Contracting Conversations

By Defense Acquisition University

Contracting Conversations

Contracting Conversations is the place to go for up-to-date information on the contracting curriculum at DAU as well as subject matter expertise on contracting topics/events... more

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The podcast currently has 138 episodes available.

Contracting Conversations episodes:

September 11, 2024 Contracting Officer Representative - COR Office Hours
Join Jim and Scott as they sit down with Cindy Baker, Professor of Contract Management for the Mid-Atlantic Region and co-host of COR Office Hours. Held every Tuesday from 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM Eastern Time, COR Office Hours has been a vital resource for the COR community since its inception in October 2020. This weekly event, held 49 times a year, offers a platform for discussing a wide range of COR topics. Initially starting as open forums, the sessions have evolved to include specific topics suggested by attendees through event surveys and in-session chats. Whether you’re a COR or a contracting officer looking to deepen your understanding of the COR profession, join the 150-250 weekly attendees and enhance your knowledge.

Contracting Officer Representative Community of Practice:  https://www.dau.edu/cop/cor
COR Office Hours:  https://www.dau.edu/cop/cor/COROfficeHours

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
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August 05, 2024 CON 1400V - Contract Post-Award - FY25 Update
In this episode of Contracting Conversations DAU's Learning Asset Manager, Ed Needens, discusses the new FY25 condensed version of CON 1400, Contract Post-Award. He will discuss how it is structured, how students are assessed, and much more. Please see our other podcasts on CON 1100, 1200 and 1300, for information on their new condensed versions.
For more information see this CONNECT Live Session on the changes:  https://media.dau.edu/media/1_c8osnsuv
A couple good links for more info on CON 1400V are:
DAU's Contracting BtB webpage:  https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/contracting
DAU's iCatalog on CON 1400V:  https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=12527
CON Webinar Series on CON 1400 (extensive info with video and slides):  https://www.dau.edu/event/CON-Certification-Courses-and-Exam-Webinar-Series-Part-2
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
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July 29, 2024 Defense Civilian Training Corps (DCTC) Scholars Take the Stage at NCMA/DAU NEXUS 2024
In this episode of Contracting Conversations, we’ll learn about one of DoD’s newest recruitment programs and pick the brain of someone who could be a future leader in the workforce. How is the next generation preparing for public service? And what are they doing to learn problem solving strategies?
We sit down with educator and changemaker Karen Thornton to discuss the Defense Civilian Training Corps and, Belle Higginbotham, a Purdue student who was competitively selected for the program.
This is part of the Contracting Conversations series taped during the Nexus 2024 conference in Jacksonville, FL.
DCTC website:  https://dctc.mil/
DCTC LinkedIn Site:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/defense-civilian-training-corps-dctc/
Defense Aquisition Magazine Article, May/June Issue:  https://www.dau.edu/library/damag/may-june2024/culture-of-care
Army ALT Magazine DCTC Article: https://asc.army.mil/web/news-civilian-workforce-of-the-future/
DoD article on DCTC: https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3520672/acquisition-program-is-talent-pipeline-to-prepare-students-for-dod-civilian-car/
Acquisition Game Article:  https://acqirc.org/news/gaming-the-system-dctc-scholars-master-defense-acquisition-through-play/
DCTC Program FAQs:  https://dctc.mil/docs/faqs/DCTC-Student-FAQs-42023-FINAL.pdf
2024 NEXUS site:  https://s6.goeshow.com/ncma/nexus/2024/index.cfm
2025 NEXUS site:  https://ncmahq.org/Web/Web/Events/Nexus.aspx
DAU YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@defenseacquisitionuniversi5631
DAU Media Channel:  https://media.dau.edu/
DAU website:  https://www.dau.edu/
For Contracting Conversations channels:
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbF8yqm-r_M5czw5teb0PsA
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contracting-conversations/id1621567225
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July 29, 2024 CON 1200V - Contract Pre-Award-FY25 Update
In this episode of Contracting Conversations we talk with DAU's Hal McAlduff on the new FY25 condensed version of CON 1200, Contract Pre-Award. Hal explains the structure of the course, what assessments are included, and what you will learn. This, along with all the new condensed version are available soon in the i-Catalog or DAU Media, YouTube and Apple Podcasts
CONNECT Live Session on the changes:  https://media.dau.edu/media/1_c8osnsuv
A couple good links for more info on CON 1200V are:
i-Catalog location:  https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=12501
DAU's Contracting BtB webpage:  https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/contracting
DAU's iCatalog on CON 1200V: https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=12501
CON Webinar Series on CON 1200V (extensive info with video and slides) https://www.dau.edu/event/DAU-CON-Certification-Courses-and-Certification-Exam-Webinars
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
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July 24, 2024 CON 1300V - Contract Award-FY25 Update
In this episode of Contracting Conversations Jim and Scott discuss CON 1300V, Contract Award, with Jason Ackiss, DAU's Learning Asset Manager for this course. He talks about the new condensed version of the course, starting in FY25, and how the course is structured. This is a must listen to podcast, along with the any of the other CON Certification Courses, as you are going through the certification courses, and ultimately the CON certification exam.
For more information on the condensed courses, see the CONNECT Live Session:  https://media.dau.edu/media/1_c8osnsuv

