Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 (samples)

If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!)

Kevin and Paul describe a key feature of government source selections, FAR 15.306's prohibition on favoring one offeror over another.   Learn how this impacts the acquisition process and why many protests are submitted as a result of unfair treatment of offerors.
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If you enjoy this podcast, check out Skyway Acquisition at skywaymember.com  to begin your relationship with our team of former contracting officers. The Skyway Community is the essential resource for context in the government market. 

Give us a call at 877-884-5280 or email us at [email protected]  

LinkedIn CO Podcast Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/6796606/ 
Facebook Government Contracting Network Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GovernmentContractingNetwork 

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Kevin Jans and Paul Schauer created the Contracting Officer Podcast to help government and industry acquisition professionals understand more about how the other side thinks. As former government Contracting Officers who have also worked on the industry side, Kevin and Paul share their perspectives in support of the podcast’s mission:  Make government contracts better, one contract at a time

If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!)

Kevin discusses the power of standard operating procedures with special guest Troy Small, a retired Marine Corps Contracting Officer and current Skyway Acquisition team member. 
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If you enjoy this podcast, check out Skyway Acquisition at skywaymember.com  to begin your relationship with our team of former contracting officers. The Skyway Community is the essential resource for context in the government market.

Give us a call at 877-884-5280 or email us at [email protected] 

LinkedIn CO Podcast Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/6796606/
Facebook Government Contracting Network Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GovernmentContractingNetwork

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Kevin Jans and Paul Schauer created the Contracting Officer Podcast to help government and industry acquisition professionals understand more about how the other side thinks. As former government Contracting Officers who have also worked on the industry side, Kevin and Paul share their perspectives in support of the podcast’s mission:  Make government contracts better, one contract at a time. 

If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!)

Kevin and Paul discuss the rules around obligating funds that guide the government's acquisition strategies and contract management activities.  Listen and learn why purpose, time, and amount are critical to ensuring proper care of taxpayer dollars as well as mission satisfaction.
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If you enjoy this podcast, check out Skyway Acquisition at skywaymember.com  to begin your relationship with our team of former contracting officers. The Skyway Community is the essential resource for context in the government market.

Give us a call at 877-884-5280 or email us at [email protected] 

LinkedIn CO Podcast Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/6796606/
Facebook Government Contracting Network Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GovernmentContractingNetwork 

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Kevin Jans and Paul Schauer created the Contracting Officer Podcast to help government and industry acquisition professionals understand more about how the other side thinks. As former government Contracting Officers who have also worked on the industry side, Kevin and Paul share their perspectives in support of the podcast’s mission:  Make government contracts better, one contract at a time. 

If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!)

Cure notice?  It's not as good as it sounds.  Kevin and Paul describe this element of the government's contract termination process.  Listen and learn why clear communication between the parties can avoid a situation where a "cure" is required.  
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If you enjoy this podcast, check out Skyway Acquisition at skywaymember.com  to begin your relationship with our team of former contracting officers. The Skyway Community is the essential resource for context in the government market. 

Give us a call at 877-884-5280 or email us at [email protected]  

LinkedIn CO Podcast Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/6796606/ 
Facebook Government Contracting Network Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GovernmentContractingNetwork 

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Kevin Jans and Paul Schauer created the Contracting Officer Podcast to help government and industry acquisition professionals understand more about how the other side thinks. As former government Contracting Officers who have also worked on the industry side, Kevin and Paul share their perspectives in support of the podcast’s mission:  Make government contracts better, one contract at a time. 

If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!)

Kevin and Paul dig deeper into the world of options and review the FAR's solicitation provisions and contract option clauses.  Listen and learn how they can impact proposal strategy, government proposal evaluations, and contract execution.   

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If you enjoy this podcast, check out Skyway Acquisition at skywaymember.com  to begin your relationship with our team of former contracting officers. The Skyway Community is the essential resource for context in the government market.

