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Agile Acquisitions & Alcohol
by Jonathan B Mostowski
Understanding Federal Government acquisitions can be complicated and overwhelming. With almost two decades of experience as a pioneer in Agile Acquisitions in the Federal Government I provide my lessons learned in short, easy to understand, breakdowns of topics that are critical to buying and selling in this unique market.
Episodes
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3 Key Questions to Ask Before Signing a Government Contract | Avoid These Costly Mistakes!
Before signing a government contract, do you know what you’re committing to? Asking the right questions can protect your business, prevent costly mistakes, and ensure contract success. In this video, we break down the three critical questions every contractor must ask before signing a federal...
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Improving Government Acquisitions
Podcast style discussion of my the top 3 things to improve government acquisitions. Convert Expiring funds to Tech Innovation Funds: Work with the Appropriation committee to reimagine how agencies manage expiring funds. Instead of incentivizing agencies to sweep end of year money and obligate…
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What is Agile Acquisitions?
In this episode I discuss the difference between agile development and agile acquisitions and provide some key FAR citations to help industry and agencies be more agile. #themoreyouknow #agileacquisitionsandalcohol #myFAR.io #agileacquisitions
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Government Protests
In this episode I discuss the different types of Government protest including Agency Level, GAO, and Court of Federal Claims. https://www.gao.gov/special.pubs/og96024.htm https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/gao-clarifies-the-scope-of-its-2909433/
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Consumption Based Service Acquisitions
In this episode I discuss the importance of government adoption of Consumption Based Service Acquisition models such as those proposed in the NDAA 2021 Section 834.
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Cooperative Research & Development Agreements (CRADA)
In this episode I discuss Cooperative Research & Development Agreements (CRADA)and the benefits to industry and the Government.
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Understanding Intellectual Property
In this episode I discuss Intellectual property as it relates to Data Rights in Government Contracts.
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FAR Nerd
In this episode I talk about how to improve your understanding and utilization of the Federal Acquisition Regulations
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Understanding Contract Types
In this episode I discuss the different types of contracts and contract vehicles to help users understand what might best meet their needs. Relevant FAR Sections: https://myfar.io/parts/16 13 Simplified Acquisitions 16 Types of Contracts 16.1 Selecting Contract Types 16.2 Fixed-Price Contracts…
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Breaking into Government Contracts
In this episode I discuss approaches for entering the Government marketplace. SBIR: https://www.sbir.gov/about FAR 19.5: Set-Asides for Small Business myFAR.io
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Acquisition Principles Part 3
Welcome to part 3 of the Acquisition Principles series. In this episode I discuss: 7 - Leverage the efficiency of commercial contracting methods. If and when possible, use services and tools sold by private sector vendors. 8- Choose diverse teams that have demonstrated success in developing…
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Acquisition Principles Part 2
Welcome to part two of the Acquisition Principles for Digital Service. In this episode I will discuss: https://techfarhub.cio.gov/learning-center/principles/ 4 - Don’t lock technical requirements into contracts so that new, more effective technologies and methods are not blocked. 5 - Buy design…
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Acquisition Principles Part 1
In this episode I cover the first three of the Acquisition Principles for Digital Service as found on the TechFARHub. Grab a drink and relax as I talk about choosing a mission that matters, paying for performance over time, and separating contractual requirements from technical...Cheers!
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Digital Service Maturity Model
In this week's episode, I enjoy a glass of Yellowstone Bourbon and discuss how you can assess an organizations Digital Service Maturity Model, which is essential in understanding how forward leaning an acquisition can be while still being successful and from an industry perspective if the...
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Innovation in Appropriation
In part 3 of this 3 part series I provide some insight into some of the innovations that are taking place in DoD in this coming Fiscal Year. 1:05 "DIB SWAP Appendix B.2: Appropriations Subgroup Report"...
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Color of Money Part 2: Challenges with Appropriations
In part 2 of this three part series on Color of Money I cover some of the challenges of current appropriation law. This deep dive focuses on DoD but the challenges apply broadly. 2:02 You can learn more about operating under a continuing resolution at...
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Color of Money Part 1: Types of Appropriations
In the first part of this 3 part series discussing color of money, I dive into the fundamentals of different types of appropriations.
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Agile Acquisitions
In part 3 of this 3 part series on Other Transaction Authority, I provide insight on how to find OTA opportunities, which agencies are using them and what consortiums you can join.
