Podcasts about cpars

As you make your way through preparing your GSA proposal, you will see that GSA requires several different documents under the Past Performance category- such as CPARS, or the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System. If you do not have 3 CPARS available, then you will need to fulfill this requirement by providing past performance references, and questionnaires.  Hop into the episode to find out more!As always if you have any questions, or if you'd like direct support from a GSA consultant to help with a specific project please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com Episode Notes:For more episodes: www.elevategsa.com/podcastHelpful Links:Questionnaires: https://www.gsa.gov/buy-through-us/purchasing-programs/multiple-award-schedule/help-with-mas-contracts-to-sell-to-government/roadmap-to-get-a-mas-contract/required-templates-for-a-mas-offer Click on “Past performance Questionnaire”

In this Better Satellite World podcast series, we ask the question: “What would you do if you had the power to make the world a better place during your career?” Joining SSPI's Lou Zacharilla to answer that question in the fifth episode are 3 members of the “20 Under 35” cohort of 2023: Neha Lin, Space Systems Engineer at Iridum, Armando Loli, Project Engineer at Boeing and Asad Malik, Founder, Chairman and CEO of iRocket. Neha Lin is a Space Systems Engineer at Iridium. She joined the company in 2017 as a Satellite Payload Computer Engineer, during a pivotal time when Iridium had just begun retiring its older satellites and launching Iridium NEXT satellites with entirely new payload hardware and software, as well as hosted services. As soon as she took on this role, Neha was confronted with a multitude of challenges with on-orbit payload hardware and software issues and integrating the new satellites into the existing Iridium satellite constellation without disrupting service for customers. She investigated each issue and developed appropriate responses and procedures to minimize service impact. Neha also actively guided the Operations team in efforts to recover the computers with as little disruption as possible. Before joining Iridium, Neha began her career as a Reliability Test Engineer at Microchip Corp., where she carried out rigorous flash endurance cycles on PIC microcontrollers. She transitioned into a role as an RTL Design Engineer at Microchip Corp. before moving on to join Iridium. Armando Loli is a Project Engineer at Boeing. He joined the company initially as an Industrial Engineer, a role in which he supported F-15, F/A-18 and 777x aircraft. From there, Armando transferred to Kennedy Space Center to work on Boeing's Starliner Crewed Spacecraft. He was selected as a key member of the Pad Team that assists NASA astronauts into the Crew Module on Launch Day and also granted security clearances to help integrate Production Engineering initiatives across Boeing's entire Space and Launch portfolio. In his current position, Armando developed the requirements and initial design for a Spacecraft Production System Digital Model/Twin and demonstrated optimized build flows and flexible scaling to meet different build rate scenarios. He is currently managing 3 major projects for Boeing's Space Production, Test, Launch and Recovery Engineering Core Team. While working at Boeing, Armando created and now manages an initial Immersive Development Center for the company's space programs that provides Mixed Reality technologies, which help with manufacturing, production, test and operations. Asad Malik is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of iRocket. He founded iRocket at the age of 28 with the vision of bridging the “digital divide” by launching satellites designed to enhance 5G high-speed Internet access, autonomous vehicles, telemedicine and online education. The company's slogan, “Launch More. Wait Less,” articulates its commitment to providing low-cost, responsive launches with a fully reusable launch vehicle powered by clean, sustainable propellants. iRocket also plans to provide point-to-point cargo delivery services, which can be used for national security and humanitarian missions, such as those dealing with natural disasters. Asad is a graduate of the Tandon School of Engineering at New York University with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He worked at M&J Engineering Group, a diversified provider of engineering, environmental, construction and technology services, for 12 years, eventually serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. While working at M&J, Asad developed MARQUS, an FEA error-checking and design optimization tool for submarine hull structure design, and helped deliver $2 billion in constructed value projects for the Department of Defense with exceptional CPARS ratings. Asad still serves on the Board of Directors at M&J while leading iRocket today. In 2020, he was accepted into the NYU Stern Accelerator Endless Frontiers Lab (EFL) and was part of its Deep Tech Cohort. EFL works with high-growth start-ups that employ innovations in technology and life sciences with the goal of having societal impact through science and technology.

