03.18.2016 - By Virtual Acquisition Office
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:GSA revives Apps.govDoD issues guide to managing O&S; costsDOE provides guidance on implementing 2016 Consolidated Appropriations Act provisionsNavy chooses firms for ship maintenance contractGAO denies challenge to amphibious combat vehicle awardsClearly written procurement documents can help lower costs, improve acquisition outcomes, study contendsFinal rule updates HUDARNASA proposed rule would remove references to grants, cooperative agreements from NFSKey lawmaker introduces second installment of defense acquisition reform proposalsFrom the Hill: Top House Authorizer Unveils Second Round of Defense Acquisition Reform Proposals