FAC-C Policy Documents

The Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Program is for contracting professionals in the Federal Government performing contracting and procurement activities and functions. The purpose of this program is to establish general education, training, and experience requirements for those contracting professionals. The FAC-C applies to all executive agencies, except the Department of Defense (DoD).

Below are links to OMB and OFPP guidance on the FAC-C program.

May 7, 2014 Memo on Revisions to the Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) from OFPP

January 20, 2006 Memo on The Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting Program (FAC-C) from OMB, REVISED December 2008

January 20, 2006 Memo on The Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting Program (FAC-C) from OMB

April 15, 2005 Policy Letter 05-01 on Developing and Managing the Acquisition Workforce from OFPP