Fed Talks: A Baker Tilly Podcast

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The Fed Talks Podcast is a series of audio episodes featuring current issues in government contracting, offering thoughtful, bite-sized insights with rotating guests from inside and outside Baker Tilly.

  1. 12/13/2021

    CMMC 2.0

    Our recent episode of the Fed Talks podcast discusses the recent changes to the Department of Defense's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification: CMMC 2.0.  On this episode of Fed Talks, we discuss the recent changes to the Department of Defense’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) with subject matter specialist Matt Gilbert. Questions addressed include: -What is CMMC 2.0 and what are some of the key features of this new model? -How does the removal of the process requirement affect contractors? -What should contractors do today as they await additional guidance on CMMC 2.0?

    19 min

  2. 09/20/2021

    Incurred cost proposals... but why?

    On our second installment of our Fed Talks miniseries: But why?, we discuss the purpose of incurred cost proposals (ICPs) with Baker Tilly subject matter specialist Drew Lewis. Questions addressed include:   • What is an ICP and when are contractors required to prepare them?   • How can contractors ensure that submitting an ICP is as simple as possible?   • What types of changes are expected to be made to the ICP process?

    21 min

  3. 09/07/2021

    Sink or swim: a legal perspective on the coming wave of SCRM initiatives (featuring Alex Canizares)

    Our most recent episode of the Fed Talks podcast discusses new policy directives related to supply chain risk management. On this episode of Fed Talks, we explore how new policy directives related to supply chain risk management (SCRM) are challenging federal contractors to adapt their legal strategies, with special guest Alex Canizares from Perkins Coie, and Baker Tilly subject matter specialists, Jeff Clayton and Leo Alvarez. Questions addressed include: • What is the nexus between SCRM and DoD’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification framework? • What are effective approaches to managing disputes and/or False Claims Act risks as it relates to SCRM or cyber related attestations? • How will the Biden Cybersecurity Executive Order impact federal contractors?

    29 min

  4. 08/16/2021

    The cost of CMMC compliance

    Our most recent episode of the Fed Talks podcast discusses the costs of varying levels of cybersecurity maturity model certification.  We play a game of “headline or clickbait” with subject matter specialists Matt Gilbert and Joe McCaffrey to discuss the costs of varying levels of cybersecurity maturity model certification (CMMC) compliance. Questions addressed include: • Are the DoD’s estimated CMMC cost figures reasonable? • How should contractors treat and allocate the costs associated with CMMC? • Will CMMC costs incurred prior to winning a contract requiring CMMC be questioned? • What can contractors do to minimize the costs associated with CMMC?

    25 min

  5. 08/02/2021

    A much-needed reset: rethinking third party risk

    On this episode of Fed Talks, we discuss the growing importance of supply chain risk management (SCRM) in federal procurement with Baker Tilly subject matter specialists, Jeff Clayton and Leo Alvarez. Questions addressed include: • What is SCRM and why now? • How is SCRM affecting federal acquisitions? • How is the use of all-source intelligence platforms (“supply chain illumination”) changing risk governance?

    19 min

  6. 07/12/2021

    Today's top 10 - costs for termination settlement proposals

    On this episode of Fed Talks, we discuss the top 10 costs contractors are forgetting to include in their termination settlement proposals with Baker Tilly partner Noah Leiden and special guest John Prairie, a partner at Wiley Rein LLP. Questions addressed include:  What are government terminations and when do they occur?Why are government terminations a timely topic in 2021?What are the types of costs that government contractors often forget to include in their termination settlement proposals?

    25 min

  7. 06/21/2021

    Understanding test automation

    On our recent episode of the Fed Talks podcast we discuss the importance of test automation for government contractors.  On this episode of Fed Talks, we discuss test automation with Baker Tilly principal Kevin Brandt. Questions addressed include: What is test automation and why is it important?What are examples of how test automation is used and what are the potential benefits?Are there concerns companies have about using test automation?

    18 min

  8. 06/07/2021

    Business systems... but why?

    Government contracting specialist Drew Lewis joins our most recent episode of the Fed Talks podcast to discuss the purpose of contractor business systems.  On the inaugural installment of our new Fed Talks miniseries, "But why?," we discuss the purpose of contractor business systems with Baker Tilly subject matter specialist Drew Lewis. Questions addressed include: What are contractor business systems and why are they emphasized today?How relevant and useful are business system rules and why are contractors required to comply with them?Are there other tools the government can use besides business systems to ensure federal funds are being spent appropriately?

    18 min
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