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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202 – ENCORE – Why CPARS Matter (with special guests from Skyway Acquisition)
In this special holiday encore episode Kevin welcomes Skyway team members Shelley Hall (a former Contracting Officer) and Christi Gilbert (an Industry contracts manager) for a roundtable discussion...
201 – Final Rates
Kevin and Paul wrap up this mini-series about different types of rates in the Government acquisition and contracting world. Episode 183 began the discussion with Provisional Billing Rates. Episode...
200 – Bicentennial
Episode #200! We look back at where the Contracting Officer Podcast came from, discuss what we’ve learned, and where we’re headed. Thanks for your support over 200 episodes!
199 The Crucible of the Incumbent
If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) It’s time to re-compete your contract. You’re the incumbent, so this is going to be...
198 I Have a Friend
If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) Kevin and Paul discuss the duality of relationships in the Government acquisition...
197 Certificate of Competency
If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) Contracting Officers must determine that a company is responsible before awarding a...
196 Building a Proposal Schedule
If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) In this episode of a five part series, Kevin welcomes special guest Vicky Strycharske...
195 Inherently Governmental Functions
If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) The Government uses contractors to conduct a wide array of support functions, including...
194 Small Business Set Aside Preference
If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) Kevin and Paul discuss the Government’s preference (or lack of preference) for specific...
193 ENCORE – Lucky vs. Good
If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) In this holiday encore episode, Kevin and Paul depart from the usual Contracting...
192 Forward Pricing Rates
If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) Kevin and Paul return to their conversation about different types of rates in the...
191 Qualifying Opportunities 3: Revenue & Resources
f you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) This is Part 3 (of 3) in our series on Qualifying Opportunities. Kevin and Paul wrap up...
190 Contract Off-Ramps
If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) Kevin and Paul discuss how and why a contract can end before it’s actual period of...
189 Blanket Purchase Agreements (With the Skyway Team)
If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) Kevin discusses Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), an often-misunderstood contracting...
188 ENCORE Let’s Talk About Profit
If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) Profit can be a divisive issue in the Government market. How much is appropriate? How...
187 Qualifying Opportunities (Part 2) – Response
If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) In Part 2 of our series on Qualifying Opportunities, Kevin and Paul dig into the...