Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 (samples)

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583 - Terminating for Convenience (w/ Shelley Hall) Oct 09, 2026

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All Episodes are inside Skyway Central©
Click here to access your Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 License and start listening today

310 - SDVOSB Set-Asides Oct 04, 2026

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If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!)
Some government contract awards are available only to small businesses who have certain characteristics, such as a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. (SDVOSB)
Kevin and Paul dive into FAR 52.219-27, which applies to awards that are set aside only for SDVOSBs. These set-asides come with a unique feature that is hugely beneficial to SDVOSBs. Listen and learn how both government and SDVOSBs can streamline competitions and contract awards by leveraging the power of this clause.
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If you enjoy this podcast, we invite you to check out the Skyway Community at skywaymember.com. The Skyway Community is the essential resource for anyone at any stage of starting, growing and running a government contracting business. We speak GovCon.
Whether you are brand new to GovCon, just got your first contract, or you are already a successful government contractor, the Skyway Community will guide you to the next level.
With our extensive tools and training, exclusive member discounts on consulting support, and a supportive and active community of peers to help you along the way, the Skyway Community is the perfect resource for anyone who is serious about winning more contracts.
Give us a call at 877-884-5280 or check it out at skywaymember.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. As former government Contracting Officers who have also walked in industry's shoes, Kevin and Paul share their perspectives in support of the podcast mission: Make government contracts better, one contract at a time.
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.

309 - What is a Proposal Outline? (Step 4 of 4) with Vicki Strycharske Oct 04, 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 back Vicki Strycharske to discuss best practices for proposal writing - this time focusing on the Proposal Outline. Vicki is a regular guest, proposal manager, and Skyway Acquisition team member.
This is Step 4 of 4 in a series about the first 4 steps that industry should take when an RFP is released by the Government. Episode 165 is an overview of the steps. Episodes 176, 196, and 299 cover the first three steps - reading the RFP, building a proposal schedule, and the proposal kickoff meeting.
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If you enjoy this podcast, we invite you to check out the Skyway Community at skywaymember.com. The Skyway Community is the essential resource for anyone at any stage of starting, growing and running a government contracting business. We speak GovCon.
Whether you are brand new to GovCon, just got your first contract, or you are already a successful government contractor, the Skyway Community will guide you to the next level.
With our extensive tools and training, exclusive member discounts on consulting support, and a supportive and active community of peers to help you along the way, the Skyway Community is the perfect resource for anyone who is serious about winning more contracts.
Give us a call at 877-884-5280 or check it out at skywaymember.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. As former government Contracting Officers who have also walked in industry's shoes, Kevin and Paul share their perspectives in support of the podcast mission: Make government contracts better, one contract at a time.
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.

308 - Why Do Unrealistically Low Prices Win? Oct 04, 2026

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If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!)
All other things being equal, awarding to the low price is the default. Kevin and Paul discuss how price evaluation impacts FAR Part 15 type acquisitions. (as opposed to micro purchases, simplified acquisition procedures, sealed bids)
Listen and learn why sometimes the Government is explicit that the lowest price will win and sometimes, whether intentionally or not, the lowest bidder is awarded the contract despite a months long source selection that evaluated thousands of pages of multi-volume proposals filled with technical details.
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If you enjoy this podcast, we invite you to check out the Skyway Community at skywaymember.com. The Skyway Community is the essential resource for anyone at any stage of starting, growing and running a government contracting business. We speak GovCon.
Whether you are brand new to GovCon, just got your first contract, or you are already a successful government contractor, the Skyway Community will guide you to the next level.
With our extensive tools and training, exclusive member discounts on consulting support, and a supportive and active community of peers to help you along the way, the Skyway Community is the perfect resource for anyone who is serious about winning more contracts.
Give us a call at 877-884-5280 or check it out at skywaymember.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. As former government Contracting Officers who have also walked in industry's shoes, Kevin and Paul share their perspectives in support of the podcast mission: Make government contracts better, one contract at a time.
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.

307 - Fall Out Money (Encore) Oct 04, 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 respond to a Skyway Community member's question about fall out money. What is "end of year money" or "fall out money"? Why does it happen? How do I get it? Listen and learn the answers to these questions and more.
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If you enjoy this podcast, we invite you to check out the Skyway Community at skywaymember.com. The Skyway Community is the essential resource for anyone at any stage of starting, growing and running a government contracting business. We speak GovCon.
Whether you are brand new to GovCon, just got your first contract, or you are already a successful government contractor, the Skyway Community will guide you to the next level.
With our extensive tools and training, exclusive member discounts on consulting support, and a supportive and active community of peers to help you along the way, the Skyway Community is the perfect resource for anyone who is serious about winning more contracts.
Give us a call at 877-884-5280 or check it out at skywaymember.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. As former government Contracting Officers who have also walked in industry's shoes, Kevin and Paul share their perspectives in support of the podcast mission: Make government contracts better, one contract at a time.
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.

306 - What is Suspension or Debarment in GovCon? Oct 04, 2026

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If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!)
Break the rules, suffer the consequences. Kevin and Paul discuss suspension and debarment, the primary ways by which the Government enforces compliance with federal criminal law, including fraud, bribery, and the civil False Claims Act.
Listen and learn the differences between suspension and debarment as well as the impact of a suspension or debarment on a company's ability to execute or even compete for Government contracts.
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If you enjoy this podcast, we invite you to check out the Skyway Community at skywaymember.com. The Skyway Community is the essential resource for anyone at any stage of starting, growing and running a government contracting business. We speak GovCon.
Whether you are brand new to GovCon, just got your first contract, or you are already a successful government contractor, the Skyway Community will guide you to the next level.
With our extensive tools and training, exclusive member discounts on consulting support, and a supportive and active community of peers to help you along the way, the Skyway Community is the perfect resource for anyone who is serious about winning more contracts.
Give us a call at 877-884-5280 or check it out at 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. As former government Contracting Officers who have also walked in industry's shoes, Kevin and Paul share their perspectives in support of the podcast mission: Make government contracts better, one contract at a time.
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.

582 - Key Areas To Keep up in GovCon (/ Kevin Plexico) Oct 02, 2026

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All Episodes are inside Skyway Central©
Click here to access your Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 License and start listening today

581 - The Overhaul of FAR Part 7 (Acquisition Planning) Sep 25, 2026

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All Episodes are inside Skyway Central©
Click here to access your Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 License and start listening today

580 - The DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) (w/ Bill Scheier) Sep 18, 2026

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All Episodes are inside Skyway Central©
Click here to access your Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 License and start listening today

304 - Which Regulations Should I Follow? Sep 18, 2026

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If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!)
There are thousands of pages of Government acquisition regulations. Between the FAR and 30+ supplements, not to mention local guidance, how do you know what applies to you?
Kevin and Paul dive into the pile of regs and come up with answers. Listen and learn to gain a little clarity on which regulations apply and when.
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If you enjoy this podcast, we invite you to check out the Skyway Community at skywaymember.com. The Skyway Community is the essential resource for anyone at any stage of starting, growing and running a government contracting business. We speak GovCon.
Whether you are brand new to GovCon, just got your first contract, or you are already a successful government contractor, the Skyway Community will guide you to the next level.
With our extensive tools and training, exclusive member discounts on consulting support, and a supportive and active community of peers to help you along the way, the Skyway Community is the perfect resource for anyone who is serious about winning more contracts.
Give us a call at 877-884-5280 or check it out at 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. As former government Contracting Officers who have also walked in industry's shoes, Kevin and Paul share their perspectives in support of the podcast mission: Make government contracts better, one contract at a time.
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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