Justice
Management Division
Serving Justice - Securing Results
1. What are these new policies from the Office of Federal
Procurement Policy (OFPP)?
The first is OFPP Policy Letter 05-01 found at http://www.fai.gov/pdfs/policy0501.pdf. This
policy letter establishes new training requirements for the entire
civilian acquisition workforce and new certifications in targeted
acquisition career fields. It mandates the workforce’s use
of a federally based training database, ACMIS. The policy letter
also establishes a new position, Acquisition Career Manager (ACM),
at each agency, to monitor and manage the training and certification
of the acquisition workforce within their agency. The Office of
Federal Procurement Policy Letter 05-01 applies to all of the federal
executive agencies.
The second is Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memo, dated
06-01 found at http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/procurement/acq_wk/fac_contracting_program.pdf.
This memo establishes the requirements and guidance for the Federal
Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C), which is a federally
recognized program for the acquisition workforce that sets forth
the required training, experience and education for certification
of contracting professionals. The OMB Memo applies to all
federal executive agencies except those that are subject to Defense
Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA).
2. What are the requirements for obtaining FAC-C?
Achievement of the FAC-C is based on three cumulative requirements:
education, training, and experience. There are three levels and
the employee must meet the requirements of each previous certification
level before progressing. All Contracting Officers (COs) issued
an unlimited warrant on or after January 1, 2007 must initially
qualify for and maintain a Level III certification by completing
the 80 Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every two years.
3. Who will the new FAC-C program affect?
The FAC-C program will affect individuals employed in the Federal
Acquisition workforce. PL 05-01 defines the Federal Acquisition
Workforce as 1102s and Civilian uniformed personnel in comparable
positions, all Contracting Officers (COs) regardless of Series
with authority to obligate funds above the micro-purchase threshold,
1105s, Program/Project Managers, Contracting Officer
Representatives (CORs), Contracting Officer Technical Representatives
(COTRs) and any other positions identified by the U.S. Department
of Justice (DOJ) Chief Acquisition Officer (CAO). The
FAC-C program applies to all executive agencies, except those subject
to DAWIA.
4. Is it required that I obtain FAC-C?
The federal certification in contracting is available to all members
of the federal acquisition workforce but is not mandatory. However,
members of the workforce issued new Contracting Officer (CO) warrants
after January 1, 2007, regardless of GS series, must be certified
at an appropriate level to support their warrant obligations, pursuant
to Departmental policy.
The FAC-C requirement does not apply to:
- Senior level officials responsible for delegating procurement
authority;
- Non-1102s whose warrants are generally used to procure emergency
goods and services;
- Non 1102s whose warrants are so limited as to be outside the
scope of this program.
In addition to the FAC-C exemptions from OFPP, the DOJ CAO has
exempted the following warrants from the requirements of the FAC-C
program:
- Non-1102 employees whom require limited warrants as a collateral
duty and whose level of obligation does not exceed 100K;
Delegating officials shall ensure that such employees receive appropriate
training commensurate with their level of responsibility.
NOTE: On or after January 1, 2007, if you transfer
to another civilian agency as a CO requiring a warrant, FAC-C will
be required at an appropriate level to support the warrant delegation.
FAC-C certificates are transferable to all civilian agencies.
5. How do I know if I'm subject to the new FAC-C?
Generally, anyone receiving a warrant at their agency or department
for the first time after January 01, 2007 must have a FAC-C. CORs
are not required by OFPP to hold FAC-C.
6. How will the new FAC-C affect my current warrant?
Current warrant holders, whom have satisfied existing training,
education, and experience requirements mandated by OPM Qualification
Standards, are eligible for FAC-C certification at the corresponding
certification level.
7. Are there any exceptions to the requirements granted?
There are no exceptions to the requirements and candidates must
provide evidence of this to their ACM. In accordance with the Qualification
Standard, employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to
have met the standard, including the education requirement, for
positions they occupied on January 1, 2000. The qualification standard,
which contains specific requirements, can be viewed on www.opm.gov.
8. What is the application process for obtaining the FAC-C?
- Complete and submit the applicable FAC-C application and all
supporting documentation in accordance with Bureau procedures,
which shall include supervisory, component ACM, and BPC approval;
- After receiving BPC concurrence, the request for issuance of
FAC-C recognition, FAC-C application and copies of all supporting
documentation shall be forwarded to the DOJ ACM;
- After reviewing and concurring on the information submitted,
the DOJ ACM issues the official FAC-C certificate. Before the
FAC-C is issued, ACMIS must reflect employees' true, current,
and accurate information.
