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Hi Friends!This podcast is part 2 of yesterday's SSDD, DM, DY Syndrome. Today we learn one key aspect in making SSDD turn to NSDD. I explain in this podcast so tune in.Mark & Patti This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theadhdcreative.substack.com
Hi Friends!Do you suffer from SAME S**T, DIFFERENT DAY, or MONTH, or YEAR? I did for years, but I figured a way to change it up, We're going to talk about it today and tomorrow so hang on to your seats.Mark & Patti This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theadhdcreative.substack.com
Have you ever asked someone how they are doing, and they respond SSDD which stands for “Same s..t, different day?” It's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day humdrum where the days seem to run into each other because the same thing happens day in and day out. In this episode, Ted offers 14 ways to get out of SSDD and feel more enthusiastic about being alive at a time when it's becoming increasingly difficult to find fulfillment and meaning in modern life. TedinYourHead.com
Ssdd= same stuff different day
First the power, now the POWER. When the next black swan flies it will be legendary. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ctcj/message
what are you doing this summer ... CJ thinks bees sting with their weiners ... gardens ... NPR ... 69 miles 69 acres ... directions to my house ... movie idea talk ... how big are you ... the dick size survey ... KEVs, the dragon slayer ... im a grower ... gotta doo doo ...wanna go camping ...SSDD ... Atlanta changed his hours ...
Life and political podcast. Brought to you from The Divided States of America. Hogan's Heroes... Carlos Santana collapses on stage during show near Detroit. SSDD for John. Hope you had a good 4th of July! Dan's turning 70... Mail Bag: ( eots@email.com ) No mail this week. Fact or Crap: John got 4 out of 5 this week. Some good news: Men free of prostate cancer had guts fortified by microbes found in yogurt. The rest of the news: Wisconsin Democrats focus attacks on Sen. Ron Johnson in heated battle. Arsenio Hall - "Things that make you go Hmmmm..." Kamala Harris? Vote blue in 22! Matthew McConaughey for President in 2024! Yahoo News/YouGov poll. Video of the Week: Let's talk about Democratic messaging....
Today's topic is Defining. I am on a mission to eliminate or eradicate with prejudice, SSDD. I think you know what I mean. It's Same Stuff Different Day. I see too many shops going into work every day doing the same thing. Like it's another day dealing with a client. It's another brake job. It's another oil service. I want you to get that out of your shop. How are we going to do that? If you're ready to eliminate SSDD then this podcast is for you! So press that play button and listen along.
Virginia Rivers, Vice Mayor of Mason, TN joins the show to talk about the SSDD shenanigans in her city. Then talk turns to the R Word. The one that makes the people quake in their boots - REPARATIONS. The Mayor and citizens of Tullahassee, OK are pushing for restitution. Meanwhile, Harvard University (Terence's alma mater!) has acknowledged its role in slavery and set aside a $100m endowment. What does all this really mean? Let's discuss!
Welcome to the Second Season of the World Famous SO I MARRIED AN ALCOHOLIC PODCAST! Pledging to do and be better in 2022, Chris and Meg start off the New Year with the SSDD. After working through it, they graciously move on voicing their Resolutions for the New Year. DO MOT FORGET....TEAM FOSTER is accepting reservations now for their 2022 Ruff Ride Philly. Send an email to: soimarriedanalcoholic@gmail.com to join our Team. Auntie GAYPEE t-shirts and bird dog speedos will be provided to those who wish to ride with us! Happy New Year!
Same sh!t, Different Day. We are back after a break for Season Two. We give an update and a snapshot of the current state of things in our struggling education and healthcare system. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/projectcanary/message
This isn't an English-Class Podcast, just SSDD for the last show of this month
Originally recorded in 2019, with intro recorded in 2021.Please consider supporting at:https://patreon.com/benjaminbennettDirect questions and comments here:sittingandsmiling@gmail.comOnward,-Ben Bennett
Last week, the nation's union bosses selected a new AFL-CIO president. For those who were hoping for a union movement that is less reliant on politics, it doesn't appear that's going to be happening anytime soon Last Friday, the AFL-CIO Executive Council---the 'board of directors' for the nation's largest union federation---selected Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth Shuler to replace Richard Trumka, who died earlier this month from an apparent heart attack. By choosing Shuler and, as well based on her first interview, the federation signaled its continuation of focusing on political outcomes, as opposed to 'self reliance.' In this episode of Union Free Radio, host Peter List covers Shuler's stated direction for the union federation, as well as covers how AFL-CIO misleads the public about CEO Pay. For prior episodes of Union Free Radio, go here. Links to articles and sources cited in this podcast: Union Free Radio, Ep. 12: Richard Trumka's Successor & Vaccine Mandates Liz Shuler elected as AFL-CIO's first woman president - The Washington Post AFL-CIO's Shuler Says Priority Is Overhaul of U.S. Labor Laws - Bloomberg As Biden Faces a Political Crisis, His Party Looks On in Alarm - The New York Times FACT: Top AFL-CIO Union Fat Cats Rake In More Than Average CEOs In U.S. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unionfreeradio/support
Not news to anyone else, but it's not all about YOU, Ramona Singer ... no matter how hard you try to make it so. After wreaking havoc at the Jew-Belong Black Shabbot dinner with her disruptive whitesplaining, Ramona somehow gets an invitation from Luann to go lunch with the Fortune Society ladies, where she repeats the performance. For some reason, Eboni keeps giving her grace. (Luann and Sonja do, too, but that's just SSDD.) Sonja pees in Archie's driveway. Marley dines from the charcuterie board and humps Eboni's arm. Sonja explains strategies for avoiding unnecessary plumbing bills. Eboni gets exciting news from the genetics investigator. And that's what you missed on Glee.
USA's calling Taliban photos of US military weapons propaganda. Some talking head said Taliban will declare total victory Sept. 11th.
Messi's signed on with a Paris club. The rest is SSDD (same sh*t, different day)
SSDD, viz, environmental collapse eminent? Delta SARS-CoV-2 rampant but Wall Street is up, so all OK=stab@levity
All CoViD-19 mostly. An Italian got the gold in Tokyo for a 9.8sec 100 m. In men's.
Covid19, surprise, surprise, isn't going away.
Naast ons wapperde de vlag. UN. United Nations at war. Geroepen om onze plicht des vaderlands te vervullen, zwoeren wij trouw aan alles wat beroepsmilitair betekende. En zo staken wij van wal. Jan Willem Zweers was in 1994 in Bosnië.
SSDD 7/7/21: I was at a pharmacy & a man came in maskless.
Afghanistan is only big news. Rest of show is SSDD.
