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