A couple good links for more info on CON 1300V are:
DAU's Contracting BtB webpage:  https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/contracting
DAU's iCatalog on CON 1300V:  https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=12526
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
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July 23, 2024 Small Business Criticality in Acquisition - NCMA/DAU NEXUS 2024
In this episode of Contracting Conversations, we’re
thinking BIG when it comes to rebuilding our industrial base with SMALL
Business.  But
what are the keys for a Small Business to win the government contract? To
get to the bottom line, we sit down with, Ken Carkhuff, one of DAU’s own
leading experts on this subject.
This is part of the Contracting Conversations series taped during the Nexus 2024 conference in Jacksonville, FL.
DAU All Things Small Business Podcast:  https://media.dau.edu/channel/Small%2BBusiness/62965391
SB Apple Podcasts location:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-things-small-business/id1523710805
2024 NEXUS site:  https://s6.goeshow.com/ncma/nexus/2024/index.cfm
2025 NEXUS site:  https://ncmahq.org/Web/Web/Events/Nexus.aspx
DAU YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@defenseacquisitionuniversi5631
DAU Media Channel:  https://media.dau.edu/
DAU website:  https://www.dau.edu/
For Contracting Conversations channels:
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbF8yqm-r_M5czw5teb0PsA
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contracting-conversations/id1621567225
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July 09, 2024 CON 1100 - Contract Foundational Skills - FY25 Update
In this episode of Contracting Conversations we have Leah Arkush, DAU's Learning Asset Manager for CON 1100 and 1100V - she talks about the new condensed version for FY25, what the course is all about, the criticality of this course to prepare you for the other certification courses, how to increase your chances of passing, and going back into the physical classroom.

A few good links for additional information:   https://media.dau.edu/media/1_c8osnsuv
CONNECT Live Session on the changes:
DAU's Contracting BtB webpage:  https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/contracting
DAU's iCatalog on CON 1100V: https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=12495
CON 1100 (in-person): https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=13375 CON Webinar Series on CON 1100:  https://www.dau.edu/events/con-certification-courses-and-exam-webinar-series-part-1
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
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July 09, 2024 Intellectual Property - How DAU Can Help - NCMA/DAU NEXUS 2024
In this episode of Contracting Conversations, how
can a software company protect its proprietary data while a government agency
gets the rights it needs for national security? And
where can you turn for instruction and expert guidance on navigating this
emerging and highly specialized field of contracts? We sit down to pick the brain of Vicki Allums, one of DAU’s own
leading experts on intellectual property.
This is part of the Contracting Conversations series taped during the Nexus 2024 conference in Jacksonville, FL.
2024 NEXUS site:  https://s6.goeshow.com/ncma/nexus/2024/index.cfm
2025 NEXUS site:  https://ncmahq.org/Web/Web/Events/Nexus.aspx
DAU YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@defenseacquisitionuniversi5631
DAU Media Channel:  https://media.dau.edu/
DAU website:  https://www.dau.edu/
For Contracting Conversations channels:
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbF8yqm-r_M5czw5teb0PsA
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contracting-conversations/id1621567225

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July 08, 2024 The Supply Chain Risk Game-Peter Guinto, Resilinc-NCMA/DAU NEXUS 2024
In this episode of Contracting Conversations, Jim and Scott return to the table with Peter Guinto of Resilinc to open the box
on his game of risk. We'll hear how he uses this simulation to help large companies and government agencies learn more about mitigating risk with multi-tier supply chains.  This is part of the Contracting Conversations series taped during the Nexus 2024 conference in Jacksonville, FL.
2024 NEXUS site:  https://s6.goeshow.com/ncma/nexus/2024/index.cfm
2025 NEXUS site:  https://ncmahq.org/Web/Web/Events/Nexus.aspx
DAU YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@defenseacquisitionuniversi5631
DAU Media Channel:  https://media.dau.edu/
DAU website:  https://www.dau.edu/
For Contracting Conversations channels:
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbF8yqm-r_M5czw5teb0PsA
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contracting-conversations/id1621567225
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July 01, 2024 Designing AI Acquisition Strategies-Eric Obergfell, MITRE-NCMA/DAU NEXUS 2024
In this episode of Contracting Conversations, Jim and Scott talk with Eric Obergfell of MITRE. We discuss the challenges contractors have with the new chat bot and we’ll learn more about how Artificial Intelligence can get out of control with risks such as data poisoning. We also discover a toolkit to help keep AI in check. This is part of the Contracting Conversations series taped during the Nexus 2024 conference in Jacksonville, FL.
2024 NEXUS site:  https://s6.goeshow.com/ncma/nexus/2024/index.cfm
2025 NEXUS site:  https://ncmahq.org/Web/Web/Events/Nexus.aspx
DAU YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@defenseacquisitionuniversi5631
DAU Media Channel:  https://media.dau.edu/
DAU website:  https://www.dau.edu/
For Contracting Conversations channels:
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbF8yqm-r_M5czw5teb0PsA
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contracting-conversations/id1621567225

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FAQs about Contracting Conversations:

How many episodes does Contracting Conversations have?

The podcast currently has 138 episodes available.