On this episode, we cover the highlights of the final reunion episode of #RHONJ (yawn) and the hilarious antics of the #RHONY crew (yay). Sonja finds herself EXTREMELY triggered by the words “Wells Fargo” and “Garth” and proceeds to spiral in front of our eyes (SSDD). She tells Luann that she stole her man (Tom), which triggers Luann. Why doesn’t she just get back together with Harry Dubin? Eboni speaks up for Sonja and acts as Leah’s voice. Ramona holds a “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” dinner. Heather Thompson shows up and admits and denies everything simultaneously. The women talk about penises and Ramona pretends she’s a virgin. Just a normal day in New York!
eots@email.com Elimination of the Snakes - Home | Facebook Life and political podcast. Dan's book writing is going well. SSDD for John. The CDC's new mask guidelines. Fact or Crap: Two right for John, one for Dan. Good news story from Canada. Turning dandelions into tires. Israel launches new strikes on Gaza as calls for ceasefire grow. Sharon Stone says she wasn’t asked about new XXX cut of Basic Instinct. Pipeline hack update: Colonial reopens.
Offhand, I don't know how bad it is in Gaza compared to the other clashes. Only this time do I remember seeing high rises become rubble all with USA foreign aid.
The guys are back to break down the Nightmare that has become Diego Sanchez, a full recap of UFC Fight Night Vegas 26 & Bellator 258, and finally a Preview of the upcoming UFC 262 Main Card including the LW Title Fight between Chandler & Oliveira. Might seem crazy to you, but for us... It's just the SameShtDifferentDay The Podcast!
The guys are back to recap UFC FN Vegas, including Jiri Prochazka's Huge KO on Dom Reyes, Merab's domination, and Giga Chiladze finishing Cub Swanson with a vicious body kick. They also preview the upcoming Fight Night 26, including Magny v Neal, Ribas v Hill, and the Main Event Rodriguez v Waterson. A quick conversation on the loss of Cowboy v Diego Sanchez wraps the convo. Bellator 258 is this Friday, and the event is going to be big! The guys preview and make picks on MVP v Anderson, Pitbull v Queally, the Return of Rumble Johnson, and the Bantamweight Title fight between Archuleta & Sergio Pettis. They end the episode with a heated debate over both the Brooklyn Nets & New York Knicks and where both stand in the upcoming NBA Playoffs. Might seem crazy to you, but for us... It's just the SameShtDifferentDay The Podcast!
HRIN 4 PREZ 2024!!! You heard it here first...if we haven't killed each other by then, Remy and Malik will run for POTUS in 2024!!! Unite the people!!! ...but seriously, stupid people, racists, COVID and shootings...SSDD. Have fun!!
The helicopter that was sent to Mars with the car that has robot arms and all the toys NASA could send made its first flight. Also more SSDD
I recorded an essay I wrote for a contest & read headlines from apnews & RT.com.
Yara is already threatening Jovi with being a weekend dad. She might be kind of a bi-atch, but she is HONEST. She’s not going to tell Jovi’s mom that she’s invited to the wedding if she knows that it’s not going to happen. There’s something to telling the truth, right? Also, flip side, he’s a bi-atch, too. Stephanie truly disgusts us (so, basically, SSDD). Ryan has been gone for 12 hours and she’s already ready to get engaged to his cousin. Harris is no better, though. Never trust someone who will betray their own family. Julia has a “Say Yes to the Dress” moment, but no one is making her feel like a princess (sad face). Natalie apologizes to Mike, but it is probably just a ploy to get the ring back. He looks skeptical...because he’s met her. Hazel calls Tarik’s bluff, and he fails the test. Run fo’ yo’ life, girlfriend. Zied is absolutely delighted about the dishwasher and the horse and carriage but drops a bomb about Ramadan. Amira is torn between her common sense and her guilt-tripping fiancé. Thanks for sitting in, Mary! See you next week.
To entertain firstly & foremost, then instruct.
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Nossa amigo cafetão em mais um SSDD com a galera do Macaco Urbano para mais uma porcaria de podcast kkk. The post #30: Badoo, chuva dourada e garotas de Luxo first appeared on Macaco Urbano.
SSDD covid-19: USA soon has 4000 deaths/ day in a pandemic that was controllable & preventable, if action taken.
Thursday covid-19 blues, the attempt to kidnap a state governor, & Mr Biden will be POTUS#46 as POTUS#45 continues doing what a grifter does, as I heard someone say, the Stupidest-Americans to get cheated are those that go to the Trumpshow and support Trump.
2 clips about a whacko idea & more SSDD about COVID-19 & newest about COVID-19 vaccines. I must prepare for my immediate tasks & this afternoon's superspreader event. Like many throwbacks, I want to cheat fate, viz, I don't want to die from CoViD19
SSDD same sh*t different day: if I get covid-19, I got a 60% chance of dying. I told this to a guy who was covid-19+ & he wanted to tell me experts are wrong. Maybe that's why he works where he does. I am not saying that I am some superior being but I do listen to the news.
Peeling Onions reaches new levels of complexity as Jason and Scott sink their teeth into the granddaddy of modern horror, Stephen King. Stephen King has had an unmistakable influence on popular culture and it seems only fitting for the boys to talk everything King. This ain't no SSDD! Join us, you'll float too!
Peeling Onions reaches new levels of complexity as Jason and Scott sink their teeth into the granddaddy of modern horror, Stephen King. Stephen King has had an unmistakable influence on popular culture and it seems only fitting for the boys to talk everything King. This ain't no SSDD! Join us, you'll float too!
The Potomac ladies are back and it’s off to a shady start. Good thing nothing has changed, despite all the damn babies. Gizelle is back with her ex-husband, cheater/pastor Jamal, and we’re dubious. Once a cheater, right? Certainly once a hypocrite… In other marital news, Karen admits that her marriage is on the skids, Robyn and Juan are back--no, never mind. SSDD. Ashley and Michael are still gross, Candiace’s husband is still acceptable (for a Real Househusband), and she’s still ghetto fabulous. And, of course, Monique and Chris are still rich as hell and charming, to boot. (#relationshipgoals) What’s more, Monique can potty train a bird AND a four-month-old at the same time, while taking care of two bigger kids and somehow managing to look ah-maze-ing (nothing new there!). It’s off to a roaring start and looks like it will be an explosive season!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kikiandkibbitz/message
SSDD (same s*** different day) KSA, by request (#1 Bastille Day Ed.)
