Government Contracts Legal Forum

JULY 18, 2024

CMS evaluated Sparksoft and the eventual awardee, TSG, as follows: Sparksoft protested, challenging numerous areas of the agency’s evaluation, including challenges under both of the non-cost evaluation factors. The post June 2024 Bid Protest Sustain of the Month appeared first on Government Contracts Legal Forum.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

that was finalized in February 2024. The Coalition’s 2024 Spring Training Conference – What is Fair and Reasonable, Part 2: Let’s Continue the Dialogue! It’s Not Too Late to Secure Your Sponsorship of the 2024 Spring Training Conference Time still remains to secure your company’s Spring Training Conference sponsorship!

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ExecutiveBiz

APRIL 24, 2024

Iridium CEO Matt Desch accepted his 2024 Wash100 Award in a recent meeting with Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson , who founded the award. Wash100 annually recognizes government contracting industry executives that have exhibited exceptional leadership.

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Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Following our recent overview of topics to watch in the National Defense Authorization Act (“NDAA”) for Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2024, available here , we continue our coverage with a “deep dive” into NDAA provisions related to cybersecurity and software security in each of the Senate and House bills. CMF Occupational Resiliency.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 25, 2024

AI Safety Institute (AISI)” and address the lack of standardized processes for agencies’ evaluation of AI systems before deployment. The AISI will create evaluation tools, test AI models and safeguards, issue guidance on AI safety and risk management, and conduct technical research. million to install and evaluate the systems.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Learn “What’s Next” After the Election at the 2024 Fall Training Conference, Nov. 20-21 The 2024 Fall Training Conference – The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) kickoff the Healthcare Day of our 2024 Fall Training Conference on November 21. Happy Veterans Day!

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

MARCH 12, 2024

In February 2024, GAO continued its streak of taking a hard look at procurements conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 8.4. allows the government to use “simplified” ordering procedures to obtain commercial supplies and services. 21, 2024. We would like to thank Cherie J. View the full article

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 30, 2024

Though not the first sustain of 2024 (click here for our writeup of 2024’s first sustain), GAO’s decision in American Material Handling, Inc. The post January 2024 Bid Protest Sustain of the Month appeared first on Government Contracts Legal Forum. We would like to thank Cherie J. View the full article

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Government Contracts & Investigations

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In January 2024, the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) published 31 bid protest decisions, two of which resulted in decisions sustaining the protesters’ challenges. Consequently, the protester first filed an agency level protest challenging the evaluation, which was denied, and then filed a protest with the GAO.

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Public Contracting Institute

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Salvadorini Consulting, LLC, B-422376 May 16, 2024 is a typical example. On February 14, 2024, the agency issued a Request for Quotations (“RFQ”) via SAM.gov. On February 14, 2024, the agency issued a Request for Quotations (“RFQ”) via SAM.gov. The RFQ also stated the performance period and the evaluation factors.

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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 23, 2024

First, GAO noted that it is a fundamental principle of federal procurement law that a contracting agency must treat all offerors and evaluate their proposals even-handedly against the solicitation’s requirements and evaluation criteria. For other helpful suggestions on government contracting, visit: Richard D.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Friday, November 15, 2024 | 2:00PM EST | 90 Minutes | 1.5 Close Contributing Editor , FedInsider REGISTER The post CyberSmart 2024: Cybersecurity Excellence in Government first appeared on FedInsider. CPE The premise of Moore’s law is that the speed and capability of computers can be expected to double every two years.

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SmallGovCon

AUGUST 29, 2024

How agencies evaluate past performance of joint ventures has been a somewhat confusing topic for federal contractors over the past few years. A procuring activity may not require the protégé firm to individually meet the same evaluation or responsibility criteria as that required of other offerors generally. 13 CFR 125.8(e).

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Thursday, December 7, 2024 | 12:00PM – 5:00PM PT | 3 CPE | San Jose, CA Government at all levels is moving as quickly as possible to integrate new solutions and overhaul processes that need streamlining. For instance, in early September California Gov. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Department of Labor (DOL) and the U.S.

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FedInsider

MARCH 4, 2024

Thursday, April 11, 2024 | 12:00PM – 5:00PM EDT | 3 CPE | Albany, NY The state of New York and many of its cities are aggressively pursuing a strategic overhaul of the delivery of services to residents. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Department of Labor (DOL) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Announcing the 2024 Fall Training Conference: “ 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? “ The Coalition for Government Procurement is pleased to announce that registration is officially open for the 2024 Fall Training Conference on November 20-21 at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church, VA!

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 29, 2024

The kind of certification necessary will be dependent on the level of security necessary for the information generated or stored under the contract. 1] The Government Accountability Office denied the protest. 27, 2024. [3] SIZ-6281 (2024). [5] NAICS-6286 (2024). Comments on the proposed rule are due on Oct.

