Navigating OCIs, Bid Protests, and Cybersecurity in GovCon

In this episode of the Optimize Podcast, host Jeff Shapiro sits down with Josh Duvall, a cybersecurity expert and shareholder at Maynard Nexon. They discuss critical issues impacting government contractors, including Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCIs), bid protests, and evolving cybersecurity regulations like CMMC.

Episode 19 of the The Optimize Podcast podcast, hosted by Josh Duvall, Jeff Shapiro, titled "Navigating OCIs, Bid Protests, and Cybersecurity in GovCon" was published on April 30, 2025 and runs 79 minutes.

April 30, 2025 ·79m · The Optimize Podcast

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In this informative episode of the Optimize Podcast, host Jeff Shapiro sits down with cybersecurity and government contracting expert Josh Duvall, shareholder at Maynard Nexon. They delve into critical issues impacting federal contractors, providing valuable insights on navigating Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCIs), effectively managing bid protests, and the importance of cybersecurity compliance, particularly with the implementation of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).

Topics Discussed:

Understanding and navigating Organizational Conflicts of Interest (02:50)

Types of OCIs: biased ground rules, unequal access to information, impaired objectivity (11:07)

Strategies and insights for successful bid protests, including managing key personnel issues (24:36)

Importance and strategic use of government Q&A processes (21:17)

eLatest developments and impacts of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) (58:35)

The significance of proactive cybersecurity compliance and third-party certifications (01:03:26)

Useful Links:

Optimize Podcast: https://www.visiblethread.com/podcasts/

Connect with host Jeff Shapiro on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffshapirocpa/

Connect with guest Josh Duvall on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabduvall/

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