Hi Gary! Charley and Eliza continue their chapter-by-chapter dive into Stephen King's Dreamcatcher with SSDD. Brought to you by rhythminsurance.com charleymacorn.com
Cameron Smith @Secnomancer Layer8conference is virtual (https://layer8conference.com/layer-8-is-online-this-year/) https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/sp/800-171/rev-1/final CMMC:https://info.summit7systems.com/blog/cmmc https://www.comptia.org/certifications/project - Project+ Cameron’s Smith = www.twitter.com/secnomancer Cybersmith.com - Up by 14 April Ask@thecybersmith.com Cameron@thecybersmith.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Voss https://www.amazon.com/Never-Split-Difference-Negotiating-Depended/dp/0062407805 https://www.masterclass.com/classes/chris-voss-teaches-the-art-of-negotiation https://www.masterclass.com/ https://www.autopsy.com/support/training/covid-19-free-autopsy-training/ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg_QXA4bGHpvsW-qeoi3_yhiZg8zBzNwQ “There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.”― Ernest Hemingway https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/76281-there-is-nothing-noble-in-being-superior-to-your-fellow Original B-Sides Talk Blurb SITREP: A Consultant's Perspective from the Trenches of InfoSec In this session you will hear war stories and lessons learned consulting for hundreds of clients across dozens of verticals at every level, from bootstrapped startups with garage beginnings to Fortune 50 companies and everything in between. We will cover life on the front lines in InfoSec, ranging from individual contributions and staying relevant in a rapidly evolving field all the way to how bad most orgs are at InfoSec and what we can do as practitioners to help make them better. Speaking Goal After my presentation is over, I want my audience to... Feel better about where they are as an infosec practitioner Understand that most of Cybersecurity is largely NOT about the latest hack or technique Failing is OK as long as you learn from it ...so that ... When they go back to their office / SOC / client engagements on Monday they focus on the things that matter to their organizations Hopefully feel a little bit less that the work they are doing is boring, exhausting, unappreciated, or hopeless Intro Security is a really crazy industry Like the wild west out here Constant threats Complacent or ignorant clients/dependents Resource and budget constraints Security is really complex There are SO. MANY. MOVING. PIECES. There is a never ending stream of new information to learn and new threats to face Security always involves at LEAST 4 parts The practitioner - Hopefully you have backup! What you're protecting - Employer, Client, System, Application, Data, SOMETHING, etc What you're protecting it from - External TAs, Internal TAs, Incompetence, Apathy, Plain Ol' Vanilla Constraints, etc What you have to protect it with - Budgets, Time, Personnel, Training, Relationships, etc Cybersecurity/Information Security is simultaneously an old and new/emergent discipline Cyber History Old Nevil Maskelyne / Guglielmo Marconi wireless telegraphy attack and Morse code insults - 1903 Phreaking in the 1960s ARPANET Creeper - 1971 Morris Worm - 1988 New Gartner Coined term SOAR in 2017 Yeah... It's barely 3 years old. Now you can literally find job openings with SOAR Engineering titles DevSecOps - Amazon presentation in 2015? Not even in grade school yet. Average enterprise is running 75 security tools in their environment (Cybersecurity almanac 2019) Most cybersecurity professionals over 30 do not have degrees in cybersecurity Many don't even have Computer Science or IT related degrees This is it's own problem Training cyber pros, Chris Sanders, cognitive crisis, etc. BDS ep 2019-021 and 2019-022 Emergent disciplines are challenging by default You chose to play the game on hard mode for your first play through Security really isn't as complicated as most people think Occult Phenomenon Things we don't understand we imagine to be far more complex Things we anticipate we imagine to be far worse than they are Grass isn't greener Most security departments aren't doing better than you are Maturity models aren't magic Establish Credibility I have been in A LOT of client environments in the last 12 years Last time I checked, I have more than 350 discrete client engagements under my belt I have worked with hundreds of internal, external, and hybrid IT and Security solutions I've met the same tired and beleaguered IT/Security personnel over and over again SSDD, very little actually changes from place to place In that time, I've learned quite a bit about what makes security work I've learned even more about what NOT to do I want to share some of that with you today so you can see how organizations of all shapes and sizes can fail Very Large Company Examples Big Four Bank Example Situation Four Local Branches in Midwest Physical Security Assessment How got onto site as cash machine servicer was incredibly easy Problem Absolute trust of vendors/vendor compromise How do we as security practitioners fix it? Good internal relationships with functional area leaders Work closely with functional areas to left and to the right Who? Operations? HR? Purchasing? Every functional area and specifically the leadership Improved communications and availability 8 and Up 'Gotta git gud' at the soft stuff Top 50 Chain Restaurant Example Situation Doing Chip Reader refreshes across all ~600 locations for PCI Compliance during 2017 window Problem Poor project management on behalf of security team led to project failure A security problem became an IT problem Contractor to subcontractor to subcontractor added time and complexity How do we as security practitioners fix it? Security managers needs to be aware of how their projects impact others Managing up Security needs to be interdisciplinary Government Examples Police Department Example Situation City Administrator got Spear Phished Problem Spear phishing Poor logging How do we as security practitioners fix it? Look for the most basic problems and try to fix them Find or create solutions that provide basic capabilities Cannot prevent the lowest hanging fruit directly, so impact what you can change What you can actually do about phishing Getting people to do something that you want them to do Defense SubContractor Example Situation Working with MSP on security issues “Do we have a SIEM” email? Problem Company executives have never done due diligence Assumed that MSP had it under control MSP just did what they normally do and within letter of their contract How do we as security practitioners fix it? Security needs to be proactive Small Company Examples Light Manufacturer Example Situation Server not working, Ransomware Attackers pivoted through third party accountant access Problem Single Point of Failure (SPOF) Vendor Compromise How do we as security practitioners solve it? IT problems become security problems on long enough timeline Need to provide actual solutions to business problems Security CANNOT be decoupled from business needs Telecommunications Provider Situation Employee reports CEO was hacked Problem Employee panicked, emailed everyone Escalated way beyond what was necessary How do we as security practitioners solve it? Employee education - Boring answer What's actually under our control here? Clear processes for security incidents Clear communications channels for employees with IT and security groups Knowledge management Local NGO Example Situation Meeting with Executive Director regarding server failure Problem Mentions that she was sent security guidelines from global parent org Got so overwhelmed reading it she just closed it and kept working on something else How do we as security practitioners solve it? We have to make this information digestible and accessible We do NOT need to make already dense subject matter even more inaccessible When cannot mandate compliance, how do you achieve compliance More flies with honey than vinegar Build relationships - Layer 8 strikes again Check out our Store on Teepub! https://brakesec.com/store Join us on our #Slack Channel! 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Cameron Smith @Secnomancer Layer8conference is virtual (https://layer8conference.com/layer-8-is-online-this-year/) https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/sp/800-171/rev-1/final CMMC:https://info.summit7systems.com/blog/cmmc https://www.comptia.org/certifications/project - Project+ Cameron’s Smith = www.twitter.com/secnomancer Cybersmith.com - Up by 14 April Ask@thecybersmith.com Cameron@thecybersmith.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Voss https://www.amazon.com/Never-Split-Difference-Negotiating-Depended/dp/0062407805 https://www.masterclass.com/classes/chris-voss-teaches-the-art-of-negotiation https://www.masterclass.com/ https://www.autopsy.com/support/training/covid-19-free-autopsy-training/ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg_QXA4bGHpvsW-qeoi3_yhiZg8zBzNwQ “There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.”