Roger Waldron brings more than 20 years of high-profile government contracting experience to the Coalition. Waldron served as acting senior procurement executive for the GSA from 2005-2007. During that time, he was also a member of the Acquisition Advisory Panel.
4:19 pm, May 21, 2013
Off The Shelf 
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- Tuesday federal headlines - May 21, 2013
Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m.
Hosted by Roger Waldron of the Coalition for Government Procurement, Off the Shelf interviews federal contracting experts from both inside and outside of government on the issues that matter most.
Davis: Budget forces cheaper - not always better - procurements
Former Congressman Tom Davis (VA-R) joins host Roger Waldron for a discussion on the federal procurement system. Plus, Davis gives his take on the current budget debate.
March 29, 2011
Tuesday - 03/29/2011, 10:46am EDT
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What the new Federal Supply Schedule means for you
David Dowd, Partner at Mayer Brown LLP, discusses the new competition requirements agencies must follow when placing orders exceeding $150,000.
March 22, 2011
Wednesday - 03/23/2011, 08:25pm EDT
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What are the ramifications of a government shutdown?
Elizabeth Ferrell and Jim Schweiter of McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP discuss the potential ramifications of a government shutdown for federal agencies and contractors.
March 15, 2011 (Encore presentation April 5, 2011)
Tuesday - 03/15/2011, 02:30pm EDT
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Contractors brace for budget standoff
Stan Collender from Qorvis Communications discusses the ongoing budget negotiations and the impact on federal contractors.
March 8, 2011
Tuesday - 03/08/2011, 02:00am EST
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How will the new Congress affect contractors?
Jonathan Etherton, president and owner of Etherton & Associates, discusses the outlook for procurement reform and oversight on the Hill.
March 1, 2011
Tuesday - 03/01/2011, 09:46am EST
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GSA improving acquisition slowly, steadily
Steve Kempf, Commissioner of the General Services Administration's Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), joins Off the Shelf for an update on some of FAS's key procurement initiatives and new leadership team.
February 22, 2011 (Encore presentation July 5, 2011)
Tuesday - 02/22/2011, 01:55pm EST
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Myth-Busting at OFPP
OFPP's Myth-busting campaign is working to clear up misconceptions about the campaign itself. OFPP Administrator Dan Gordon joins the show to explain.
February 15, 2011 (Encore presentation July 5, 2011)
Tuesday - 02/15/2011, 01:00pm EST
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How IT reform will affect industry
What does OMB's 25-point plan to reform IT and the OFPP's myth busting campaign mean for industry? Tom Sisti from SAP America joins the show to discuss.
February 8, 2011
Tuesday - 02/08/2011, 04:32pm EST
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What new regulatory rules will mean for contractors
President Barack Obama signed Executive Order 13563, Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review, on January 18, 2010. Host Roger Waldron asks George Washington University professor Steve Schooner what this means for the procurement system.
February 1, 2011
Tuesday - 02/01/2011, 01:58pm EST
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How to develop a successful acquisition strategy
Bill Gormley discusses the government's strategic sourcing initiatives with host Roger Waldron.
January 25,2011 (Encore presentation April 26, 2011)
Tuesday - 01/25/2011, 04:58pm EST
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What to know about the Multiple Award Schedule program
Host Roger Waldron talks with Jason Workmaster, partner at McKenna Long & Aldridge about the unique pricing policies and procedures of the $45 billion Multiple Award Schedule program.
January 18, 2011
Tuesday - 01/18/2011, 02:40pm EST
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What will the Google bid protest mean for cloud?
Host Roger Waldron is joined by David Dowd, partner at Mayer Brown, to discuss the acquisition implications of the recent bid protest decision involving Google, Microsoft, and the Interior Department.
January 11, 2011
Tuesday - 01/11/2011, 06:32pm EST
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What will happen to agency budgets in 2011?
Off the Shelf host Roger Waldron speaks with Ray Bjorklund, Senior Vice President and Chief Knowledge Officer at FedSources, about current agency budget issues.
January 4, 2011 (Encore presentation April 26, 2011)
Tuesday - 01/04/2011, 05:36pm EST
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Priorities of the Procurement Round Table
What's behind the creation of Acquisition University and how far can acquisition changes be expected to drive improved government management? Host Larry Allen discusses these issues with General William Tuttle, Chairman of the Procurement Round Table.
December 21, 2010
Tuesday - 12/21/2010, 01:46pm EST
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Explanation of Energy Savings Performance Contracts
This week, host Larry Allen talks with Roger Morse, a Principal at Capitol Pathfinders.
December 14, 2010 (Encore Presentation)
Tuesday - 12/14/2010, 03:17pm EST
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Importance of strategic information in today's market
This week, host Larry Allen speaks with Carrie Coogan, vice president of consulting for FedSources, about challenges confronting those entering the federal market.
December 7, 2010 (Encore Presentation)
Tuesday - 12/07/2010, 03:28pm EST
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Excellence in Partnership award winners - Part 2
Jon Jordan, Deputy Commissioner of GSA's FAS, joins host Larry Allen to discuss the recent Excellence in Partnership Awards.
November 30, 2010
Wednesday - 12/01/2010, 05:54pm EST
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Small business participation in the federal market
Bob Tompkins, Partner, Patton Boggs joins host Larry Allen to discuss federal contracting opportunities for small businesses.
November 23, 2010
(Encore presentation)
Monday - 11/22/2010, 02:26pm EST
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LMI's Weiss discusses Lifetime Achievement Award
Paul Weiss, Senior Director of Program Development, LMI was given a Lifetime Achievement Award at this year's Excellence in Partnership Awards. Host Larry Allen discusses the award and Weiss's career with the man himself.
November 16, 2010
Tuesday - 11/16/2010, 02:37pm EST
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How will the new Congress affect procurement?
Roy Temple, senior vice president with Cassidy and Associates, joins host Larry Allen for a post-election look at how the new Congress may affect the federal contracting community.
November 9, 2010
Wednesday - 11/10/2010, 01:32pm EST
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