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In this episode, I sit down with Peter Romness of ISI.  He explains how managed service providers work with government contractors to maintain compliance of their data and help safely guard data.   I titled this People, Process and Policy as Peter mentions how ISI partners with customers to manage data.  

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In this episode, Seth Steinman and I talk about CMMC, CUI and email encryption.  Preveil is a leading provider to the contracting industry in helping keeping data safe through encryption.  They are a leading solution for CMMC, NIST 800-171 and even ITAR data by helping companies keep data secure.  

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In this episode, I am joined by Matthew Saliman from the law firm Ward & Berry.  Matthew has been following all the developments impacting government contracting including the ever important Executive Orders signed by President Trump.  One signed on Feb 26th, 2025 is one that will make an impact to the contracting industry.   It allows for DOGE to initiate and recommend cost savings across all agencies.  

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FPS is proud to be partnering with CohnReznick and Unanet to bring the 2025 GAUGE report.  This annual report benchmarks key indicators of the federal contracting sector.  This year, we are helping spread the word the survey is open.  To participate, use this link:

https://www.research-ksr.com/wix/p419385548373.aspx?rt=1&vr=1&vc=1&st=21

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In October 2024, the final CMMC rule was published in the CFR and will be in effect 60 days from the published date.  After many comments received, this final rule is making all contractors ask a lot of questions.  We already knew the three levels of CMMC, NIST Standards, FISMA and FedRAMP compliance, but the question is how will CMMC roll out and what is the cost of compliance?   Listen to what the rule says and what can be challenges to you and your business as a prime, as a sub or as just as a supplier within the supply chain of the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). 

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In this FPS Podcast Episode, my guests are Britt Biles of Womble Bond Dickinson and Tom Reynolds of HKA and we discuss the CARES Act and how four years after it was enacted, the Federal Government continues to investigate fraud and misappropriations of funds related to it.  

CARES Act was meant as an emergency fund for businesses and other entities to allow the continuity of daily business operations to continue during the peak COVID-19 pandemic.  However,  it also became a money-grab for fraudulent activity.  The Federal Government has been actively investigating organizations for fraud and misappropriations even if the organization followed procedures to acquire the funds.  

Britt and Tom discuss what is the current situation and how to organizations are dealing with the investigations.

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Welcome to FPS Podcast #61.   In this episode, I talk with Rex Marks about leadership skills.   

Over the past few years, Rex and I have discussed putting together a learning program on leadership for the industry.  There is not a single opportunity that combines the uniqueness of the contracting industry with leadership development.  In early 2023 we set out to change that.  After months of brainstorming, ideation and interviews, we felt we had a winning formula.  

FPS Leadership Institute for Government Contractors

In early 2024 we launched our five of six session on leadership through FPS.  This program was carefully designed based on key elements of leadership and the idea that everyone has leadership traits - you just need to find the opportunity to showcase your abilities.  

Listen to this podcast and go to the FPS Website and under "Certificates" look for "Leadership" and you will find the program.  It's five online, self-paced sessions with five modules.  Each module should take you no more than 30-40 minutes to complete.  

Session Six is the capstone session on Problem Solving.  This will be completed by students in the classroom or virtually in July and September 2024.  (More dates to come in 2025!)

Go go https://bit.ly/FPSLeadership for more information!

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In this FPS Episode, I have chat with Julie and Chris from our friends at Unanet during the FPS Tampa Weeklong.  Unanet is both a partner and a sponsor of FPS and they provide ERP solutions for federal contractors of all sizes.  Being around for three decades, they have developed quite a good reputation in the business and continue to keep pace with the ever-changing federal contracting market space.  

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FPS recently completed a week-long series of courses in Tampa Florida in Mid-March.  I had the opportunity to speak with Tom Reynolds of the firm HKA to discuss the topic of False Claims in Federal Contracting.  This episode we discuss FCA and recent DOJ activity on False Claims including the $400+ Million settlement by a long time federal contractor.   Tom gives the audience some pointers on how to best to protect against FCA allegations. 

For more information on training and federal contracting best practices, go to www.fedpubseminars.com 

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FPS in conjunction with Unanet and CohnReznick proudly bring you information on the 2024 GAUGE Report.  This industry leading benchmark report has become a 'must read' and 'must participate' event.   In this podcast, I am joined by Christine from CohnReznick and Kim from Unanet to discuss the importance of this ever-important survey and discuss their favorite topics from past GAUGE reports. 

If you are a federal government contractor, we would like you to participate.  The link is below:  https://www.researchbyksr.com/wix/2/p901187329802.aspx?vr=1&st=24 

But hurry, the survey closes on April 15, 2024!  Results will be available this fall!

For more information on the GAUGE Report, go to www.gauge.cohnreznick.com