Les meilleurs podcasts The Contractors (2024)

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Fastest 5 Minutes: New Administration & Tariffs 14:47

8d ago14:47

14:47

This week’s special edition focuses on what contractors can expect from the incoming administration in terms of tariffs, and is hosted by Peter Eyre and Alex Schaefer. Crowell & Moring's "Fastest 5 Minutes" is a biweekly podcast that provides a brief summary of significant government contracts legal and regulatory developments that no government co…

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OTCL: Season-4_Episode-30 17:12

23d ago17:12

17:12

I would like to kick-off this final episode for this season of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life by saying thank you to everyone who listens to this podcast for continuing to listen, and to those entities which help to support this podcast by lending their support. Next season will include more of my experiences as a private security contractor oversea…

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Fastest 5 Minutes: New Administration 15:29

8d ago15:29

15:29

This week’s special edition focuses on what contractors can expect from the incoming administration relating to contract changes, terminations, possible tariffs, and other similar considerations, and is hosted by Peter Eyre and Steve McBrady. Crowell & Moring's "Fastest 5 Minutes" is a biweekly podcast that provides a brief summary of significant g…

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Fastest 5 Minutes: Incoming Administration, SAM, OFCCP, Rule of Two 8:43

17d ago8:43

8:43

This week’s episode covers initial thoughts on what contractors can expect from the Trump administration, an interim rule to clarify that an offeror’s failure to maintain SAM registration during the period between proposal submission and contract award does not render the offeror ineligible for award, an OFCCP notice giving contractors the opportun…

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OTCL: Season-4_Episode-29 23:35

1M ago23:35

23:35

In this episode, I cover down, in a brief format, on the compilation of my seven years contracting overseas in four seasons -- acknowledging that, yes, in hindsight, I could have relatively easily stretched it out such that there was a clear season for each of the years contracting. I also, briefly, reference each of those years with the various co…

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Special Edition of the Fastest 5 Minutes: CMMC 17:40

1M ago17:40

17:40

This week’s special edition focuses on DOD’s final rule formalizing the requirements, assessment processes, and related governance for its Cyber Maturity Model Certification Program (CMMC), and is hosted by Peter Eyre, Yuan Zhou, and Michael Gruden. Crowell & Moring's "Fastest 5 Minutes" is a biweekly podcast that provides a brief summary of signif…

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OTCL: Season-4_Episode-28 23:30

1M ago23:30

23:30

In this episode, I deviate from my story telling of some of the private security projects I was a part of in the States. I'll back to those at some point. In the meantime, I talk about what happens, physically, mentally, emotionally, psychologically when we return home for the final time and the dopamine and the adrenaline wear off? What happens wh…

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Fastest 5 Minutes: Compliance, TINA, Disaster Response Contracting 9:25

2M ago9:25

9:25

This week’s episode covers DOJ’s update to its Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs guidance, a proposed rule to amend the DFARS to implement updates to the Truthful Cost or Pricing Data statute (also known as the Truth in Negotiations Act or TINA), and reminders about common considerations for companies supporting disaster response efforts,…

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OTCL: Season-4_Episode-27 26:31

2M ago26:31

26:31

In this episode, I pick up, more or less, where I left off in the previous episode. In this episode I talk about, mostly, my experiences working on the Japanese Consulate project in Seattle, Washington. I also talk about, to some extent, again, about the failures of the standard private security model in the U-S -- as I see it. Support OCONUS: The …

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OTCL: Season-4_Episode-26 26:08

2M ago26:08

26:08

I want to begin this episode by saying that I hope you enjoyed my previous episode with my special guest, Heath Hansen, as we talked about some of his experiences as a journalist, writing for Soldier of Fortune magazine, while along the Southern Border of the U.S.A. and Mexico. That said, in this episode, I pick up, more or less, where I left off i…

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Fastest 5 Minutes: OTAs, Consulting, SAM 9:21

2M ago9:21

9:21

This week’s episode covers a proposed rule updating the regulations relating to Other Transaction Agreements - specifically for prototype and production projects, a DoD proposed rule implementing Section 812 of the NDAA for FY24 relating to contracting for consulting services, and a bid protest decision regarding the FAR’s continuous SAM registrati…

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OTCL: Season-4_Episode-25 53:12

2M ago53:12

53:12

In this episode, I talk again with Heath Hansen -- former member of airborne infantry in the U-S Army, former LEO, private security contractor, and author/writer for Soldier of Fortune Magazine -- regarding his continued experiences covering down on the real goings on along the U-S/Mexico border, AKA: The Southern border. Heath Hansen has published…

