Agile Acquisitions & Alcohol

Before signing a government contract, do you know what you’re committing to? Asking the right questions can protect your business, prevent costly mistakes, and ensure contract success. In this video, we break down the three critical questions every contractor must ask before signing a federal contract. 📌 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ Data Rights & Intellectual Property – Who owns the work? Will the g...

Podcast style discussion of my the top 3 things to improve government acquisitions. Convert Expiring funds to Tech Innovation Funds: Work with the Appropriation committee to reimagine how agencies manage expiring funds. Instead of incentivizing agencies to sweep end of year money and obligate them to a generic IT contract to buy printers and laptops, judicious execution of a budget that results in...

In this episode I discuss the difference between agile development and agile acquisitions and provide some key FAR citations to help industry and agencies be more agile.   #themoreyouknow #agileacquisitionsandalcohol #myFAR.io #agileacquisitions

In this episode I discuss the different types of Government protest including Agency Level, GAO, and Court of Federal Claims. https://www.gao.gov/special.pubs/og96024.htm https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/gao-clarifies-the-scope-of-its-2909433/

In this episode I discuss the importance of government adoption of Consumption Based Service Acquisition models such as those proposed in the NDAA 2021 Section 834.

In this episode I discuss Cooperative Research & Development Agreements (CRADA)and the benefits to industry and the Government.

In this episode I discuss Intellectual property as it relates to Data Rights in Government Contracts.

In this episode I talk about how to improve your understanding and utilization of the Federal Acquisition Regulations

In this episode I discuss the different types of contracts and contract vehicles to help users understand what might best meet their needs.   Relevant FAR Sections: https://myfar.io/parts/16   13 Simplified Acquisitions  16 Types of Contracts  16.1 Selecting Contract Types  16.2 Fixed-Price Contracts  16.3 Cost-Reimbursement Contracts  16.4 Incentive Contracts&nb...

In this episode I discuss approaches for entering the Government marketplace.   SBIR: https://www.sbir.gov/about FAR 19.5: Set-Asides for Small Business myFAR.io

Welcome to part 3 of the Acquisition Principles series. In this episode I discuss:  7 - Leverage the efficiency of commercial contracting methods. If and when possible, use services and tools sold by private sector vendors.    8- Choose diverse teams that have demonstrated success in developing trust, accountability, and navigating cultural barriers. Evaluate demonstrated coding ski...

Welcome to part two of the Acquisition Principles for Digital Service. In this episode I will discuss: https://techfarhub.cio.gov/learning-center/principles/ 4 - Don’t lock technical requirements into contracts so that new, more effective technologies and methods are not blocked.   5 - Buy design and software development services as a repeated process for the delivery of a working product. Te...

In this episode I cover the first three of the Acquisition Principles for Digital Service as found on the TechFARHub. Grab a drink and relax as I talk about choosing a mission that matters, paying for performance over time, and separating contractual requirements from technical...Cheers!

In this week's episode, I enjoy a glass of Yellowstone Bourbon and discuss how you can assess an organizations Digital Service Maturity Model, which is essential in understanding how forward leaning an acquisition can be while still being successful and from an industry perspective if the organization is going to put their agile money where their mouth is. Digital Service Maturity Determination Us...

In part 3 of this 3 part series I provide some insight into some of the innovations that are taking place in DoD in this coming Fiscal Year. 1:05 "DIB SWAP Appendix B.2: Appropriations Subgroup Report" https://media.defense.gov/2019/Jan/16/2002080473/-1/-1/0/DIB_APPROPRIATIONS_SUBGROUP_REPORT_2019.01.15.PDF 1:22 Memorandum: Software Acquisition Pathway Interim Policy and Procedures https://www.acq...

In part 2 of this three part series on Color of Money I cover some of the challenges of current appropriation law. This deep dive focuses on DoD but the challenges apply broadly. 2:02 You can learn more about operating under a continuing resolution at https://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/research_reports/RR2200/RR2263/RAND_RR2263.pdf 2:42 some light reading on the execution of funds from the...

In the first part of this 3 part series discussing color of money, I dive into the fundamentals of different types of appropriations.

In part 3 of this 3 part series on Other Transaction Authority, I provide insight on how to find OTA opportunities, which agencies are using them and what consortiums you can join.

In part 2 of this series on Other transaction Authority (OTA), I discuss the value of using OTA as it compares with FAR based contracting.

In the first part of this 3 part series on Other Transaction Authority I provide a brief overview of the history of OT and how it impacted the use.

In this episode I discuss how agile contracts and programs fail and what to do.

In this episode I discuss how COVID 19 is impacting both Government agencies and Government Contractors and provide some tips on how both can take advantage of the new policies being released.

In this episode I share a story about how I helped a company get their product in the hands of users...in the DoD; something that is far harder than it sounds. Check out this video to see how they did it.

In this episode I offer a challenge to Government innovators to pick up an idea that I never got to implement...who will be the first program/contracting office to implement virtual video updates for their acquisitions?

In this episode I provide innovative approaches to selling “products” to the Department of Defense