Human Capital and Training Solutions (HCaTS) Interact Community

Before issuing task orders using HCaTS or HCaTS SB, Federal Contracting Officers (COs) must complete the Delegation of Procurement Authority (DPA) training and receive their DPA certification. Training sessions last approximately 50 minutes and are eligible for Continuous Learning Points (CLPs).

What does the DPA training cover?

• HCaTS Contract Information;
• Scope overview;
• Ordering process;
• Roles and responsibilities; and
• HCaTS Resources.

Who can attend the DPA training? (DPA Certificate will be issued only to Contracting Officers.)

• Training is highly recommended to 1102 personnel;
• Program Office and Requiring Activities Personnel;
• Contracting Officers;
• Contract Review Officials; and
• Contracting Specialists and CORs.

Upcoming Training Dates

• August 22, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT)
• September 21, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT)
• October 19, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT)
• November 21, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT)

Registration

To register complete this Google form. 

If you do not have access to Google Docs, use this HCATS Request DPA Training Form [PDF - 1.0 MB] and email the completed form to hcatstraining@gsa.gov.