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EPISODE · Aug 24, 2026 · 6 MIN

040 Why Contract Type Matters

from Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 (samples) · host Kevin Jans

Selecting the most appropriate contract type is an important step in a successful acquisition. This decision is made at the very beginning of the process but can haunt both the Government and Industry throughout the life of the contract if the contract type doesn’t match the needs of the program.Kevin and Paul discuss why the selection of contract type shouldn’t be taken lightly and give you insight into some of the problems you’ll encounter when contract type isn’t correctly aligned with the acquisition.If you need help with the Government market, join the Skyway Connection Community and get access to one-on-one insights, time-saving tools, and contract-centric training resources that will make sure you’re ready to take advantage of opportunities each time they knock.The Skyway Connection© Community was created specifically to help small companies expand their knowledge and capabilities, and to increase their competitive position in federal government acquisitions. - Learn more at: https://skywayacquisition.com/connectMembership benefits include: Access to Skyway Insight© Webinars Unlimited access to The RFP Score™ Access to Ask a Contracting Officer Forum™ Priority Access to Skyway Team for Skyway Insight, capture, proposal support

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Selecting the most appropriate contract type is an important step in a successful acquisition. This decision is made at the very beginning of the process but can haunt both the Government and Industry throughout the life of the contract if the contract type doesn’t match the needs of the program.Kevin and Paul discuss why the selection of contract type shouldn’t be taken lightly and give you insight into some of the problems you’ll encounter when contract type isn’t correctly aligned with th...

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