CPARS stands for Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System. In this episode, Scott Honiberg gives us an introduction to CPARS. The government uses CPARS information to evaluate and assess the performance of government contractors. This system is designed to help government officials to make informed decisions about contract awards. CPARS covers standardized factors such as quality of work, timeliness, cost control, and adherence to contract specifications. Maintaining positive CPARS ratings is critical to your success as a government contractor. ----- Schedule a call with Michael: https://calendly.com/michaellejeune/govconstrategysession ----- Federal Access is helping Government Contractors win more contracts. It can help you too. Here's a special offer. Visit https://federal-access.com/gamechangers today and get started for just $29. *You are going to get access to a digital copy of the Government Sales Manual. * Over 100 strategy videos * More than 30 webinars * 300 documents and templates AND * SME support. So when you run into an issue, you can email me directly for help. Go check out this special offer today at https://federal-access.com/gamechangers

In today's 25 minute fast-paced training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell explains how federal agency buyers procure your products and services. To be a successful government contractor, you need to understand the process.✅ Today's Insights:

Many contracts have stipulations that “This product must be Section 508 compliant.” How do you make sure you meet compliance standards like Section 508 and not lose out during the evaluation phase? This episode will delve into the ins and outs of compliance so that your CPARS ratings aren't affected and you can easily set yourself to win future bids, all while making a positive impact on accessibility in the process. ----- Schedule a call with Michael: https://calendly.com/michaellejeune/govconstrategysession ----- Federal Access is helping Government Contractors win more contracts. It can help you too. Here's a special offer. Visit https://federal-access.com/gamechangers today and get started for just $29. *You are going to get access to a digital copy of the Government Sales Manual. * Over 100 strategy videos * More than 30 webinars * 300 documents and templates AND * SME support. So when you run into an issue, you can email me directly for help. Go check out this special offer today at https://federal-access.com/gamechangers

Skyway Acquisitions CEO Kevin Jans joins host Mark Amtower on this week's Amtower Off Center to discuss RFP, CPARS and other issues affecting government contracting officers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Skyway Acquisitions CEO Kevin Jans joins host Mark Amtower on this week's Amtower Off Center to discuss RFP, CPARS and other issues affecting government contracting officers.

What do you do if you can't tell the world about the work you create for your customers? Many marketers in government contracting run into this problem. Director of Corporate Affairs at MetroStar, Anne McCombe, works closely with the marketing team at the leading solutions and digital services provider and helps tackle these roadblocks daily as they serve the public sector. Tune in to this fast-paced episode to learn tips for government marketing and how to highlight sensitive material. Helpful Links: + 508 Information: https://www.section508.gov/ + Culture Guide Example: https://bit.ly/3FudGNk + TSO Win: https://bit.ly/3HzLbkm + Jobs at MetroStar: https://bit.ly/3NSI7AV Stay Connected With MetroStar and Mock IT + Stream Podcast: https://bit.ly/3A4DUEe + LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3WbxnRz + Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Tmi4mx + Website: https://bit.ly/3VNM5xL Timecodes: 1:50: Chatting about the interagency accessibility form and plain language use in government 6:26: Interview with Anne McCombe, Director of Corporate Affairs, begins 8:54: Why is MetroStar expanding in Bloomington, Indiana? 11:23: What makes a good elevator pitch for a government contractor (GovCon)? 13:53: Chatting about working with secure customers and how to market your work with them 15:15: What are some key GovCon marketing tactics? 16:03: What are CPARS? 21:35: How can you market sensitive material? 32:37: What is it like working with the Marine Corps? 35:28: General tips for government marketers

In today's LinkedIn live, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell talks about all the places a small business can register in order to 'be found' by federal contracting buyers during their market research activities. If you are not where federal buyers or large primes look for small businesses, then how can you expect them to find you? Today Neil introduces Supplier Portals, inhouse registries used by large businesses to track small businesses. These function similarly to SAM/DSBS but are compiled for that company alone. Large prime portals are used by internal buyers (capture managers) and program managers when trying to find qualified small businesses to work with.Neil McDonnell brings 20+ years of government contracting experience. As a small business owner, he has personally won and supported government contracts for the Army, Navy, Air Force, HHS,VA, Transportation, Interior, Energy and the Executive Office of the White House.