― Ernest Hemingway https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/76281-there-is-nothing-noble-in-being-superior-to-your-fellow Original B-Sides Talk Blurb SITREP: A Consultant's Perspective from the Trenches of InfoSec In this session you will hear war stories and lessons learned consulting for hundreds of clients across dozens of verticals at every level, from bootstrapped startups with garage beginnings to Fortune 50 companies and everything in between. We will cover life on the front lines in InfoSec, ranging from individual contributions and staying relevant in a rapidly evolving field all the way to how bad most orgs are at InfoSec and what we can do as practitioners to help make them better. Speaking Goal After my presentation is over, I want my audience to... Feel better about where they are as an infosec practitioner Understand that most of Cybersecurity is largely NOT about the latest hack or technique Failing is OK as long as you learn from it ...so that ... When they go back to their office / SOC / client engagements on Monday they focus on the things that matter to their organizations Hopefully feel a little bit less that the work they are doing is boring, exhausting, unappreciated, or hopeless Intro Security is a really crazy industry Like the wild west out here Constant threats Complacent or ignorant clients/dependents Resource and budget constraints Security is really complex There are SO. MANY. MOVING. PIECES. There is a never ending stream of new information to learn and new threats to face Security always involves at LEAST 4 parts The practitioner - Hopefully you have backup! What you're protecting - Employer, Client, System, Application, Data, SOMETHING, etc What you're protecting it from - External TAs, Internal TAs, Incompetence, Apathy, Plain Ol' Vanilla Constraints, etc What you have to protect it with - Budgets, Time, Personnel, Training, Relationships, etc Cybersecurity/Information Security is simultaneously an old and new/emergent discipline Cyber History Old Nevil Maskelyne / Guglielmo Marconi wireless telegraphy attack and Morse code insults - 1903 Phreaking in the 1960s ARPANET Creeper - 1971 Morris Worm - 1988 New Gartner Coined term SOAR in 2017 Yeah... It's barely 3 years old. Now you can literally find job openings with SOAR Engineering titles DevSecOps - Amazon presentation in 2015? Not even in grade school yet. Average enterprise is running 75 security tools in their environment (Cybersecurity almanac 2019) Most cybersecurity professionals over 30 do not have degrees in cybersecurity Many don't even have Computer Science or IT related degrees This is it's own problem Training cyber pros, Chris Sanders, cognitive crisis, etc. BDS ep 2019-021 and 2019-022 Emergent disciplines are challenging by default You chose to play the game on hard mode for your first play through Security really isn't as complicated as most people think Occult Phenomenon Things we don't understand we imagine to be far more complex Things we anticipate we imagine to be far worse than they are Grass isn't greener Most security departments aren't doing better than you are Maturity models aren't magic Establish Credibility I have been in A LOT of client environments in the last 12 years Last time I checked, I have more than 350 discrete client engagements under my belt I have worked with hundreds of internal, external, and hybrid IT and Security solutions I've met the same tired and beleaguered IT/Security personnel over and over again SSDD, very little actually changes from place to place In that time, I've learned quite a bit about what makes security work I've learned even more about what NOT to do I want to share some of that with you today so you can see how organizations of all shapes and sizes can fail Very Large Company Examples Big Four Bank Example Situation Four Local Branches in Midwest Physical Security Assessment How got onto site as cash machine servicer was incredibly easy Problem Absolute trust of vendors/vendor compromise How do we as security practitioners fix it? Good internal relationships with functional area leaders Work closely with functional areas to left and to the right Who? Operations? HR? Purchasing? Every functional area and specifically the leadership Improved communications and availability 8 and Up 'Gotta git gud' at the soft stuff Top 50 Chain Restaurant Example Situation Doing Chip Reader refreshes across all ~600 locations for PCI Compliance during 2017 window Problem Poor project management on behalf of security team led to project failure A security problem became an IT problem Contractor to subcontractor to subcontractor added time and complexity How do we as security practitioners fix it? Security managers needs to be aware of how their projects impact others Managing up Security needs to be interdisciplinary Government Examples Police Department Example Situation City Administrator got Spear Phished Problem Spear phishing Poor logging How do we as security practitioners fix it? Look for the most basic problems and try to fix them Find or create solutions that provide basic capabilities Cannot prevent the lowest hanging fruit directly, so impact what you can change What you can actually do about phishing Getting people to do something that you want them to do Defense SubContractor Example Situation Working with MSP on security issues “Do we have a SIEM” email? Problem Company executives have never done due diligence Assumed that MSP had it under control MSP just did what they normally do and within letter of their contract How do we as security practitioners fix it? Security needs to be proactive Small Company Examples Light Manufacturer Example Situation Server not working, Ransomware Attackers pivoted through third party accountant access Problem Single Point of Failure (SPOF) Vendor Compromise How do we as security practitioners solve it? IT problems become security problems on long enough timeline Need to provide actual solutions to business problems Security CANNOT be decoupled from business needs Telecommunications Provider Situation Employee reports CEO was hacked Problem Employee panicked, emailed everyone Escalated way beyond what was necessary How do we as security practitioners solve it? Employee education - Boring answer What's actually under our control here? Clear processes for security incidents Clear communications channels for employees with IT and security groups Knowledge management Local NGO Example Situation Meeting with Executive Director regarding server failure Problem Mentions that she was sent security guidelines from global parent org Got so overwhelmed reading it she just closed it and kept working on something else How do we as security practitioners solve it? We have to make this information digestible and accessible We do NOT need to make already dense subject matter even more inaccessible When cannot mandate compliance, how do you achieve compliance More flies with honey than vinegar Build relationships - Layer 8 strikes again Check out our Store on Teepub! https://brakesec.com/store Join us on our #Slack Channel! 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Many Americans will soon needlessly die. It's too bad American essential person lack the PPE due to sheer negligence of the reality TV show host passing himself off as POTUS #45, who doesn't wear a mask because he does not think it is important.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Join your hosts Mercenary, Project Logic, and Nibor as they discuss bringing about solutions in the new year and putting less focus on our issues. We talk life, sensibility, and music as we celebrate the New Year Awkward Ménage style! Make a MISSION STATEMENT AND SET GOALS! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/awkwardmenage/support
The Guys review Capture Kill Release. Another patented masochistic choice by Jacob. Sometimes its fun to lead you guys on about how our review might turn out and what we might think. I'm pretty sure you can guess how this one goes. SSDD, move on frog. Website - http://redplayermedia.com iTunes - http://blastchamberradio.com/iTunes Twitter - @3guys1moviepod Instagram - http://instagram.com/3guys1moviepod;br /> Blast Plays - http://blastplays.com
SSDD when it comes to craziness. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Do you ever get the feeling that all you do is work and be responsible? When someone asks you how you are doing do you say SSDD? (Same stuff, different day…) If so, then you owe yourself a listen to this episode! Ted offers 14 simple things you can do to connect with your inner sense of wonder, creativity and inspiration. It all starts with connecting (or re-connecting) with those things that fill you up inside. Consider it’s time to from SSDD to SMILE! (Simple Measures Increase Life’s Enjoyment!) https://TedinYourHead.com
