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>Federal workers get half day off on December 24</li> <li>White House to launch security clearance agency</li> <li>GSA solar contracts will save $5 million</li> <li>NGA tests fixed-price-per-sprint contract</li> <li>DHS planning new contracting model to lure innovative startups</li> <li>Bill aims to improve management of software licenses</li> <li>FAS launches MAS performance dashboard</li> <li>18F flash cards document agile methods, instructions</li> <li>Protest numbers continue to rise</li> <li>Trade Representative updates trade agreement procurement thresholds</li> <li>Final rule updates DOT's grant regulations</li> <li>SBA requests feedback on WOSB certification process</li> <li>Omnibus Bill Packed with Contracting Policy Provisions</li> <li>Omnibus exempts DOE labs from FITARA CIO authorities</li> </ul>
