The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

18:31

Now that the debt ceiling debate has been settled,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/06

The debt ceiling debate has absorbed many in Washington over the past few weeks, as well as those whose business prospects are directly tied to federal spending. Now that a deal is done, how are they feeling about it? To find out, Federal Drive Executive Producer Eric White spoke with federal contracting expert Larry Allen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:38

One federal research entity celebrates its 75th...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/06

The Federal Research Division (FRD), an office within the Library of Congress, is celebrating its 75th year in operation. During that time, it has provided much needed non-partisan, custom-tailored research to federal agencies and others involved in governmental operations. To learn more about the FRD and its history, Federal Drive Executive Producer spoke to the chief of the division Annie Rorem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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20:24

AI will save time during the hiring process, but...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/06

Recently, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a technical assistance document which laid out certain confines employers will need to operate in if they're using artificial intelligence during the hiring process. There have already been a few cases where unintended discrimination affected some companies hiring initiatives. To hear about them and learn more about the document, Federal Drive Executive Producer Eric White spoke with Carol Miaskoff, the EEOC's Legal Counsel. Learn

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47:54

The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- June 6, 2023

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/06

On today's episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: While AI tools save companies time during the hiring process, they'll need to be aware of potential bias within the algorithms. One federal research entity celebrates its 75th anniversary. Now that the debt ceiling debate has been settled, it's back to business-as-usual for contractors...right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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46:05

The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- June 5, 2023

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/05

In today's episode: Autonomous vehicles may soon be making their way to the front lines. Customs and Border Protection ponders how worldwide trade affects the climate. What does the latest debt ceiling deal mean for federal agencies? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:53

What does the latest debt-ceiling deal mean for...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/05

Debt ceiling, debt ceiling, debt ceiling. It's all you've heard from members of Congress and those who cover it. Now that all parties involved have come to an agreement to raise it, what does it mean for federal agency budgets? To find out, Federal Drive Executive Producer Eric White spoke with WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:18

Autonomous vehicles may soon be making their way to...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/05

The self-driving vehicle is now a reachable asset for travelers in major American cities, after a ton of researching and testing. The Army, however, has it own need for the autonomous vehicles. To help procure the complicated technology, the Army turned to the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) as a facilitator with folks from the industry side that can help. To learn more, Federal Drive Executive Producer Eric White talked to David Michelson, a Project Manager with DIU. Learn more about your ad choices

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9:57

Customs and Border Protection ponders how worldwide...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/05

There's the business climate. And there's the environmental climate. Officials at Customs and Border Protection want to talk with industry about the impact of international trade on the climate, … and they're organizing an event to share ideas. For details, Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke with AnnMarie Highsmith, Executive Assistant Commissioner (EAC) of Office of Trade, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:34

DoD suddenly abandons $374 million plan to replace...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/05

The Defense Department has abruptly cancelled the new travel management system it has spent five years and tens of millions of dollars to build and implement, and is telling all of its users to return to using the antiquated and much-maligned system the new one was supposed to replace. In a May 24 memo, Gil Cisneros, the undersecretary of Defense for personnel and readiness, announced the sudden end of the program, called MyTravel, saying the new system will completely cease operations on Sept. 13

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8:24

Dissatisfied with OPM’s data, Republicans ask...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/02

With many agencies’ return-to-office plans still uncertain, Republicans on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee want to take matters into their own hands. GOP committee leaders changed their strategy for trying to get more federal telework data, now reaching out directly to agency heads. In a series of 25 letters, the lawmakers asked for up-to-date numbers of teleworking federal employees, after saying the Biden administration was “not adequately tracking the specific levels of

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8:05

No more ‘big bang’ programs: DHS shifts focus under...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/02

The Department of Homeland Security is updating its IT strategic plan this year as the department shifts away from a “big bang” approach to technology projects, and an associated reliance on system integrators, to more iterative projects and enterprise services. One of the key principles of DHS’s IT modernization approach going forward is “the department, not a contractor, should serve as lead integrator for any modernization effort,” DHS IT leaders told members of the Senate Homeland Security and

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47:52

The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- June 2, 2023

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/02

On this episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: How about evidence-based policy making not just for you, but for Congress? Meet a guy who's been keeping things running on Capitol Hill for 50 years. The Air Force flies right over two obstacles to digital transformation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:27

How about evidence-based policy making not just for...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/02

A bipartisan resolution aims to bring more evidence-based policy making to Congress. It would establish a commission to, in the words of the sponsors, "facilitate the integration of robust data in the legislative process." For more about what that would do, Federal Drive host Tom Temin talks with one of the main backers of the resolution, Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-Wash.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:37

Meet a guy who's been keeping things running on...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/02

Few people can boast 50 years of federal service. But Federal Drive host Tom Temin's guest started as a page in Congress in 1972 and he never left. He is no longer a page, of course. Now he is the building services coordinator for the House office buildings, an employee of the Architect of the Capitol. Take a listen to Tom Temin's interview with Donnie Ward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:49

How the EPA funneled enforcement into a...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/01

Region Six of the EPA encompasses 15% of the U.S. land area. But it accounts for 25% of enforcement actions by the EPA. The region covers five states and 66 tribal nations. It also includes many oil and gas fields, chemical plants, and paper factories. Federal Drive host Tom Temin's guest, helped helped drive much of the enforcement activity. Now she's a finalist in this year's Service to America Medals program. She's Cheryl Seager, EPA's Region Six Director of Enforcement, Compliance and

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9:50

New small business subcontracting rule means...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/01

Watch out, a new small business subcontracting rule took effect Tuesday. It brings new limits on subcontracting on set-aside contracts. It harmonizes a confusing situation of a mismatch between Small Business Administration rules and the Federal Acquisition Regulation. For the details, Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke with Haynes Boone procurement attorney Dan Ramish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:18

A Defense agency helps a civilian agency with a key...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/01

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) will aid FEMA in feeding disaster victims. The DLA's troop-support unit acquires the rations used by troops the world over. Now it has created what it calls the Survivor Daily Ration for use by FEMA. For details, Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke with the DLA's Operational Rations Chief, Harry Streibich. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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53:31

The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- June 1, 2023

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/01

On today's episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: A Defense agency helps a civilian agency with a key post-disaster function. New small business subcontracting rule means headaches for everyone. How the EPA funneled enforcement into a difficult-to-reach part of the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:44

High per-license cost pushed many military services,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/01

The build up to the Defense Enterprise Office Solutions contract vehicle, starting in 2015, was full of anticipation and promise. Before the award of this contract that many estimated to be worth $8 billion-to-$10 billion, Defense Department technology and program executives said the effort will “better align our resources,” it has the “potential to dramatically change the way the Army does business,” and it would “eliminate some barriers to collaboration, and also help to eliminate duplicative

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9:03

Space Force embraces middle tier acquisition for...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/01

As the Defense Department’s newest service, the Space Force took lessons learned from other services to create its own path forward in acquisition policy. It now increasingly uses middle tier acquisition (MTA) to get the equipment it needs on a streamlined timetable. The Space Development Agency’s (SDA) low earth orbit (LEO) satellites turned out to be trailblazers in an approach that aligns with commercial business practices and takes a little over two years from the start of the acquisition

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