Happy New Year!!!! Today we discuss our disdain for New Years Resolutions. We do discuss some of the things that we want to see this year, and some of the things that we just want to stop all together. We discuss the current state of Hip Hop and how some of the best music being made, is always the music you have to search for. We also review music coming out of Detroit and Houston. Our favorite track of the night, KYOs "Perfect Order" off of his newest EP 'Imposters Muse.' We also review Olde to The Tre by Houstons own Oscar Chachi and Shin Megami Tensei by Detroits own Savior Monroe. Savior Monroe and KYO are both part of the collective, Camphire Connection. Savior Monroe: FB - https://www.facebook.com/saviormonroe/ Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/savior-monroe KYO: FB - https://www.facebook.com/mike.faris.733 Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/demon-eyes-kyo Oscar Chachi: FB - https://www.facebook.com/papito.chachi Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/_undadawg/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/awkwardmenage/support
Listen in as we discuss our top and honorable mention hip hop albums for 2018, our favorite and most hated trends of the year, our views on the LGBTQQ community. Should we have a butt naked Straight Pride Parade? Hope y'all have a safe and happy New Year, and tune in Tuesday for our next episode. SSDD. We also open up with a feature track from Detroit's own Comi$$ion entitled 'Losing My Brain' feat. Jonnie Morris. You can listen to that song and more at: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3HJPVcYPZmjZ8FKtzLukKl As always, leave any comments or feedback below. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/awkwardmenage/support
In the criminal justice system, sexually based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit. This isn't a Law and Order:SVU episode though, it's SSDD. Jack, Lauren and Lar are here to talk about criminal justice.
The holiday season is upon us! What holidays do you and your family celebrate? What holidays are celebrated in different parts of the world? Join Lauren, Jack, & Lar for a festive episode of SSDD.
How long have humans had doggos for best friends? Jack, Lar & Lauren talk about everything from Roman dog names to cloned animals in this episode of SSDD. Music: DMX - Dogs Out Porno for Pyros - We'll Make Great Pets
Welcome to show 450 That's right, we have hit yet another milestone, not only 10 years, but 450 shows, to celebrate we let the chaos ensue by having no real structure and inviting listeners onto the show and it was great! We did also have a quiz and emails which was nice. Enjoy Send Speakpipes to www.speakpipe.com/veterangamers Follow us on twitter @veterangamersuk and if you have any opinions or questions, send emails to: podcast@veterangamers.co.uk Gamertags Chinny – Xbox ChinChinny, Sony Chinny1985, Steam ChinChinny The Daddy – Xbox Big Daddy Blast, Steam BigDaddyBlaster, Sony xXBig-DaddyXx Duke – Steam DukeSkath
It's our sixth Superman Special! Zach is joined by Lance Laster and Mike Damante to discuss Justice League, the latest installment in the ever divisive DCEU. Have the powers that be learned from the mistakes of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, or is it SSDD for the DCEU? We do our best unpack the long road to DC finally bringing the league to the big screen, our thoughts on the movie as it is and as it could have been, and where we'd like to see the franchise go next.This podcast contains SPOILERS. You've been warned! If you're interested in the mysterious of the unexplained with an edgy twist, heck out Damante's self-described webite at: https://www.punkrockandufos.com/ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: B+ Lance's Grade: B+ Damante's Grade: B+ PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallvilleTWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
It’s Monday. You wake up, you go through your morning routine, which concludes with you driving (or commuting) to work. You get out, dreading the fact that you have to endure another day with people you can’t stand while doing a job you get no fulfillment from. About 10 seconds after you walk through the […]
If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) It’s time to wrap up the Execution Zones with the final episode in the series: The Wrap Up Zone. (sorry…couldn’t resist that one) Kevin and Paul introduced the Execution Zones in Episode 84. The Execution Zones are a helpful way to envision where and how certain topics fit into the Government contracting world. The Execution Zones are the post-award companions to the Acquisition Time Zones and are referenced in many episodes. In chronological order, they are: 1) The Honeymoon Zone 2) The Performance Zone 3) The Recompete Zone 4) The Wrap-up Zone The work is done. The product is delivered. The services have ended. Your contract is over. The Wrap Up Zone is the culmination of the Execution Zones. It covers the time period from the end of the contract period of performance until the final closeout modification is signed. With service contracts, there is often a transition period between the incumbent and the new contractor when both are working simultaneously to ensure a clean hand off of the responsibilities. Learn how the Wrap Up Zone can impact the Government’s perception of a contractor and why a contract (and potential financial liability) is not over until the final closeout modification is signed. __________ 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!) It is likely that your contract will require some kind of modification over its period of performance. (unless it is for a simple commodity purchase) Modifications may have a large impact (to the specification, schedule, statement of work, etc.) or may make minor administrative changes with no impact to the work. Kevin and Paul discuss FAR Part 43 and provide an overview of the process and rules for modifying Government contracts. Learn the different types of modifications, who can authorize changes to the contract, and why Government and Industry negotiation “power” changes after contract award. __________ 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!) Kevin discusses the challenges that small businesses face as they strive to win their first prime contract with Jim Duffey and Ted Atsinger from Greytek. Grektek is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that specializes in organizational risk, security education & training, and intelligence services. Learn some of the differences between commercial and Government customers from a small business perspective. The conversation with Greytek also reveals pitfalls that first time primes may deal with in targeting new work that fits their skills and weight class and in preparing proposals for Government competitions. __________ 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!) Who makes the decision to purchase something for the Government? The answer depends on many factors, but is usually quite different from how an acquisition decision is made in your personal life or the non-Government world. Kevin and Paul discuss the 3 main “deciders” in Government acquisition and relate them to easily recognizable roles. Money, needs, and the authority/ability to make a transaction. Learn who has the power in each Acquisition Timezone and why it is important for both Government and Industry to recognize how the power can shift. __________ 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 Recompete Zone is here! Are you ready to compete just to keep doing the work you’re already doing? A unique feature of the Government Acquisition world is the requirement to fairly compete new contracts, even if the requirement is unchanged from a current effort and the Government is entirely satisfied with the current contractor’s performance. Kevin and Paul introduced the Execution Zones in Episode 84. The Execution Zones are a helpful way to envision where and how certain topics fit into the Government contracting world. The Execution Zones are the post-award companions to the Acquisition Time Zones and are referenced in many episodes. In chronological order, they are: 1) The Honeymoon Zone 2) The Performance Zone 3) The Recompete Zone 4) The Wrap-up Zone The Performance Zone and the Recompete Zone don’t have a clear line between them. In most cases they occur simultaneously for at least some period. Learn why both Government and Industry can be dual-hatted during the Recompete Zone and how this zone parallels the Acquisition Time Zones. __________ 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!) Welcome back special guest Christi Gilbert! Kevin and Christi discuss subcontract management, specifically relating to service contracts. Learn why Industry’s subcontract managers are similar to Government Contracting Officers. You’ll also gain an understanding of how incremental funding and the Limitation of Funds clause (FAR 52.232-22) impact subcontract administration and why this drives costs for Industry. (which ultimately costs the Government, and you as a taxpayer) ———— 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://skywaymember.com 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.