9. Are there any requirements for maintaining FAC-C?
Maintenance of FAC-C is a function of continuous learning. Effective
January 1, 2007, GS1102s, 1105s, and other Cos warranted above
the micro-purchase threshold are required to earn 80 CLPs of skills
currency training every two years to maintain their federal acquisition
certification. CORs are encouraged to earn 40 continuous learning
points of skills currency training every two years. The OFPP Administrator
may prescribe specific CLPs to ensure that training is provided
to the acquisition workforce on topics such as ethics, performance-based
contracting, strategic sourcing, or others, as needed.
10. What happens if I obtain FAC-C and don't maintain 80
CLPs every two years?
Your FAC-C will expire and you may have your warrant suspended
or revoked until the skills currency requirement is met. CORs may
have their appointment suspended or rescinded until their skills
currency requirement is met. Limited waivers are available.
11. What is the two-year time frame for the CLP requirement?
OFPP states that the first period will begin on 10/1/07 and end
on 9/30/09. Agencies may choose to implement the CLPs sooner or
give credit for previous training. Department policy allows Components
to grant credit towards the 80 CLP requirements for training completed
after January 1, 2007.
12. Who keeps track of my CLPs?
Each employee is responsible for regularly updating their training
activities in the ACMIS system. The supervisor is responsible for
verifying compliance with the training requirements and for validating
the information entered into ACMIS. A record of all activities
completed to satisfy CLP requirements should be maintained with
supporting documentation. All activities must be job-related.
13. I want to be certified but I took my classes in the
1970s or 1980s. Will I have to retake the acquisition courses?
There is a fulfillment process for the acquisition workforce who
may be considered “legacy” (took most of the training
before 1994). Through the fulfillment process, you will be asked
to demonstrate that you possess the core competencies of the new
courses.
14. What do you mean by fulfillment and how does it work?
Fulfillment is equivalent to completing the actual certification
course. Contracting professionals are required to possess
all the competencies of a required class in order to fulfill that
class. Individuals may use work experience, education, or other
training to demonstrate the competencies associated with a required
certification course.
15. I am already DoD certified (DAIWA). Do I have to do
anything more?
The employee must have proof of DAIWA certification. When applying
for FAC-C certification, a copy of the DAIWA certification must
be included with the application.
16. Is the DAIWA certification equivalent to a FAC-C?
A valid, current DAWIA certification in contracting is equivalent
to a FAC-C at the same certification level. The employee is responsible
for providing the necessary documentation of the DAWIA certification
and the appropriate continuous learning history to ensure validity
and currency of DAWIA certification.
17. Will the DOJ Senior Procurement Executive (SPE) grant
waivers to the FAC-C?
The SPE may waive the requirement for obtaining a certification
for warranting purposes in writing, on a case-by-case basis, if
granting the waiver is in the best interest of the Department.
Waivers issued by the Department are time-driven with an expiration
date, usually two years from the date of issue and are based on
the employee agreeing to meet criteria before the waiver’s
expiration. The education waivers are not transferable to another
agency and do not satisfy the education requirement for a FAC-C.
18. I have already completed the previously required acquisition
courses. How am I affected?
All new or recently hired acquisition professionals to the Department
must follow the DAU curriculum (if applicable). Existing employees
should transition into the DAU curriculum as soon as practicable.
For example, if an associate has finished the first six (6) legacy
courses (beginning with Acquisition/Procurement Planning I), they
may transition to the DAU curriculum by taking CON 202, in lieu
of the next three (3) legacy courses.
Employees choosing to complete the legacy courses should do so
as soon as possible as it is not certain how long training providers
will continue to offer the curriculum. An employee who will not
be able to complete the legacy training courses by the specified
cut-off dates must follow the DAU curriculum. The employee’s
supervisor makes the final decision concerning what curriculum
the employee should follow.
19. What if I completed courses that were not DAU or DAU
equivalent courses?
If an employee completed courses that were not DAU/DAU equivalent
courses, he or she must provide for each competency the dates of
training, course descriptions, provider names, grades (if applicable),
and competencies achieved, to the maximum extent practicable. The
Interagency Acquisition Career Management Committee (IACMC) and
FAI will review course information to determine if the necessary
competencies were presented to fulfill all or part of a course
requirement, and make this information available on www.fai.gov.