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OTCL: Season-4_Episode-24 25:26

2M ago25:26

25:26

In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode as I put a few finishing touches on the LCR/Three Dams project before discussing on a cursory level some of the many private security projects I have been a part of in the United States since and before. Support OCONUS: The Contractor's Life…

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Fastest 5 Minutes: Cybersecurity, Health Information Technology 6:01

2M ago6:01

6:01

This week’s episode covers a False Claims Act whistleblower lawsuit involving failure to comply with federal cybersecurity requirements, a new CISA cyber incident reporting tool, and a proposed rule to implement an HHS-wide policy relating to health information technology, and is hosted by Peter Eyre. Crowell & Moring's "Fastest 5 Minutes" is a biw…

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OTCL: Season-4_Episode-23 25:11

3M ago25:11

25:11

In this episode, I essentially put a wrap on my seven years as a PSC overseas, transitioning, for now, to some of my experiences as a PSC in the States. I will spend the next three to five episodes, maybe more, in this season talking mostly about some of my experiences as a PSC here in the States. I begin this episode talking a little bit about a p…

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Special Edition of the Fastest 5 Minutes: SBA Proposed Rule to Update Various SBA Small Business Programs 12:17

3M ago12:17

12:17

This special edition covers the SBA’s August 2024 proposed rule to update and clarify various small business programs, and is hosted by Yuan Zhou and Olivia Lynch. Crowell & Moring's "Fastest 5 Minutes" is a biweekly podcast that provides a brief summary of significant government contracts legal and regulatory developments that no government contra…

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OTCL: Season-4_Episode-22 21:20

3M ago21:20

21:20

In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode -- mostly (I hope you enjoyed the previous episode with my guest Heath Hansen). In this episode, I pick up from there and continue my discussion on my experiences as camp site security manager for a base in North/Northwest Afghanistan. Support OCONUS: The Contractor's Life…

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Fastest 5 Minutes: CMMC, DOJ, FedRAMP 7:18

3M ago7:18

7:18

This week’s episode covers DOD’s proposed rule regarding Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0, DOJ’s new Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program, and an OMB memo that proposes updates to FedRAMP, and is hosted by Peter Eyre and Yuan Zhou. Crowell & Moring's "Fastest 5 Minutes" is a biweekly podcast that provides a brief summary of si…

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OTCL: Season-4_Episode-21 1:23:36

4M ago1:23:36

1:23:36

In this episode, I talk with Heath Hansen, former member of airborne infantry in the U.S. Army. He served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Heath is a former police officer. He is currently a private security contractor in California and Texas, as well as writer for Soldier of Fortune magazine. We spend time discussing a great number of topics, including, t…

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OTCL: Season-4_Episode-20 21:59

4M ago21:59

21:59

In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode as I continue my discussions of my experiences as a private security contractor overseas while working for the company Blue Hackle in the country of Afghanistan, on this particular mission, in the role of acting camp site security manager. Support OCONUS: The Contractor's Life…

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Fastest 5 Minutes: Clearances for Joint Ventures, Mentor-Protégé Program, GSA Schedule 6:35

4M ago6:35

6:35

This week’s episode covers a DoD memorandum establishing procedures for covered joint venture facility security clearances, an SBA notice relating to the Mentor-Protégé Programs, and an upcoming mass modification to all existing GSA Multiple Award Schedule contracts, and is hosted by Peter Eyre and Yuan Zhou. Crowell & Moring's "Fastest 5 Minutes" …

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OTCL: Season-4_Episode-19 24:22

4M ago24:22

24:22

In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode, as I continue talking about my then current experiences as the acting camp site security manager at a special base North/Northwest of Kabul, Afghanistan. Support OCONUS: The Contractor's LifePar Scott Dressor

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Fastest 5 Minutes: Procurement Integrity Act, Federal Bribery Law 7:07

4M ago7:07

7:07

This week’s episode covers a GAO protest regarding the Procurement Integrity Act and a U.S. Supreme Court decision narrowing the scope of federal bribery law, and is hosted by Peter Eyre. Crowell & Moring's "Fastest 5 Minutes" is a biweekly podcast that provides a brief summary of significant government contracts legal and regulatory developments t…

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OTCL: Season-4_Episode-18 23:59

5M ago23:59

23:59

In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode, talking about my experiences as a private security contractor for the company Blue Hackle. At this point, I am the acting site security manager for a special camp on a base north/northwest of Kabul, Afghanistan. Support OCONUS: The Contractor's Life…

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OTCL: Season-4_Episode-17 24:40