If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) FAR Part 16.401 describes incentive contracts. Incentives fall into 3 general categories: cost, performance, and schedule. Kevin and Paul discuss delivery incentives (FAR 16.402-3) and provide an overview of how delivery incentives can be used. You want it fast, you’ll get it fast! Don’t forget the law of unintended consequences when using any kind of incentives. Learn why faster isn’t always better, even if the cost and performance stay the same. And always remember, communication is key when structuring incentives to ensure that both parties’ needs are met. __________ 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://skywaymember.com 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.
If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) This is an encore presentation of our overview of Incentive Contracts. Look for separate episodes that dive into the details of cost, schedule, and performance incentives. Incentive contracts are designed to help the Government acquire goods and services at a lower cost or with improved delivery or technical performance. These contracts provide the opportunity for creativity in crafting incentives and also great peril if the incentives aren’t perfectly aligned with the Government’s intent. In this episode Kevin and Paul explain the basic types of incentives and provide examples of how they can help both the Government and Industry if used wisely. But look out….the law of unintended consequences can be devastating if the delicate balance of cost, schedule, and performance is not considered with every incentive. ———— 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://skywaymember.com 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.
If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) This special episode is a recording of Kevin and Paul live at the Government Contract Pricing Summit. Listen as they discuss a critical skill for Industry and Government acquisition professionals: Targeting! Yes, both sides can target to help improve the efficiency of the Government acquisition process. (and we all know we need to be more efficient) Remember this is a live recording, background noise, mic bumps, and all! ———— 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://skywaymember.com 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.
If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) What is a Task Order? How are task orders managed by Industry? What should Government acquisition teams understand about how task orders are managed by Industry. Kevin discusses task orders and IDIQ contracts with special guest Christi Gilbert. Learn common factors that can complicate task order management and how both Government and Industry can make their work lives easier through a common understanding that task orders must be managed as if they are separate, segregable contracts. ———— 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://skywaymember.com 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
If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) What is Government Furnished Property? (GFP) Kevin and Paul walk through the basics of GFP. Learn how Government agencies can potentially increase competition through the use of GFP and why Industry must take GFP management seriously to enable future wins. ———— 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://skywaymember.com 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.
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.
If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) Another excellent episode in our interview series! Kevin talks to Wendy Frieman, a professional proposal manager who also happens to hold the NCMA’s Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) designation. We’re thrilled to bring Wendy’s experience and opinions to the podcast. Kevin and Wendy discuss the most critical, but often overlooked, part of the proposal process: document production. The best written proposal is worthless if it isn’t produced and delivered on time! Learn why even experienced Government and Industry acquisition professionals often underestimate the time it will take to generate all the paper, binders, and files that were required by the RFP. ———— 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.
If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) Welcome to the Performance Zone! This is where the work gets done… Kevin and Paul introduced the Execution Zones in Episode 84. The Execution Zones are a helpful way to envision where and how certain topics fit into the Government contracting world. The Execution Zones are the post-award companions to the Acquisition Time Zones and are referenced in many episodes. In chronological order, they are: 1) The Honeymoon Zone 2) The Performance Zone 3) The Recompete Zone 4) The Wrap-up Zone Much like the Acquisition Time Zones, the Execution Zones are cyclical, but using contract award the as “beginning” is the easiest way to think about them. After the Honeymoon Zone we enter the Performance Zone. Contract performance is the bridge to the next contract and how customer satisfaction is built and maintained. The performance zone is actually the reason all the other Acquisition and Execution timezones exist - so the Government can buy something and so Industry can deliver. __________ 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!) Cost proposals for Government contracts can be quite different than a proposal or quote in the commercial world. How do you build a price for a Government proposal? Kevin and Paul discuss the basic elements that make up a cost proposal. Depending on what is being acquired, contract type, and other variables you may have to provide details for every element of cost that is included in your price. Learn why the Government requires supporting information for these details and why it is important for the Government to understand the burden placed on contractors (and Government proposal evaluators!) with every supporting detail they request in the RFP. ———— 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://skywayacquisition.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.
If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) Welcome to the Honeymoon Zone! Possibly the happiest time in a contract life cycle for both Government and Industry. (or you can read sarcasm into that sentence) Kevin and Paul introduced the Execution Zones in Episode 84. The Execution Zones are a helpful way to envision where and how certain topics fit into the Government contracting world. The Execution Zones are the post-award companions to the Acquisition Time Zones and are referenced in many episodes. In chronological order, they are: 1) The Honeymoon Zone 2) The Performance Zone 3) The Recompete Zone 4) The Wrap-up Zone Much like the Acquisition Time Zones, the Execution Zones are cyclical, but using contract award the as “beginning” is the easiest way to think about them. Starting with contract award, we enter the Honeymoon Zone. Learn what happens during the first days and weeks after contract award and why a contract kickoff meeting is valuable for both sides. As always, communication between Government and Industry counterpart is vital to successful contract performance. The Honeymoon Zone is where the standard is set for future communications that can make or break your program’s performance. __________ 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!) Learn from a professional proposal manager! Kevin interviews Wendy Freidman, a veteran proposal manager who also happens to hold the NCMA’s Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) designation. We’re thrilled to bring Wendy’s experience and “outside” view to the podcast. Kevin and Wendy discuss the difference between preparation and planning with regard to proposals for Government acquisitions. Learn how incomplete of communication regarding the release date for a Government Request for Proposal can create chaos for Industry and the very real people involved in proposal writing. Wendy shares deep insight into the distraction that RFP rumors can create for the Industry proposal team and why written direction from the Contracting Officer is priceless. ———— 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://skywayacquisition.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.