20. Who can I contact if I have concerns about the FAC-C?
The DOJ Acquisition Career Manager (ACM), co-laterally with Component
ACMs, is responsible for managing the certification process, including
verification and assessment of applications. Authority for overseeing
the agency FAC-C program, resolving disputes, and granting certifications
shall be at the Senior Procurement Executive (SPE) level. The SPE
may delegate, in writing, certain functions down to the ACM as
needed. However, the SPE may not delegate the waiver function.
Each DOJ component shall internally manage their FAC-C program
and shall make every effort to resolve issues and disputes internally.
21. What are the training requirements for CORs/COTRs?
The Department requires attendance and successful completion of
at least 16 hours of COTR training and 1 hour of procurement ethics
training before appointment. OFPP encourages CORS/COTRS to complete
40 hours of CLPs every two years. FAI recommends a combination
of the following training modules for first time CORs/COTRs:
- COR with a mission focus (CLC 106 - 8 hours)
- Contracting for the rest of us (CLC 011 - 2 hours) OR Contracting
Overview (CLM 024 - 8 hours)
- Potentially: Market Research (CLC 004 - 3 hours)
22. What is ACMIS?
The Acquisition Career Management Information System (ACMIS) is
a government-wide system, developed and managed by the Federal
Acquisition Institute (FAI), to assist agencies in making informed
budgeting, staffing, training, and employment development decisions.
It also supports agencies’ requirements to maintain training
records of their acquisition workforce, as directed under the Clinger-Cohen
Act. All employees designated as members of the acquisition workforce
must use ACMIS to track their continuous learning skills currency
training every two years.
23. I am a contract specialist without a warrant. Am I
required to use ACMIS?
Yes. All employees designated as members of the acquisition workforce
must use ACMIS to track their continuous learning skills currency
training every two years.
24. I am an alternate COR and I rarely work with contracts. Am
I required to use ACMIS?
Yes. In order to keep your COR status current, you must be
registered in ACMIS.
25. What personal information is required for ACMIS?
1102s and 1105s will have education, federal employment history,
job series and grade, entered into ACMIS through the Office of
Personnel Management’s database. Employees must update their
information and training as needed.
26. Who is responsible for information in ACMIS?
ACMIS will be pre-populated by the OPM Enterprise Human Resources
Integration (EHRI) for 1102 and 1105 employees. All other
members of the acquisition workforce are responsible for populating
ACMIS with complete and current information. Component ACMs are
responsible for ensuring that specific employee information is
entered in ACMIS. Component supervisors are responsible for
reviewing and approving their employee’s information in ACMIS. Components
that maintain existing learning management systems may populate
ACMIS with that information. Components needing to interface should
coordinate all efforts with FAI through the DOJ ACM. FAI
has agreed to supplement costs involved in the interface process.
Bureau ACMs shall establish hard-copy files and maintain the individual
employee backup information for all Bureau employees.
27. Who has access to my personal information?
Your agency ACMIS System Administrator(s), Program Administrator(s),
and your immediate supervisor may access portions of your record.
Visible information includes core training courses, CLPs, job series,
grade, warrant information, and education.
28. What are the time-frames for entering employee information
into ACMIS?
The deadline for all members of the acquisition workforce data
entry has been extended to July 1, 2007. The acquisition workforce
includes all:
- Positions in the GS1102 series and non-DOD uniformed personnel
in comparable positions;
- COs regardless of GS series with authority to obligate funds
above the micro-purchase threshold unless exempted by OCAO;
- Positions in the GS1105 series; an
- Program/Project Managers including CORs and COTRs
Federal Acquisition Certification - Contracting Officer
Technical Representatives
1. How was this program established?
Paul Denett, the Administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement
Policy (OFPP) issued a Memorandum on November 26, 2007, which establishes
the Federal Acquisition Certification - Contracting Officer Technical
Representative. The memo is posted at: www.fai.gov.
The purpose of this certification program is to establish the competencies,
training, and experience requirements for Contract Officer Representatives
in civilian agencies. FAC-COTR focuses on essential competencies needed
by those individuals acting as a Contracting Officer Representative
(COR) or Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR). The
certification requirements shall be accepted by, at minimum, all civilian
agencies as evidence that an employee meets the core competencies,
training and experience requirements.
