Summary: Join us every Friday, when the VAO Daily Acquisition News team breaks down the top headlines and trends in federal acquisition. Headlines covered in this week's podcast:<ul> <li>FPDS-NG changes effective today</li> <li>DoD institutes civilian hiring freeze at headquarters</li> <li>Draft policy would require agencies to streamline management of mobile services</li> <li>VA awards $6.8 billion in contracts supporting disability decisions</li> <li>New Core Federal Services Council will strengthen customer service to the public</li> <li>Proposed rule would simplify State Department suspension and debarment procedures</li> <li>Proposed rule would remove redundant, outdated language from NASA FAR Supplement</li> <li>FITARA success requires culture change, strong relationships, Powner says</li> </ul>
