Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 Episodes
As former Federal Contracting Officers who have also walked in industry’s shoes, Kevin and Paul share their expertise and perspectives in support of the podcast’s mission: Make government contracting better, one contract at a time.
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536 – GovCon Meets Chesterton’s Fence
Government contracting has many rules and steps. But do we ever ask why they exist? In this episode, we look at an idea that has lasted for almost 100 years: Chesterton’s Fence. It says, “Don’t take...
535 – Moving at the Speed of GovCon
Government contracting often feels slow. But is it really? In this episode, Kevin and Paul explore what “fast” means in the world of GovCon. They share real stories from both sides—buying and...
534 – Government Shutdown Planning
This episode is all about government shutdowns and how they affect contracting officers and contractors. Shutdowns are no longer rare. They happen often. In fact, this is the fifth one since we...
533 – 2025 Threshold Updates
In this episode, Kevin Jans and Paul Schauer talk about important updates to government contracting rules. Starting October 1, 2025, many dollar thresholds in the FAR are going up. These changes...
532 – The “Overhaul” of FAR Part 5
In this episode, Kevin and Paul explore the updated FAR Part 5. This part is now one of the “heavy hitters” in the FAR. That means it has a big impact on how the government buys things, even though...
Re-Release 223 – ShutDown Recovery
Skyway Acquisition is bringing back this episode because it still matters. Another government shutdown has happened, and Kevin and Paul talk about what that means. The effects go far beyond federal...
531 – The 6 Ps of Commerciality – Part 2 (with Troy Small)
We’re back with the second part of our series on the 6 Ps of Commerciality. If you missed the last episode, we talked about the first three Ps: Problem, Product, and Positioning. Be sure to check it...
530 – The 6 Ps Of Commerciality Part 1 (w/Troy Small)
“The 6 Ps of Commerciality.” In this episode, host Kevin Jans talks about a key part of government buying—figuring out if something is “commercial.” The U.S. government prefers to buy products and...
529 – The “Overhaul” of Part 12 (Part 2)
In this episode, Kevin and Paul continue the story of how FAR Part 12 is changing. The government wants to buy commercial products and services whenever possible. That’s smart—it saves time and...
528 – The “Overhaul” of FAR Part 12
In this episode, Kevin and Paul talk about big changes to FAR Part 12. This part of the FAR covers how the government buys commercial products and services. The rules are being updated to make...
527 – Small Business Search (DSBS Update) – w/Shelley Hall
In this episode of the Contracting Officer Podcast, Kevin Jans and Shelley Hall talk about a major update that affects how the government finds small businesses. The old tool—Dynamic Small Business...
526 – The “Overhaul” of FAR Part 6 (Part 4 of 4) with Steve Lucianetti
Welcome to the final part of our four-part series on the FAR Part 6 overhaul. In this episode, we focus on how the government explains why it does not compete some contracts. This is a key part of...
525 – The “Overhaul” of FAR Part 6 (Part 3)
“The Overhaul of Part 6 – Part 3.” In this installment, Kevin and Paul continue their deep dive into the FAR overhaul, focusing on one of the most critical and nuanced aspects of federal...
524 – What is a Requirements Contract? (w/ Shelley Hall)
In this episode, Kevin and Shelley Hall talk about requirements contracts—a type of contract where the government agrees to buy everything it needs from one contractor during a set time. These...
523 – Overhaul of FAR Part 18 (Emergency Acquisitions) w/Cesar Lopez
Big changes are happening in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and this episode breaks down one of the most important updates—FAR Part 18. This part covers how the government buys things...
522 – The “Overhaul” of FAR Part 6 (Part 2)
In this episode, Kevin and Paul talk about the updated rule in FAR 6.103-1. This rule explains when the government can buy from just one source. It’s used when no other company can meet the need....