News for the Acquisition Workforce

ACQ 315 - Understanding Industry (Business Acumen), July 13-17
FCR 201 - Contracting Officer's Representative Level 2, weekly
FPM 121 - Acquisition Fundamentals of Project and Program Management II, July 20-24, or Aug. 10-14
SBP 2020V - Intermediate Small Business Programs, Part B, July 27-Aug. 4
CON 2420V - Architect-Engineer Indirect Rates, Aug. 3-6
FCN 3920 - Contracting DAWIA/FAC-C Certification Preparation Course, Aug. 3-7
ACQ 265 - Mission-Focused Services Acquisition, Aug. 3-6 or Aug. 10-13
FFM 300 - Data Analysis and Modeling Techniques, Aug. 10-13

Verité, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State, released updated sector and commodity reports on ResponsibleSourcingTool.org covering high-risk industries such as hospitality, construction, facility services, healthcare, and seafood. These free resources help procurement officials and suppliers identify, prevent, and address human trafficking risks, including forced labor and child labor, in global supply chains. Explore the updated reports, use the due diligence toolkit, and share feedback to support responsible sourcing.

The CFLD 001A Mid-level Leadership for Acquisition Workforce Credential helps GS-11 through GS-13 acquisition workforce members strengthen practical leadership skills they can apply on the job. Through FLD 163: CLIMB – Lead From Where You Are, participants explore leadership traits, vision setting, conflict management, ethical leadership, critical thinking, and effective communication. The credential supports emerging leaders, team leaders, and acquisition professionals who want to lead with greater confidence. The credential is available to federal non-DoD acquisition workforce members with a FAC-C, FAC-COR, or FAC-P/PM certification and offers 80 CLPs.

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.

Several vendors provide the training: Skylight, Management Concepts, EAGLES, ICF, CivicActions, and Graduate School USA.  Learn more about DITAP by visiting the TechFAR Hub.

More than 50 agencies are shifting routine micro-purchase spending from the open market to GSA’s Commercial Platforms Program, a managed, government-wide solution. Through the program, buyers can purchase from Amazon Business, ePS, Fisher Scientific, G-Commerce, Grainger, NOBLE, Pacific Ink and Staples while accessing competitive pricing, no minimum order quantities, real-time inventory visibility and fast delivery. Watch two new videos — What Is the Commercial Platforms Program? and When to Use the Commercial Platforms Program — to learn how the program can support your agency’s purchasing needs. Questions? Visit the website or email CommercialPlatforms@gsa.gov.

Register for the FY26 Small Business Contracting Opportunities and Category Management Forum on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET. This interactive event will bring together government representatives, small businesses, industry experts and prime contractors to explore opportunities, address challenges and share strategies for strengthening small business participation in the federal marketplace. Attendees will have opportunities to network, build partnerships and exchange insights with peers across the acquisition community. Participants can earn up to five CLPs.

The Procurement Consolidation initiative is transforming acquisition across government, and your expertise plays a critical role in that change. GSA's June training series gives you practical, high-impact knowledge to help you navigate the evolving acquisition landscape.

Deep Dive: OASIS+: Learn how One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus, or OASIS+, supports the Federal Procurement Consolidation initiative. This session will explain the OASIS+ suite of service contracts and show how agencies can use these tools to meet procurement needs across the federal government. Date and time: June 23, 1 to 2 p.m. ET | Register Here

Open Office Hours: Join an open Q&A session focused on Procurement Consolidation and OASIS+. Bring your questions and learn directly from subject matter experts. Date and time: June 23, 2 to 3 p.m. ET | Register Here