Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 5, 2024

3705, which requires offerors to submit data other than certified cost or pricing data so that contracting officers may determine the price reasonableness of a contract, subcontract, or modification. Cost Accounting Section 802 amends 10 U.S.C. The provision amends the reporting requirement under 10 U.S.C.

Government 40

Government Government Export Data 40

Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Department of Labor (“DoL”), Bureau of Labor Statistics (“BLS”), September 13 Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) Summary states that “[o]ver the last 12 months, the all items index increased 8.3 1] Similarly, the BLS September 14 Producer Price Index (“PPI”) Summary states that “[o]n an unadjusted basis, the index for final demand moved up 8.7

Government 40

Government Government Price Contract 40

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

On March 6, 2024, the Federal Circuit vacated the CBCA decision on the threshold jurisdictional issue. OHA agreed that the size protest was faulty because it included allegations relating to contract awards in 2023, and that the relevant period for size determination purposes would have been the firm’s completed fiscal years from 2018-2022.

E-procurement 98

E-procurement Procurement Procurement Contracts Supply Chain 98

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

GSA established its RPA program in 2018 to reduce administrative burden by automating low-value, routine tasks through the use of bots. The first group of negotiated prices are for 10 Medicare Part D drugs that treat a variety of conditions including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, autoimmune diseases and cancer.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement Price 52

Procurement Notes

JUNE 15, 2021

38] This is based on Sub-section (a) of Section 818 of the National Defense Authorization Act (“NDAA”) for Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2018. [39] However, one point is worth raising, because it is introduced by Section 818 of the NDAA for FY 2018, and DoD’s May 20, 2021 proposed rules. 2018 CPD ¶ 237, at 6 n.4; Comm’r, 54 T.C.

Bidding 40

Bidding E-procurement Procurement Negotiation 40

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 4, 2024

Potential Changes to FSS EPA Clauses As you know, one of the Coalition’s priorities in 2022 and 2023 was to increase flexibility in the application of Economic Price Adjustments (EPAs) in the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program during a time of historic inflation. To register, click here.

Price 52

Price Supply Chain Contract Data 52

Procurement Notes

JULY 28, 2021

And the CO’s protégé, the Contract Specialist, wrote a price analysis that is a modern art masterpiece (it was based on adequate price competition). B-416093, 2018 CPD ¶ 207, at 5 (June 11, 2018). [20] GAO-18-510SP, at 41 (May 2018) (hyperlinks added). [28] For example, U.S. 24] The U.S. B-219356 et al.,

Bidding 40

Bidding E-procurement Procurement Evaluation 40

Procurement Notes

MARCH 16, 2023

Department of Labor (“DoL”), Bureau of Labor Statistics (“BLS”) Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (“CPI-U”). 3] Because economists often consider food and energy prices to be too volatile, they may pull those items out to see what is called “core inflation.” [4] Here, I provide some of the latest information and updates.

Government Contracts 40

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 40

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

FAR & Beyond: Thoughts on “What is Fair and Reasonable? Federal Acquisition Policy and Procedure (PAP) 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing , sets forth “comprehensive guidance regarding the evaluation of pricing throughout the life of a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program contract.” Pay a Fair and Reasonable Price ).

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Price E-procurement Contract 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Stakeholders must appreciate and understand that there is a nexus between requirements and price, especially for small businesses. Data context in assessing fair and reasonable pricing is foundational to sound acquisition business decisions. The protester contended that the JV had been awarded a contract in September of 2018.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Procurement Supply Chain Price 52

Federal News Network

JANUARY 8, 2025

Interview transcript: Dan Ramish Well, Tom, the Buy America Act does apply to many federal contracts, but depending on the dollar threshold of the contract and whether certain exceptions apply, the Trade Agreements Act may also apply and may call for foreign supplies. Tom Temin Okay. Dan Ramish That’s exactly right. Pangea, Inc.,

Procurement 104

Procurement Price Import Manufacturing 104

Procurement Notes

JUNE 5, 2021

2] , [3] President Biden’s Executive Order also, as of January 30, 2022, revokes President Trump’s 2018 Executive Order No. 31] If the individual hits the 20% threshold, the minimum wage still only applies to the workweek hours that are on or in connection with the covered contract/subcontract. per hour. [1] per hour. [2]

Thresholds 40

Thresholds E-procurement Contract Procurement Contracts 40

Federal News Network

JANUARY 26, 2024

And despite small firms generally doing well under best-in-class with small business utilization holding steady at 38% between 2018 and 2022, the number of small contractors continues to decline. Deltek, another market research firm, found agencies spent more than 54 billion dollars, or 12.7%, of all procurement on BICs. This is up from $37.6

Contract 96

Contract Supply Chain Thresholds Procurement 96

The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The bill is a follow up to the 2018 Mission Act and would codify into law existing veteran access to community care. Request for Feedback on Proposed Rule Raising Procurement Thresholds The Coalition plans to submit comments on a November 29 proposed rule, “Inflation Adjustment of Acquisition-Related Thresholds.”

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain E-procurement Thresholds Sustainability 52

Federal News Network

MARCH 27, 2025

These MAS adjustments will allow FAS to streamline the buying process, provide access to competitive pricing and quality products and services and minimize the time that agency customers will need to make buying decisions, said Josh Gruenbaum, the commissioner of the Federal Acquisition Service at GSA, in an email statement to Federal News Network.

Thresholds 109

Thresholds Networking Professional Services Contract 109

The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 27, 2025

Streamline and centralize procurement Maximize the negotiating power of volume buying: In support of the Administrations Executive Order , well continue to centralize government procurement for common goods and services in order to negotiate the best prices for the taxpayer. We have already kicked off this effort with four agencies.

Procurement 52

Procurement Efficiency Contract Collaboration 52