088 What is an Acquisition Plan?

Published: July 10, 2016, 4 a.m.

b'If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) We\\u2019re here to help Government and Industry acquisition professionals understand more about how the other side thinks.\\nWhat is an Acquisition Plan? The Government team is required to document their plan for acquiring goods and services. The plan can be simple for small, low dollar acquisitions but can grow to a massive document requiring high-level approvals for major system buys. \\nKevin and Paul discuss FAR 7.1 and provide an overview of acquisition plans. Learn why it is important for both sides to understand the plan and how improved communications can result in more successful program execution. \\n\\u2014\\u2014\\u2014 \\nIf 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\\u2019re ready to take advantage of opportunities each time they knock.\\nThe Skyway Connection\\xa9 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/connect\\nMembership benefits include: \\nAccess to Skyway Insight\\xa9 Webinars \\nUnlimited access to The RFP Score\\u2122 \\nAccess to Ask a Contracting Officer Forum\\u2122 \\nPriority Access to Skyway Team for Skyway Insight, capture, proposal support \\n__________\\nKevin Jans and Paul Schauer created the Contracting Officer Podcast to help Government and Industry acquisition professionals understand more about how the other side thinks. Admittedly, the podcast\\u2019s name sounds very limiting. It is not just for contracting officers or even just for those in the contracting profession. Anyone with an interest in the Federal acquisition world can benefit from the insight and down-to-earth explanations of complicated topics provided by the hosts.'