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Don Mansfield on federal procurement.

• Describing Contract Type: Watch What You Say

  Consider the following exchange between two people:

  Don Mansfield · Sep 1, 2022

• The Acquivore Podcast Episode 8: Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity

  In this episode, the Acquivores discuss President Biden's recent Executive Order on Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity.

  Don Mansfield · Jun 14, 2021

• The Acquivore Podcast Episode 7: Audit of Other Transactions Awarded Through Consortiums

  In this episode, the Acquivores discuss the recent DoD IG Audit Report on Other Transactions Awarded Through Consortiums. Is DoD's use of OTs transparent enough? Are the awards competitive? Or is the IG looking at them through the lens of the FAR?

  Don Mansfield · Jun 3, 2021

• The Acquivore Podcast Episode 6: Who's Who in the DoD Acquisition Zoo?

  In this episode, Jennifer provides a good overview of the organizational structure of DoD Acquisition. Nick says he can see things clearer than he ever has before, but laments the complexity. Don wonders if DoD is taking diversity and inclusion seriously.

  Don Mansfield · May 24, 2021

• The Acquivore Podcast Episode 5: The Contract Management Standard

  In this episode, the Acquivores share their thoughts on the Contract Management Standard (CMS) and its usefulness. They also discuss DoD's gaffe in interpreting the CMS when developing the new DoD Contracting Competency Model.

  Don Mansfield · Apr 16, 2021