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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January 08, 2016On the Go with VAO Weekly News Podcast for January 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:
President implements pay raise for 2016
President directs DoD, DHS, DOJ to advance research on gun safety
Senate passes grants oversight bill
GAO issues best practices guide for project schedules
NITAAC lowers fees for CIO-CS GWAC
Nayak expected to return to IRS as chief procurement officer
GSA names new head of Office of Governmentwide Policy
GSA awards Salesforce BPA
18F's agile BPA protested
18F launches micropurchase website
Treasury sets prompt payment interest rate for 2016
GSA issues 2016 mileage reimbursement rates
Final rule amends DOL regulations to implement OMB grant guidance
DFARS changes address contractor cybersecurity requirements, Afghanistan taxes
FAC 2005-86 addresses WOSB set-asides, multiple-award contracts
DoD issues new instruction on services acquisitions
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21min
December 18, 2015On the Go with VAO Weekly News Podcast for December 18, 2015
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:
Federal workers get half day off on December 24
White House to launch security clearance agency
GSA solar contracts will save $5 million
NGA tests fixed-price-per-sprint contract
DHS planning new contracting model to lure innovative startups
Bill aims to improve management of software licenses
FAS launches MAS performance dashboard
18F flash cards document agile methods, instructions
Protest numbers continue to rise
Trade Representative updates trade agreement procurement thresholds
Final rule updates DOT's grant regulations
SBA requests feedback on WOSB certification process
Omnibus Bill Packed with Contracting Policy Provisions
Omnibus exempts DOE labs from FITARA CIO authorities
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17min
December 11, 2015On the Go with VAO Weekly News Podcast for December 11, 2015
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:
Senate Passes Five-Day Government Funding Measure
Federal job satisfaction rose in 2015
Navy awards initial work on next amphibious ship
General Dynamics protests Marine Corps combat vehicle award
Transferring support positions to civilians could save DoD billions, CBO advises
DHS, GSA release RFP for shared services continuous monitoring task order
DHS expands access to EINSTEIN cyber protections to all civilian agencies
EPA direct final rule clarifies authorities for ratifying unauthorized commitments
Final rule updates HUD's grant regulations
Senate hearing addresses ideas for defense acquisition reform
Budget pressures can drive program costs higher, DoD review suggests
Commentary recommends government-as-a-platform approach to shared services
DoD cyber requirements could hurt small businesses, officials say
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23min
December 04, 2015On the Go with VAO Weekly News Podcast for December 4, 2015
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:
Senator releases 2015 list of questionable government spending
FAI issues new Project Manager's Guidebook
18F publishes guiding principles for agency partnerships
2015 Rising Star winners announced
Scott announces winners of IT Solutions Challenge
NSF updates grant regulations
Final rule makes technical amendments to DFARS
FAC 2005-85 addresses contractor minimum wage, whistleblower protections
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8min
November 20, 2015On the Go with VAO Weekly News Podcast for November 20, 2015
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 updating guidance on data center consolidation
Army, Air Force acquisition officials stepping down
GSA's Acquisition Gateway helping government buy smarter
DLA looking to use performance-based logistics contracts to improve products
GAO recommends actions to improve DoD service inventories
FARS changes address data collection, energy savings contracts, pricing
GAO finds agency not required to set aside FSS delivery order
Study examines small business programs
GAO recommends making subcontracting test program permanent
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18min
November 13, 2015On the Go with VAO Weekly News Podcast for November 13, 2015
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:
DoD issues cybersecurity guidance for program managers
Boeing, Lockheed Martin protest Air Force bomber award
DoD, industry identify opportunities to simplify regulatory requirements
President nominates acting director to lead OPM
GSA plans focus groups for FPDS-NG redesign
18F buys software code for $1
Final rule updates SSA grant regulations
A proposes to amend VOSB verification regulations
Agencies receive mixed grades on FITARA scorecards
House hearing examines FITARA implementation, agency scorecards
ACT-IAC releases model for assessing progress on FITARA implementation
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21min
November 06, 2015On the Go with VAO Weekly News Podcast for November 6, 2015
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 releases government-wide cybersecurity plan
OMB updates FISMA guidance, reporting requirements
FY2016 acquisition workforce survey open for participation
Agencies properly managed, tracked unobligated balances, GAO finds
GSA launches Challenge.gov mentorship program
Final rule updates Education grant regulations
Funding source for Air Force bomber uncertain
DPAP recognizes acquisition professionals for commitment to AbilityOne
Agencies receive mixed grades on FITARA scorecards
House hearing examines FITARA implementation, agency scorecards
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7min
October 30, 2015On the Go with VAO Weekly News Podcast for October 30, 2015
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:
OFPP urges reciprocity in EVMS certifications
OSTP platform helps agencies design crowdsourcing projects
DPAP deviation addresses contractor confidentiality agreements
Air Force reaches verbal agreement on multiyear transport aircraft contract
Northrop Grumman wins $55 billion Air Force bomber contract
Boeing may challenge strike bomber award
Nominations open for 2016 Federal 100 awards
ACT-IAC honors SSA deputy CIO with Mendenhall award
Rung wins industry partnership award
OPM should recompete benefits contract, OIG advises
Final rule establishes new locality pay areas
GSA looking to consolidate federal professional services spending
Shared services office aims to provide support, accountability for agencies
Potential users hesitant about shared services, study finds
GSA should manage more federal spending, Turner Roth says
Agencies to Get $80 Billion in Sequester Relief
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20min
October 23, 2015On the Go with VAO Weekly News Podcast for October 23, 2015
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 RFI, draft RFPs for Alliant II contracts
GSA issues RFP for Networx follow-on
DPAP updates deviation on contracting with firms with unpaid taxes, felony convictions
DOE launches strategic sourcing training course
Proposed rule would revise standard forms for bonds
DOE amends DEAR to add contractor export control requirements
DoD extends comment period for proposed rule on electronics supply chain
DoD extends comment period for interim rule on cyber incident reporting
OMB provides guidance on computer purchasing
OMB proposes revisions to IT Circular A-130
OMB announces new shared services governance board
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17min
October 16, 2015On the Go with VAO Weekly News Podcast for October 16, 2015
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 last agency priorities under Obama administration
Agencies must better track, manage bridge contracts, GAO advises
18F experimenting with micro-purchase authority to buy software code
ASI team wins Digital Service Contracting Professional Training and Development Program challenge
Staff ramp-ups to continue at 18F, Digital Service
Air Force awards six small firms spots on cybersecurity contract
DoD extends comment period for proposed guidance on requiring cost, pricing data
FAI and OFPP announce upcoming FY2016 acquisition workforce survey
OFPP guidance establishes category management goals, governance structure
OFPP, GSA making progress implementing category management
GSA launches new Professional Services Schedule
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22min

FAQs about On the Go with VAO:

How many episodes does On the Go with VAO have?

The podcast currently has 88 episodes available.