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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346 – What is a Contract Vehicle?
Kevin and Paul discuss why government acquisition pros may choose to use to award new work through existing contract vehicles.
345 – But That Clause Isn’t in my Contract! (Refresher)
Imagine reading your contract closely to determine how to approach a potential issue, only to find out that you are held to the requirements of a clause that isn’t written into the contract. Kevin...
344 – Four Types of Past Performance w/Vicky Strycharske
Kevin welcomes special guest (and Skyway team member) Vicky Strycharske to discuss how the government views commercial past performance compared to government past performance. Learn how relevant...
343 – Four Ways the Government Buys
Kevin and Paul discuss how the size of the requirement (among many other factors) impacts the choice of vehicle that the government uses to buy. Learn the four primary ways the government buys and...
342 – Colors of Money
What does “Color of Money” mean? Kevin and Paul describe why the color of money matters and what goes on behind the scenes in a government acquisition as a result of the appropriation type. Learn...
341 – RFI, DRFP, RFP – What’s the difference?
The federal government uses different tools to learn about industry capabilities and get feedback on acquisition strategies and plans. Kevin and Paul explain the uses for and differences between...
340 – Hunting, Fishing, & Farming with William Randolph
Special guest William Randolph joins Kevin to talk targeting and business development through the analogy of hunting, fishing, and farming. Listen and learn why all three are necessary to build and...
339 – Small Business Subcontracting Plans
Kevin and Paul discuss small business subcontracting plans. When do you need one? Why do you need a plan? Does every company need a small business subcontracting plan? What does the government do...
338 – Is Your Price Reasonable & Realistic?
Is the proposed price reasonable? Is it realistic? Compared to what? And what do you even mean by reasonable and realistic? Good questions! Kevin and Paul discuss how government proposal...
337 – What is a Wrap Rate? (Refresher)
Kevin and Paul provide a simplified overview of wrap rates including what cost components make up a labor billing rate and a walk-through of a sample calculation. Learn why some cost components are...
336 – LPTA Update
Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) is an acquisition strategy that recently become controversial enough that acquisition regulations have been updated to somewhat limit its use. Kevin and...
335 – Getting Back to Zero
2020 was an unprecedented year. Despite the challenges, the federal government acquisition machine kept churning. And through even greater challenges the government contractor community stepped up...
334 – Teaming Agreements, Joint Ventures, and Mentor-Protege with Koprince Law
It is common for two or more companies to work together to win and successfully perform federal government contracts. The relationship between those companies must be formally documented and agreed...
333 – Excessive Pass-Through Charges
Kevin and Paul discuss the application of FAR 52.215-23, Limitations on Pass-Through Charges. The government supports subcontracting and even mandates that small businesses receive preference when...
332 – The Selection Zone
Kevin and Paul discuss the Selection Zone, the last of the four Acquisition Time Zones. (Episode 317 provides an overview of all the Acquisition Time Zones) The Selection Zone starts when proposals...
331 – The GovCon Acquisition Cube
Kevin and Paul introduce the GovCon Acquisition Cube, a concept designed to help you understand how all the parts and pieces of a government acquisition fit together to result in a contract award....