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Haunted Halls - Skeptic Turned Believer 8:17

4d ago8:17

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Send us a text In this chilling episode of Haunted Halls, we explore the eerie history and unexplained paranormal encounters at the Wayne Aspinall Federal Building in Grand Junction, Colorado. The Aspinall building, known for its innovative sustainability and historic architecture, has a spookier side—ghost sightings, mysterious cold spots, and str…

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Power of AI - Too Long;Didn't Listen 2:42

6d ago2:42

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Send us a text In this Too Long Didn't Listen version of GSA Does That!?, we provide a quick overview of our conversation with GSA’s Chief AI Officer, Zach Whitman. Discover how AI is transforming government operations and services, from improving data infrastructure to empowering the federal workforce. Zach shares insights on responsible AI adopti…

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Power of AI 33:27

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Send us a text In this episode of GSA Does That!?, we’re joined by Zach Whitman, GSA’s Chief AI Officer and Data Scientist, to explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence in government operations. Zach shares his journey into government service, highlights key initiatives like AI governance and policy frameworks. Plus, Zach discusses…

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How Reliable Are Election Forecasts? 25:41

24d ago25:41

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Just after Labor Day, American University Professor and Harvard Griffin GSAS alumnus, Allan Lichtman predicted a victory for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. It was a source of some encouragement for Harris's supporters, given that Lichtman had correctly predicted the winner of 9 of the last 10 elections based o…

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Ramping Up! 35:54

27d ago35:54

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Send us a text In this episode of GSA Does That!, FedRAMP Director Pete Waterman and Cloud Strategy Executive Director Eric Mill share how GSA is streamlining the FedRAMP process to improve cloud technology access for federal agencies. They discuss how their leadership is making FedRAMP faster and more agile, enabling agencies to adopt cutting-edge…

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Key procurement priorities at GSA 41:36

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Jeff Koses, senior procurement executive at the General Services Administration (GSA) joins Off the Shelf for a focused discussion on GSA’s current procurement policy priorities. Koses talks about the implementation and expansion of Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) across the Federal Supply Schedules (FSS) program. He highlights the positive impa…

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Procurement Potpourri 43:20

1M ago43:20

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Federal News Network Executive Editor Jason Miller joins host Roger Waldron on this week's Off the Shelf for “Procurement Potpourri,” a wide-ranging discussion of key procurement policy and program developments across the federal market. They tackle the state of interagency contracting focusing on the status of the four major interagency procuremen…

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Ethylene Oxide: How It Affects Our Lives and Health Risks 34:48

1M ago34:48

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We would love to hear what you think? Welcome to another episode of "The Exposure Scientist" podcast with your host, Dr. Alex LeBeau. In today's installment, we delve into the complex world of ethylene oxide, a chemical widely used in manufacturing and as a sterilant for medical devices and food products. We’ll cover its industrial uses, health ris…

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I'm a car guy 25:53

1M ago25:53

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Send us a text In this episode of GSA Does That!?, we talk with Len Fedoruk, GSA Fleet's Director of Purchasing, who brings over 40 years of Detroit auto industry experience. Len shares how GSA is driving vehicle innovation and securing the best prices, including the rollout of electric buses at Zion National Park. Discover the challenges, successe…

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How to Succeed in Business by Failing—Intelligently 27:29

2M ago27:29

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Fail fast, fail frequently, and learn from it. That's the mantra adopted by many Silicon Valley firms in recent years. Fine. But would you tell that to your emergency room doctor for someone who's managing your retirement funds or the pilot of your next flight? Harvard Business School Professor Amy Edmondson says that the key to squaring this circl…

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A Digital Revolution 28:53

2M ago28:53

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Send us a text In this episode of GSA Does That!?, we spotlight 18F, the team transforming government technology with a focus on user-friendly, accessible design. Ann Lewis, Director of the Technology Transformation Services, shares 18F’s journey from its inception to its current impact, highlighting key partnerships, challenges, and lessons learne…

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The ‘Invisible Threat’ Contaminating Our Water 7:34

2M ago7:34

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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent, they’re everywhere, and they're probably bad for you. PFAS are probably bad for you. Some of the detrimental health effects associated with the chemical compounds include liver disease, decreased fertility and hypertension in pregnant women, immune and developmental effects in children incl…

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Environmental Fingerprinting 1:14:49

2M ago1:14:49

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We would love to hear what you think? Welcome to another episode of "The Exposure Scientist," where we dive into the complexities of environmental contaminants and their impact on public health. I'm your host, Dr. Alex LeBeau, and today we’re shedding light on the pervasive issue of PFAS, or per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances, often dubbed "…

