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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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Contract Administration Basics

The Procurement ClassRoom

A contract is a written agreement, enforceable by law, between a procuring entity and a supplier , contractor or service provider for the provision of goods , works or services. Preparation for contract administration begins with planning , which should begin during the bidding and selection process. Where does it start?

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Strategies for Dealing with a Government Shutdown

SmallGovCon

This report noted that “the Antideficiency Act significantly limits an affected agencys ability to solicit and award new contracts, to obligate new funds to existing contracts, and to perform essential contract administration functions.”

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Bid Protest Minute: The High Bar to Proving Contract Officer Bias

GovCon & Trade

By: Richard Arnholt On November 8, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) denied an unsuccessful bidder’s protest that asserted the Veteran Administration’s (VA) evaluation of Texas Waste Company’s past performance was unreasonable and reflected the Contracting Officer’s (CO) bias.

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Job Opening: Purchasing Manager

Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

Ensures accountability, compliance and consistent interpretation and application with all current and applicable state and federal laws, agency policies and procedures, rules and regulations. Experience with contract administration strongly preferred. Three (3) years supervisory experience. Experience with budgeting preferred.

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Why File: A Request For Equitable Adjustment

SmallGovCon

Requests for equitable adjustment are considered negotiations rather than litigation, and under FAR 31.205-33 , contract administration costs are allowable costs. Generally, costs in preparing requests for equitable adjustment are considered part of the negotiation process, and so are considered contract administration costs.

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What is Fair and Reasonable Transparency? 

The CGP

Transparent communication also promotes accountability and trust between the parties and with the public. The better industry understands requirements, policies, and procedures, the more efficiently and effectively it can respond to the government’s needs.