2. Why did OFPP establish this program?
Well-trained and qualified COTRs are critical to the acquisition process
and the successful accomplishment of mission goals. A strong partnership
between the COTR and the Contracting Officer requires a common understanding
of how to meet the government's needs through acquisitions that deliver
quality goods and services in an effective and efficient manner. This
memorandum establishes a structured development program for COTRs
that will improve this partnership and our collective stewardship
of taxpayer dollars.
3. To whom does the policy apply?
The policy that established FAC-COTR applies to all executive agencies,
except those subject to the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement
Act (DAWIA).
FAC-COTR policy as it applies to the individual: 4. I have
considerable experience as a COTR. Must I still achieve the certification?
Yes. All COTRs appointed to a contract after the effective date of
this policy must be certified no later than six months from their
date of appointment and must maintain their skills currency through
continuous learning.
COTRs who hold delegation letters on active contracts as of the effective
date of this policy have generally taken agency-required training.
To recognize this earlier training, current COTRs must review their
training in accordance with agency policy, ensure that all essential
competencies articulated in the OMB Memo have been obtained, and be
certified no later than 12 months from the effective date of this
policy. Any training required to obtain needed competencies can count
toward the continuous learning requirements for current COTRs.
5. Why must I meet the FAC-COTR continuous learning requirements?
FAC-COTR describes core, minimum competencies that are considered
essential for successful contract administration and management. If
you are required by your CAO to attain COTR certification you must
not only acquire these competencies, you must also earn 40 continuous
learning points (CLPs) every two years to maintain the currency of
your certification.
6. What are examples of acceptable skills currency training
and continuous learning points?
Guidelines can be found in Appendix A of the November 26, 2007, memorandum.
These guidelines reflect best-in-practice recommendations for continuous
learning. Agencies retain flexibility and Contract Officers remain
responsible for working with COTRs to identify those activities and
opportunities of greatest benefit to the professional development
of an individual. The training, professional activities, education
and experience that are used to meet the CLP requirements must be
job related.
Continuous learning activities related to COTR activities include,
but are not limited to, the following:
- Training activities, such as teaching, self-directed study,
mentoring
- Courses completed to achieve certification at the next higher
level
- Professional activities, such as attending/speaking/presenting
at professional seminars/symposia/conferences, publishing and
attending workshops
- Educational activities, such as formal training, and formal
academic programs
- Experience such as developmental or rotation assignments
FAI will provide additional guidance as needed on its Web site, www.fai.gov.
7. Who keeps track of my Continuous Learning Points?
Individuals are responsible for maintaining continuous learning records,
and agency ACMs, or their designees, will monitor the continuous learning
requirements to ensure certifications remain active.
8. When will courses to begin the certification process be
available?
Private vendors, the Defense Acquisition University, and other government
agencies offer a variety of online and classroom courses that address
many of the competencies. FAI plans to offer additional training in
the first quarter of FY 2008.
9. How do you know FAC-COTR is a viable tool for the acquisition
community?
FAI will conduct periodic reviews to ensure that the FAC-COTR program
is being managed consistently. In addition, FAI is mapping the COTR
competencies to learning objectives that will be used to assess current
training or develop new training to meet these requirements.
Federal Acquisition Certification in Program/Project Management
1. How was this program established?
Paul Denett, the Administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement
Policy (OFPP) issued a Memorandum on April 25, 2007, which establishes
the Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers.
The memo is posted at: www.fai.gov.
The purpose of this certification program is to establish the competencies,
training, and experience requirements for program and project managers
in civilian agencies. FAC-P/PM focuses on essential competencies needed
for program and project managers; the program does not include functional
or technical competencies, such as those for information technology,
or agency-specific competencies. The certification requirements shall
be accepted by, at minimum, all civilian agencies as evidence that
an employee meets the core competencies, training and experience requirements.
2. Why did OFPP establish this program?
Well-trained and experienced program and project managers are critical
to the acquisition process and the successful accomplishment of mission
goals. A strong partnership between program and project managers and
contracting professionals requires a common understanding of how to
meet the government's needs through acquisitions that deliver quality
goods and services in an effective and efficient manner. This memorandum
establishes a structured development program for program and project
managers that will improve this partnership and our collective stewardship
of taxpayer dollars.
