Eric and Paul break down contract flow downs—covering what they are, why they're critical for primes and subs, and how to approach both mandatory and non-mandatory clauses. They share targeted best practices from CohnReznick and key resources, with actionable advice for small businesses and new contractors navigating FAR and DFARS compliance.

Join Eric Marquette and Paul Netopski as they break down the newly established FAR Part 40, explore supply chain and data security regulations, and discuss their impact on federal contractors. Learn how consolidating regulations impacts compliance, enhances national security, and introduces new overhead challenges.

This episode provides a practical look at the opportunities and challenges small businesses face when entering federal government contracting. We'll share advice, highlight pros and cons, and discuss real-world pitfalls and success stories based on Small Business Administration resources.

Eric Marquette and Paul Netopski break down the major federal contract types, discussing their characteristics, when to select each, and how they impact procurement speed and complexity. The hosts also explore how FAR and DFARS requirements shape the process, highlighting strategies for balancing compliance with agility.

Eric and Paul examine how government shutdowns happen, agency preparations, furlough procedures, employee impacts, and the legislative framework behind federal shutdowns. Listen in as they unpack the chronology, federal protocols, and both operational and human dimensions of this crucial federal event.

Dive into the complexities of supply chain risks in federal procurement. We examine how these vulnerabilities are identified, mitigated, and managed through pivotal FAR and DFARS clauses. Join Eric, Ruby, and Paul as they clarify the evolving landscape of supply chain security for contractors and agencies alike.

Explore how to become a supplier or service provider for the Federal Government, including essential requirements, the major benefits of government contracting, and practical paths to team up or partner on contracts. Drawing from official resources and expert insights, this episode demystifies the journey from readiness to stellar contract performance.

This episode explores the critical differences between Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) products and Commercial Items for federal procurement. Join our hosts as they clarify definitions, share applicable FAR and DFARS clauses, and illustrate real-world examples of how these distinctions impact users and compliance strategies.

This episode unpacks the Department of Defense’s Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS), exploring how it blends diverse risk metrics—far beyond cost and cybersecurity scores—to drive procurement decisions. The hosts delve into the technical algorithms, data sources, and risk management frameworks at the core of SPRS, and discuss why modern supplier evaluations require more than just NIST SP 800-171 scores or price tags.

This episode unpacks the critical role of the order of precedence clause in the FAR, revealing why it matters for federal contracting professionals negotiating with prime and sub-contractors. Through practical scenarios, the hosts explore how understanding and applying this order defuses conflicts over terms and enables smarter negotiations when certain T&Cs just don’t fit.