Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 (samples)

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

Kevin and Paul discuss the RFP Zone, the third of the four Acquisition Time Zones.  (Episode 317 provides an overview of all the Acquisition Time Zones)

The RFP Zone starts when the final solicitation is released and ends when proposals are due. Listen and learn how the rules for communication change when you enter the RFP Zone and how the sense of urgency shifts to industry until we get to the selection zone.  

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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!)

What can happen when a contractor breaks the rules?  We've talked about suspension and debarment, the extreme "you aren't eligible for Federal contract awards anymore" result.  In some cases, extenuating circumstances may cause the government to turn to other options, such as allowing the contractor to continue to operate under the watchful eyes of an Independent Monitor.   

Kevin and Paul discuss the types of situations when an Independent Monitor might be assigned, the role of the Independent Monitor, and the outcomes desired.

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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're talking contract changes, construction contracts, and COVID today.  Paul welcomes special guest Shiva Hamidinia, a partner at Nichols Liu who specializes in Government contracts law and more specifically, construction.  

COVID-19 has had a big impact on Federal contracts.  Listen and learn how open communication, clear direction, and solid documentation guide the resolution of contract delays, whether caused by an unfortunate situation like a pandemic, a change in scope, or even contractor caused delays.   


Thanks again to our guest, Shiva Hamidinia. [email protected]

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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 Market Research Zone, the second of the four Acquisition Time Zones.  (Episode 317 provides an overview of all the Acquisition Time Zones)

Listen and learn the types of market research the Government uses and what Government and Industry are doing (or should be doing) during this phase of the acquisition cycle.  As always, communication between Government and Industry is stressed to make the process faster and improve results.  (and make it easier on everyone involved!) 

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If you enjoy this podcast, we invite you to check out Skyway Acquisition at skywaymember.com to begin your relationship with our team of contracting officers. The Skyway Community is the essential resource for anyone at any stage of starting, growing and running a government contracting business. We speak GovCon.

Whether you are brand new to GovCon, just got your first contract, or you are already a successful government contractor, the Skyway Community will guide you to the next level.

With our extensive tools and training, exclusive member discounts on consulting support, and a supportive and active community of peers to help you along the way, the Skyway Community is the perfect resource for anyone who is serious about winning more contracts.

Give us a call at 877-884-5280 or check it out at skywaymember.com. 
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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 walked in industry's shoes, Kevin and Paul share their perspectives in support of the podcast mission:  Make government contracts better, one contract at a time. 

Admittedly, the podcast’s name sounds very limiting.  It is not just for contracting officers or even just for those in the contracting profession.  Anyone with an interest in the Federal acquisition world can benefit from the insight and down-to-earth explanations of complicated topics provided by the hosts.   

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If you’re a Skyway Community member, we have a special Beta Version option for you. Call me directly at 877-884-5280 or email me at [email protected] to see if you’re a fit.

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

Kevin and Paul discuss Small Business Goals in this refresher podcast.  Learn where the goals come from, what happens when the goals aren’t met, and how both Government and Industry can use small business goals to target and make Government acquisition better, one contract at a time!     
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If you enjoy this podcast, we invite you to check out Skyway Acquisition at skywaymember.com to begin your relationship with our team of contracting officers. The Skyway Community is the essential resource for anyone at any stage of starting, growing and running a government contracting business. We speak GovCon.

Whether you are brand new to GovCon, just got your first contract, or you are already a successful government contractor, the Skyway Community will guide you to the next level.

With our extensive tools and training, exclusive member discounts on consulting support, and a supportive and active community of peers to help you along the way, the Skyway Community is the perfect resource for anyone who is serious about winning more contracts.

Give us a call at 877-884-5280 or check it out at skywaymember.com. 
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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 walked in industry's shoes, Kevin and Paul share their perspectives in support of the podcast mission:  Make government contracts better, one contract at a time. 

Admittedly, the podcast’s name sounds very limiting.  It is not just for contracting officers or even just for those in the contracting profession.  Anyone with an interest in the Federal acquisition world can benefit from the insight and down-to-earth explanations of complicated topics provided by the hosts. 

