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Government Claim Appeals Nuggets from the ASBCA and CBCA 2023 Annual Reports

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The Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) functions as a tribunal at which contractors and civilian agencies can “resolve contract disputes between government contractors and agencies under the Contract Disputes Act.” The ASBCA resolved (or as they say “disposed”) 375 cases in 2023, 22 less than 2022.

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Announcing the 2023 Excellence in Partnership Award Recipients!

The Coalition for Government Procurement

His impressive list of accomplishments also includes spearheading NIB’s Contract Management Support Program, in which he partnered with the Defense Acquisition University to train employees who are blind on DoD’s acquisition process, Federal acquisition regulations, and more.

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Government Contracts Issues for a Recession

Procurement Notes

bankruptcy filings surged by 18% in 2023 on the back of higher interest rates, tougher lending standards[,] and the continued runoff of pandemic-era backstops,” although the number of 445,186 filings was still below “the 757,816 bankruptcies filed in 2019[.]” [39] Again, negative trending, but not terrible. 2, 2024), available at [link]. [50]

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An In-Depth Examination of Inflation Relief for a Government Contractor

Procurement Notes

” [5] Iron ore prices are down from 2021, but still above 2015-2019 averages. “In So, if the solicitation had language or terms that contemplated the possibility of cost volatility (notwithstanding seeking a fixed price), arguably, offerors should have anticipated the issue as a significant possibility for contract administration.

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Friday Flash 11/03/23

The Coalition for Government Procurement

Rather, FSS contracts include a $2500 guaranteed minimum over 20 years with the opportunity to compete for task and delivery orders. And remember, competing for orders requires consistent, long-term investment by FSS contractors above standard contract administration costs.