Kevin Jans

Entrepreneur, dad, author, contracting officer, dreamer, Pres of runner, paddleboarder, co-Host at

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Protests are serious, and should be considered very carefully before being filed. This free Contracting Officer podcast will help you consider the benefits, and drawbacks, of filing a protest:

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All contracts are different, and some are pretty unique. Not everything is a valid contract, and you have to know the difference. This free Contracting Officer podcast explains the parts and features of a legal contract:

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Skyway Acquisition Solutions - we are here to help you Know More, Win More, and Do More in the government marketplace.

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Contractors have to propose, and then follow, a schedule. But schedules change, just like requirements, so it is always best to communicate your schedule adjustments to the Contracting Officer, and avoid problems later. This free CO podcast explains:

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Proposal Managers are key players in the process of writing, assembling and submitting a GovCon proposal. This free Contracting Officer podcast features an interview with Vicky Strycharske, Skyway's expert Proposal Manager:

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The government tracks all the dollars it spends, and it lets you see how and where those dollars are spent, via this awesome tool: https://t.co/myCA543SbC.

This free video shows how to make the most of this excellent tool:

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Skyway believes that Targeting is critical, so we revisit our previous episodes from time to time to keep them current and make sure this vital topic stays at the forefront. Check out this free, updated Targeting 101 podcast:

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Congress has passed laws that shape, and limit, the type of companies the government can do business with. This free CO podcast explains three of these laws: Buy American Act, Trade Agreement Act, and the Berry Amendment. Check it out here:

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Skyway has membership packages for every level of business - watch this video to learn more about the personal memberships:

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It helps to know why your offer was not successful, so you can do better next time. That is why it is critical to request and receive debriefings from the Contracting Officer - this free podcast explains:

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Services can be complex to define, and the Government has restrictions on what can and cannot be performed by contractors. Listen to this free CO podcast to learn the difference between personal and non-personal services:

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Skyway's success can be traced to these factors: Core Values, Key Principles, and Non-negotiable Standards. Here they are:

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Modifications take a long time to identify, plan, negotiate and finalize - you ever wonder why that is? This free Contracting Officer podcast gives some valuable insights into that process:

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Life happens, even in Government Contracting. When it does, and the schedule slips, the CO can determine whether or not it's an "excusable delay." This free Contracting Officer podcast explains how that works:

https://t.co/AgrE4stJRy

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Skyway developed a great tool for assessing RFPs and deciding whether or not to pursue them. It's called the RFP Score, and this video shows how it works. Check it out!

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Kevin Jans gave a great TEDx talk to a Tampa Bay audience - he proclaimed the power of the micro-niche. Check it out here:

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This free episode of the Contracting Officer podcast features an interview with Nate Owens, Director of Business Development for VersaPro Group, discussing Small Business size challenges.

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Find out what all the hype is about - take the free demo to learn more about Personal Memberships in Skyway:

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Contracts are permanent, until they aren't... Anything in the contract can be changed, if both parties agree to it - that's how the Changes clause works. This free Contracting Officer podcast explains it all:

https://t.co/PNrVkhcQHt