Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 (samples)

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215 - Non-displacement of Qualified Employees Sep 15, 2026

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If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!)

This week Kevin and Paul explore another “only in the Government” acquisition scenario. What if you won a new services contract for the Government and were required to offer all the jobs to the employees of the predecessor contractor? Don’t be caught by surprise. FAR 52.222-17, Non-displacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) requires just that.

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This episode is brought to you by Skyway Acquisition. To get help with the Government market, become a Skyway Community member. The Skyway Community ensures you are better positioned to take advantage of opportunities and better equipped to manage the challenges of government contracts. Members have access to one-on-one insights, time-saving tools, and training resources from Skyway’s team of former COs, including the ability to get the perspective of the entire team in the “Ask A Contracting Officer” Forum, get specialized training from on-demand webinars and articles, targeting support through the RFP Score™ assessment tool, as well as custom consulting from Skyway’s team of former COs who help solve your unique puzzles. To learn more, visit askskyway.com.

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Kevin Jans and Paul Schauer created the Contracting Officer Podcast to help Government and Industry acquisition professionals understand more about how the other side thinks. Admittedly, the podcast’s name sounds very limiting. It is not just for contracting officers or even just for those in the contracting profession. Anyone with an interest in the Federal acquisition world can benefit from the insight and down-to-earth explanations of complicated topics provided by the hosts.

207 What Happens to my RFI Response? Sep 11, 2026

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If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!)

So you decide to submit a response to a Government Request for Information (RFI). What happens next? What if it was submitted after the due date?

Kevin and Paul answer these questions and talk through the ways in which an RFI response can impact a Government acquisition. Learn how RFI responses can open eyes to unknown or unexpected solutions to Government requirements or even create new requirements. You’ll also learn how to submit a response that will be completely ignored!

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210 - Limitations on Subcontracting Sep 11, 2026

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If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!)

Kevin and Paul discuss FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting. Learn why small businesses are generally required to perform the majority of the work themselves when awarded a contract under a small business set-aside. (and when they’re not required to…)

This clause, and others like it, may not be an obvious requirement in the RFP. The requirements it levies on the small business awardee can be the primary driver of your bid/no-bid decision. Don’t be surprised by it!

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209 - GSA Schedules (w/Vicky Strycharske) Sep 11, 2026

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If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!)

Kevin welcomes special guest Vicky Strycharske to discuss GSA schedules. Vicky is a regular guest, former contracting officer, and also a Skyway team member who specializes in GSA schedule issues.

Learn how GSA schedules help both Government and Industry to more efficiently conduct business and why submitting a proposal and being awarded a GSA schedule contract can be a heavy burden. Is it worth the effort? Listen and learn.

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206 - Business Development and Relationships w/ Bill Naughton Sep 11, 2026

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If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!)We’ve debated the 80/20 rule many times on the podcast and discussed how the ratio between process and relationships required to win Government work is loosely related to the size and complexity of the acquisition. Today Kevin talks business development and the power of relationships with Bill Naughton, the Director, Federal Markets - Water & Wastewater, at United Federal Water Services, a Division of SUEZ Water in North America. Bill gives an overview of utility privatization, the unique challenges Government and industry face in this niche, and the extent to which he goes to build the relationships necessary to even compete for this business. Ever heard of a 50 year Government contract? Listen and learn! __________This episode is brought to you by Skyway Acquisition. To get help with the Government market, become a Skyway Community member. The Skyway Community ensures you are better positioned to take advantage of opportunities and better equipped to manage the challenges of government contracts. Members have access to one-on-one insights, time-saving tools, and training resources from Skyway’s team of former COs, including the ability to get the perspective of the entire team in the “Ask A Contracting Officer” Forum, get specialized training from on-demand webinars and articles, targeting support through the RFP Score™ assessment tool, as well as custom consulting from Skyway’s team of former COs who help solve your unique puzzles. To learn more, visit askskyway.com.___________Kevin Jans and Paul Schauer created the Contracting Officer Podcast to help Government and Industry acquisition professionals understand more about how the other side thinks. Admittedly, the podcast’s name sounds very limiting. It is not just for contracting officers or even just for those in the contracting profession. Anyone with an interest in the Federal acquisition world can benefit from the insight and down-to-earth explanations of complicated topics provided by the hosts.

