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Contracting Conversations episodes

March 06, 2023 CCON 017 - Pricing Tools and Techniques Credential
In this episode of Contracting Conversations, Scott and Jim talk with Dr. Renee Butler, Learning Director and Learning Asset Manager at DAU for CCON 017, the Pricing Tools and Techniques Credential. Dr. Butler discusses what is included in this all-on-line credential (courses in Coursera!), the structure, and the target audience.
I-Catalog for more info and to sign up:
CCON 017: https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/CredentialConceptCard.aspx?crs_id=55
Credentials home page: https://www.dau.edu/credentials
Back to Basics: https://www.dau.edu/back-to-basics; BtB Contracting: https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/contracting
Contracting Community of Practice: https://www.dau.edu/cop/contracting
If you are watching this video on DAU Media, but rather watch on YouTube, go to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbF8yqm-r_M5czw5teb0PsA
8 min
February 17, 2023 CCON 016 - Excel Skills for Data Analytics and Visualization Credential
In this episode of Contracting Conversations, Scott and Jim talk with Dr. Renee Butler, Learning Director and Learning Asset Manager at DAU for CCON 016, the Excel Skills for Data Analytics and Visualization Credential. Dr. Butler discusses what is included in this all-on-line credential (courses in Coursera!), the structure, and the target audience.
I-Catalog for more info and to sign up:
CCON 016: https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/CredentialConceptCard.aspx?crs_id=48
Credentials home page: https://www.dau.edu/credentials
Back to Basics: https://www.dau.edu/back-to-basics; BtB Contracting: https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/contracting
Contracting Community of Practice: https://www.dau.edu/cop/contracting
If you are watching this video on DAU Media, but rather watch on YouTube, go to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbF8yqm-r_M5czw5teb0PsA
5 min
February 10, 2023 SBP 201 (2010) Intermediate Small Business Programs, Part A, Course
In this episode of Contracting Conversations, Scott and Jim talk with Dr. Gigi McRae, Learning Asset Manager, for SBP 201 (soon to be SBP 2010), Intermediate Small Business Programs, Part A, Course. If you had a chance to listen to the Small Business Credential, CSBP 001 podcast, you learned about how SBP 2010 fits in the Small Business Professional Credential. Gigi is DAU's Learning Asset Manager for both SBP 2010 and 2020V, so is very key to the intermediate level small business assets. Gigi talks about the course, the audience that would most likely benefit from the course, how they help transfer the knowledge to the students' workplace, how they are assessed, and can you take the course without signing up for the credential.
I-Catalog for more info and to sign up:
SBP 201/2010:  https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=2094
CSBP 001:  https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/CredentialConceptCard.aspx?crs_id=12
Credentials home page: https://www.dau.edu/credentials
Back to Basics: https://www.dau.edu/back-to-basics
Back to Basics Program Management:  https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/program-management/;
BtBs Contracting:  https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/contracting
Small Business Community of Practice:  https://www.dau.edu/cop/sb
Contracting Community of Practice: https://www.dau.edu/cop/contracting
If you are watching this video on DAU Media, but rather watch on YouTube, go to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbF8yqm-r_M5czw5teb0PsA
Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contracting-conversations/id1621567225
7 min
February 06, 2023 SBP 101 - Introduction to Small Business Programs, Part A, Course
In this episode of Contracting Conversations, Scott and Jim talk with Ken Carkhuff, Learning Director at DAU, for SBP 101, Introduction to Small Business Programs, Part A, Course. If you had a chance to listen to the Small Business Credential, CSBP 001 podcast, you know Ken loves anything small business and the Small Business Professional community.   Ken returns to talk about the SBP 101 on-line course, who should take it, transferring learning to the workplace, how students are assessed, and more. Look for more podcasts as we delve further into the remaining on-line and VILT courses in the CSBP 001 credential
I-Catalog for more info and to sign up:
SBP 101:  https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=2073
CSBP 001:  https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/CredentialConceptCard.aspx?crs_id=12
Credentials home page: https://www.dau.edu/credentials
Back to Basics: https://www.dau.edu/back-to-basics
Back to Basics Program Management:  https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/program-management/;
BtBs Contracting:  https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/contracting
Small Business Community of Practice:  https://www.dau.edu/cop/sb
Contracting Community of Practice: https://www.dau.edu/cop/contracting
If you are watching this video on DAU Media, but rather watch on YouTube, go to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbF8yqm-r_M5czw5teb0PsA
Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contracting-conversations/id1621567225
12 min
January 30, 2023 CCON 020 - Contracting for Systems Acquisition Credential
In this episode of Contracting Conversations, Scott and Jim talk with James Malloy, Learning Director,
and Learning Asset Manager at DAU for the Systems Contracting Credential. Mr. Malloy will discuss what is included in
this all-on-line credential and who would benefit from taking it - if you are
engaged in FAR Part 34, Major System Acquisition, then this might be just right
for you.
I-Catalog for more info and to sign up:
CCON 020: https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/CredentialConceptCard.aspx?crs_id=47
Credentials home page: https://www.dau.edu/credentials
Back to Basics: https://www.dau.edu/back-to-basics; BtB Contracting: https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/contracting
Contracting Community of Practice: https://www.dau.edu/cop/contracting
If you are watching this video on DAU Media, but rather watch on YouTube, go to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbF8yqm-r_M5czw5teb0PsA
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contracting-conversations/id1621567225
6 min
January 18, 2023 Aug 2022 DoD Source Selection Procedures - Intellectual Property - Part 5 of 5
In this episode of Contracting Conversations, Scott and Jim have Kurt Webb, Professor of Contract Management at DAU, on the show to discuss the Aug 2022 DoD Source Selection Procedures, Appendix E, Intellectual Property (IP). In part 5, Kurt talks about why the DoD added this Appendix, and how it impacts Source Selections. We have added some links at the bottom on websites mentioned in the video, such as the Acquisition Enablers IP Cadre, at the Under Secretary of Defense, DAU's Intellectual Property Community of Practice, and an IP Workshop.

