December 4, 2019
FBO Retires - 'Contract Opportunities' Now in beta.SAM.gov
FBO.gov has retired and its key functionalities have transitioned into beta.SAM.gov. All the things users used to do in FBO.gov can now be done in beta.SAM.gov under ‘Contract Opportunities.’ Users who go to FBO.gov will be redirected and they will experience a number of significant improvements. For more information please visit the site’s Learning Center or download the beta.SAM.gov information kit from GSA.gov/IAE.
CLP Policy Changes for DAU Courses
The Defense Acquisition University (DAU) has recently revised CLP values for their specific courses with the implementation of DAU's new learning management system (LMS) - CSOD September 2018. DAU is an International Association for Continuing Education & Training (IACET) accredited provider, they follow IACET Standards for determining Continuous Education (CEUs) and in turn the Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) assigned to a course. CLP values are periodically revised based upon the average time it takes students to complete the course. Unlike the old DAU LMS, there is no time limit in completing an online course through CSOD. Recommend once you sign up for a course, you complete the course in a reasonable timeframe. The CLP value awarded will be the CLP value assigned when the course is completed. Please be cognizant that CLP value revisions may require individuals to complete additional courses to achieve or maintain a Federal Acquisition Certification (FAC). Please contact your agency’s ACM if you have any questions.
FCL-CM-2500 (CL), Category Management 101, is In Your Hands
FAI is pleased to report that the self-paced version of Category Management 101 is now available for enrollment in FAITAS. FCL-CM-2500 (CL) is available in addition to the live webinar. Either are acceptable for meeting the requirement for the Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Level 1 to complete FCL-CM-2500, Category Management 101.
Register Today for Spotlight Webinar on Contract Closeout
Join the government-wide Professional Services Category (PSC) for a “spotlight” webinar about the important topic of contract closeout on December 5, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. ET. Closing contracts in a timely manner can help to limit the government’s exposure to risks by identifying and recovering improper payments to contractors and avoiding paying interest fees when the government does not pay contractors on time. Spotlight webinars are designed to share sound acquisition practices and are open to the federal acquisition workforce. Plus you can earn CLPs. Register today.
New BIC: Maintenance Repair Facility Supplies
Exciting news - the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), with the support of the Government-wide Category Management Program Management Office, has recently designated Maintenance Repair Facility Supplies (MRFS) as a “Best in Class” (BIC) solution! The MRFS purchasing channel is a strategic sourcing and category management solution created to streamline the process of purchasing maintenance, repair, janitorial and sanitation products government-wide. LEARN MORE
2 Upcoming DPA Training
Mark your calendar for Delegation of Procurement Authority (DPA) training webinars for Human Capital and Training Solutions (HCaTS) and the VETS 2 GWAC contracts which will be held next week. The VETS 2 DPA training will be held on Wednesday December 11, 2019 at 11 a.m. ET and is open now. The HCaTS DPA training will be held on December 12, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. ET and registration is available in the FAITAS Course Catalog under course ID FCL-GSA-0081, if you are unable to register through FAITAS, please visit www.gsa.gov/hcat.
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Free vulnerability scanning for your business
By Lisa Weintraub Schifferle
You know the importance of strong cybersecurity, but have you heard about free vulnerability testing? As part of its mission to protect the nation’s cyber infrastructure, the Department of Homeland Security’s Cyber-Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) offers free vulnerability scanning to government, critical infrastructure, and private businesses.Read more >
Panels announced for December 10th FTC-CFPB Accuracy in Consumer Reporting workshop
By Lesley Fair
How central is accuracy to the credit reporting system? It’s important enough that Congress mentioned it in the second line of the Fair Credit Reporting Act – and more than 70 times in the text of the statute. On December 10, 2019, the FTC and CFPB will host a public workshop to talk about issues affecting the accuracy of both traditional credit reports and background screening reports used by employers and landlords. It’s a discussion you and your clients won’t want to miss.
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