On 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 guidanceGovernment surpasses small business contracting goalDOE issues revised AL addressing inherently governmental functionsFAS could improve contracting officer training, warranting programs, GSA OIG findsReport recommends leveraging private sector innovation to maintain DoD's technological superiorityDoD releases manual for non-tactical vehicles; updated contingency contracting handbookUSPS proposed rule would revise rules related to debarmentTreasury announces prompt payment interest rateFHWA proposed rule would implement construction manager/general contractor contractingFAC 2005-83 addresses acquisition thresholds; commercial item test programHHS identifying next innovation stepsDHS launches Procurement Innovation LabArmy plans challenge for cyber defense gearNGA preparing guidance to speed acquisition