This is a 5 part series - In Part 5 of this series, we will be talking with Kurt Webb, Professor of Contract Management, and a lawyer, about Appendix E, Intellectual Property.

The SS Procedures can be found at:  https://www.dau.edu/blogs/new-dod-source-selection-procedures-published
For a more detailed presentation with DPC and OSD, watch this great webinar:  https://media.dau.edu/media/t/1_1786v50y
Acquisition Enablers IP Cadre:  https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/ae/ada/ip-cadre.html
Intellectual Property & Data Rights Community of Practice:  https://www.dau.edu/cop/IPDR
IP Workshops:
WSE 021 - IP Workshop:  https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=12173
WSM 024 - IP Strategy Workshop:  https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=12757
WSM 022 - IP/Data Rights (PDR) Workshop for FAR Based Contracts:  https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=12347

The Aug 2022 updated procedures have several classes that are recommended for Source Selection training - here are the courses and links:

CON 0072 Source Selection:  https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=12350
WSC 032 Source Selection Simulation (SSS) Workshop: https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=12653
WSC 005 Source Selection Workshop:  https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=1633
SBP 201 Intermediate Small Business Programs, Part A:  https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=2094
CLC 028 Past Performance Information:  https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=247
DAU Mission Assistance/Consulting Services:   https://www.dau.edu/consulting-services/locations
Contracting Community of Practice: https://www.dau.edu/cop/contracting
YouTube link for Contracting Conversations:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbF8yqm-r_M5czw5teb0PsA
Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contracting-conversations/id1621567225
11 min
December 23, 2022 CON 0270 - Buy American and Balance of Payments Program Course
In this episode of Contracting Conversations, Jim and Scott meet with Cindy Baker, DAU's Learning Asset Manager for CON 0270 - Buy American/Balance of Payment Program Course, and a new separate asset called the DoD Decision Tool (formerly in CLC 027, which is now replaced with CON 0270, and has the latest policy changes due to Executive Order 14005). You will learn about the new Decision Tool, and how it will help you navigate the DFARS Provision and Clause (the link to the tool is below). If you want to get refreshed and support on the Buy American policies, these assets will help you get there.
I-Catalog location:   https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=13074
DoD Decision Tool for Buy American:  https://www.dau.edu/news/dod-decision-tool-buy-american
Contracting Community of Practice: https://www.dau.edu/cop/contracting
If you are watching this video on DAU Media, but rather watch on YouTube, go to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbF8yqm-r_M5czw5teb0PsA
Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contracting-conversations/id1621567225
6 min
December 20, 2022 Aug 2022 DOD Source Selection Procedures - Techniques - Part 4 of 5
In this episode of Contracting Conversations, Scott and Jim have Sal Cianci, Professor of Contract Management at DAU, back to continue our discussion on the changes to the DoD Source Selection Procedures. In part 4, Sal talks about the two techniques introduced in Appendix D (Streamlining Source Selection) of the guide. These two techniques discussed are Past Performance Tradeoff (PPT) and Highest Technically Rated Offeror (HTRO). Both have been around and used by different DoD organizations, and DoD/DPC thought it would be good to in inform Contracting Officers of these methods/techniques, for their consideration for future source selections, where it makes sense.