If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) This episode is brought to you by PROPRICER(TM), the #1 proposal pricing and cost analysis software used by federal agencies and small to large government contractors. PROPRICER’s Government Edition will simplify the Government’s cost analysis process and save time and effort. Visit www.PROPRICER.compodcast to learn more or request a demonstration. ____________ FAR Part 16.401 describes incentive contracts. Incentives fall into 3 general categories: cost, performance, and schedule. Kevin and Paul discuss performance incentives (FAR 16.402-2) and provide an overview of how performance incentives are structured. Learn why it is critical to clearly communicate what performance is important and how that performance will be measured and assessed. Remember that the law of unintended consequences can wreak havoc on any incentive contract! Know what you’re really incentivizing. Be sure to understand the additional costs involved in managing incentives. __________ 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.
This episode answers the question of "how do I get help from Skyway?" In this episode, Kevin explains the Why, How, and What of Skyway Acquisition, along with how to get direct support from our team. If you have ever wondered what exactly the 'Skyway Community' is, then listen to this podcast. ...or go directly to skywaydemo.com Thanks!
If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) Ethics never goes out of style…except maybe in election years. If you’re a Government contractor, the FAR mandates that you comply with basic business ethics principles. Kevin and Paul discuss the requirements levied by FAR 52.203-13, “Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct”. Learn when this clause applies (and doesn’t apply) as well as why the Government requires Industry to follow these standards. ———— 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://skywayacquisition.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.
If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) This episode is brought to you by IB Supply. ibSupply.com is your one-stop source for timely delivery of best value products. As a preferred source of supply, and an award winning AbilityOne provider, ibSupply.com offers access to thousands of products with compliance filters for hassle-free procurement. With FREE shipping and next-day delivery options, ibSupply.com’s quality service is unmatched. Shop ibSupply.com today! ____________ FAR Part 16.401 describes incentive contracts. Incentives fall into 3 general categories: cost, performance, and schedule. Kevin and Paul discuss cost incentives (FAR 16.402-1) and provide an overview of how cost incentives are structured. Learn why profit is not necessarily the only motivator and how the law of unintended consequences can wreak havoc on any incentive contract. __________ 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!) This episode is brought to you by PROPRICER(TM), the #1 proposal pricing and cost analysis software used by federal agencies and small to large government contractors. Visit www.PROPRICER.com/podcast to learn more or request a demonstration of the NEW SERVICES CONTRACTOR EDITION. The SERVICES CONTRACTOR EDITION allows you to: Manipulate rates Set annual caps Create annual work schedules Ability to account for PTO and holidays, all while maintaining the accuracy of your rates throughout your cost proposal and much more! ____________ FAR 2.101 defines small business. Everything else is a large business. Most companies, however, are not very small yet not really large. Kevin and Paul discuss the many shades of “large small” businesses and “small large” businesses. Learn some of the challenges that companies on the cusp face as they transition from small to large in the Government’s eyes. Find out how the Government can target different sized “large” businesses during the market research and RFP zones. You’ll also gain an appreciation of the compliance burdens that large businesses face in the Government market. __________ 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!) This episode is brought to you by IB Supply. ibSupply.com is your one-stop source for timely delivery of best value products. As a preferred source of supply, and an award winning AbilityOne provider, ibSupply.com offers access to thousands of products with compliance filters for hassle-free procurement. With FREE shipping and next-day delivery options, ibSupply.com’s quality service is unmatched. Shop ibSupply.com today! ____________ Continuing our interview series, Kevin talks to Matt Jeffery, a former Government Contracting Officer who now works as a Contracts Manager for Ball Aerospace. Matt shares incredible insight gleaned from his experience at multiple Government Agencies as well as his time with Industry. Learn why communication and building relationships between Government and Industry remain the most important aspects of every Government acquisition program. __________ 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!) This episode is brought to you by IB Supply. ibSupply.com is your one-stop source for timely delivery of best value products. As a preferred source of supply, and an award winning AbilityOne provider, ibSupply.com offers access to thousands of products with compliance filters for hassle-free procurement. With FREE shipping and next-day delivery options, ibSupply.com’s quality service is unmatched. Shop ibSupply.com today! ____________ Kevin and Paul discuss the variables that impact Industry’s ability to provide resources (meaning people) to meet the Government’s requirements. These issues impact both service contracts and development contracts - anywhere that contractors must hire employees. Learn how both the Government and Industry sometimes contribute to problems hiring and maintaining employees throughout the execution of a contract and tips for how to avoid these problems. As always, communication between Government and Industry is key to recognizing when staffing problems may be encountered during the acquisition and execution zones. __________ 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!) This episode is brought to you by IB Supply. ibSupply.com is your one-stop source for timely delivery of best value products. As a preferred source of supply, and an award winning AbilityOne provider, ibSupply.com offers access to thousands of products with compliance filters for hassle-free procurement. With FREE shipping and next-day delivery options, ibSupply.com’s quality service is unmatched. Shop ibSupply.com today! ___________ The Government Fiscal Year (GFY is the common acronym) runs 1 October through 30 September. The last month of the GFY has the potential for great drama because Government funds have an expiration date. (check out Ep. 019 “Colors of Money” for more on that) Kevin and Paul talk through what happens in Government acquisition offices at the end of the fiscal year and offer some simple recommendations for both Government and Industry to help reduce the panic and stress that September often brings. __________ 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!) This episode is brought to you by IB Supply. ibSupply.com is your one-stop source for timely delivery of best value products. As a preferred source of supply, and an award winning AbilityOne provider, ibSupply.com offers access to thousands of products with compliance filters for hassle-free procurement. With FREE shipping and next-day delivery options, ibSupply.com’s quality service is unmatched. Shop ibSupply.com today! ____________ Special guest Shelley Hall joins Paul for a tutorial on the 8(a) Business Development Program. The 8(a) Program is intended to help socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs gain access to the economic mainstream of American society. Learn the requirements that must be met to be certified as an 8(a) company and how the program helps to develop small disadvantaged businesses. You’ll also gain perspective on how the preference given to 8(a) companies can result in fast and easy contract awards and how large businesses can benefit from the 8(a) program. __________ 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!) This episode is brought to you by IB Supply. ibSupply.com is your one-stop source for timely delivery of best value products. As a preferred source of supply, and an award winning AbilityOne provider, ibSupply.com offers access to thousands of products with compliance filters for hassle-free procurement. With FREE shipping and next-day delivery options, ibSupply.com’s quality service is unmatched. Shop ibSupply.com today! ____________ In this episode we continue our series of interviews with Contracting Officers. Kevin interviews Robert Crandell, a Contracting Officer at the Defense MicroElectronics Activity. Rob share the story of how and why he became a Federal Government Contracting Officer, the mission of his interesting acquisition office, as well as his list