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Government Contracts Cost and Pricing: The Truth in Negotiations Act, or Whatever the Kids Are Calling It These Days (Part 3)

Government Contracts & Investigations

Welcome back to the Cost Corner, where we provide practical insight into the complex cost and pricing requirements that apply to Government Contractors. We just completed two articles on the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) [1] and, before that, two articles on Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audits.

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Friday Flash 10/11/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

Identify unmet needs, broken processes, and problems around transparency, participation, and accountability.” Innovative approaches : “What innovative approaches or emerging technologies could the government explore to enhance transparency, public participation, and accountability?” NW, Washington, D.C. Polansky v.

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A Brief Primer on the Impact of a Federal Government Shutdown

Government Contracts Legal Forum

Contractors considering protest should note that the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) will be closed during the shutdown. View the full article While agencies are unlikely to issue new solicitations or award new contracts during the shutdown, contractors may still have timely protest issues at the start of the shutdown period.

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Top Rules for Government Contractors: Essential Knowledge for Compliance

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This article breaks down the essential rules every contractor needs to know. Governed by a comprehensive set of laws and regulations, this process ensures fairness, transparency, and accountability. Certain modifications may necessitate preliminary price negotiations to protect the governments interests.

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Friday Flash 08/16/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

He began with the Government Accountability Office before serving as Chief Counsel to the then-GSA Board of Contract Appeals. A future article in the Friday Flash will provide more details on the requirements in these DFARS clauses. The new prices will be effective Jan 1, 2026. Tom also was Counsel to the U.S.

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

Procurement Notes

That way, price adjustments can expediently be made, and contract performance can progress, without the contracting office and the contractor driving themselves mad over constant accounting drills. Which is not what the parties want to do for a fixed-price contract. 1) A FAR EPA clause cuts both ways. Now, the downside.