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Revisiting Contract Administration Responsibility

The Procurement ClassRoom

Introduction The procurement legal frameworks, guidelines, and manuals in many countries, especially in developing nations, often lack comprehensive policies and procedures for contract administration. Addressing Neglected Areas The monitoring of contracts for goods and services has been neglected, necessitating practical solutions.

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

SmallGovCon

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.” CBCA Annual Report CBCA’s 2023 annual report covers a good amount of ground.

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Why contractor pricing misconduct seems to endure perpetually

Federal News Network

The Justice Department filed, I think, 500 false claims Act cases in 2023. This does not appear to be a case of the most senior people likely to have been aware of the behavior being held accountable. Greg Williams, from the Project on Government Oversight, joined the Federal Drive with Tom Temin to discuss more. What’s going on?

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GAO Won’t Consider Non-Competes Because They Are Considered To Be Private Disputes

Public Contracting Institute

Strativia LLC, B-421511 et al, June 14, 2023. GAO noted that the question of whether personnel identified in an offer will actually perform under a subsequently awarded contract is generally a matter of contract administration which GAO does not review. (SNAP was previously known as the “Food Stamps” program).

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Government Contracts Cost and Pricing: Introduction to the Federal Acquisition Regulation Cost Principles (Part 1)

Government Contracts & Investigations

The September 2023 Cost Corner concluded a three-part series on TINA. which applies to contracts with commercial organizations. The Cost Principles also apply to the determination, negotiation, and allowance of costs whenever required by a contract clause. [6] Terms of the contract. Allocability. 2] FAR 15.404-1(c)(1). [3]

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Government Contracts Issues for a Recession

Procurement Notes

27] “He noted that in early 2023 this model suggested only a 12% chance of a recession[.]” [28] Other Negative Indicators On top of the foregoing, some negative indicators are sprouting. For consumers, “[c]redit card delinquencies surged more than 50% in 2023 as total consumer debt swelled to $17.5 billion from $11.2 billion.” [37]

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

Procurement Notes

Jay Blindauer A contractor takes on a Government contract to make money, and inflation is getting in the way. Inflation is generally down from 2021, but is still high in too many places, and is expected to persist in 2023. With inflation eroding value for this long, a Government contractor may need to obtain contract relief.