This is a 5 part series - In Part 5 of this series, we will be talking with Kurt Webb, Professor of Contract Management, and a lawyer, about Appendix E, Intellectual Property.

The SS Procedures can be found at:  https://www.dau.edu/blogs/new-dod-source-selection-procedures-published
For a more detailed presentation with DPC and OSD, watch this great webinar:  https://media.dau.edu/media/t/1_1786v50y

The Aug 2022 updated procedures have several classes that are recommended for Source Selection training - here are the courses and links:

CON 0072 Source Selection:  https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=12350
WSC 032 Source Selection Simulation (SSS) Workshop: https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=12653
WSC 005 Source Selection Workshop:  https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=1633
SBP 201 Intermediate Small Business Programs, Part A:  https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=2094
CLC 028 Past Performance Information:  https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=247
DAU Mission Assistance:   https://www.dau.edu/consulting-services/locations
Contracting Community of Practice:  https://www.dau.edu/blogs/new-dod-source-selection-procedures-published

YouTube link for Contracting Conversations:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbF8yqm-r_M5czw5teb0PsA
Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contracting-conversations/id1621567225
12 min
December 12, 2022 Aug 2022 DOD Source Selection Procedures - Debriefing - Part 3 of 5
In this episode of Contracting Conversations, Scott and Jim have Sal Cianci, Professor of Contract Management at DAU, back to continue our discussion on the changes to the DoD Source Selection Procedures. In part 3, Sal talks about Debriefing Guide (Appendix A) and what we must now provide contractors. For those of us who have done many source selections, this is an amazing change - please listen in to find out what this change is all about.

This is a 5 part series - look for part 4 with Sal, where we also discuss Appendix D (Streamlining Source Selection). In addition, in Part 5 of this series, we will be talking with Kurt Webb, Professor of Contract Management, and a lawyer, about Appendix E, Intellectual Property.

The SS Procedures can be found at:  https://www.dau.edu/blogs/new-dod-source-selection-procedures-published
For a more detailed presentation with DPC and OSD, watch this great webinar:  https://media.dau.edu/media/t/1_1786v50y

The Aug 2022 updated procedures have several classes that are recommended for Source Selection training - here are the courses and links:

CON 0072 Source Selection:  https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=12350
WSC 032 Source Selection Simulation (SSS) Workshop: https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=12653
WSC 005 Source Selection Workshop:  https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=1633
SBP 201 Intermediate Small Business Programs, Part A:  https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=2094
CLC 028 Past Performance Information:  https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=247
DAU Mission Assistance:   https://www.dau.edu/consulting-services/locations
Contracting Community of Practice:  https://www.dau.edu/cop/contracting

YouTube link for Contracting Conversations:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbF8yqm-r_M5czw5teb0PsA
Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contracting-conversations/id1621567225
7 min
December 02, 2022 Aug 2022 DOD Source Selection Procedures Definitions - Part 2 of 5
In this episode of Contracting Conversations, Scott and Jim have Sal Cianci, Professor of Contract Management at DAU, back to continue our discussion on the changes to the DoD Source Selection Procedures. In part 2, Sal talks about the new definitions of Significant Strength, Uncertainty, and Quality. and how each would be used in the proposal evaluations.

This is a 5 part series - look for parts 3 and 4 with Sal, where we also discuss Debriefings and Appendix D. In addition, in Part 5 of this series, we will be talking with Kurt Webb, Professor of Contract Management, and a lawyer, about Appendix E, Intellectual Property.
The SS Procedures can be found at:  https://www.dau.edu/blogs/new-dod-source-selection-procedures-published

For a more detailed presentation with DPC and OSD, watch this great webinar:  https://media.dau.edu/media/t/1_1786v50y

The Aug 2022 updated procedures have several classes that are recommended for Source Selection training - here are the courses and links:

CON 0072 Source Selection:  https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=12350
WSC 032 Source Selection Simulation (SSS) Workshop: https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=12653
WSC 005 Source Selection Workshop:  https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=1633
SBP 201 Intermediate Small Business Programs, Part A:  https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=2094
CLC 028 Past Performance Information:  https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=247
DAU Mission Assistance:   https://www.dau.edu/consulting-services/locations
Contracting Community of Practice:  https://www.dau.edu/cop/contracting

YouTube link for Contracting Conversations:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbF8yqm-r_M5czw5teb0PsA
Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contracting-conversations/id1621567225
10 min