Give us a call at 877-884-5280 or email us at [email protected] 

LinkedIn CO Podcast Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/6796606/
Facebook Government Contracting Network Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GovernmentContractingNetwork 

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Kevin Jans and Paul Schauer created the Contracting Officer Podcast to help government and industry acquisition professionals understand more about how the other side thinks. As former government Contracting Officers who have also worked on the industry side, Kevin and Paul share their perspectives in support of the podcast’s mission:  Make government contracts better, one contract at a time. 

If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!)

Kevin and Paul compare the roles of contracting officers and umpires (or referees) in sports.  The FAR requires contracting officers to ensure that contractors receive impartial, fair, and equitable treatment.  Listen and learn why the best umpires (and contracting officers) often go unnoticed.    

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If you enjoy this podcast, check out Skyway Acquisition at skywaymember.com  to begin your relationship with our team of former contracting officers. The Skyway Community is the essential resource for context in the government market. 

Give us a call at 877-884-5280 or email us at [email protected]  

LinkedIn CO Podcast Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/6796606/ 
Facebook Government Contracting Network Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GovernmentContractingNetwork 

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Kevin Jans and Paul Schauer created the Contracting Officer Podcast to help government and industry acquisition professionals understand more about how the other side thinks. As former government Contracting Officers who have also worked on the industry side, Kevin and Paul share their perspectives in support of the podcast’s mission:  Make government contracts better, one contract at a time. 

If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!)

We spend a lot of time on the podcast talking about the acquisition process - solicitations, proposals, shaping, and everything else that leads to a contract award.  This week we're focusing on the importance of what happens after contract award.

Listen and learn why administration of the contract can make the difference between successful delivery and a frustrating experience for all involved. 

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If you enjoy this podcast, check out Skyway Acquisition at skywaymember.com  to begin your relationship with our team of former contracting officers. The Skyway Community is the essential resource for context in the government market.

Give us a call at 877-884-5280 or email us at [email protected] 

LinkedIn CO Podcast Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/6796606/
Facebook Government Contracting Network Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GovernmentContractingNetwork 

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Kevin Jans and Paul Schauer created the Contracting Officer Podcast to help government and industry acquisition professionals understand more about how the other side thinks. As former government Contracting Officers who have also worked on the industry side, Kevin and Paul share their perspectives in support of the podcast’s mission:  Make government contracts better, one contract at a time. 

If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!)

Kevin and Paul define and describe how options work in government contracts.  Learn commons uses for options as well as the FAR's limitations on the use of options. 

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If you enjoy this podcast, check out Skyway Acquisition at skywaymember.com  to begin your relationship with our team of former contracting officers. The Skyway Community is the essential resource for context in the government market.

Give us a call at 877-884-5280 or email us at [email protected] 

LinkedIn CO Podcast Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/6796606/
Facebook Government Contracting Network Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GovernmentContractingNetwork 

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Kevin Jans and Paul Schauer created the Contracting Officer Podcast to help government and industry acquisition professionals understand more about how the other side thinks. As former government Contracting Officers who have also worked on the industry side, Kevin and Paul share their perspectives in support of the podcast’s mission:  Make government contracts better, one contract at a time. 

Contract administration is like flossing your teeth.  Best to do it on a regular basis.  If you skip it for a while you may not notice any pain right away, but you can bet that there will be pain later.  A little time and money spent now prevents major expenditures down the road. 

Kevin and Paul discuss the kinds of pain you can largely avoid through regular "contract hygiene" in this refresher of a previously released episode. 

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If you enjoy this podcast, check out Skyway Acquisition at skywaymember.com  to begin your relationship with our team of former contracting officers. The Skyway Community is the essential resource for context in the government market.

Give us a call at 877-884-5280 or email us at [email protected] 

LinkedIn CO Podcast Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/6796606/
Facebook Government Contracting Network Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GovernmentContractingNetwork 

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Kevin Jans and Paul Schauer created the Contracting Officer Podcast to help government and industry acquisition professionals understand more about how the other side thinks. As former government Contracting Officers who have also worked on the industry side, Kevin and Paul share their perspectives in support of the podcast’s mission:  Make government contracts better, one contract at a time.