On the Go with VAO Weekly News Podcast for October 9, 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:Administration encourages agencies to consider ecosystem services in planning, decision makingGSA adds categories to Acquisition Gateway18F preparing to launch cloud PaaS optionEducation secretary announces departureDHS launching digital services teamCIA initiates directorate to provide technological enhancements to missionsACT-IAC releases model for assessing progress on FITARA implementationDoD awards $4 billion contract for F-15 threat detection upgradeDPAP deviation allows offerors time to implement multifactor authenticationProposed rule would allow credit for small business subcontracting at any tierProposed rules address design-build contracts, SAT for humanitarian operationsSound business cases key to better acquisition outcomes, GAO official testifiesBudget pressures can drive program costs higher, DoD review suggestsBudget uncertainty driving up costs, defense officials say