3. To whom does the policy apply?
The policy that established FAC-P/PM applies to all executive agencies,
except those subject to the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement
Act (DAWIA). The senior-level FAC-P/PM certification is required for
program and project managers that are assigned to major acquisitions
as defined in Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-11,
Part 7, exhibit 300, Planning, Budgeting, Acquisition, and Management
of Capital Assets.
Additional guidance for nominating program and project managers for
P/PM certification is in FAQ P/PM Nominations Guideline.doc.
4. I have considerable experience in project management. Must
I start the certification process at the Entry level?
No. Unlike the Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C),
P/PM certifications need not be earned in sequence. Work with your
supervisor to assess which FAC-P/PM level most closely matches your
level of experience and training and apply for that level.
5. I am being considered for assignment to a "major acquisition/investment." Must
I have my P/PM certification to be given this assignment?
The policy that established FAC-P/PM states that project and program
managers must be senior-level certified for such assignments. However,
this certification must be attained within one year of such an assignment
- not before you are initially assigned.
What happens if I am not able to attain senior-level certification
within a year of such an assignment?
In such cases, the CAO, or a designated functional manager such as
a CIO, may waive all or part of the FAC-P/PM requirements in writing,
on a case-by-case basis, if granting the waiver is in the best interest
of the agency.
Is FAC-P/PM certification sufficient for a project manager
in Information Technology (IT)?
No. FAC-P/PM certification indicates that a person had acquired general
program and project competencies and suggested experience standards.
Program and project managers assigned to IT investments must also
meet the requirements of the Federal IT Project Manager Guidance Matrix
found at http://www.cio.gov/documents/Federal%20IT%20PM%20Guidance%20Matrix2.ppt
6. Why must I meet the FAC-P/PM continuous learning requirements?
FAC-P/PM describes core, minimum competencies that are considered
essential for successful program and project management. If you are
required by your CAO to attain P/PM certification you must not only
acquire these competencies and have a certain number of years of experience
associated with each of three levels. You must also earn 80 continuous
learning points (CLPs) every two years to maintain the currency of
your certification. The competencies and experience are cumulative
across levels.
7. What are examples of acceptable skills currency training
and continuous learning points?
Guidelines can be found in Appendix C of the April 25, 2007, memorandum.
These guidelines reflect best-in-practice recommendations for continuous
learning. Agencies retain flexibility and supervisors remain responsible
for working with program and project managers to identify those activities
and opportunities of greatest benefit to the professional development
of an individual.
The training, professional activities, education and experience that
are used to meet the CLP requirements must be job related.
Continuous learning activities related to program and project management
activities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Training activities, such as teaching, self-directed study,
mentoring
- Courses completed to achieve certification at the next higher
level
- Professional activities, such as attending/speaking/presenting
at professional seminars/symposia/conferences, publishing and
attending workshops
- Educational activities, such as formal training, and formal
academic programs
- Experience such as developmental or rotation assignments
FAI will provide additional guidance as needed on its Web site, www.fai.gov.
8. Who keeps track of my Continuous Learning Points?
Individuals are responsible for maintaining continuous learning records,
and agency ACMs, or their designees, will monitor the continuous learning
requirements to ensure certifications remain active.
9. When will courses to begin the certification process be
available?
Private vendors, the Defense Acquisition University, and other government
agencies offer a variety of online and classroom courses that address
many of these competencies. FAI plans to offer additional training
in the first quarter of FY 2008.
10. How do you know FAC-P/PM is a viable tool for the acquisition
community?
FAI will conduct periodic reviews to ensure that the FAC-P/PM program
is being managed consistently. In addition, FAI is mapping the program
and project management competencies to learning objectives that will
be used to assess current training or develop new training to meet
these requirements.
FAC-P/PM Exhibit 300 Frequently Asked Questions for Certification
of Team Members
A. When should I select "New Program Manager"?
Select the option "New Program Manager" when the individual has not
been certified at the appropriate level and has been assigned to the
program within the last twelve months. Unless a waiver is issued,
new program/project managers have twelve months from the date of assignment
to the project/program to achieve certification.
B. When should I select "Waiver Issued"?
There are three scenarios where "waiver issued" is an appropriate
selection:
- "Waiver Issued" is appropriate selection when the CAO, or designated
functional manager such as the CIO, has waived all or part of
the FAC-P/PM requirements in writing. For example, the CAO may
waive the FAC-P/PM requirement for an existing program/project
manager to attain certification within twelve months from the
date of assignment.
