The Risk Reconnaissance Podcast

With employees traveling overseas under US Government contracts, medical issues can cause stress and anxiety if not properly managed.  In this two-part series of the Risk GovCon Podcast, we discuss the management of overseas medical programs and how to effectively promote confidence in your deployed employees and family members.

Joined by Gregg Coldiron and Raul Gutierrez of Cigna International, we explore the landscape of worldwide travel and how to effectively navigate the insurance and medical treatment when traveling abroad.  

From a medical matter in a Chinese hospital to the retention and recruitment of highly sought after employees, we talk about a wide variety of scenarios and ways to overcome hurdles previously encountered.  Our guests can be contacted for additional information and details from our podcast.

Gregg Coldiron, [email protected]

Raul Gutierrez, [email protected]

Host:  Brian S. Smith

The false claims act (Whistleblower) has allowed a variety of risks to present themselves to directors and officers of both private and public companies.  In episode 9 of the Risk GovCon Podcast, we examine the types of protection(s) afforded by Directors' & Officers Liability and why it is important to understand the ins and outs of the coverage.

Our expert guest, Richard Clarke, an author, consultant, and educator in the field of executive liability brings the reality of D&O coverage to lights as we discuss triggers and hurdles routinely encountered by this insurance.

Following Hurricane Maria in 2017, the rebuilding efforts surround Puerto Rico were astounding.  Supported by US Government Contractors, work was and in some cases, still is, underway.  

In this episode of the Risk GovCon Podcast, we explore the need for DBA insurance and how some contractors continue to push back due to premium levels or a complete lack of awareness.

I hope you enjoy this episode "DBA Insurance:  The Puerto Rico story"

For additional information on Defense Base Act Insurance, visit https://theriskrecon.com

Time, money, and resources are used in large amounts in proposal preparation.  Ensuring continued consideration by the contracting officer is critical in securing the award.  In this episode, we dive headlong into the topic of Responsible Contractor and its impact to contractor bid selection with our expert guests, Bill Walter of Dixon Hughes Goodman and Eric Crusius of Holland & Knight. 

Are you a Prime or Sub-contractor interested in collaboration and more opportunities?  Chuck Schadl of the Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center, GTPAC, takes us on a 2-part journey covering important aspects of the Prime/sub-contractor partnership; 

1. Requirements for the Prime/Sub-contractor relationship and
2. The limitations placed on the sub-contractors engaged in government contracting.  

There are more than 90 Procurement Technical Assistance Centers throughout the United States intended to aid small business in the knowledge of government contracting. 

Are you a Prime or Sub-contractor interested in collaboration and more opportunities?  Chuck Schadl of the Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center, GTPAC, takes us on a 2-part journey covering important aspects of the Prime/sub-contractor partnership; 

1. Requirements for the Prime/Sub-contractor relationship and
2. The limitations placed on the sub-contractors engaged in government contracting.  

There are more than 90 Procurement Technical Assistance Centers throughout the United States intended to aid small business in the knowledge of government contracting.  

A seasoned veteran and technical guru, Ben Brooks of Beryllium InfoSec Collaborative joins the Risk GovCon podcast for a lively discussion on NIST 800-171 compliance.  In the 3rd and final episode on NIST compliance, we discuss implementation strategies and a compliance template for success.

A seasoned veteran and technical guru, Ben Brooks of Beryllium InfoSec Collaborative joins the Risk GovCon podcast for a lively discussion on NIST 800-171 compliance.  In this part 2, we challenge whether or not the program applies to your company and examples of great program implementation and poor planning.

A seasoned veteran and technical guru, Ben Brooks of Beryllium InfoSec Collaborative joins the Risk GovCon podcast for a lively discussion on NIST 800-171 compliance.  In part 1 of our 3 part series, we cover the basis of the NIST compliance regarding security of unclassified material and the resources needed.

In this episode of the Risk GovCon podcast we discuss a variety of issues related to small business and its impact from the Defense Contract Audit Agency.  Joe Greger, Small Business Program Manager with DCAA details key aspects small businesses need to consider when engaging Government Contracts.