On the Go with VAO Weekly News Podcast for August 7, 2015




On the Go with VAO show

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>Draft executive order would require contractors to offer paid sick leave</li> <li>GAO identifies best practices for strategic reviews</li> <li>GSA, NAVSEA issue RFQs for identity protection services BPA, task order</li> <li>Senate confirms Turner Roth to head GSA</li> <li>Commerce creates data services team</li> <li>GSA's Reuse Center saves money by repurposing building materials</li> <li>Industry groups warns of possible disruptions as FSS evergreen contracts near expiration</li> <li>Matheny tapped to head IARPA</li> <li>Army releases guidance on cloud migrations</li> <li>DPAP issues reminders for FSS orders</li> <li>Proposed rule would add guidance to DFARS on requiring cost and pricing data</li> <li>DoD corrects final rule on acquisition-related thresholds</li> <li>Comment period extended for proposed rule on Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces order</li> <li>Proposed rules clarify use of federal funds by organizations providing social services</li> <li>Government doing well at small business contracting, former OFPP administrator says</li> </ul>