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Procurement flow-downs can’t be one-sided

Federal News Network

These regulations and associated guidance address a host of contracting officer responsibilities, including but not limited to, proposal evaluation, negotiations, price and/or cost analysis, data rights, and foreign acquisition ( e.g. , TAA). For this reason, procurement policy flow-downs cannot be one-sided.

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GSA Moves Forward with a New EPA, Consistency is the Next Opportunity

The Coalition for Government Procurement

To alleviate the strain on industry and contracting officers GSA published Acquisition Letter MV-22-02 on March 17, 2022. We called for language clarifying the necessity of market research, using market indexes, and identifying time limits for EPA reviews and negotiations.

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The Percentages Favor Settlement of Claims and Appeals

Federal Construction Contracting

As a follow-up to my earlier post about the need to develop a settlement strategy when a claim is headed for litigation, I reviewed the various decisions of the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) for the first five months of 2022. Over 90% of the ADRs before the Board have resulted in settlements.

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Procurement Flow-downs Can’t be One-sided!   

The Coalition for Government Procurement

These regulations and associated guidance address a host of contracting officer responsibilities, including but not limited to, proposal evaluation, negotiations, price and/or cost analysis, data rights, and foreign acquisition ( e.g. , TAA). For this reason, procurement policy flow-downs cannot be one-sided.

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SCC Arbitration Institute Explores Security for Costs in International Arbitration

Kluwer Arbitration

Cost incentives often drive the participation in arbitral proceedings. The parties’ “war chests” and ever escalating party costs raise questions of equality of arms in the proceedings and affect their willingness to enter into settlement negotiations as well as the terms of such settlement.

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New FAR Rule Mandates the Use of PLAs on Large Construction Projects

LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

14063) issued on February 9, 2022. Under the proposed rule, contractors performing “large-scale construction projects” will be required to “negotiate or become a party to a [PLA] with one or more appropriate labor organizations.” 14063 addresses the use of PLAs in the government contracts.

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Is the “Africanization” of International Investment Law Needed?

Kluwer Arbitration

Shortly before the Investment Protocol’s adoption, in July 2022, the Africa Arbitration Academy issued the Model BIT , which African states can adopt as a standard BIT. A Clear Objective to Promote African States’ Interests and Participation in Dispute Settlement Mechanisms 1. Similarly, Article 46.1