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CON 1400V - Contract Post-Award - FY25 Update

In this episode of Contracting Conversations DAU's Learning Asset Manager, Ed Needens, discusses the new FY25 condensed version of CON 1400, Contract Post-Award. He will discuss how it is…

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Defense Civilian Training Corps (DCTC) Scholars Take the Stage at NCMA/DAU NEXUS 2024

In this episode of Contracting Conversations, we’ll learn about one of DoD’s newest recruitment programs and pick the brain of someone who could be a future leader in the workforce. How…

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CON 1200V - Contract Pre-Award-FY25 Condensed Version

In this episode of Contracting Conversations we talk with DAU's Hal McAlduff on the new FY25 condensed version of CON 1200, Contract Pre-Award. Hal explains the structure of the course, what…

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CON 1300V - Contract Award-FY25 Condensed Version

In this episode of Contracting Conversations Jim and Scott discuss CON 1300V, Contract Award, with Jason Ackiss, DAU's Learning Asset Manager for this course. He talks about the new condensed…

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Intellectual Property - How DAU Can Help - NCMA/DAU NEXUS 2024

In this episode of Contracting Conversations, how can a software company protect its proprietary data while a government agency gets the rights it needs for national security? And where can you…

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The Supply Chain Risk Game-Peter Guinto, Resilinc-NCMA/DAU NEXUS 2024

In this episode of Contracting Conversations, Jim and Scott return to the table with Peter Guinto of Resilinc to open the box on his game of risk. We'll hear how he uses this simulation to…

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Designing AI Acquisition Strategies-Eric Obergfell, MITRE-NCMA/DAU NEXUS 2024

In this episode of Contracting Conversations, Jim and Scott talk with Eric Obergfell of MITRE. We discuss the challenges contractors have with the new chat bot and we’ll learn more about how…

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CON 3990V - The CON Certification Exam June 2024 Update

This episode of Contracting Conversations is with Jordan Miller, DAU's Learning Asset Manager for CON 3990V, the CON Certification Exam. Jordan updates us on how test takers are doing so far in…

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Market Intelligence - Raj Sharma, CEO of Public Spend Forum - NCMA/DAU NEXUS 2024

In this episode of Contracting Conversations, Scott and Jim explore what to do if you are drowning in data. You will learn a simple 3 step process to ensure you're only collecting what you need…

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NASA "Spacesuits as a Service" Program-NCMA/DAU NEXUS 2024

In this episode of Contracting Conversations, Jim and Scott are jumping into NASA's new spacesuit, an update on 40-year-old technology to keep our explorers safe from the moon to mars. What…

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Artificial Intelligence Negotiation Simulation Bot - NCMA/DAU NEXUS 2024

In this episode of Contracting Conversations, Jim and Scott are chatting about the future role of AI in the Acquisition workforce, and guess what? The future is now! They learn more about how the…

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Team Based Conflict Resolution Simulation - NCMA/DAU NEXUS 2024

In this episode of Contracting Conversations, Scott delves into conflict resolution with Renee Richardson, an Independent Consultant, and Jason Pickart, Director of Integration Planning in the office…

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B-21 Twinning Team - NCMA/DAU NEXUS 2024

In this episode of Contracting Conversations from the NCMA/DAU Nexus 2024 Conference in Jacksonville, FL, Jim and Scott talk with Neal Duiker and Shaun Branam about the contracting and program…

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Remotely Piloted Aircraft Maintenance Team-NCMA/DAU NEXUS 2024

In this episode of Contracting Conversations, Jim and Scott talk to Leeann Ori and Anne Renn to get a bird’s eye view of what it takes to support Air Combat Command. They discuss challenges…

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Source Selection and Debriefing Simulation - NCMA/DAU NEXUS 2024

In this episode of Contracting Conversations, Jim and Scott explore bringing Government and Industry together with Amanda Thompson from JJR Solutions and Kameke Mitchell from Space Systems Command. …

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Collaboration Skills Simulation - NCMA/DAU NEXUS 2024

In this episode of Contracting Conversations, Jim explores collaboration alongside Sarah Todd, Executive Director of Acquisition, Policy, and Legislation at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).…

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