Government contracting (GovCon) is not always simple. The FAR gives guidance, but there is rarely just one way to move from a mission need to a contract award. In this episode, Kevin and Paul talk about what they call the Thinking Part of the Job (TPOT). It is the judgment and clear thinking that contracting officers (COs) use to decide how the government should buy what it needs.
The GovCon world is changing. The FAR is being updated, and AI tools are used more often. These changes make clear thinking even more important. COs now have better tools and more freedom to make decisions. In this episode, they explain why TPOT matters, how it affects contract results, and how today’s workforce can make better choices in a changing environment.