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In this episode, I sit down with Katelyn Rigle, Small Business Outreach Coordinator, Defense Contract Audit Agency to learn more about DCAA's roles and responsibilities in the federal contracting life cycle.  She discusses all the different areas DCAA is involved in on behalf of the US Taxpayers to ensure contractors and the federal government are providing and receiving fair and reasonable prices for the goods and services purchased by the various defense agencies in order to support the mission of the defense department.     

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In this podcast, Jeff White and Randy Shelby discuss the advantages of automating repetitive processes in the procurement of goods and services in the federal contracting marketspace. 

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In this Podcast, we talk with Susan Manning from Credly to explain the benefits of digital badging.  Recently, FPS adopted digital badging using Credly to enhance the customer's experience and provide a way to highlight the accomplishments of hard work and continuing education in the world of Federal Contracting.  FPS is proud to offer digital badging and it is free to anyone taking our courses.  Find out more about digital badging and why FPS brought it to the industry!

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In this episode, I have an opportunity to interview Jeff White and Randy Shelby of JA White & Associates while at the FPS Las Vegas week long conference in September 2023.  We discuss a number of things including Randy's background at DCMA and the importance of documentation 

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In this episode Larry Allen of Allen Federal discusses the recent COFC decision on GSA's Polaris contract.  This impacts a multitude of small businesses who spent countless time preparing and submitting proposals to be a part of this multi-faceted contract only to see multiple bid protest arise over the NDAA Section 871 clause and a COFC decision to make GSA re-think the contract.  Larry explains what happened and what small businesses should do now.   

Larry also discusses the outlook for Small Business as we approach the Q4 of FY23 and the Biden Administration's push to increase small business participation, specifically in the disadvantage sector.  

Whether you are a small or large business, Larry's insight is valuable. 

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In this Podcast, we talk with Christine Williamson of CohnReznick and Kim Koster of Unanet about the 2023 GAUGE Report.  This report has been benchmarking the federal contracting industry and every year a new update to the report is released.  This year Christine and Kim want your participation. In this podcast they briefly talk about previous years' findings and how to participate for 2023. 

To participate, go to:  www.unanet.com/gaugesurvey

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In Episode #51, we talk with Sean Jones of Revolution Payments about how contractors could benefit from level 3 credit card processing.  The option has been around for years but not every contractor realizes it.   Though some contracts require level 3, others do not, yet contractors can still take advantage of the savings.  Sean explains the history of level 3 and its  savings. 

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In FPS Podcast #50, we discuss with Jeff White of JA White and Associates the challenges and solutions subcontractors have with price analysis.

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On March 31st of  the FPS' Orlando Government Contracts Week conference, I recorded Podcast #49 with Jeff White of JA White and Associates. 

Since 2020 there have a been some significant changes to how CPSRs are conducted by the DCMA.  These changes have been mostly positive, but as a vendor to the US Federal Government, you need to ensure your documentation and files are both accessible and organized in a manner that will allow for a smooth purchasing system review.  Jeff will discuss how things have changed (for the better) and how to be more efficient with your documentation. 

 

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In Episode #48, we talk with Jeffrey White of JA White and Associates about Supply Chain Management and Compliance.  This might be one of a few discussions around supply chain as it is  very complicated and very broad.  We not only have threats to the supply chain, we have shortages in supply chains which neither is desirable for government suppliers and their customers.   This  episode is brought to you by CPSR ProDocs and JA White & Associates.