The FAC-C (Professional) is a single-level certification with the following requirements.
| Experience | Education | Training | Examination |
|---|---|---|---|
| A minimum of 12 months of full-time experience applying a representative sample of the technical contracting competencies. | There is no separate education requirement for FAC-C certification, but The Office of Personnel Management's 1102 Individual Qualifications Standards apply for hiring. |
| CON 3990V: Contracting Certification Exam: 150 question closed-book proctored exam with a minimum passing score of 70% |
Experience
A minimum of 12 months of full-time experience applying a representative sample of the technical contracting competencies is the minimum experience requirement.
Education
There is no separate education requirement for FAC-C certification, however The Office of Personnel Management's 1102 Individual Qualifications Standards for hiring cover the education requirements.
Training (must be taken from a DAU equivalent provider)
- CON 1100V: Contract Foundational Skills
- CON 1200V: Contract Pre-Award
- CON 1300V: Contract Award
- CON 1400V: Contract Post-Award
- Unique Agency Requirements: Federal agencies may have unique certification requirements in addition to the requirements for the FAC-C (Professional). Members of the civilian contracting workforce are encouraged to consult their agency acquisition workforce policies, internal agency websites, and/or their acquisition career manager or small agency representative for additional information.
- Fulfillment: Experienced contracting professionals have the option to use fulfillment as an alternative method to satisfy certification training requirements, provided it aligns with agency policies. Fulfillment relies on documented evidence showcasing proficiency in meeting performance benchmarks and learning objectives within a particular course. This evidence may stem from prior contracting roles, supplementary training, or certifications from other reputable organizations in the contracting and procurement field, as well as other relevant developmental activities. If you have inquiries regarding the submission process for fulfillment, please reach out to your acquisition career Manager or small agency representative. Important Note: The requirement for the CON 3990V Contracting Certification Exam cannot be met through fulfillment.
CON 3990V Contracting Certification Exam
Contracting professionals seeking FAC-C (Professional) certification must pass the Contracting Certification Exam. After successfully completing the required FAC-C certification training courses, candidates can request the contracting exam by completing the CON 3990V Contracting Certification Exam Authorization Request form through FAI CSOD. This is a closed-book, proctored exam that assesses critical competencies for initial readiness. It is mandatory for contracting professionals who have never held a FAC-C or DoD contracting certification.
Upon completing the CON 3990V Contracting Certification Exam Authorization Request from candidates will be assigned CON 3990V, Contracting Certification Exam, in FAI CSOD, and candidates will receive instructions on how to schedule their exam within 48 hours. While it is highly recommended to take the exam in-person, an online option is also available. The exam is graded on a pass/fail basis, with a minimum passing score of 70%. For more information about the CON 3990V Contracting Certification Exam, please see FAI’s Exam Frequently Asked Questions. More information can also be found at the Pearson VUE webpage.
Reciprocity with Other Certifications
Any legacy FAC-C, legacy DAWIA, or DOD Contracting Professional certification is considered to be equivalent to the FAC-C (Professional), provided the continuous learning criteria for the FAC-C (Professional) program have been met and the agency acquisition career manager, small agency representative, or individual with acquisition career manager-delegated authority approves the certification. FAC-C (Professional) continuous learning criteria can be found on FAI’s Continuous Learning webpage.
Continuous Learning & CLIP Dashboard
Once certified, contracting professionals must maintain their certification by earning 100 continuous learning points every two years. The FAI CLIP Dashboard, within FAI CSOD, is an essential tool. This dashboard provides real-time updates on certification status, continuous learning points, and available credentials.
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