LinkedIn is the only social media platform used by salespeople in the federal market. In today's #LinkedInLive episode, GovCon Chamber founder Neil McDonnell explains how to apply its value to your business development and capture efforts. Today's 3 tips focus on your photo​, name and headline.Active on LinkedIn since October 2007, Neil grew his small business network in the federal space primarily using LinkedIn for sales and recruiting. Now with over 17,000 followers, he consistently get thousands of views each time he post content of value.Neil brings 20+ years of government contracting experience. As a small business owner, he has personally won and supported government contracts for the Army, Navy, Air Force, HHS,VA, Transportation, Interior, Energy and the Executive Office of the White House.

In today's LinkedIn live, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell discusses whether your small business should pursue prime contracts or subcontracts. It's important to understand which path will lead to the quickest and most predictable success for your company - which will lead to revenue.Sales in the federal market has proven, predictable paths for success such as prime contracts with agencies, subcontracts with large prime contractor, and subcontracts with small prime contractors.Neil brings 20+ years of government contracting experience. As a small business owner, he has personally won and supported government contracts for the Army, Navy, Air Force, HHS,VA, Transportation, Interior, Energy and the Executive Office of the White House.

In this LinkedIn live episode, GovCon Chamber founder Neil McDonnell explains how to reach a specific program office in a specific federal government agency and how to find the contact information of the federal buyer in your field. During your business development phase, it is critical that you are talking to the right people who can make decisions or make connections for you. VIsit the GovCon Chamber for your free copy of the 2022 Small Business Specialist Directory with over 1,000 direct points of contactNeil brings 20+ years of government contracting experience. As a small business owner, he has personally won and supported government contracts for the Army, Navy, Air Force, HHS,VA, Transportation, Interior, Energy and the Executive Office of the White House.

Do you suffer from FOMO? the fear missing out on opportunities if you niche down to one particular core competency? In today's LinkedIn live, GovCon Chamber founder @Neil McDonnell walks us past our "Fear of Missing Out" (FOMO) on federal contracts.Neil brings 20+ years of government contracting experience. As a small business owner, he has personally won and supported government contracts for the Army, Navy, Air Force, HHS,VA, Transportation, Interior, Energy and the Executive Office of the White House.

GovCon Chamber founder Neil McDonnell brings 20+ years of government contracting experience. As a small business owner, he has personally won and supported government contracts for the Army, Navy, Air Force, HHS,VA, Transportation, Interior, Energy and the Executive Office of the White House.In this LinkedIn live, Neil through the path toward how to get an an existing contract vehicle to grow your federal revenue

GovCon Chamber founder Neil McDonnell brings 20+ years of government contracting experience. As a small business owner, he has personally won and supported government contracts for the Army, Navy, Air Force, HHS,VA, Transportation, Interior, Energy and the Executive Office of the White House.In this LinkedIn live, Neil walks through 5 common actions that aren't getting you the desired return on your investment. 1. Calling agencies and large primes​2. Focusing on your competition​3. Events (conferences, expos, matchmaking)​4. Category Management and Best in Class​5. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)​

In today's LinkedIn live, GovCon Chamber founder Neil McDonnell explains how and why to pursue a "very good" or 'exceptional' CPARS rating, rather than leaving this to chance. Too often small businesses only think about CPARS ratings when a contract year is ending or when the COR/KO sends something to fill out.Neil brings 20+ years of government contracting experience. As a small business owner, he has personally won and supported government contracts for the Army, Navy, Air Force, HHS,VA, Transportation, Interior, Energy and the Executive Office of the White House.PLAN IN ADVANCE: 1. Train your team (and the government) about CPARS​2. Clarify the criteria​ for “satisfactory”3. Discuss ways to achieve “very good” and “exceptional”​ ratings4. Document all the commendations agencies give about your performance​5. Document any problemsABOUT CPARS | https://www.cpars.gov/CPARS is the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting SystemPerformance evaluations contain both government and contractor comments to provide a balanced view of performance, allowing source selection officials to look beyond contractor references.

