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Effective acquisition planning involves determining the milestones and lead times necessary to complete the acquisition in a timely manner. An estimate of the total procurement administrative lead time (PALT) for a procurement action is normally measured in days and often varies based on acquisition size, complexity, and contract type.
As required in FAR Section 10.001, agencies must conduct market research and use the results to determine if sources capable of satisfying the agency’s requirements exist. In addition, government-wide priorities outlined in the OMB memorandum M-22-03 Advancing Equity in Federal Procurement, expect agencies to make Federal contracting and procurement opportunities mor
The Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) is a public system run by the Small Business Administration (SBA), that collects and displays Small Business Profiles registered in SAM.Gov (System for Award Management).
When conducting market research agencies, often use the DSBS to search for small businesses to help determine the extent that small businesses may be able to support the procurement action, including whether the procurement should be set aside for participation by the small business community.
On March 7, 2022, the FAR council published FAR Rule 2021-008, which included substantial and complex changes to the requirements of the Buy American statute. FAI has created a five-minute micro-learning video to help contracting professionals understand the changes which take effect on October 25, 2022.
I'm new to FAI, I joined the team at the end of January. I have 18 years of experience supporting the Federal mission as a contracting professional. Prior to working at FAI, I served for the Department of Veterans Affairs as the Director of Curriculum at the Veterans Affairs Acquisition Academy (VAAA) Contracting Professional School.
Continuous Learning: The New Common CL Period
Common Continuous Learning Period Frequently Asked Questions
Important update! Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) Federal Acquisition Certification Continuous Learning requirements are scheduled to go back into effect on May 1, 2022. Read OFFP’s latest Acquisition Flash to learn more.
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