Public Contracting Institute

JUNE 5, 2024

Offerors are sometimes distressed when an agency selects a significantly higher priced, higher technically rated proposal in a best value determination. The rejected offeror may believe that the government has not properly conducted the best value determination, and request a quantification of the benefits in the higher rated proposal.

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 5, 2024

22] Plainly, approximately (22) months after October 2022 is on or about August to September 2024. could enter a recession by the late summer to early fall of 2024. 25] On February 4, 2024, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York stated that the probability of recession in the next twelve months is at 61.473%. [26]

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SmallGovCon

JANUARY 26, 2024

This week in federal government contracting news saw some interesting stories, including a push to streamline contracting and GSA not following procurement rules. We’ve had snow, ice, rain and sub degree temperatures! We are looking forward to seeing the sun again and warmer days.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Nominations for the 2024 Excellence in Partnership (EIP) Awards are due TODAY, October 25, 2024. Prepare for 2025: Post-Election Federal Procurement Insights at the Fall Training Conference The 2024 Fall Training Conference – The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? Pricing details included in the prospectus.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 10, 2024

During the training, Jason, Liam, and Alex will cover the following topics and more: Pricing – Transactional Data Reporting (TDR)/Commercial Sales Practices (CSP); Domestic Preferences; Supply Chain; Enforcement/Mandatory Disclosure/Ethics; Sustainability Requirements/Policy; and Bid Protests Update. Join Us at the Fall Training Conference!

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The final tally for August shows that GAO issued a whopping six separate sustained protest decisions in August 2024. The first two published sustain decisions in August 2024 were interesting additions to GAO’s body of bid protest case law. But it appears that drought is over! We would like to thank Cherie J. View the full article

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WashngtonExec

AUGUST 20, 2024

JoAnne Dukeshire Senior Vice President of Business Enablement, Arcfield According to Arcfield CEO Kevin Kelly, behind every winning government contracting business is a dedicated team of contracts, pricing and supply chain professionals that ensure operations run smoothly and strategies are legally and financially sound.

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WashngtonExec

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. Next is Ruta Haile, director of government contracts and pricing at ABSG Consulting, and finalist in the Contracts Executive of the Year, Private Company, category. Here, she talks about [.]

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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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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! Pricing details included in the prospectus. Feedback is due by November 22, 2024 and can be submitted to VendorPerformance@gsa.gov.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JULY 18, 2024

In making the award, the SSA had noted the price differential between TSG’s higher-rated, more expensive proposal and Sparksoft’s lower-rated, less expensive one, but concluded that TSG’s “distinguishing positive features” justified its price premium. These positive features included TSG’s SSO’s CISSP certification.

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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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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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WashngtonExec

AUGUST 26, 2024

JoAnne Dukeshire Senior Vice President of Business Enablement, Arcfield According to Arcfield CEO Kevin Kelly, behind every winning government contracting business is a dedicated team of contracts, pricing and supply chain professionals that ensure operations run smoothly and strategies are legally and financially sound.

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Public Contracting Institute

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Does the Service Contract Act provide for an increase in contract wage prices when there is an upward adjustment in the local (county) minimum wage. General Services Administration , CBCA 7769, 7911, April 23, 2024. For other helpful suggestions on government contracting, visit: Richard D.

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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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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 25, 2024

The deadline for submitting concept papers is September 30, 2024. The program received a $30 million investment in the Inflation Reduction Act that allowed GSA to expand its scope in 2024. GSA’s next RFI for the GPG Program will open August 1, 2024. This, of course, includes the government contracting industry.

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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 Legal Forum

APRIL 22, 2024

On March 15, 2024, the General Services Administration (GSA) issued Acquisition Letter MV-2024-01 providing guidance to GSA contracting officers on the use of upfront payments for acquisitions of cloud-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). View the full article

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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

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Join Our Sponsor Lineup for the 2024 Fall Training Conference! The Coalition for Government Procurement is pleased to announce that multiple sponsorship packages are available for the 2024 Fall Training Conference – 2025 Market Outlook: What’s Next? Pricing details included in the prospectus. 89 FR 68274. 89 FR 68274.

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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. GSA conducted the procurement under FAR subpart 8.4

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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 23, 2024

63239, January 4, 2024. The decision was mixed, depending on the type of pricing was in the various CLINs and the issue of whether a release applied. Release/Waiver The government initially argued that Vectrus waived its claim in a bilateral modification. For other helpful suggestions on government contracting, visit: Richard D.

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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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Public Contracting Institute

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In a recent appeal at the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (“Board”), the Board denied the appeal of two claims, one of which was a delay claim and the other a quantum meruit claim for breach of an implied-in-fact contract. 63153 , June 4, 2024. delay based on late Government Furnished Equipment).

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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. b)(2)(ii). [3]

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Inside Government Contracts

MARCH 1, 2024

On February 15, 2024, the Department of Defense (“DOD”) issued a final rule that increases the domestic content requirements for defense procurements. Under the new rule, the domestic content threshold is 65 percent in calendar years 2024 through 2028. Beginning in calendar year 2029, the threshold will be 75 percent.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

Demand data is shared publicly every other month through GSA’s Vendor Support Center To work towards its goal of “complete transparency” in government procurement purchasing, GSA has expanded its datasets and plans to make more data available over the coming years. GSA is also expanding TDR as an option to additional SINs in August 2024.

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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. Although the protester offered the lowest price, the agency found its proposal was technically unacceptable because it did not meet the new characteristics.

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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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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Currently, CIO-SP3 is set to expire on April 29, 2024. NITAAC plans to keep the contract open until October 29 with the option for an additional six months if necessary. In addition, NITAAC began sending Phase One notices of successful and unsuccessful offerors in January. To learn more and register for the webinars, click here.

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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. This case was distinguishable from other OHA size appeal decisions, where a price had not been agreed upon or where a potential purchase was conditioned on the seller reaching financial targets.

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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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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 23, 2024

It’s rare but it does happen, that the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) sustains five separate violations of the procurement regulations in a single protest. The LOC’s price evaluation considered only 16 out of 18 total labor categories, even though use of all categories was required by the solicitation.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 4, 2024

With the start of the New Year, the Coalition for Government Procurement’s commitment to addressing crucial procurement issues remains steadfast. As we begin 2024, the first two months promise to be especially busy, with a number of key regulations on the horizon. FAR & Beyond: Welcome to a Busy New Year!

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The Coalition has hit the ground running in 2024 with a multitude of webinars, trainings, and committee meetings, but perhaps none excite us more than bringing back our MAS Basic Training: The Nuts & Bolts and our GSA and VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel courses.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 18, 2024

Accounting Corner: First Glance: Breakdown of the Alliant 3 Draft Solicitation Authored By: Leo Alvarez, Principal, Dylan Schreiner, Manager, and Molly Menoni, Senior Consultant ; Baker Tilly January 18, 2024 The highly anticipated and closely watched second draft of the Alliant 3 solicitation is finally here! To register, click here.

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