Office of Acquisition Management

**Who We Are** ****About Us**** The Office of Acquisition Management (OAM) has two principal areas of focus: Acquisition and Financial Assistance at the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC). OAM has five functional areas that support these focus areas which include Program Management, Analysis, Risk, Workforce Development and Oversight. OAM oversees the Department’s acquisition activity and develops and implements acquisition-related regulations, policy, and guidance. This includes managing Departmental acquisition workforce training, development, certification, and warrant programs; implementing government-wide acquisition initiatives; conducting compliance and oversight reviews; and managing the Department’s charge card program. OAM develops, implements, and oversees Departmental administrative and operational regulations, policies, and procedures for financial assistance programs. This includes providing technical assistance on regulations, policies, and procedures for the administration of financial assistance.