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Trends shaping the federal IT market 43:21

2M ago43:21

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Tony Celeste, Head of Ingram Micro Public Sector LLC and Promark Technology Inc., joins Off the Shelf for a wide-ranging discussion of significant trends shaping the federal IT market. Celeste offers his thoughts on digital transformation and best practices agencies and contractors can leverage towards IT modernization. He also addresses the role o…

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Testing and the Origins of Big Data 7:37

2M ago7:37

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You’re being tested. You don’t know the criteria used to determine your score—or even your results. The test is being administered not by a human teacher or moderator, but by machines. And it’s going on 24 hours a day, every day of your life. Harvard Griffin GSAS historian Juhee Kang traces the emergence of the obsession with mass-data collection i…

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Competition Delivers Innovation 33:16

2M ago33:16

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Send us a text Tune into "GSA Does That!?" to discover how Challenge.gov uses prize competitions to turn your innovative ideas into real-world solutions for government. Join us as we explore with Jarah Meador, director of Challenge.gov, how you can participate and make a difference. Don’t miss this chance to turn ideas into action and just maybe wi…

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Weary at Work 6:10

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As a member of the "people operations" (human resources) staff at Google in the mid-2010s, Harvard Griffin GSAS historian of science Tina Wei was struck by how many perks employees received in the office: door-to-door shuttle service to work, fitness classes, massages, and pantries stocked with snacks, to name just a few. The company even offered a…

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Land Ports of Entry - Modernizing our Border Facilities 39:20

3M ago39:20

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Send us a text In this episode, we discuss land port modernization with $3 billion from the bipartisan infrastructure law. GSA's Darin Frost and CBP's Josh Malkin share insights on border projects, highlighting challenges, opportunities, and who benefits. Explore how geography, sociology, and history influence these high-tech, eco-friendly upgrades…

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A More Accurate Map of the Universe 7:07

3M ago7:07

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Claire Lamman is part of a team of astrophysicists using data from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument to map as many as 50 million galaxies. In this talk, delivered in April 2024 at the annual Harvard Horizons Symposium, Lamman describes her distinctive contribution to this effort—gauging the “intrinsic alignment” of galaxies to better unders…

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The key priorites of the Veterans Health Administration 41:02

3M ago41:02

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This week Al Montoya, the Veterans Health Administration’s (VHA’s) acting under secretary for Health for Support, and Spencer Roberts, executive director for Logistics at VHA, join Off the Shelf for a briefing highlighting the VHA’s key strategic priorities. Montoya and Roberts outline VHA’s strategic efforts in bringing more veterans to the VA and…

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Punished in Utero 6:40

3M ago6:40

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Who cares for babies while their mothers are incarcerated? How stable are these households? And how does being exposed to a mother's incarceration in utero impact child development? These are the questions Harvard Griffin GSAS social scientist Bethany Kotlar set out to answer in her research. Combining her experience working with these families and…

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Changing Government Tech 36:01

3M ago36:01

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Send us a text Join us as we highlight GSA's Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) and its partnership with the Department of Labor. Featuring TMF Executive Director Larry Bafundo and Department of Labor CIO Gundeep Ahluwalia, we discuss technology modernization, the TMF's mission, and the President's AI proposals initiative in the government. Want t…

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A Faster, Greener Way to Meet the World’s Demand for Data 6:21

3M ago6:21

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Humanity generated over one septillion bits of data this past year alone. All that information takes energy to transmit. Lots of energy. In fact, data-associated technology could account for up to 20 percent of global energy production by 2030. Using light at the nanoscale level, physicist Dylan Renaud thinks he may have a way to meet the almost li…

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The BIOSECURE Act 43:37

3M ago43:37

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Joy Sturm, partner at Hogan Lovells, joins Off the Shelf for a briefing on the proposed BIOSECURE Act that would reshape biotechnology supply chains serving the federal government. The proposed legislation would prohibit the federal government from contracting with certain Chinese “companies of concern.” The prohibition would cover contracts, grant…

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Sustainability & environmental procurement 39:32

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Steve Schooner, Jeffery & Martha Kohn associate dean for Academic Affairs and Nash & Cibinic professor of Government Procurement Law at The George Washington University Law School, joines Off the Shelf for a wide-ranging discussion focusing on green acquisition and the role of sustainability policy in the federal procurement market. Schooner recent…

