, May 26–29
FQN 070 - Cost and Price Analysis, June 1–5
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FAC-P/PM Training Schedule Now Available
FAI has released its FAC-P/PM training schedule, offering more than 100 instructor-led virtual sessions from May through December 2026, to strengthen project and program management capabilities across the acquisition workforce. Featured courses include FPM 121 – Acquisition Fundamentals, FPM 231 – Applications in Project and Program Management, and FPM 232 – Applications in Contracting, designed to build practical, job-ready skills. This training supports workforce readiness while helping professionals earn CLPs and maintain certifications. View the full schedule and session dates in this spreadsheet, then log in to FAI CSOD to register. Seats fill quickly, so early registration is encouraged.
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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. Typically 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 April 22, 2026, at 2 p.m. ET. If you have questions, please contact: shawn.sandi@fai.gov.
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Major RFO Impacts to Government
The Greg and Camille Baroni Center for Government Contracting at George Mason University’s Costello College of Business kicks off a three-part webinar series on the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul on April 16, 2026, from 1–2 p.m. ET (1 CLP, 0.1 CEU). In Part 1, senior leaders from OMB, OFPP, and the FAR Council will walk through major changes, explain how they are interpreting them, and outline the intent behind the overhaul. Join to understand what these updates mean for your work.
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Join GSA’s 2026 Information Technology Vendor Management Office Summit
Agencies and vendors: join GSA’s 2026 Information Technology Vendor Management Office (ITVMO) Summit on May 6, 2026. Explore evolving IT acquisition priorities, emerging opportunities, and resources that support agency buyers and small businesses entering the federal IT market. Learn how GSA is modernizing enterprise IT acquisition, including the OneGov IT Strategy. Register today for this no-cost, in-person event.
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PSHC Office Hours: Finding the Best Fit for Your Requirement using MAS & OASIS+
Join the Professional Services and Human Capital Categories Office Hours on April 2, 2026 to find the best fit for your requirement under the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) and the new OASIS+ multi-agency contract. Both solutions streamline procurement, reduce administrative costs, and save time. This session compares key features, shows how each supports small business goals, ensures compliance, and helps you capture Spend Under Management credit. Earn one CLP. Register now.
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Sign up for a Live OASIS+ DPA Training
Join GSA on April 7, 2026, for Delegation of Procurement Authority (DPA) training for the OASIS+ contract program. This training equips procurement staff with access to OASIS+ and best practices for issuing task orders. Warranted OCOs (appointed under FAR 1.603) must obtain an OASIS+ DPA to solicit, evaluate, and award task orders; only OCOs are eligible, and legacy OASIS DPA certifications do not transfer. Visit the OASIS+ website for details and register now to earn 1.5 CLPs.
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