Federal Acquisition & Contracting Group Training

Master the essentials of managing contracts post‑award, including monitoring performance, resolving issues, and ensuring compliance.

Learn how to write effective performance-based statements of work (PWS) and quality assurance plans to ensure contract clarity, compliance, and performance accountability.

Learn how to execute streamlined procurement actions within federal simplified acquisition thresholds, including micro‑purchases and GSA schedules.

Gain foundational knowledge and skills to perform the duties of a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) effectively.

Get up to speed on federal contracting procedures, responsibilities, and supervisory roles as a COR or project official.

Explore federal acquisition from pre-solicitation through post-award administration. Understand how to shape competitive and ethical business arrangements aligned with FAR and DFARS.

Gain a foundational understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and its application in federal procurement processes.

Develop the knowledge and skills required to effectively perform the responsibilities of a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

Understand how to obligate and manage appropriated funds in compliance with FAR and the GAO’s “Red Book,” with a focus on acquisition contexts.

Learn the legal foundations of government contracting through analysis of key laws, regulations, and case examples related to procurement, performance, and disputes.

Enhance your skills as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) by mastering acquisition planning, contract management, and performance evaluation.

Understand procurement ethics laws, conflict-of-interest rules, whistleblower standards, and enforcement mechanisms essential to federal contracts.

Traditional federal government training and procurement practices often inhibit agencies’ ability to effectively acquire and implement modern IT and digital services because they lag behind the rapidly changing technology and markets. Timely, relevant, and continuous training for acquisition professionals is the key to keeping pace. In recognition of this urgent need, the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) — in cooperation with US Digital Services (USDS) — established an immersive five-month training and development program called the Digital IT Acquisition Program (DITAP).