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

• November 21, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT)
• December 14, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT)
• January 18, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT)
• February 22, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT)
• March 15, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT)
• April 5, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT)
• April 26, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT)
• May 17, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT)
• June 7, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT)
• June 28, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT)

Registration

to register go to faitas.army.mil and search for “HCaTS DPA Training" (Course ID #FCL-GSA-0081). Note: You must be a registered user of FAITAS to apply and receive a Continuous Learning Point (CLP) credit. If you do not have a FAITAS account, use theFAITAS Registration System for access.

If you are unable to register through FAITAS or want to arrange a group training, complete the HCaTS DPA Request Form [PDF - 2 MB] and email it to hcatstraining@gsa.gov