On the Go with VAO

By Virtual Acquisition Office

Virtual Acquisition Office™ (VAO) provides acquisition news, analysis, and tools for the U.S. federal government. On the Go with VAO is a monthly acquisition news podcast that breaks down noteworthy d... more

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The podcast currently has 88 episodes available.

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August 05, 2016On the Go with VAO Weekly News Podcast for Week Ending August 5, 2016
Join us every Friday, when the VAO Daily Acquisition News team breaks down the top headlines and trends in federal acquisition. Headlines covered in this week's podcast:
OMB unveils revised data center policy
OMB releases final mobile device management policy
Software policy bill becomes law
GSA's USSM exploring shared payroll provider options
Incomplete implementation plans could delay DATA Act rollout, GAO warns
GAO sustains challenges to DISA Encore III contract
GSA publishes 2017 City Pair contract awards
DPAP changes workflow for PCOLS certifying officer appointments
DoD revises issuance process
DOE updates acquisition guide
Final rule clarifies NASA's award fee process
DoD issues final rules and proposed rule on DFARS
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10min
July 29, 2016On the Go with VAO Weekly News Podcast for Week Ending July 29, 2016
Join us every Friday, when the VAO Daily Acquisition News team breaks down the top headlines and trends in federal acquisition. Headlines covered in this week's podcast:
OMB outlines new information management requirements in Circular No. A-130
New playbook will help agencies implement Circular No. A-123
President establishes cyber incident response mechanisms
GSA launching new digital services portal
Army saves $6 billion with logistics IT program
DPAP invites nominations for contingency contracting officer award
GAO advises simplification of grant administration to gain funding efficiency
Proposed rule would increase frequency of NASA contractor property reporting
EPA rule clarifies and improves Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program
Final SBA rule establishes a government-wide small business mentoring program
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8min
July 22, 2016On the Go with VAO Weekly News Podcast for Week Ending July 22, 2016
Join us every Friday, when the VAO Daily Acquisition News team breaks down the top headlines and trends in federal acquisition. Headlines covered in this week's podcast:
OMB outlines new risk management requirements in Circular No. A-123
OMB reiterates reporting requirements for undisbursed grant balances
Administration provides agencies guidance on updating 2016 open government plans
DoD to close data centers or migrate to commercial data centers
DPAP releases FY2017 procurement management review dates
NASA IT executive to helm VA's information security program
USAID issues final rule for U.S. flag commercial vessel preference for transport
Lawmakers propose alternative to White House's IT modernization fund
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9min
July 15, 2016On the Go with VAO Weekly News Podcast for Week Ending July 15, 2016
Join us every Friday, when the VAO Daily Acquisition News team breaks down the top headlines and trends in federal acquisition. Headlines covered in this week's podcast:
Agencies fall short in reduction of improper payments, GAO asserts
Simplified procedures helping USDA lower improper payment rate
DoD expands defense innovation unit
DISA releases RFP for milCloud improvements and expansion
18F releases identity management RFP
Possible shift of inherently governmental functions to contractors
FAC 2005-89's five final rules for bond contracts, Federal Prison Industries, and small business subcontracting
DOE finalizes technical amendments to DEAR
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10min
July 08, 2016On the Go with VAO Weekly News Podcast for Week Ending July 8, 2016
Join us every Friday, when the VAO Daily Acquisition News team breaks down the top headlines and trends in federal acquisition. Headlines covered in this week's podcast:
OMB directs use of government-wide BPAs for identity protection services
GSA releases EIS transition planning guide
DoD updates the Enterprise Service Management Framework Guidance
DPAP issues new CDR code matrix
Commercially available data could help reduce fraud, improper payments, GAO finds
DOE withdraws proposed payment withholding rule
GSA makes technical amendments to final rule
Up your game with the Countdown to Contract Award FY16 series
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7min
July 01, 2016On the Go with VAO Weekly News Podcast for Week Ending July 1, 2016
Join us every Friday, when the VAO Daily Acquisition News team breaks down the top headlines and trends in federal acquisition. Headlines covered in this week's podcast:
GSA releases Alliant 2 RFPs for cutting edge IT
DHS planning agile BPA
ACT-IAC releases new FITARA measurement tool
SBA to examine applicability to other agencies of VA "rule of two" SCOTUS decision
Penalties may double under the False Claims Act
Major changes to the DFARS
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9min
June 24, 2016On the Go with VAO Weekly News Podcast for Week Ending June 24, 2016
Join us every Friday, when the VAO Daily Acquisition News team breaks down the top headlines and trends in federal acquisition. Headlines covered in this week's podcast:
Rate of suspensions and debarments plateaus in FY2015, committee reports
New tool will enhance GSA schedules price comparison
GSA final rule launches transactional data reporting
DPAP updates decision authorities for services acquisitions
CMS awards 81 spots on $25 billion IT support contract
Proposed rules would update strategic sourcing documentation requirements, emergency procurement threshold
Supreme Court affirms rule of two for VA FSS/MAS orders
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10min
June 17, 2016On the Go with VAO Weekly News Podcast for Week Ending June 17, 2016
Join us every Friday, when the VAO Daily Acquisition News team breaks down the top headlines and trends in federal acquisition. Headlines covered in this week's podcast:
Surveys find gaps in workforce skills, putting acquisition theories into practice
GSA creating contract data analysis tools
Davie appointed IT category manager
DPAP announces new version of Purchase Request Data Standard
DoD preparing to replace CACs with agile, biometric technology
Federal employees not protected from retaliation for refusing to violate rules and regulations, court says
Contractor cybersecurity rule effective today
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8min
June 10, 2016On the Go with VAO Weekly News Podcast for Week Ending June 10, 2016
Join us every Friday, when the VAO Daily Acquisition News team breaks down the top headlines and trends in federal acquisition. Headlines covered in this week's podcast:
GSA announces new features on Acquisition Gateway
18F awards first task order on agile BPA
Nominations open for Navy innovation awards
Proposed rule would remove references to obsolete technologies in FAR
OMB guidance centralizes commercial software license purchasing
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8min
June 03, 2016On the Go with VAO Weekly News Podcast for Week Ending June 3, 2016
Join us every Friday, when the VAO Daily Acquisition News team breaks down the top headlines and trends in federal acquisition. Headlines covered in this week's podcast:
GSA stays HCaTS performance pending resolution of protests
18F working on DUNS alternative
GSA proposed rule would address unenforceable commercial supplier agreement terms
Final rule amends SBA regulations regarding small business set-asides, subcontracting
Eligible to protest or not: GAO, COFC split on awardee's standing to protest IDIQ contract
DOL extends overtime pay to more workers
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14min

FAQs about On the Go with VAO:

How many episodes does On the Go with VAO have?

The podcast currently has 88 episodes available.