579 - What’s really in the contract? Incorporating by Reference (w/ Shelley Hall) Sep 11, 2026

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205 - The Price Floor Sep 11, 2026

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If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!)When determining a fair and reasonable price it can be fairly straightforward to imagine a price ceiling beyond which the price is no longer realistic. Kevin and Paul discuss a less common cut line: the price floor.Learn what can happen when a contractor bids a price below the floor and why the Government should use open communication to better understand the range of prices for solutions that will satisfy their requirements. __________This episode is brought to you by Skyway Acquisition. To get help with the Government market, become a Skyway Community member. The Skyway Community ensures you are better positioned to take advantage of opportunities and better equipped to manage the challenges of government contracts. Members have access to one-on-one insights, time-saving tools, and training resources from Skyway’s team of former COs, including the ability to get the perspective of the entire team in the “Ask A Contracting Officer” Forum, get specialized training from on-demand webinars and articles, targeting support through the RFP Score™ assessment tool, as well as custom consulting from Skyway’s team of former COs who help solve your unique puzzles. To learn more, visit askskyway.com.___________Kevin Jans and Paul Schauer created the Contracting Officer Podcast to help Government and Industry acquisition professionals understand more about how the other side thinks. Admittedly, the podcast’s name sounds very limiting. It is not just for contracting officers or even just for those in the contracting profession. Anyone with an interest in the Federal acquisition world can benefit from the insight and down-to-earth explanations of complicated topics provided by the hosts.

193 ENCORE - Lucky vs. Good Sep 11, 2026

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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 Officer Podcast topics and get a little “philosophical”. Well…not really. After a spirited “discussion” about how the ebb and flow of the economy in general impacts Government contractors we boiled it down to a basic principle: Lucky vs. Good.Kevin and Paul discuss the differences between lucky and good in the Government acquisition world and why both Government and Industry should recognize the impact of external forces on the competitive landscape. __________Kevin Jans and Paul Schauer created the Contracting Officer Podcast to help Government and Industry acquisition professionals understand more about how the other side thinks. Admittedly, the podcast’s name sounds very limiting. It is not just for contracting officers or even just for those in the contracting profession. Anyone with an interest in the Federal acquisition world can benefit from the insight and down-to-earth explanations of complicated topics provided by the hosts.

198 I Have a Friend Sep 11, 2026

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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 world. Does “having a friend” always help you or can your relationship actually be a negative force? Learn how properly cultivated relationships can improve the acquisition and contract execution process. __________This episode is brought to you by Skyway Acquisition. To get help with the Government market, become a Skyway Community member. The Skyway Community ensures you are better positioned to take advantage of opportunities and better equipped to manage the challenges of government contracts. Members have access to one-on-one insights, time-saving tools, and training resources from Skyway’s team of former COs, including the ability to get the perspective of the entire team in the “Ask A Contracting Officer” Forum, get specialized training from on-demand webinars and articles, targeting support through the RFP Score™ assessment tool, as well as custom consulting from Skyway’s team of former COs who help solve your unique puzzles. To learn more, visit askskyway.com.___________Kevin Jans and Paul Schauer created the Contracting Officer Podcast to help Government and Industry acquisition professionals understand more about how the other side thinks. Admittedly, the podcast’s name sounds very limiting. It is not just for contracting officers or even just for those in the contracting profession. Anyone with an interest in the Federal acquisition world can benefit from the insight and down-to-earth explanations of complicated topics provided by the hosts.

190 Contract Offramps Sep 11, 2026

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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 performance is complete. Learn why both Government and Industry may want to end a contract early and how communication can make the process less painful for all. __________This episode is brought to you by Skyway Acquisition. To get help with the Government market, become a Skyway Community member. The Skyway Community ensures you are better positioned to take advantage of opportunities and better equipped to manage the challenges of government contracts. Members have access to one-on-one insights, time-saving tools, and training resources from Skyway’s team of former COs, including the ability to get the perspective of the entire team in the “Ask A Contracting Officer” Forum, get specialized training from on-demand webinars and articles, targeting support through the RFP Score™ assessment tool, as well as custom consulting from Skyway’s team of former COs who help solve your unique puzzles. To learn more, visit skywaymember.com.___________Kevin Jans and Paul Schauer created the Contracting Officer Podcast to help Government and Industry acquisition professionals understand more about how the other side thinks. Admittedly, the podcast’s name sounds very limiting. It is not just for contracting officers or even just for those in the contracting profession. Anyone with an interest in the Federal acquisition world can benefit from the insight and down-to-earth explanations of complicated topics provided by the hosts.

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