U.S.A.:FEDERAL ACQUISITION INSTITUTE update

 

October 21, 2020 Get Your Free Acquisition Training! FAI’s incredible array of FY21 FAC-C, FAC-COR, FAC-P/PM, and continuous learning instructor-led training offerings are now open for enrollment. Book a seat now to take advantage of this free training. Visit FAI’s training page for a list of all the class offerings that have seats available. All the courses necessary for certification can be found there as well as course offerings for the following new subjects: Understanding Industry (Business Acumen), Cybersecurity—Supply Chain Risk Management, Information Technology Acquisition, Acquisition of Agile Services, Applying Agile Scrum Master—Practices in the Federal Environment, Developing Agile Requirements and User Stories in the Federal Environment, Conducting Acquisitions for Cloud Services, The Integrated Project Team, Government Product Owner, Procurement Innovation—FAR Flexibility, Other Transaction Authority, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and the Critical Decision-Making Capstone.     DHS ICE Saves with Best in Class BMO In May 2020, the Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (DHS ICE) agency awarded a task order against the Building Maintenance and Operations (BMO) government-wide Best in Class solution for full operations and maintenance at a restored location in El Centro, California. Read how the BMO solution helps DHS ICE reduce costs on the Acquisition Gateway. Registration is LIVE for Gateway U - Real World Acquisition Training (October 26, 2020-November 6, 2020)! Gateway U - Real World Acquisition Training is a two-week program of daily virtual training sessions on the Acquisition Gateway and the latest information on Federal Marketplace initiatives. Gateway U - Real World Acquisition Training is open exclusively to federal agency personnel. Earn up to 11 CLPs. Register today! GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service’s November 2020 Virtual Acquisition Training Line-Up NOW AVAILABLE! Register today and earn CLPs with GSA’s FREE Virtual Acquisition Training.  All classes are certified and CLPs awarded through FAITAS.  Learn about GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule, GWACs and eTools. Go to gsa.gov/events to review offerings and register!   GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Video on Facility Services If your agency is looking for services to operate, maintain or repair your facilities, GSA can help. GSA’s Complete Facilities Maintenance and Management (SIN 561210FAC) includes the supply or use of environmentally sustainable products such as EPA-designated Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines products, as well as items that are BioPreferred (biobased), EnergyStar or otherwise efficient, or WaterSense rated. Visit Youtube video for the highlights.

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(by MARIA CHADZIDAKIS VAVOURANAKIS,journalist- writer, professional blogger e-mail politikimx@gmail.com)