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Other Transaction Authority Part 2
In part 2 of this series on Other transaction Authority (OTA), I discuss the value of using OTA as it compares with FAR based contracting.
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History of Other Transaction Authority Part 1
In the first part of this 3 part series on Other Transaction Authority I provide a brief overview of the history of OT and how it impacted the use.
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How Agile Fails
In this episode I discuss how agile contracts and programs fail and what to do.
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COVID 19 Impact on Government Contracting
In this episode I discuss how COVID 19 is impacting both Government agencies and Government Contractors and provide some tips on how both can take advantage of the new policies being released.
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Low Barriers to Entry
In this episode I share a story about how I helped a company get their product in the hands of users...in the DoD; something that is far harder than it sounds. Check out this video to see how they did it.
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Market Engagement Challenge
In this episode I offer a challenge to Government innovators to pick up an idea that I never got to implement...who will be the first program/contracting office to implement virtual video updates for their acquisitions?
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Selling Products to DoD
In this episode I provide innovative approaches to selling “products” to the Department of Defense
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Are You a Professional?
In this episode I discuss the incredible importance of being a professional and what inspired me.
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Oversight
In this episode I discuss the reality that we really have all the tools we need to conduct innovative acquisitions
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Risk Management
In this episode I discuss the risk, or better yet, the perceived risk associated with innovative SW Development
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Root Cause Analysis
In this episode I discuss an underlying challenge to acquisitions
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SBIRs & Innovation
In this episode I discuss the increasing trend of using SBIRs for accessing innovative companies
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Should vs Shall
In this episode I discuss the difference between should and shall in requirements documents especially in agile development requirement documents, you “should” enjoy it and I “shall” be grateful.
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Talking to the Government
In this episode I discuss how industry can and should engage with the federal government throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
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Leaving the Digital Service
In my first post-government episode, I give my honest opinion of the Digital Service and my time in Federal Service
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Debriefs and Downselects
In this episode I follow-on to my previous video discussing “downselect acquisitions” to provide some insights on debriefs and the importance of timing.
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Down Selections
In this episode I provide some useful tips on the growing trend in federal procurement around the use of down-selections.
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Ask Questions
In this episode, I discuss the three most important questions a business advisor should ask when building an acquisition strategy
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Government Cost Estimating
In this episode I breakdown the IGCE or Independent Government Cost Estimation; what it is, how it is historically done, how it should be done for agile, and what it means for industry.
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Commercial Contracting
In this episode I unpack Commercial Contracting in the Federal Government; what it is, how to use it, and what it means to you. Check out the new video format with editing support from Alex Romero; he may have even slipped in a little drinking game if you care to play along.
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Scalable Agile
In this episode I discuss the how and why of scaling Agile programs
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Agile Services
In this episode I break down the three categories of agile services: Coaching, Training, & Delivery
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Legacy to Agile Transitions
In this episode I describe how you can transition a legacy program to an agile program
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Government Shutdown
In this week's episode I discuss the impacts of the Government Shutdown on contracts and contractors.
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Non-Traditional Contractors
In this episode I head to Baltimore, MD to talk with Fearless President, Delali Dzirasa about what it means to be a modern tech vendor in the federal marketplace.
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How to Fix Contracts
In this week's episode I discuss how we can really fix government contracting.
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Contract Structure
In this episode I review Ole Smokey Tennessee Whiskey Mango Habanero Whiskey and respond to Mark Ginise's question regarding contract structures and CLIN length.
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Acquiring User Experience
In this episode I respond to a viewers request to discuss how you contract for User Experience
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Agile Incentives
In this episode, I respond to a viewer's question regarding the use of Agile Incentives and introduce a new segment, answering the question, "what's he drinking?"
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Talking to Contracting Officers
In this episode I talk about how and when Industry can interact with Government Officials
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Contract Deliverables
In this episode I talk about Contract Deliverable Requirement Lists (CDRL's) which we should keep, which we should add, and which we should get rid of all together.
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New Fiscal Year
In this episode I provide 3 trends I see in the new fiscal year, and provide tips for Agencies and Industry to take advantage of them
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Understanding Federal Government acquisitions can be complicated and overwhelming. With almost two decades of experience as a pioneer in Agile Acquisitions in the Federal Government I provide my lessons learned in short, easy to understand, breakdowns of topics that are critical to buying and selling in this unique market.
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Jonathan B Mostowski
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