of “things I wish industry knew about being a Contracting Officer”. Learn new acquisition and contract administration strategies and how Contracting Officers’ personal decisions are sometimes limited by regulations. (No, they’re not just trying to make it hard on Industry!) __________ 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!) This episode is brought to you by PROPRICER(TM), the #1 proposal pricing and cost analysis software used by federal agencies and small to large government contractors. Visit www.PROPRICER.com/podcast to learn more or request a demonstration of the NEW SERVICES CONTRACTOR EDITION. The SERVICES CONTRACTOR EDITION allows you to: • Manipulate rates • Set annual caps • Create annual work schedules • Ability to account for PTO and holidays, all while maintaining the accuracy of your rates throughout your cost proposal and much more! ____________ A service contract directly engages the time and effort of a contractor to perform an identifiable task rather than to furnish an end item of supply. This could be maintenance, repair, housekeeping and base services, advisory and assistance services…the list is endless. Kevin and Paul discuss the nature of service contracts and how they differ from contracts for commodities or systems. Learn why the color of money (Episode 019) drives the structure and administration of service contracts. You’ll also gain an understanding of how the law of supply and demand can have devastating impact on a service contract if either Government or Industry tries to ignore it! __________ 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!) FAR Part 12 “Acquisition of Commercial Items” allows the Government to acquire commercial items using commercial procedures, or at least the Government’s version of commercial procedures. Kevin and Paul discuss the genesis of FAR Part 12 and share their experience acquiring everything from simple off-the-shelf goods to aircraft using FAR Part 12. You’ll learn what types of goods and services can be bought (and sold) using the acquisition policies contained in FAR Part 12. Learn how the Government’s policies and procedures are similar to the commercial marketplace and how they differ. FAR Part 12 can make the acquisition process faster and easier for both sides. Learn how the Government can reduce ‘paperwork” and entice new entrants to the Government market and how Industry can benefit from the use of FAR Part 12’s unique policies. ———— 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 small companies expand their knowledge and capabilities, and to increase their competitive position in federal government acquisitions. - Learn more at: https://skywayacquisition.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.
If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) Full and Open competition is the Government’s way of saying that all companies can compete. Many competitions are set aside for small businesses only or have other restrictions on who can compete. Full and open competition gives any responsible company a chance to win. Kevin and Paul discuss why it is important for both Government and Industry to understand when and why full and open competition is appropriate. In addition, learn why the Government’s acquisition planning and Industry’s targeting and shaping activities should begin by addressing whether or not full and open competition is the most beneficial acquisition strategy. ———— 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 small companies expand their knowledge and capabilities, and to increase their competitive position in federal government acquisitions. - Learn more at: https://skywayacquisition.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.
If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) We’re here to help Government and Industry acquisition professionals understand more about how the other side thinks. As in any market, the Government contracting world is full of scams. We spend a lot of time on this podcast discussing how complicated doing business with the Federal Government can seem to beginners. We know that there are many upstanding consultants and companies that help new entrants to the Government market get started. (and some are free like the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) and other Small Business Administration resources) There are also scam artists who misrepresent the complexity and costs and swindle aspiring Government contractors out of thousands of dollars. In this episode Paul sits down with special guest Shelley Hall to clarify that it does not cost ANYTHING to register to do business with the Federal Government. In addition, Paul and Shelley discuss a range of free resources available to Industry to simplify the process of registering and submitting a bid. You don’t have to pay to register in the System for Award Management (SAM) You don’t have to pay to get a Dun and Bradstreet No. (DUNS) You don’t have to pay to get a Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code You don’t have to pay to use Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) You don’t have to pay for a Taxpayer Information Number (TIN) You don’t have to pay to “get” a North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code You do not have to pay to get small business assistance You do not have to pay to get 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or EDWOSB status DON’T LET ANYONE TELL YOU OTHERWISE! ———— 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 small companies expand their knowledge and capabilities, and to increase their competitive position in federal government acquisitions. - Learn more at: https://skywayacquisition.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.
If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) This episode is brought to you by PROPRICER(TM), the #1 proposal pricing and cost analysis software used by federal agencies and small to large government contractors. Visit www.PROPRICER.compodcast to learn more or request a demonstration. Government Contracting Officers are required to make a determination that a contractor is “responsible” before awarding a contract. Part of this determination requires a review of the contractor’s financial capability. (FAR 9.104(a)) Kevin and Paul discuss why it is important for Government Contracting Officers to carefully review their bidder’s financial capabilities (especially for small businesses) and be cognizant of when an acquisition strategy may encourage companies to bid above their weight class. (which introduces risk). Industry should also understand how the Government evaluates financial responsibility and how to be prepared to pass this test. __________ 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!) We’re here to help Government and Industry acquisition professionals understand more about how the other side thinks. What is a Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB) Report? The Government evaluation team must document the results of their evaluation against the Request for Proposal’s (RFP) stated evaluation criteria. This documentation is often called the SSEB Report, which is presented to the Source Selection Authority (SSA) as the primary resource for the selection decision. Kevin and Paul discuss the FAR requirement for documentation of the evaluation decision and why it is important for the Government to justify their source selection decision and be prepared to share that justification with industry ———— If you need help with the Government market, join the Skyway Connection Community 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 small companies expand their knowledge and capabilities, and to increase their competitive position in federal government acquisitions. - Learn more at: https://skywayacquisition.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.
This episode is brought to you by PROPRICER, the #1 proposal pricing and cost analysis software used by federal agencies and small to large government contractors. Visit www.PROPRICER.com/podcast to learn more or request a demonstration. You’ll be glad you did! Listen and Learn… How is the source selection decision made? How does the Government pick the winner? Kevin and Paul discuss the final stage of the source selection: who won? Learn what information the source selection authority considers and how much flexibility remains once all the evaluations are complete. The source selection decision document (SSDD) summarizes the source selection authority’s rationale for the selection of the winner. Kevin and Paul explain why this most important document must be carefully written and why Industry should always ask to see it, win or lose. Thanks again to our sponsor, PROPRICER (tm).
SSDD (Same Sh*t Different Day) Chris and I recorded this after Game 6. We were not happy. This episode has some strong language. Just wanted to warn you. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blues-hockey-podcast/support
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