In the 6th episode of Behind the Buy, OFPP Administrator Anne Rung interviews Dave Zvenyach, former General Counsel to the Council of the District of Columbia and now a highly accomplished “full…
In the seventh episode of Behind the Buy, U.S. Chief Acquisition Officer Anne Rung interviews Beth Hochberg, an Assistant General Counsel at the General Services Administration (GSA) and GSA’s…
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Rules, rules, and more rules and the “need for speed!” Sound familiar? Continuing resolutions, fiscal realities, more complex requirements, and contracting oversight add layers of complexity to an…
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During the “Big A” Knowledge Nugget, you will learn about how the elements of the overall acquisition process in the Federal government encompasses much more than just procuring goods and services…
These interviews of Suspension & Debarment Officials and Professionals from across the Federal Government will provide you with an advanced understanding of some of the nuances of Suspension…
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During the “Contract Innovation and Risk Management” Knowledge Nugget, you will learn that not all commonly used acquisition processes are required or rooted in law or regulation. In fact,…
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During the “Prohibition on Requesting Certified Cost or Pricing Data for Commercial Item Acquisitions” Knowledge Nugget, you will learn about how to determine the reasonableness of commercial item…
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What does it take to be a leader, an executive in the Federal acquisition workforce? What is the career path and what are the traits conducive to reaching these ranks?
These are a…
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This seminar will focus on past performance and offer valuable insight and useful information on the purpose, selection, and evaluation of past performance information that is beneficial and…
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Many government contracting officers and industry representatives are uncertain about the kind of information that can and should be shared during the acquisition process and the timeframe for…