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