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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 17, 2024

22, 2024, a recent Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) case, where the GAO sustained the protest. After receiving the quotes, the contracting officer added six salient characteristics to be evaluated by the agency—none of which had been expressly stated in the solicitation. B-422171, Jan.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 22, 2024

Date & Location Date: September 12, 2024 Time: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM (ET) Location: Offices of Google – 25 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington DC 20001. The comments herein do not necessarily reflect the views of The Coalition for Government Procurement. 24-160 (July 16, 2024). Virtual attendance is also available.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 4, 2024

We would like to thank our current sponsors: 2024 Spring Training Conference, May 8-9 To view the 2024 Sponsorship Prospectus, click here. On March 6, 2024, the Federal Circuit vacated the CBCA decision on the threshold jurisdictional issue. This would be a big win for software companies that sell indirectly to the Government.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 22, 2024

In its first published bid protest sustain decision of the new year, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) highlights agencies’ obligation to adequately document a substantive analysis of proposals against the solicitation requirements, even in FAR Part 16.5 procurements. In SierTeK-Peerless JV LLC , B-422085, B-422085.2,

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The Coalition invites you to register for the 2024 Fall Training Conference – The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? ! Showcase Your Brand at the 2024 Fall Training Conference! Feedback is due by November 22, 2024 and can be submitted to VendorPerformance@gsa.gov. Don’t Miss Out!

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MAY 16, 2024

The comments herein do not necessarily reflect the views of The Coalition for Government Procurement. 1 Federal contractors should avoid the risk of being found ineligible for award by ensuring that their SAM registration remains current—and does not become a roadblock to receiving a potentially lucrative government contract.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

Comments on the proposed rule are due on or before October 15, 2024. Nominations Now Open for the 2024 Excellence in Partnership Awards! The Coalition for Government Procurement is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2024 Excellence in Partnership (EIP) Awards !

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SmallGovCon

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

For instance, in this post , we discussed a GAO decision where GAO held that the FAR requires offerors to maintain SAM registration throughout the evaluation period, meaning from proposal submission to award of the contract. Well, the federal government didn’t like the result and has published an interim rule to remedy it.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Become a Sponsor of the 2024 Spring Training Conference! We would like to thank our current sponsors: 2024 Spring Training Conference, May 8-9 To view the 2024 Sponsorship Prospectus, click here. 4] The proposed rule clarifies that only one limitation on subcontracting should apply to a set-aside contract.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 8, 2024

Date & Location Date: September 12, 2024 Time: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM (ET) Location: Offices of Google – 25 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington DC 20001. In addition, GSA has a P100 Facilities Standards webpage with the 2024 P100 Requirements and information from recent training sessions. Authored by Evan C.

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SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

In federal government contracting, however, a contractor may not have the same leeway to raise its prices. 2024) involved a request for quotations issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services seeking in-person and virtual training services. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news?

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SmallGovCon

JUNE 19, 2024

We get a lot of questions about federal government contracting as federal government contracting attorneys, which makes sense. This is also unsurprising, as the government really did not do the best job in making it clear what this act does. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news?

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Friday, November 15, 2024 | 2:00PM EST | 90 Minutes | 1.5 Close Contributing Editor , FedInsider REGISTER The post CyberSmart 2024: Cybersecurity Excellence in Government first appeared on FedInsider. CPE The premise of Moore’s law is that the speed and capability of computers can be expected to double every two years.

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Capital Edge Consulting

AUGUST 2, 2024

Labor is among the largest contract cost recorded to Government contracts. In many cases, they are the most significant; therefore, the Government invests significant efforts to monitoring these costs and auditing them. The post OMB’s 2 CFR 200 Updates 2024 appeared first on Capital Edge Consulting. We can help!

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Check Trade Publications for Tender News Specialist development consultancy consortium and government contracting sector publications offer excellent visibility into upcoming private and public procurement tenders beyond advertised portals. The post How To Win Management Consultancy Tenders In 2024? appeared first on Tracker.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

CIO-SP4 Faces Additional Protests Nextgov reports that the National Institutes of Health Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC) CIO-SP4 contract vehicle is under protest once more, with at least four additional complaints being filed with the U.S. Currently, CIO-SP3 is set to expire on April 29, 2024.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

6936, the Federal Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Act of 2024, was introduced in the House earlier this month by Representatives Ted Lieu (D-CA-36), Zachary Nunn (R-IA-3), Donald Beyer (D-VA-08), and Marcus Molinaro (R-NY-19). Comments are due March 18, 2024. Public comments are due to DoD on February 26, 2024.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 1, 2024

According to GSA’s announcement- Awards of OASIS+ Small Business were made first because the legacy OASIS Small Business contract end date of December 2024 is fast approaching. Earlier this month, NASA extended the submission deadline to August 28, 2024 at 12:00 PM (ET). document located in the SAM.gov notice.

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SmallGovCon

AUGUST 1, 2024

On June 28, 2024, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. 2244 (2024). This actually has many implications for federal contractors and how they interact with the federal government. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news? Raimondo, 144 S.

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Public Contracting Institute

AUGUST 7, 2024

Don’t make assumptions about what the agency wants… A recent Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) bid protest is a good example of a proposal that was not explicit, and did not meet a solicitation requirement. When the IRS evaluated the proposal, it found that Piton’s proposed project manager did not meet the full 8 year requirement.

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