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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July 31, 2015On the Go with VAO Weekly News Podcast for July 31, 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:
Agencies must move to electronic invoicing, OMB says
Executive order aims to push computing capabilities forward
GAO recommends best practices for combating fraud
Senate passes Federal Improper Payments Coordination Act
DoD instruction updates procedures for above standard building services
DoD awards electronic health records contract
DHS commits to using GSA's OASIS contracts
Final rule updates Commerce regulations related to grant programs
DOT could improve contract closeout, OIG finds
Vendors praise sprint for 18F agile BPA
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16min
July 24, 2015On the Go with VAO Weekly News Podcast for July 24, 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 guidance directs agencies to use FAPIIS for grant recipient performance reporting
Final rule updates VA regulations related to grant programs
Air Force awards cloud platform contract
FCC plans for 100 percent cloud computing by FY2017
Air Force, Northrop Grumman testing open systems architecture
Air Force applying cognitive computing to acquisition
VA to hold prototyping event for veteran-assistive technologies
DIA awards 50 firms spots on E-SITE IT contract
Lockheed Martin to acquire Sikorsky
NDAA provision would undercut secretary's oversight of major programs, DoD official warns
Army's Odierno supports more acquisition authority for service chiefs
White paper calls for prioritizing program management
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16min
July 17, 2015On the Go with VAO Weekly News Podcast for July 17, 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 outlines priorities for FY2017
Cobert to replace Archuleta at OPM
New OASIS Dashboard provides task order spending data
GSA releases RFI for leading edge technologies on Alliant II
GSA launches commodity IT initiative
Large firms continue to win small business contracts, advocacy organization claims
USPS can improve software development procedures, OIG finds
DOE directs distribution of contractor drug test form
NRC issues guidance on oversight of counterfeit and suspect items in nuclear industry
DoD continues to improve past performance reporting
DPAP releases competition results for third quarter FY2015
Comment period extended for proposed rule implementing Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces order
Contractors that deliver projects on or under budget more profitable, study determines
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14min
July 10, 2015On the Go with VAO Weekly News Podcast for July 10, 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 issues FY2017 budget preparation guidance
Government surpasses small business contracting goal
DOE issues revised AL addressing inherently governmental functions
FAS could improve contracting officer training, warranting programs, GSA OIG finds
Report recommends leveraging private sector innovation to maintain DoD's technological superiority
DoD releases manual for non-tactical vehicles; updated contingency contracting handbook
USPS proposed rule would revise rules related to debarment
Treasury announces prompt payment interest rate
FHWA proposed rule would implement construction manager/general contractor contracting
FAC 2005-83 addresses acquisition thresholds; commercial item test program
HHS identifying next innovation steps
DHS launches Procurement Innovation Lab
Army plans challenge for cyber defense gear
NGA preparing guidance to speed acquisition
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25min
June 26, 2015On the Go with VAO Weekly News Podcast for June 26, 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 preparing guidance on services contracting
GSA launches new market research platform
GAO identifies project management shortfalls in Farm Service Agency IT program
VA OIG determines appropriations were "parked" at GPO
DOT OIG recommends steps to improve cloud services acquisitions
DOE announces BPA for print management services
DOE provides guidance on use of STRIPES
IRS needs stronger controls to prevent awards to companies with unpaid tax debt, TIGTA finds
Senate confirms TSA administrator
Air Force testing open architecture acquisition model
DFARS final rules address acquisition thresholds, legal costs in whistleblower cases
House hearing addresses concerns about GSA's transactional data collection plan
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18min
June 19, 2015On the Go with VAO Weekly News Podcast for June 19, 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 bill would allow agencies to share job candidates
Legislation aims to strengthen program management
Interior and Environment appropriations bills advance
Senate panel approves DHS funding measure
Bill would establish federal charge card oversight office at GSA
18F releases solicitation for agile delivery BPA
DHS OIG offers grantees tips for managing FEMA disaster assistance funds
DISA announces new director
NDAA provisions could assign penalties for cost overruns
Better defined requirements could combat "creep" in DoD programs, GAO finds
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15min
June 12, 2015On the Go with VAO Weekly News Podcast for June 12, 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:
Breach at OPM may affect 4 million former, current federal employees
OPM outlines steps to take in wake of data breach
Administration invites input for open government action plan
OFPP encouraging agencies to create own Buyers Clubs
DoD names new DPAP director
U.S. Marshals Service director to retire
Proposed rule would implement SBA subcontracting regulations
OMB releases final FITARA implementation guidance
Some lawmakers seek to exclude DOE labs from FITARA
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14min
June 05, 2015On the Go with VAO Weekly News Podcast for June 5, 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 issues reverse auction guidance
Proposed rule would establish new locality pay areas
GSA identifies steps to smooth transition to NS2020
GSA unveils online resources for professional services contracting
18F publishes best practice guides for digital services
DoD updates guidance on acquiring, managing IT services
DoD instruction addresses protection of critical program information
Proposed rule would define multiple-award contract
Proposed rule would implement regulations on contract bundling
Proposed rule, guidance would implement executive order on fair pay, safe workplaces
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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.