- "Waiver Issued" is also the appropriate selection if the individual
is progressing towards certification but has not yet received
final certification. In these cases, the designated functional
manager must maintain information on the progress of the individual
towards certification.
- "Waiver Issued" may also be used if an agency has a process
for issuing FAC-PPM certifications but the timing of the OMB
300 does not allow for certification prior to submission. In
these cases, documentation regarding the agency process, timeline,
and expected certification dates for eligible PPMs must be kept
on file for each individual.
Agencies that select "Waiver Issued" must ensure that waivers are
issued only when determined to be in the best interest of the agency.
C. What should be included in the documentation for the written
waiver?
Waivers must be issued in writing, on a case-by-case basis, when it
has been determined that issuing the waiver is in the best interest
of the agency. Waivers must include the agency's rationale for issuing
the waiver as well as the conditions of the waiver. Appropriate supporting
documentation, such as individual development plans and other certifications
demonstrating the individual's qualifications, should be attached
to the waiver.
D. Should waivers be sent to OMB or FAI?
Acquisition Career Managers (ACMs) must maintain all supporting documentation
and made available to OMB and FAI upon request.
E. FAC-PPM is accepted by other civilian agencies, is this
also true for the waivers?
No, unlike the FAC-PPM, a waiver is agency specific and does not transfer.
A FAC-P/PM certification should be issued only when all the requirements
of the FAC-P/PM have been satisfied.
GUIDELINES FOR NOMINATING PROGRAM AND PROJECT
MANAGERS FOR FEDERAL ACQUISITION CERTIFICATION
"Determination of members eligible for certification under this
program is the responsibility of each agency Chief Acquisition
Officer in accordance with OFPP Letter 05-01. FAI recommends CAOs
continued collaboration with agency CIOs, CHCOs, and CFOs when
identifying members of the acquisition workforce eligible for certification
under this program. If members of an agency's information technology
workforce are to be included in the acquisition workforce under
this guidance, it is highly recommended that CAOs ensure concurrence
from the agency CIOs."
- Federal Working Group, Program and Project Manager Certification,
Recommendations, January 17, 2007, page 2.
Guidelines for identification are drawn from several sources:
1. The OFPP Memorandum of April 25, 2007, page 1:
"The certification is required for
program and project managers that are assigned to major acquisitions
as defined in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-11,
Part 7, exhibit 300, Planning, Budgeting, Acquisition and Management
of Capital Assets." (Italics added.) Page 2 of the attachment
to the April 25 memorandum states that project and program managers
must be senior-level certified for such assignments.
The relevant text from Circular A-11 is as follows:
Major acquisition/investment means a
system or project requiring special management attention because
of its importance to the mission or function of the agency, a component
of the agency or another organization; is for financial management
and obligates more than $500,000 annually; has significant program
or policy implications; has high executive visibility; has high
development, operating, or maintenance costs; or is defined as
major by the agency's capital planning and investment control process.
OMB may work with the agency to declare other investments as major
investments. You should consult with your OMB representative about
what investments to consider as "major," consult your agency budget
officer or OMB representative. Systems not considered "major" are "non-major."
2. The OFPP Memorandum of April 25, 2007, Attachment, page 2:
"When identifying individuals to be certified under this program
and other applicability requirements, the CAO shall review the
guidance provided in OFPP Policy Letter 05-01."
In this connection, OFPP Policy Letter 05-01 (p. 7) states:
"For example, agencies may choose to require certification for
individuals working on certain critical agency projects and programs,
those of a certain dollar threshold, or other high visibility programs
and projects."
3. The OFPP Memorandum of April 25, 2007, Attachment, pages 2-3:
"At a minimum, agencies shall consider applying the FAC-P/PM requirements
to the following:
- individuals with significant involvement in one or more phases
of the acquisition investment process (initiation, conceptualization/design,
development, implementation, modification, maintenance, evaluation,
disposal),
- managers with authority and responsibility for overseeing multiple
phases of the acquisition investment process,
- individuals with responsibility for leading cross-agency or
acquisition investment programs for a major portion or all of
the investment life-cycle,
- individuals responsible for leading, coordinating, managing
integrated project teams for acquisition investments,
- individuals participating on an integrated project team or
a phase of the investment lifecycle with aspirations for career
development as a program or project manager."
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