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April 16, 2025
FAC-C, FAC-COR, Certification, and Continuous Learning: Classes Available Now!
Certification:
CON 1100V - Contract Foundational Skills, July 15-24
CON 1200V - Contract Pre-Award, June 2-11, June 9-18
CON 1300V - Contract Award, June 9-18, June 23-July 2
CON 1400V - Contract Post-Award, May 29-June 6, June 2-10
FCR 201 - Contracting Officer's Representative Level 2, July 14-18
Continuous Learning:
FQN 170 - Conducting Acquisitions for Cloud Services (2-Day), June 16-17
FQN 425 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures (5-Day), July 7-11
CON 2420V - Architect-Engineer Indirect Rates, July 14-17
SBP 2020V - Intermediate Small Business Programs, Part B, July 14-22
ACQ 265 - Mission-Focused Services Acquisition, July 28-31
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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: CivicActions, Graduate School USA, Skylight, Management Concepts, EAGLES and ICF. Learn more about DITAP by visiting the TechFAR Hub.
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Did You Miss The Alliant 2 DPA Training? Sign Up Now!
Alliant 2 is a Best-in-Class GWAC offering AI, blockchain, RPA, and other emerging tech solutions. It delivers best-value IT services to federal agencies while boosting small business participation through subcontracting. Warranted contracting officers must complete this required training before requesting a Delegation of Procurement Authority (DPA) to issue orders. Join GSA Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 8 a.m. PST to learn more. Note: This webinar is for government personnel only.
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Unlock Simplified IT Purchasing: Explore GSA’s 2GIT & End User Device Solutions – May 20 Webinar
Join GSA Tuesday, May 20, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET for a deep dive into GSA’s 2nd Generation IT (2GIT) Blanket Purchase Agreements and Government-wide Strategic Solutions (GSS). Learn how these pre-competed, secure hardware and printer solutions simplify acquisition and help your agency deliver on its mission. Register now for this free webinar.
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Secure Your Spot: OASIS+ DPA Training
Register now for the Delegation of Procurement Authority (DPA) training on May 6, 2025, and earn 1.5 CLPs. This session supports the new OASIS+ contract program and equips procurement staff with best practices for issuing task orders. Warranted contracting officers (OCOs), appointed under FAR 1.603, must obtain an OASIS+ DPA to solicit, evaluate, and award task orders. Only OCOs are eligible to receive a DPA. For details, visit the OASIS+ website.
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Sign Up for Office Hours: Scope Review Best Practices
Join GSA on May 8, 2025, for the Office of Professional Services and Human Capital Categories (PSHC) Office Hours. This month’s session, Scope Review Best Practices, will explore how PSHC conducts scope reviews and what information helps determine the best contracting solution for your requirement. GSA offers no-cost scope reviews to analyze the Domain, SIN, or NAICS alignment of your proposed requirement and identify appropriate professional or human capital contracting solutions. Learn more and register now to earn one CLP.
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