On 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 24White House to launch security clearance agencyGSA solar contracts will save $5 millionNGA tests fixed-price-per-sprint contractDHS planning new contracting model to lure innovative startupsBill aims to improve management of software licensesFAS launches MAS performance dashboard18F flash cards document agile methods, instructionsProtest numbers continue to riseTrade Representative updates trade agreement procurement thresholdsFinal rule updates DOT's grant regulationsSBA requests feedback on WOSB certification processOmnibus Bill Packed with Contracting Policy ProvisionsOmnibus exempts DOE labs from FITARA CIO authorities