Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2022

18] And, for DoD, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (“DFARS”) 216.203-4 limits the use of the FAR EPA clauses to DoD contracts that exceed the simplified acquisition threshold (presently $250,000 with exceptions), and performance is longer than six months. [19] GAO’s competitive prejudice threshold should be similar.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

United States , 2020 WL 7344615 (C.D. 24, 2020). Healthcare Spotlight: HHS Announces Medicare Part D Negotiated Prices This week, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the final drug prices negotiated through its Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program established under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA).

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Procurement Notes

JUNE 15, 2021

2305(b) , and FAR 6.401(b) , it is apparent that the term implies competitive negotiation source selection procedures, as typified by FAR Part 15 but not necessarily limited to FAR Part 15. [19] LLC, B-418628 , 2020 CPD ¶ 155, at 4-5 (Apr. The Competitive Negotiation in a Trojan Horse The 2020 U.S. . § 3703 , 10 U.S.C.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

IPv6 Implementation: Federal contractors will be required to complete Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) implementation activities in accordance with OMB Memorandum M-21-07, Completing the Transition to Internet Protocol Version 6 (November 19, 2020). The new FAR provisions are to be included in all solicitations and contracts.

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Procurement Notes

JUNE 5, 2021

18] On this point, it is important to remember that the dollar thresholds for the SCA (in excess of $2,500), [19] the DBA (in excess of $2,000), [20] and the Order-imposed threshold for the FLSA (presently in excess of $10,000) [21] do not apply at the subcontract level. [22] Additionally, DoL has previously made this warning.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 26, 2024

Deltek found there are 1,800 fewer small business contractors in 2022 as compared to 2020, using GSA’s supplier base dashboard. The small business specialist should notify the PCR for any non-set-aside order over a threshold negotiated between the agency and SBA,” the memo added.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Facts In 2015, DJO was negotiating various contracts for the operation of a network of railway lines in India. In 2020, the Respondents sought an adjustment of the Contract on account of additional labour costs arising from the Indian Ministry of Labours increase in minimum wages. DJO rejected the claim for adjustment.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 20, 2025

the first KAB post on ISDS reform in the year, explored the feasibility of negotiating a multilateral investment treaty in todays global landscape, exploring both the opportunities and challenges involved. Dispute Prevention and Mitigation This topic, preliminarily considered in 2020 , progressed significantly in 2024. 9/WG.III/WP.246),

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

This “internal” guidance outlines a host of evaluation and negotiation directives, standards, and considerations for FSS contracting officers. The PAP includes other directives and guidance that raise questions regarding equity and balance in the evaluation and negotiation of FSS pricing terms.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 14, 2023

percent pay raise for service members, millions of dollars in military aid to Ukraine (a sliver of the separate $105 billion supplemental that is currently being negotiated to support Ukraine and Israel), and funding for competition with China in the Indo-Pacific. President Biden is expected to sign the bill shortly.

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Procurement Notes

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

57] Therefore, unless an in-place collective bargaining agreement already grants to the employer the unilateral right to impose a vaccination requirement, the NLRA generally requires that a union is given notice of any proposed changes, and an opportunity to negotiate. 14, 2020), available at [link]. [30] CPL 02-00-164, Ch. 49] See id.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Congress Releases Compromise $895 Billion FY25 NDAA Meritalk reports that the House of Representatives and Senate published their final negotiated version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. billion in spending, falling just below the mandated budget cap set by the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The four priorities of the BCI include: Leveraging Data Across Federal Agencies to Get Lower Prices and Better Terms; Negotiating Common Enterprise-Wide Software Licenses; Saving Money and Avoiding Waste by Getting Contract Requirements Right the First Time; and Getting Better Value from Sole Source and Other High-Risk Contracts.

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Import and Trade Remedies

APRIL 7, 2025

Draft Future Contracts with Tariffs or Similar Government Measures in Mind: When negotiating new deals or renewals, allocate the risk of tariffs and trade disruptions clearly, including by specifying what happens when certain triggering events transpire, such as when applicable tariffs surpass certain thresholds.

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