5M ago24:40

24:40

In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode, continuing my discussion of my time and experience as the acting camp site security manager on a special base north/northwest of Kabul in the country of Afghanistan. Support OCONUS: The Contractor's LifePar Scott Dressor

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Fastest 5 Minutes: Business Systems, DCSA, Davis-Bacon 7:41

5M ago7:41

7:41

This week’s episode covers a proposed rule to replace the phrase “significant deficiency” with “material weakness” for the government’s evaluation of contractor business systems, a GAO report on Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency’s current cybersecurity policies and procedures, and a nationwide preliminary injunction that halts the U.S…

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OTCL: Season-4_Episode-16 23:52

5M ago23:52

23:52

In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode, talking about my time and experiences as a camp site security manager for Blue Hackle at a military installation north/northwest of Kabul, Afghanistan. Support OCONUS: The Contractor's LifePar Scott Dressor

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Special Edition of the Fastest 5 Minutes: Federal Circuit Protest Ruling in Percipient.ai, Inc. v. United States 10:51

5M ago10:51

10:51

This special edition covers the Federal Circuit’s June 2024 protest decision in Percipient.ai, Inc. v. United States, and is hosted by Yuan Zhou and Anuj Vohra. Crowell & Moring's "Fastest 5 Minutes" is a biweekly podcast that provides a brief summary of significant government contracts legal and regulatory developments that no government contracts…

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OTCL: Season-4_Episode-15 22:41

5M ago22:41

22:41

In this episode, I put a wrap on the physical security project I was doing as my last assignment at the Bagram Air Base prior to transitioning to a camp site security manager's position at a special base two to three hours northly of Bagram. Support OCONUS: The Contractor's LifePar Scott Dressor

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OTCL: Season-4_Episode-14 22:11

6M ago22:11

22:11

In this episode, I continue where I left off in the previous episode as I continue my discussion on my experiences with the PSC Blue Hackle while in afghanistan. Support OCONUS: The Contractor's LifePar Scott Dressor

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Fastest 5 Minutes: Commerciality, Employee-Owned Businesses, Procurement Collusion Strike Force 8:57

6M ago8:57

8:57

This week’s episode covers a final rule regarding commerciality and price reasonableness under procurements for major weapon systems, a DOD pilot program involving employee-owned businesses, and an update on the Procurement Collusion Strike Force, and is hosted by Peter Eyre and Yuan Zhou. Crowell & Moring's "Fastest 5 Minutes" is a biweekly podcas…

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Fastest 5 Minutes: Cyber, Semiconductors, AI, False Claims Act 10:26

6M ago10:26

10:26

This week’s episode covers cybersecurity updates, a proposed rule regarding prohibition on semiconductors produced by certain Chinese manufacturers, DOL guidance entitled “Artificial Intelligence and Equal Employment Opportunity for Federal Contractors,” and two settlements under the civil False Claims Act, and is hosted by Peter Eyre and Yuan Zhou…

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OTCL: Season-4_Episode-13 19:56

6M ago19:56

19:56

In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode, correcting a few imbalances, talking briefly about my new job and role, the promise to come, and the utter surprise from those remaining on the ground that I was back. Support OCONUS: The Contractor's LifePar Scott Dressor

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OTCL: Season-4_Episode-12 25:28

7M ago25:28

25:28

In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode. I briefly recap my departure from Bagram Air Base for a rotation home, my return, and the continuation of unprofessional conduct until the arrival of our third site security manager. Support OCONUS: The Contractor's LifePar Scott Dressor

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Fastest 5 Minutes: GSA Guidance, Grants, Financial Responsibility Reviews 6:51

7M ago6:51

6:51

This week’s episode covers a GSA Acquisition Letter on the use of upfront payments for acquisitions of cloud-based SaaS offerings, an OMB final rule that revised the Uniform Guidance for grants, cooperative agreements, and other federal financial assistance, and a DOD OIG report focusing on financial responsibility reviews, and is hosted by Peter E…

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OTCL: Season-4_Episode-11 25:39

7M ago25:39

25:39

In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode as I continue my discussion with the three failed site security managers we had while on project for Blue Hackle in the Bagram area of Afghanistan. Support OCONUS: The Contractor's LifePar Scott Dressor

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OTCL: Season-4_Episode-10 23:31

7M ago23:31

23:31

In this episode, I resume where I left off in the previous episode as I continue the discussion of my experiences with the company Blue Hackle in the country of Afghanistan and, to some extent, of the failures of leadership and the struggles and challenges, and the tempers that occur when you are operating in a hostile region. Support OCONUS: The C…

