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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143 GovCon Axioms

143 GovCon Axioms

If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) The Government market is constantly evolving.  But some things never change. Kevin and...

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142 ENCORE – Proposal Schedules

142 ENCORE – Proposal Schedules

If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) This is an encore presentation of a very early episode. How much time does Industry...

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141 Small Business Goals

141 Small Business Goals

If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) Kevin and Paul discuss Small Business Goals.  Learn where the goals come from, what...

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140 Sources Sought

140 Sources Sought

If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) What is a Sources Sought Synopsis?  What about a Sources Sought Notice?  Same thing? ...

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139 Be Early

139 Be Early

If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) Kevin and Paul discuss the importance of identifying opportunities earlier than you...

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138 Effective Teaming w/Kevin Lothridge

138 Effective Teaming w/Kevin Lothridge

If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) Today we welcome special guest Kevin Lothridge, the CEO of the National Forensic...

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137 What is an ECP?

137 What is an ECP?

If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) Sometimes a contract needs to be modified after award.  Some changes are...

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136 ENCORE – Contract Types

136 ENCORE – Contract Types

If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) What is the difference between a Firm Fixed Price contract and a Cost Reimbursable...

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135 What is COTS?

135 What is COTS?

If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) Commercial Off the Shelf? (COTS) Is that the same as a Commercial Item?  Good question!...

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134 Another Government Shutdown?

134 Another Government Shutdown?

If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) Another year, another potential Government shutdown.  What does this really mean for...

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133 Don’t Write Novels For Strangers

133 Don’t Write Novels For Strangers

If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) Writing a Request for Proposals (RFP) without understanding industry’s capabilities and...

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132 Let’s Talk About Profit

132 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...

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131 Limitation of Costs or Funds

131 Limitation of Costs or Funds

If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) When is a cost-reimbursable contract not completely reimbursable? The Government’s...

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130 Contract Closeout

130 Contract Closeout

If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) Today we welcome back special guest Shelley Hall to discuss contract closeout. Paul and...

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128 What Are Required Sources?

128 What Are Required Sources?

If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) Before the Government can buy supplies and services from the open market they must...

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