FPS Podcasts

FPS Podcast #81 - Transformation the GovCon Way

In late July, Luis Avila Managing Director of  BDO's Technology and Transformation Division spoke with me at our 2026 GovCon Week held annually on Hilton Head Island.   The topic was transformation.  How do organizations, handle transformation?  Whether it is a enterprise-wide software or a complete overhaul of work functions.  Implementing change is hard. It takes the understanding of who leads, who executes and what is the final objective.   We talk about the differences between project vs program management; we touch on stating on a good foundation and we talk how even though the transformation is successful on the inside, did it produce results to the bottom line?   I hope you enjoy this episode and listen in!

FPS Podcast #80 - IEEPA! Economic Sanctions, Tariffs and the SCOTUS Ruling

In this episode, I have a great discussion with Aaron Jackson of the law firm Ward & Berry.  He shows a lot of excitement of the two topics we cover,  Economic Sanctions and Tariffs, which leads us into the recent SCOTUS decision on the Trump Administration's use of IEEPA as a tool to impose tariffs without congressional approval.

FPS Podcast #79 - NDAA's Section 1826, Historic Changes for DOW Contractors?

By FAR - the  most significant changes to streamlining Federal Procurement since FASA and FARA of the 1990s.   Paul Bailey of Capital Edge Consulting explains these changes and potential impact to the industry.  Signed into law in December 2025, the NDAA 2026 give sweeping changes that, to some analysts say, puts 90% of DIB entities in a position not to comply with as much regulatory burden.   Changes include exclusions for TINA, a much higher threshold for CAS compliance and a change in accounting compliance for many.   Though the new rules may exclude many organizations, still the largest of large contractors have the same regulatory burden on  awarded contracts over $100MM (starting in June 2026).   Paul explains these changes.

FPS Podcast #78 - RFO Updates on FAR 12 and 15 - What You Should Know

Cara Wulf a partner at McCarter & English joins me to discuss two FAR Parts impacting future government contract awards.  FAR 12 is all about commercial products and services while FAR 15 covers contract negotiations.  With the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul, the goal is to make it easier, transparent and efficient to do business with US Federal Agencies.  Understanding the changes in 12 and 15 and what to look for in future contract language will help in understanding the proposal process and contract awards.

FPS Podcast #77 - An Update on the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul

In this episode, Eric Crusius, a partner in the government contracting group  of Hunton, Andrews Kurth, LLP, discusses the latest changes and updates related to this historic FAR overhaul.  Though not yet full implemented, the traditional process of:proposed changes and updatesa commentary period open to the publica revision perioda release datean effective date of the ruleHas been changed. Each agency has their own deviations and guidebooks are being created.

FPS Podcast #76 - Winning Performing and Complying in 2026

Winning Performing and Complying.  Three intertwined areas when your business enters into a contract with the federal government.  This is the government contract lifecycle in a nut shell.  It is the 3 legs of a stool and without one leg, the stool is broken.   In this episode we invite you to the FPS Win, Perform and Comply Roundtable in Arlington Virginia on March 18th.  In this half day afternoon program you will hear from Nia Mahallati of Shipley, Jeff White of JA White and Associates as well as Sarah Sprockett from FPS, discussing Winning Performing and Complying in 2026.  This is the first of many roundtable discussion in 2026 and we invite you to join us and bring you input and questions!

FPS Podcast #75 - Knowledge vs Learning - A Talk With FPS Enterprise Sales Manager

In this Episode, Sarah and I discuss the evolving gov con industry and how those changes impact the way we learn.   We also talk about how the industry leader in training is evolving with the industry and the needs of our customers.

FPS Podcast#74 - CMMC Rule - Finalized and Published - What It Means to Contractors

On September 10th, 2025 the "CMMC Final Rule" was published in CFR48. After about seven years of starts and stops, determining Level classifications, the number  of controls and compliance needed, CMMC certification is now set to be in certain DOD contracts starting November 10th.   Cost of compliance has varied greatly, but when dealing with FCI and CUI data, this certification will protect that data through the supply stream.  Listen as Eric Crusius, Partner from Hunton Andrews Kurth and Perry Keating, President of Protiviti Government Services discuss the rule and ramifications.

FPS Podcast #73- Who is Infor? A ConversationWith Alex Plitsas

FPS Podcast #72 - A Worrisome Ending toFY 25? Maybe Not!

In this FPS Podcast, I sit down with Richard Meene, a Partner at CohnReznick. They are a dynamic consulting firm with a growing presence in the Government Contracts consulting space.  They also co-author an annual guide on trends in the industry called the GAUGE Report, which is available now. Richard and I discuss the impact of FY25 on contractors and what we  may see in FY 26. It is both cautionary and optimistic at the same time.   We don't have the answers to everything, but we do know the changes made in the latter half of FY25 will continue into FY26.   listen and enjoy!