Jon Barker has been involved in managing government contracts from the supplier side his entire career. He started a company called PTW Solutions, where PTW means Price To Win, and they help companies win government contracts. Jon is an avid coach and he's coached both lacrosse and soccer. When coaching, Jon fosters a team environment, while learning the strengths and weaknesses of each individual to build up skills and confidence. In this episode, Jon talks about government contracting as he puts emphasis on why the government's focus is set on cost-plus.   Why you have to check out today's podcast: Learn how pricing runs in government contracting Discover what a “probability of win” means and why you should focus on deals with higher “probability of win” Find out resources you can visit as you look for data of your competitors' prices   “Create your own internal models of the data that you use a lot to make those decisions, and have the ability to make the levers change easily. I think as a government contracting pricer, it would be extremely beneficial.” – Jon Barker   Topics Covered: 01:36 – The start of Jon's pricing journey for government contractors 04:39 – Small businesses having more volatility with government contracting if compared to large companies 08:10 – What's a P-win + what Jon loves about the field he's in 09:23 – Best value tradeoffs; putting energy into writing proposals for deals of higher p wins 14:23 – Position, Plan, and Price to Win; Government contracting as an interesting field 17:37 – Go-to's of a data guy: GSA price list, GSA Calc, STARS III, SAM, USA Spending 22:25 – Jon's passion for government contracting 24:44 – Jon's piece of pricing advice for today's listeners   Key Takeaways: “Here's the beauty of it. When you're talking with larger companies, those rates are set. When you're talking to smaller companies, they have a lot more flexibility. They're not on the radars of these agencies… The smaller you are, the more of an art it is to be able to be clever with the numbers and figure out where you can ship those costs.” – Jon Barker “As you add layers and layers of contracts that you win, you have more capabilities. The biggest thing about winning contracts is being able to successfully execute them.” – Jon Barker “Section M (evaluation criteria) is probably your most important section in terms of how to create a winning bid and how to tailor your technical and your pricing strategies in order to maximize that probability of win.” – Jon Barker “The government customers' so huge, and there's so many different facets to it. There's plenty of other work to be had there. Don't get focused on, again, losing efforts to where the evaluators are not going to find the value in your offering, because you're not set up to be successful for that.” – Jon Barker “Pricing is just a fascinating topic; it's very psychological, as you know. But in government procurement, it's very much cost-plus based, because the government expects to understand how companies came up with the rates that they bid.” – Jon Barker   People / Resources Mentioned: PTW Solutions Inc.: https://price-to-win.com/ CPARS: https://www.cpars.gov/ GSA Calc: https://calc.gsa.gov/ STARS III: https://www.gsa.gov/technology/technology-purchasing-programs/governmentwide-acquisition-contracts/8a-stars-iii SAM: https://sam.gov/ USA Spending: https://www.usaspending.gov/ Federal Acquisition Regulation: https://www.gsa.gov/policy-regulations/regulations/federal-acquisition-regulation-far   Connect with Jon Barker: Email: jon@pricetowinsolutions.com LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-barker-4648b84/ Telephone: 571-216-9890 Website: https://price-to-win.com/   Connect with Mark Stiving: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stiving/ Email: mark@impactpricing.com  

In this episode, we discuss Contract Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), the Performance Assessment used to evaluate a contractor's performance with the Government. We discuss the pros and cons and steps that a contractor can take to dispute a rating if they disagree. 

If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!)Kevin talks through the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) process with Shelley Hall, a former contracting officer with over 30 years of experience and current Skyway Acquisition team member.  Listen and learn, not only about the process, but also the top "do not do this" tips from contracting officers.   _________If you enjoy this podcast, check out Skyway Acquisition at skywaymember.com  to begin your relationship with our team of former contracting officers. The Skyway Community is the essential resource for context in the government market. Give us a call at 877-884-5280 or email us at connect@skywayacquisition.com  LinkedIn CO Podcast Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/6796606/ Facebook Government Contracting Network Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GovernmentContractingNetwork ___________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 worked on the industry side, Kevin and Paul share their perspectives in support of the podcast's mission:  Make government contracts better, one contract at a time. 

