In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons from different perspectives of doing an oral proposal versus written. Listen in! 

In this episode, we have guests William Randolph and Justin Lerma with us to discuss the Biden Administration’s goal of ensuring that 15% if federal contracts go to Small Disadvantaged Businesses by 2025. Listen in as we discuss impacts, challenges, what will need to be done to accomplish this goal and more! 

In this episode, we have special guest Justin Lerma, an advocate for best practices in acquisition. From technical challenges in the Contracting Officer’s “toolbox”, we discuss how innovations and education in contracting can result in better exchanges between industry and government. Listen in now!

In this episode, we have guests Jeanne Harrison and Alex Gorelik from Smith, Currie & Hancock to discuss price escalation. A very prevalent topic in todays industry, Jeanne and Alex answer our questions and provide insight into a topic that will continue to impact the govcon community. 

In this episode, Jack is back with us to offer advice for anyone looking or facing a career transition. Whether you’re looking to leave the military for the Government or the Government for industry, or are ready to launch your own business, Jack offers some tools and skills to help. Listen in!   

In this episode, we discuss lessons learned after the submission of a proposal. Nicole walks us through how a company can learn from what worked and what didn’t to be able to continually improve their internal processes. Listen in to learn more! 

In this episode, we welcome our new co-host Morgan Tapp! Morgan recently moderated a discussion on the impact of President Biden’s Initiatives on Government Construction Contracting with the American Bar Association Federal Procurement Institute. Morgan leads us through topics discussed such as the Labor Employment Initiative, COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates and the CMMC 2.0 Infrastructure Bill and the impacts on contracting and small businesses. Don’t miss this episode! 

In this episode, we discuss Contract Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), the Performance Assessment used to evaluate a contractor’s performance with the Government. We discuss the pros and cons and steps that a contractor can take to dispute a rating if they disagree. 

In this episode, we welcome back Morgan Tapp, Contract and Fiscal Law Attorney to discuss unilateral v. bilateral modifications. We discuss the differences and how these types of modifications can impact contractor’s rights.

In this episode, we venture into a whole uncharted territory of. constructing in contracting. Jack O’Neill shares his perspectives working in the construction sector with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He brings his experience in multiple roles including the uniformed Army, business development for non-profit startup and a consultant to our conversation. He offers so much knowledge in this episode.