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The latest legal developments in federal procurement 42:42

3M ago42:42

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This week on Off the Shelf, Jason Workmaster, Member at Miller & Chevalier, provides an update on key legal developments in federal procurement. Leading off the discussion is a briefing on the Federal Circuit’s Percipient.AI decision potentially lowering the jurisdictional bar for task order protests. Workmaster outlines the facts of the case, the …

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GSA at 75 42:08

4M ago42:08

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Send us a text In a special episode of "GSA Does That!?", the show explores the history and significance of the General Services Administration, which recently marked its 75th anniversary. At a recent event at the Truman Presidential Library, GSA Administrator Robin Carnahan, Kurt Graham, and Dr. Sam Rushay from the Truman Library discussed the age…

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Bioaerosol Assessment and Control: ACGIH's Second Edition Explained 26:20

4M ago26:20

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We would love to hear what you think? Welcome back to The Exposure Scientist podcast! On today's deep dive, your host, Dr. Alex LeBeau, explores the latest updates on bioaerosol assessment with a focus on a groundbreaking new publication from ACGIH — the second edition of the "Bioaerosol Assessment and Control" reference book. First released in 199…

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Speaking of the Rightless, Envisioning New Rights 6:36

4M ago6:36

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Like the poetry of his fellow Latin Americans, the scholarship of Mauro Lazarovich, PhD '24, is not only humanist but also humanitarian. “I wanted to make a contribution to the humanities by saying that literature and art have something to bring to the table when we are talking about refugees,” he says. “And not only literature in general but speci…

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Methylene Chloride: Risks, EPA Ban, and Future Implications 11:57

4M ago11:57

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We would love to hear what you think? Today, we tackle an important topic that's making headlines: the recent EPA decision to ban methylene chloride in consumer products. Known also as dichloromethane, this chemical is commonly found in products like paint removers, solvents, and metal cleaners—items many of us might have in our garages right now. …

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Trends in GSA's Multiple Award Schedule program 50:19

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The Gormley Group’s Sean Nulty and Andrew Sisti join host Roger Waldron on this week's Off the Shelf for a deep dive into current trends shaping the contract negotiations and administration under GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program. Nulty is a managing consultant and director of DC Operations & Training, and Sisti is a principal consultant …

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Trends in the federal procurement market 42:00

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This week on Off the Shelf, Moshe Schwartz, president of Etherton and Associates, examines the economic, technological, and geopolitical trends that are shaping the federal market. Schwartz highlights the accelerating strategic competition among major powers which is reflected in current federal procurement and budget priorities. In this context, t…

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The purpose and scope of CFIUS 41:57

4M ago41:57

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This week’s guest on Off the Shelf is Tim Keeler, partner, and co-head of the International Trade team at Mayer Brown. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) plays a critical national security role regarding the industrial base. Keeler details the inter-agency structure, purpose, and scope of CFIUS, and explains the proces…

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Proactive Water Quality: GSA's New Directives and Baseline Testing for Federal Facilities 24:27

4M ago24:27

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We would love to hear what you think? In today's episode, we dive deep into the world of proactive water quality management with a spotlight on the commendable initiatives of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). We'll explore why adopting a proactive stance on water quality is crucial, highlighting the recent GSA directives aimed at impr…

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Key trends in audits and investigations 42:07

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This week on Off the Shelf , Jonathan Aronie, partner at Sheppard Mullin, updates his leukemia journey since his last year’s appearance on the show. He is now back to work full-time and as such the conversation quickly turns to key trends in investigations and audits. Aronie outlines the spectrum of “reviews, investigations, and audits” that are pa…

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African American Encounters with Property and the Long Shadow of Slavery 25:59

5M ago25:59

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In advance of Juneteenth 2024, we speak with University of Texas Professor Shirley Thompson, PhD '01, author of the forthcoming book No More Auction Block for Me, about how the experience of being treated as property has shaped the way that African Americans understand and relate to property themselves. Acknowledging the trauma of racism and white …

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A break down of the proposed CIRCIA rule 43:56

5M ago43:56

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This week on Off the Shelf, Townsend Bourne, partner at Sheppard Mullin, shares her insights regarding the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA’s) proposed rule implementing the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 (CIRCIA). At over 400 pages, the proposed CIRCIA rule is a daunting read. Bourne breaks…

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Unmasking Workplace Hazards with David Ayers: From Lead Exposure to Technological Advances 33:22