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

FAR 2.101 defines small business. Everything else is a large business.  Most companies, however, are not very small yet not really large.  

In this refresher of a early episode, Kevin and Paul discuss the many shades of “large small” businesses and “small large” businesses.  Learn some of the challenges that companies on the cusp face as they transition from small to large in the Government’s eyes.  

Find out how the Government can target different sized “large” businesses during the market research and RFP zones.  You’ll also gain an appreciation of the compliance burdens that large businesses face in the Government market. 
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If you enjoy this podcast, we invite you to check out Skyway Acquisition at skywaymember.com to begin your relationship with our team of contracting officers. The Skyway Community is the essential resource for anyone at any stage of starting, growing and running a government contracting business. We speak GovCon.

Whether you are brand new to GovCon, just got your first contract, or you are already a successful government contractor, the Skyway Community will guide you to the next level.

With our extensive tools and training, exclusive member discounts on consulting support, and a supportive and active community of peers to help you along the way, the Skyway Community is the perfect resource for anyone who is serious about winning more contracts.

Give us a call at 877-884-5280 or check it out at skywaymember.com. 
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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 walked in industry's shoes, Kevin and Paul share their perspectives in support of the podcast mission:  Make government contracts better, one contract at a time. 

Admittedly, the podcast’s name sounds very limiting.  It is not just for contracting officers or even just for those in the contracting profession.  Anyone with an interest in the Federal acquisition world can benefit from the insight and down-to-earth explanations of complicated topics provided by the hosts.  

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

Kevin and Paul discuss an acquisition strategy that can provide extra confidence in a contractor's ability to deliver - the down-select.  Learn how a down-select acquisition strategy helps the government separate the top contractor from the pack (for this job, anyway) and why top performing contractors should love the down-select process. 
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If you enjoy this podcast, we invite you to check out Skyway Acquisition at skywaymember.com to begin your relationship with our team of contracting officers. The Skyway Community is the essential resource for anyone at any stage of starting, growing and running a government contracting business. We speak GovCon.

Whether you are brand new to GovCon, just got your first contract, or you are already a successful government contractor, the Skyway Community will guide you to the next level.

With our extensive tools and training, exclusive member discounts on consulting support, and a supportive and active community of peers to help you along the way, the Skyway Community is the perfect resource for anyone who is serious about winning more contracts.

Give us a call at 877-884-5280 or check it out at skywaymember.com. 
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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 walked in industry's shoes, Kevin and Paul share their perspectives in support of the podcast mission:  Make government contracts better, one contract at a time. 

Admittedly, the podcast’s name sounds very limiting.  It is not just for contracting officers or even just for those in the contracting profession.  Anyone with an interest in the Federal acquisition world can benefit from the insight and down-to-earth explanations of complicated topics provided by the hosts.   

If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!)
Paul welcomes special guest Steve Lucianetti to answer the question:  What is a National Stock Number? Steve is a former Government Contracting Officer, consultant, and Skyway Acquisition team member.  

Listen and learn as Paul and Steve explain what NSNs are, who manages them, and why they are important to the acquisition and maintenance of Government systems.   
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If you enjoy this podcast, we invite you to check out Skyway Acquisition at skywaymember.com to begin your relationship with our team of contracting officers. The Skyway Community is the essential resource for anyone at any stage of starting, growing and running a government contracting business. We speak GovCon.

Whether you are brand new to GovCon, just got your first contract, or you are already a successful government contractor, the Skyway Community will guide you to the next level.

With our extensive tools and training, exclusive member discounts on consulting support, and a supportive and active community of peers to help you along the way, the Skyway Community is the perfect resource for anyone who is serious about winning more contracts.

Give us a call at 877-884-5280 or check it out at skywaymember.com. 
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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 walked in industry's shoes, Kevin and Paul share their perspectives in support of the podcast mission:  Make government contracts better, one contract at a time. 

Admittedly, the podcast’s name sounds very limiting.  It is not just for contracting officers or even just for those in the contracting profession.  Anyone with an interest in the Federal acquisition world can benefit from the insight and down-to-earth explanations of complicated topics provided by the hosts.