Federal Publications Seminars Podcasts

Welcome to FPS Podcast #61. In this episode, I talk with Rex Marks about leadership skills.

Over the past few years, Rex and I have discussed putting together a learning program on leadership for the industry. There is not a single opportunity that combines the uniqueness of the contracting industry with leadership development. In early 2023 we set out to change that. After months of brainstorming, ideation and interviews, we felt we had a winning formula.

FPS Leadership Institute for Government Contractors

In early 2024 we launched our five of six session on leadership through FPS. This program was carefully designed based on key elements of leadership and the idea that everyone has leadership traits - you just need to find the opportunity to showcase your abilities.

Listen to this podcast and go to the FPS Website and under "Certificates" look for "Leadership" and you will find the program. It's five online, self-paced sessions with five modules. Each module should take you no more than 30-40 minutes to complete.

Session Six is the capstone session on Problem Solving. This will be completed by students in the classroom or virtually in July and September 2024. (More dates to come in 2025!)

Go gohttps://bit.ly/FPSLeadershipfor more information!

In this FPS Episode, I have chat with Julie and Chris from our friends at Unanet during the FPS Tampa Weeklong. Unanet is both a partner and a sponsor of FPS and they provide ERP solutions for federal contractors of all sizes. Being around for three decades, they have developed quite a good reputation in the business and continue to keep pace with the ever-changing federal contracting market space.

FPS recently completed a week-long series of courses in Tampa Florida in Mid-March. I had the opportunity to speak with Tom Reynolds of the firm HKA to discuss the topic of False Claims in Federal Contracting. This episode we discuss FCA and recent DOJ activity on False Claims including the $400+ Million settlement by a long time federal contractor. Tom gives the audience some pointers on how to best to protect against FCA allegations.

For more information on training and federal contracting best practices, go to www.fedpubseminars.com

FPS in conjunction with Unanet and CohnReznick proudly bring you information on the 2024 GAUGE Report. This industry leading benchmark report has become a 'must read' and 'must participate' event. In this podcast, I am joined by Christine from CohnReznick and Kim from Unanet to discuss the importance of this ever-important survey and discuss their favorite topics from past GAUGE reports.

If you are a federal government contractor, we would like you to participate. The link is below: https://www.researchbyksr.com/wix/2/p901187329802.aspx?vr=1&st=24

But hurry, the survey closes on April 15, 2024! Results will be available this fall!

For more information on the GAUGE Report, go to www.gauge.cohnreznick.com

In this episode, I sit down with Katelyn Rigle, Small Business Outreach Coordinator, Defense Contract Audit Agency to learn more about DCAA's roles and responsibilities in the federal contracting life cycle. She discusses all the different areas DCAA is involved in on behalf of the US Taxpayers to ensure contractors and the federal government are providing and receiving fair and reasonable prices for the goods and services purchased by the various defense agencies in order to support the mission of the defense department.

In this Podcast, we talk with Susan Manning from Credly to explain the benefits of digital badging. Recently, FPS adopted digital badging using Credly to enhance the customer's experience and provide a way to highlight the accomplishments of hard work and continuing education in the world of Federal Contracting. FPS is proud to offer digital badging and it is free to anyone taking our courses. Find out more about digital badging and why FPS brought it to the industry!

In this podcast, Jeff White and Randy Shelby discuss the advantages of automating repetitive processes in the procurement of goods and services in the federal contracting marketspace.

In this episode, I have an opportunity to interview Jeff White and Randy Shelby of JA White & Associates while at the FPS Las Vegas week long conference in September 2023. We discuss a number of things including Randy's background at DCMA and the importance of documentation

In this episode Larry Allen of Allen Federal discusses the recent COFC decision on GSA's Polaris contract.  This impacts a multitude of small businesses who spent countless time preparing and submitting proposals to be a part of this multi-faceted contract only to see multiple bid protest arise over the NDAA Section 871 clause and a COFC decision to make GSA re-think the contract.  Larry explains what happened and what small businesses should do now.   

Larry also discusses the outlook for Small Business as we approach the Q4 of FY23 and the Biden Administration's push to increase small business participation, specifically in the disadvantage sector.  

Whether you are a small or large business, Larry's insight is valuable. 

In this Podcast, we talk with Christine Williamson of CohnReznick and Kim Koster of Unanet about the 2023 GAUGE Report.  This report has been benchmarking the federal contracting industry and every year a new update to the report is released.  This year Christine and Kim want your participation. In this podcast they briefly talk about previous years' findings and how to participate for 2023. 

To participate, go to:  www.unanet.com/gaugesurvey