Dec 13, 2020
In this episode, we discuss how a change in Administrations (with the upcoming change in the current Administration) can impact procurement. We look at how priorities can shift from Administration to Administration and what that entails for those that work within procurement as well as industry that are...
Dec 4, 2020
In this episode, we have guest Tony Jacobs from Metropolitan Enterprise, with us. Metropolitan Enterprise is a service disabled veteran owned small business that works with Federal, State and Local Governments. Tony shares with us about the All Small Mentor Protege Program (formerly the 8 (a) Mentor Protege Program)...
Nov 24, 2020
In this episode, we discuss the Source Selection Process and what makes up the Source Selection Committee or Team. The process itself will vary depending on multiple factors - the requirement, the value and the complexity. We discuss the players who are involved in the process, how many people usually make up a team...
Nov 20, 2020
In this episode, we discuss strategic planning for the upcoming year and what that consists of. Nicole discusses following up at the end of the fiscal year on awards, what procurements to consider in the new fiscal year and then a vacation! Aubrey discusses Advanced Planning Forecast System (AFPS) and Procurement...
Nov 13, 2020
In this episode, Nicole asks Aubrey for the differences between Contracting Officers and Contract Specialists. We walk through what are the core differences between both positions and also how a Contract Specialist can ultimately become a Contracting Officer. We also look at how these positions work together within...