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/OPM issue memo on senior executive performance awards
• GSA announces travel per diem rates for FY17
• FedRAMP unveils new dashboard and blog
• Firm challenges GSA's Alliant 2 RFP
• GSA extends Alliant 2 proposal deadline
• Small contractors fear new rule could hurt business
• Army reaches $1 billion invested in ESPCs
• DPAP updates procurement data standard
• DoD updates benefits eligibility instruction
• VA adjusts policy to support "rule of two"
• NASA proposed rule removes engineering change proposal clause
• DOE releases guidance on contractor sponsorship of pension plans