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We would love to hear what you think? In today's episode, we'll explore David Ayers' journey into the safety field, inspired by a brief relationship that opened his eyes to the importance of workplace safety. We'll dive into the complexities of monitoring workplace hazards like lead exposure, the legal challenges of setting and enforcing exposure l…

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Best Place to Work 32:38

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Send us a text Are you seeking a workplace you love your job, and feel valued while making a significant impact? According to a recent survey, the General Services Administration (GSA) is just that place. In our latest episode, host Rob Trubia interviews Arron Helm, GSA's incoming Chief Human Capital Officer, and Katy Kale, GSA's Chief Operating Of…

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PFAS in Focus: Legal Standards, Health Risks, and Environmental Concerns 26:02

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We would love to hear what you think? Welcome to another informative episode of the Exposure Scientist podcast. We delve deep into the critical issue of PFAS—per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances—focusing on its pervasive presence in our environment, legal ramifications, and health risks. We'll cover the new EPA regulations that set enforceable limit…

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Let's Do Business 30:39

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Send us a text The latest episode of GSA Does That!? offers a valuable guide for businesses interested in engaging with GSA through the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS). Featuring Mr. Jack Tekus, the director of the MAS program. He discusses how getting on the MAS can open up opportunities for businesses and he provides a clear understanding of what t…

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Navigating Restoration Challenges: The Crucial Role of Industrial Hygienists 49:46

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We would love to hear what you think? Summary In this episode, Tom Barczak discusses the challenges and importance of industrial hygienists in restoration projects. The restoration market is expanding, with record profits and growth. However, there is a lack of training, certifications, and regulations in the industry. Deferred maintenance in facil…

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Meditation Changes Your Brain. Here's How. 28:48

6M ago28:48

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If you're one of the 32 percent of US adults who experienced symptoms of anxiety or depression last year, your doctor or mental health care provider may have recommended you learn meditation to help manage your stress. But how exactly does this age-old practice change the brain? This month on Colloquy, Richard Davidson, PhD '76, the William James a…

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The federal government's cybersecurity framework 46:33

6M ago46:33

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Bob Metzger, shareholder at Rogers Joseph O’Donnell, joins Off the Shelf this week and provides his incisive analysis and insights regarding the federal government’s cybersecurity framework. Metzger outlines the complex, ever-changing threat environment facing government and industry. From near peer adversaries to independent criminal elements, he …

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Bridging Communities: GSA's Good Neighbor Program 38:52

6M ago38:52

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Send us a text In episode 5 of GSA Does That!?, we explore the impact of the Good Neighbor Program, enhanced by a $24 million infusion from the Inflation Reduction Act. Frank Giblin from GSA discusses the strategic application of these funds and the core mission of the program. Additionally, Professor Georgeen Theodore from the New Jersey Institute…

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The history of eCommerce 42:39

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This week on Off the Shelf, Alan Thomas, founder and chief strategist at Alpha Tango Strategies, examines the history of the eCommerce platform and shares his thoughts on the acquisition and policy history of the CPI as well as prospects for growth now that the eight follow on contracts have been awarded. Thomas highlights the outreach role GSA has…

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Trends in federal procurement 43:00

6M ago43:00

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This week Jason Miller, executive editor at Federal News Network, joins Off the Shelf, for a wide-ranging discussion of the policies, regulations, legislation, trends, and programs shaping the federal procurement market. Topics include the FAR at 40 years, the new part 40 of the FAR, GSA's commercial platform awards, GSA's new policy on SaaS and ad…

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Dan Christensen On The State Of Industrial Hygiene 1:10:01

7M ago1:10:01

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We would love to hear what you think? In today's discussion, we're going to unravel occupational exposure standards such as TLVs, OELs, and PELs, and touch upon the challenge of setting safe levels of exposure for both workers and neighboring communities, with real-life examples from industries including nuclear waste treatment and oil and gas. We'…

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A policy update for government contractors 43:19

7M ago43:19

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This week on Off the Shelf, Jason Workmaster from Miller Chevalier provides a legal and policy update for government contractors. Topics include key provisions in the 2024 NDAA impacting procurement and the industrial base, the DFARS commercial item rule and regulatory creep, the impact of a recent federal circuit decision on EULAs and third party …

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Healthcare and its impact on the VA's mission 40:03

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This week's guest on Off the Shelf is Anthony Principi, principal in the Principi Group, and former secretary of Veterans Affairs in the President George W. Bush Administration. His discussion with host Roger Waldron focuses on the evolving healthcare environment and the implications for the VA's mission. Principi highlighted the advances in medica…

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