Celebrating 50 Years of FAI

On July 14, 1976, the Federal Procurement Institute was established, laying the foundation for today’s Federal Acquisition Institute. For 50 years, FAI has supported, strengthened and advanced the federal acquisition workforce.

The RFO Learning Cycle connects policy to real-world execution, guiding the workforce from awareness to application while capturing practitioner insights to improve outcomes. Explore targeted resources, training, and tools for every stage of the cycle—your feedback helps strengthen implementation across the acquisition workforce.

Practitioner Albums: Apply proven tools to improve acquisition outcomes

FAR Companion Guide: Learn best practices and practical strategies for federal buyers

Category Management Buying Guide: Navigate requirements and choose effective buying pathways

FAR Forward Office Hours: Join this monthly live session to gain insights and ask questions

The Office of Federal Procurement Policy has updated FAC-C (Professional) Continuous Learning requirements, effective immediately. Review key changes and available CL resources.