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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March 18, 2016On the Go with VAO Weekly News Podcast for March 18, 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 revives Apps.gov
DoD issues guide to managing O&S costs
DOE provides guidance on implementing 2016 Consolidated Appropriations Act provisions
Navy chooses firms for ship maintenance contract
GAO denies challenge to amphibious combat vehicle awards
Clearly written procurement documents can help lower costs, improve acquisition outcomes, study contends
Final rule updates HUDAR
NASA proposed rule would remove references to grants, cooperative agreements from NFS
Key lawmaker introduces second installment of defense acquisition reform proposals
From the Hill: Top House Authorizer Unveils Second Round of Defense Acquisition Reform Proposals
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13min
March 11, 2016On the Go with VAO Weekly News Podcast for March 11, 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 names IT category executive
GSA awards 33 firms spots on BMO contract
VA awards 21 firms spots on $22 billion IT contract
Air Force announces major subcontractors on bomber
Army cancels follow-on to IMOD
DPAP updates list of product categories to be competed
Final rule reassigns NASA suspending and debarring official role
FAC 2005-87 final rule expands FAPIIS reporting requirements
OMB seeking comments on draft data center optimization guidance
OMB issues draft policy encouraging use of open source software code
OFPP issues guidance on creating acquisition innovation labs
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17min
March 04, 2016On the Go with VAO Weekly News Podcast for March 4, 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 seeking comments on draft data center optimization guidance
OMB preparing guidance for IT modernization fund
Future data center savings may be even higher than estimated, GAO finds
Nominations open for 2016 Elmer B. Staats Award
DPAP updates internal controls for procurement systems
DISA releases RFP for Encore III
SBA announces record performance on socioeconomic contracting goals
SBA identifies industries in which WOSBs are underrepresented
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10min
February 26, 2016On the Go with VAO Weekly News Podcast for February 26, 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:
Agency-specific website analytics now available
18F will partner with grant-funding agencies to help states adopt agile
DPAP announces update to procurement strategy
DoD presents Packard Award
Lockheed withdraws protest of Army's JLTV award
EIS protestor cites difficulty accessing System for Award Management
DHS awards first other transaction innovation contract
Proposed rule would implement order on contractor paid sick leave
Poll, Week of February 22 to 26
HHS OIG identifies lessons learned from Healthcare.gov launch
Talking with a procurement icon about post-award contract management
Post-award contract management: Trying to figure out what is happening on the ground
Talking post-award contract management with an industry veteran
Improving statements of work to improve contract management
To contract better, does government need more in-house experts?
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23min
February 19, 2016On the Go with VAO Weekly News Podcast for February 19, 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:
IT modernization fund will reward agile, shared services projects, Scott says
DHS proposes department-wide appropriations structure
DISA grants IBM first Level 5 cloud clearance
Vendor files preaward protest of GSA's EIS contract
Cobert ineligible to serve as acting OPM director, OIG says
OPM proposes to streamline employee surveys
USDA agencies adopt OMB grant guidance
Proposed rule would prohibit reimbursement of costs related to congressional inquiries
Proposed DFARS rule would enhance communication on IR&D efforts
GAO Protest Decision: NCS/EML JV, LLC
G. L. Christian and Associates v. the United States, 312 F.2d 418 (Ct. Cl. 1963)
GAO Protest Decision: TransAtlantic Lines, LLC
Transatlantic Lines LLC v. United States, 68 Fed. Cl. 48 (2005)
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20min
February 12, 2016On the Go with VAO Weekly News Podcast for February 12, 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:
White House looks to ramp up contracting with innovative IT companies
President creates federal CISO position, cybersecurity commission
Legislation would strengthen federal property management
GSA completes inventory of telecommunications services for transition to EIS
DCAA temporarily ceases audit support to nondefense agencies
DoD seeks comments on plan to evaluate proposed IR&D expenses
2016 Fed 100 honorees announced
GSA launches public version of Acquisition Gateway
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14min
February 05, 2016On the Go with VAO Weekly News Podcast for February 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:
President proposes 1.6 percent pay increase
OFPP to update multiple award contract guidance
GSA ready to launch public version of Acquisition Gateway
GSA names MAS transformation lead
Boeing awarded contract for Air Force One
Air Force selects Raytheon, Northrop to upgrade JSTARS radar
Navy awards Boeing $2.47 billion aircraft contract modification
DoD requests $582.7 billion for FY2017
DoD planning public-private partnerships to meet space launch requirements
Better data analysis could improve federal grant performance, commentary says
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18min
January 29, 2016On the Go with VAO Weekly News Podcast for January 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:
OPM announces new security clearance agency
OMB updates discount rates for 2016
OMB preparing policy on consolidating mobile contracts
DPAP requests contingency contracting policies, processes
GSA launches software license management pilot
Lockheed separates IT division
Final rules amend small business size standards
Treasury adopts OMB grant guidance
Project Manager (Burning Man)
GAO finds agency not required to set aside FSS delivery order
Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-240)
FAC 2005-54 addresses contractor conflicts of interest, small business set-asides
OFPP, SBA issue guidance on strengthening small business contracting
DPAP outlines actions to maximize the use of small business set-asides
SBA publishes final rule on multiple award contracts, bundling
ASI Government At a Glance: SBA Final Rule Effective December 31: Applying Small Business Programs to Multiple Award Contracts
GAO ruling continues challenge to VA's use of schedules before SDVOSB set-asides
Supreme Court will hear challenge to VA's use of schedules before considering set-asides
Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006
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20min
January 22, 2016On the Go with VAO Weekly News Podcast for January 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:
OPM allows exceptions to 3Rs limits for urgent staffing needs
DOE provides guidance on oversight of contractor compensation, benefits
CIOs say FITARA provides a seat at the table, survey finds
DHS ready to test new model for buying innovative technology
Legislation would extend task order protest authority
DoD presents Acquisition and Contracting Legends Award
Proposed rule addresses payment of small business subcontractors
HHS issues final rule adopting OMB grant guidance
Proposed rule would prohibit contracting with entities requiring certain confidentiality agreements
Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986, Public Law 99-399
Caddell Construction Company, Inc.
Caddell Construction Company, Plaintiff, v. the United States, Defendant, and Pernix Group, Inc.
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19min
January 15, 2016On the Go with VAO Weekly News Podcast for January 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:
FY2017 budget passback is good news for IT funding
Independent agency CIOs waiting to see how FITARA extension applies
McCain releases publication on government waste
Contractors face security investigation delays
HASC will focus on experimentation, prototyping, Thornberry says
Defense components are incorporating prototyping, experimentation principles, officials testify
Acting Army secretary stepping aside
SBA incorporates OMB grant regulations
HUD removes obsolete housing grant regulations
GSA's IAE Common Services Platform receives ATO
18F software code auctions draw bids under $400
FedRAMP high security baseline coming soon
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8min

FAQs about On the Go with VAO:

How many episodes does On the Go with VAO have?

The podcast currently has 88 episodes available.