The frustration over how agencies rate and review contractor performance is hitting a new high. New data shows contracting officers are either not putting information into the contractor performance assessment rating system (CPARS) or they're treating it as a checklist exercise. In his weekly feature, the Reporter's Notebook, executive editor Jason Miller writes about why vendors want the Office of Federal Procurement Policy to change performance assessments. Jason joined the show to discuss.

Friday September 13, 2019 Changes in Government Contracting That You Need to Know About.   Welcome to the wonderful world of “Federal Contracting Made Easy”, where we take the complex world of government contracting and break it into simple steps that anyone can master.  Today, we are celebrating our 95th episode and to mark the occasion we will be discussing some changes that GSA is implementing that will impact you!!!.  BUT before we get started let’s roll that into.   Welcome Back   The General Service Administration (GSA) oversees many acquisition and awards processes websites.  They are moving 10 of these online websites into one massive website.  This site will become the official U.S. Government website for people who make, receive and manage federal awards according to GSA.  New site will be called beta.sam.gov.   The following sites will be migrating over to beta.sam.gov: SAM, Federal Assistance (CFDA), Wage Determinations (WDOL), Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS), Federal Business Opportunities (FBO), Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS) , Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), PPRS, and Federal Funding and Transparency Act (FFATA).   SAM.GOV   All data over the original websites including entity registrations and historical contract data will be brought over to this new website.  Don’t worry you will not have to re-register as your data will automatically transitions to the new site when SAM.gov is retired.  Remember the new website will be called beta.sam.gov.   FedBizOpps.Gov   Yes, FBO is set to be decommissioned with its critical functionality being transferred to the beta.sam.gov website in the governments first quarter (Oct – Dec).   The new website will have the same functionality that is available today but will have enhancements such as: Search Functions Keyword Number Location Improved and easy to read headers allowing you to find key information quickly. Option to access previous versions of opportunity notices with one click Set up notices with one click that will notify you when frequently used contract opportunities have been updated. Ability to manage alerts easily through a new user workspace A User-friendly design with logical navigation and industry best practices embedded. Shared login, search, workspace, data services, reports, and a design that will allow you to leverage other IAE system data easily.   How will the new site be organized?       Many of the features and functionality that is currently in FBO.gov will move to beta.SAM.gov under new names.   FBO – beta.SAM.gov Watchlist – Follow.  If you want to follow an opportunity you will select, follow on the display page.   Search Agent – Saved Search. Search agent will now be called Saved Search in the new website.  This will allow you to save searches directly from search results and managed from your workspace.   Archived – Inactive.  Archived will be labeled Inactive in the new website. Open notices will be labeled Active   Interested Vendor List   About the Interested Vendor List.  Current Interested Vendor Lists (IVL) will transfer to the new website Non-federal users need an account tied to an entity to use the IVL Each IVL will be tied to a specific notice Each IVL will be searchable and sortable   Implementing a New Federal Hierarchy   GSA will be combining multiple legacy hierarchies into a single hierarchy across all the new website.  Search, reports and government roles will be based on the federal hierarchy.  Federal agencies will centrally manage updates and changes to the hierarchy.  Public facing API of Federal Department/Independent Agencies and sub-tiers will be available to download.   New Accounts & Migration   In order to transition roles from FBO.gov to beta.SAM.gov, you will need to create a new account in beta.SAM.gov.  As part of GSA’s ongoing efforts to enhance security and move to a single sign in for all IAE applications, we are implementing login.gov in beta.SAM.gov.   A few weeks before the transition you will need to create a new login.gov account or be ready to use your existing login.gov account.  If you have a government issued CAC/PIV card you can login using that.   Conclusion   I did not list the changes that will only apply to the government side of the house.     Consider supporting our channel by becoming a Patreon at patreon.com/fcme or a one time donation at paypal.me/FCME801.  

