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>OMB issues FY2017 budget preparation guidance</li> <li>Government surpasses small business contracting goal</li> <li>DOE issues revised AL addressing inherently governmental functions</li> <li>FAS could improve contracting officer training, warranting programs, GSA OIG finds</li> <li>Report recommends leveraging private sector innovation to maintain DoD's technological superiority</li> <li>DoD releases manual for non-tactical vehicles; updated contingency contracting handbook</li> <li>USPS proposed rule would revise rules related to debarment</li> <li>Treasury announces prompt payment interest rate</li> <li>FHWA proposed rule would implement construction manager/general contractor contracting</li> <li>FAC 2005-83 addresses acquisition thresholds; commercial item test program</li> <li>HHS identifying next innovation steps</li> <li>DHS launches Procurement Innovation Lab</li> <li>Army plans challenge for cyber defense gear</li> <li>NGA preparing guidance to speed acquisition</li> </ul>