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Fastest 5 Minutes: FAR Part 40, Cyber Reporting, Bid Protest 8:06

7M ago8:06

8:06

This week’s episode covers a final rule updating the FAR to add Part 40 on information security and supply chain security, a notice of proposed rulemaking detailing how companies will have to comply with the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022, and a bid protest decision involving inadvertent disclosure of source select…

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OTCL: Season-4_Episode-9 23:51

8M ago23:51

23:51

In this episode, I continue my discussion on the first of three security projects I was a part of with Blue Hackle in the Bagram and Kabul areas of operation. On the first project in Bagram, I pick up roughly week four. This is about the time when things started to show signs of cracks and break-downs, as well as the severe lack of leadership. Supp…

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OTCL: Season-4_Episode-8 19:38

8M ago19:38

19:38

In this episode, I continue my discussion on my experiences with the private security contracting company Blue Hackle while working, again, in Afghanistan. In this episode I pick eup where I left off in the previous episode, somewhere between week two and week four of the project. I also speak to some leadership aspects and the failings of and how …

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Fastest 5 Minutes: AI Governance, Bid Protests, Software Attestation 6:43

8M ago6:43

6:43

This week’s episode covers an OMB memo directing agencies to advance AI governance and innovation, a bid protest involving compliance with the Trade Agreements Act, and an updated Secure Software Development Attestation Form that must be used by certain software producers and suppliers of products containing software, and is hosted by Peter Eyre an…

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OTCL: Season-4_Episode-7 18:22

8M ago18:22

18:22

In this episode, I continue my talk of my experiences as a PSC in Afghanistan while working in the Bagram area at the Bagram air base for the company Blue Hackle. Support OCONUS: The Contractor's LifePar Scott Dressor

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OTCL: Season-4_Episode-6 1:13:33

8M ago1:13:33

1:13:33

In this episode of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life I talk with return guest Greg "Doc" Hesch, a veteran of the United States Air Force, a paramedic, private security contractor, and project consultant. Special Guest: Greg Hesch. Support OCONUS: The Contractor's LifePar Scott Dressor

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Fastest 5 Minutes: End User License Agreements, Whistleblower Incentives, GHG Disclosures 7:07

8M ago7:07

7:07

This week’s episode covers a Federal Circuit decision holding that an end user license agreement incorporated into another contractor’s agreement was sufficient to establish jurisdiction under the Contract Disputes Act, a new DOJ pilot program to incentivize whistleblowers to report corporate misconduct by offering monetary rewards, and a DOD Class…

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OTCL: Season-4_Episode-5 50:53

8M ago50:53

50:53

In this episode, I talk with Damien Keenan, a veteran of the USMC and PSC. We had a great exchange on his experiences as a Marine, a cop, and as a contractor overseas -- along with the life lessons he's learned as a result. Special Guest: Damien Keenan. Support OCONUS: The Contractor's LifePar Scott Dressor

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OTCL: Season-4_Episode-4 22:59

9M ago22:59

22:59

In this episode of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode, continuing my talk about my experiences as a PSC/PMC, back in Afghanistan working with Blue Hackle. Support OCONUS: The Contractor's LifePar Scott Dressor

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OTCL: Season-4 Episode-3 19:14

9M ago19:14

19:14

In this episode, I conclude my time with the WPS training regimen and transition into my next contract assignment in Afghanistan with the PSC company Blue Hackle. I spent nearly three years with Blue Hackle -- the same amount of time I spent my last years in Afghanistan. Which means that this will likely spill over into the next season. Thanks for …

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Fastest 5 Minutes: Defense Innovation Unit, AI, Proposal Timeliness 6:22

9M ago6:22

6:22

This week’s episode covers DoD’s Defense Innovation Unit report about actions to maintain U.S. technological superiority, DOJ’s plans to address the dangers posed by AI technology by seeking sentencing enhancements for crimes committed using AI technology, and a GAO decision involving a situation in which an offeror’s proposal was blocked by the ag…

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OTCL: Season-4 Episode-2 23:58

9M ago23:58

23:58

In this episode, I almost complete this diversion of my next assignments to Afghanistan by almost concluding the WPS training program in New Mexico that I attended. Support OCONUS: The Contractor's LifePar Scott Dressor

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OTCL_Season-4_Episode-1 18:30

9M ago18:30

18:30

In this episode of season-4 of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life, I pick up where I left off in season-3's final episode at approximately week-3 of the WPS instruction and training program for the State Department. Support OCONUS: The Contractor's LifePar Scott Dressor

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