CPARS reports are a fundamental element of a contracting officer’s evaluation of past performance in considering proposals for new work. Contractors must be diligent in preserving their reputation by ensuring CPARS are accurate.

If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) The Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) has been designated as the Federal Government-wide solution for collection of contractor performance information. In this rebroadcast of an early foundational episode, Paul discusses CPARS with special guest Shelley Hall. (retired contracting officer and current Skyway Acquisition team member) Learn how information is collected through CPARS and shared through other tools. Past performance is evaluated in every Government source selection. Positive ratings are key to continued awards. Learn how to challenge inaccurate ratings and why it is important for both Government and Industry to ensure that CPARS contains factual and fair assessments of contractor performance. ———— 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 or call 877-884-5280. __________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.

If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) In this special holiday encore episode Kevin welcomes Skyway team members Shelley Hall (a former Contracting Officer) and Christi Gilbert (an Industry contracts manager) for a roundtable discussion about CPARS. Learn why CPARS have increased in importance over the last few years and what you should do if you receive an unfavorable CPARS. __________ 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 our team of former COs, including the ability to get the perspective of our whole team in Ask A Contracting Officer Forum, get specialized training from our on-demand webinars and articles, targeting support through our RFP Score™ assessment tool, as well as our consulting from our 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.

Healthcare Management Solutions, LLC (HMS) is an exceptional business whose unique capabilities involve purposeful integration of clinical expertise with information technology (IT) solutions. These solutions are revered by HMS’ customers, as reflected in the CPARS evaluations that HMS has received. This blend of clinical and IT expertise allows HMS to touch the entire healthcare delivery lifecycle of its primary customer, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Show Notes: 00:31-2:26: Jim introduces today’s guest Leah Heimbach, president of Healthcare Management Solutions which is in Fairmont, WV! Continue reading Episode 14: Making a Positive Impact on Healthcare Delivery in the US at Positively West Virginia.

If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) Kevin welcomes Skyway team members Shelley Hall (a former Contracting Officer) and Christi Gilbert (an Industry contracts manager) for a roundtable discussion about CPARS. Learn why CPARS have increased in importance over the last few years and what you should do if you receive an unfavorable CPARS. __________ 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 our team of former COs, including the ability to get the perspective of our whole team in Ask A Contracting Officer Forum, get specialized training from our on-demand webinars and articles, targeting support through our RFP Score™ assessment tool, as well as our consulting from our 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. GET HELP FROM OUR TEAM OF FORMER CONTRACING OFFICERS AT http://askskyway.com

In this episode of GovCon Perspectives, Will Wozniak talks with Mike Maloney and Shayn Fernandez about the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS). You need to understand what the CPARS is and what your rights are so you can monitor your past performance record and be ready to take steps to correct any errors by the government.

If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) Past performance is the bridge to the next contract, whether it is winning new work or just keeping the work you have. Learn when past performance matters to both Government and Industry (hint: the entire time) and why it is important for both sides to understand the definitions of “recent” and “relevant” as they relate to your acquisition or proposal. __________ 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.

If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) The Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) has been designated as the Federal Government-wide solution for collection of contractor performance information. Paul discusses CPARS with special guest Shelley Hall. Learn how information is collected through CPARS and shared through other tools. Past performance is evaluated in every Government source selection. Positive ratings are key to continued awards. Learn how to challenge inaccurate ratings and why it is important for both Government and Industry to ensure that CPARS contains factual and fair assessments of contractor performance. ———— If you need help with the Government market, become a Skyway Connection Community licensee and get access to one-on-one insights, time-saving tools, and contract-centric training resources that will make sure you’re ready to take advantage of opportunities each time they knock. The Skyway Connection© Community was created specifically to help companies expand their knowledge and capabilities, and to increase their competitive position in federal government acquisitions. - Learn more at: https://skywayacq.com/connect Membership benefits include: Access to Skyway Insight© Webinars Unlimited access to The RFP Score™ Access to Ask a Contracting Officer Forum™ Priority Access to Skyway Team for Skyway Insight, capture, proposal support __________ 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.