Public Contracting Institute

JULY 5, 2024

In the complex world of government contracting, understanding and implementing Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) is crucial for success. Today, we’re diving deep into CAS 406, which focuses on establishing and adhering to cost accounting periods.

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SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The 2024 NDAA is directing quite a change in past performance evaluations for offerors in Department of Defense acquisitions. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news? The 2024 NDAA, though, has actually mandated a change within the DFARS that will up-end this long-held tenet for Department of Defense contracts.

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Capital Edge Consulting

AUGUST 23, 2024

Insight by: Norman McCord, Senior Manager Summary Timekeeping for government contractors is essential. Labor is among the largest contract cost recorded to Government contracts. Labor is among the largest contract cost recorded to Government contracts. It also helps the auditor to determine if Total Time Accounting is used.

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Fox Rothschild: Government Contracts

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Certified Claims are the primary avenue available to government contractors to recover damages due to changes, delays, inefficiencies, and other government-caused issues – a particularly important point for contractors seeking to maintain positive cashflow while facing the prospect of an economic slowdown or recession.

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AWS Public Sector

AUGUST 6, 2024

As Australia moves forward with its National framework for the assurance of artificial intelligence in government , Amazon Web Services (AWS) is committed to helping our customers implement AI solutions that align with Australia’s AI Ethics Principles. Each dimension is explored in depth in our responsible use of machine learning guide.

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Government Contracts

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Government Accountability Office that a $1 billion contract for services supporting the Office of Refugee Resettlement's program for unaccompanied children was awarded based on a flawed evaluation, making it one of Law360's 2023 Government Contracts Practice Groups of the Year. Hogan Lovells convinced the U.S.

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Public Contracting Institute

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In a recent protest, the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) held that although performance risk was not specifically listed as an evaluation criterion, an agency may always consider risk that is intrinsic to the stated evaluation factors. For other helpful suggestions on government contracting, visit: Richard D.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Diving into government contracting with SAM requires a clear roadmap to success. Learn the ins and outs of maintaining compliance, crafting a competitive bid, and positioning your business for growth through federal opportunities, all through the lens of SAM’s pivotal role in government procurement.

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Public Contracting Institute

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

A recent decision confirms that in a source selection, the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) saw nothing unreasonable in giving credit to an offeror that exceeded the solicitation requirements but could provide value to the agency during contract performance. Awardee’s evaluated price was $64.98 May 11, 2023.

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Redstone Government Consulting

AUGUST 5, 2024

About four years ago, DCAA was looking around and evaluating its workload and saw a problem: it was going away. The Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) wants to re-connect with you.

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GovSpend

DECEMBER 21, 2023

When working with federal government contractors, particularly in the federal intelligence sector, it is always fascinating to observe and comprehend how data is utilized, whether it be for identifying opportunities, analyzing past performance, or finding potential partners. It is an essential tool for ensuring the success of any company.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The mayor’s purpose that day was to introduce his new 10-year operational strategic plan to an audience of some 500 employees—a plan intended to modernize the way government works, make services more accessible, empower the city workforce and improve the city’s financial outlook.

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FedInsider

JUNE 5, 2024

For more information regarding concern and/or program cancellation policies please contact: Certs@FedInsiderNews.com * To receive CPE credit you must arrive on time, fill out and submit your evaluation to registration as you leave. State boards of accountancy have final authority in the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.

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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. State boards of accountancy have final authority in the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.

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GovSpend

DECEMBER 21, 2023

When working with federal government contractors, particularly in the federal intelligence sector, it is always fascinating to observe and comprehend how data is utilized, whether it be for identifying opportunities, analyzing past performance, or finding potential partners. It is an essential tool for ensuring the success of any company.

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Government Contracts & Global Trade

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

This is session 2 of 4 in the Introduction to Government Contracts webinar series. In this session, Cara Wulf and Philip Lee discuss the Government procurement process in a nutshell, as well as the Procurement Integrity Act and consequences for violations.

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FedInsider

JUNE 5, 2024

For more information regarding concern and/or program cancellation policies please contact: Certs@FedInsiderNews.com * To receive CPE credit you must arrive on time, fill out and submit your evaluation to registration as you leave. State boards of accountancy have final authority in the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.

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LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Certified Claims are the primary avenue available to government contractors to recover damages due to changes, delays, inefficiencies, and other government-caused issues – a particularly important point for contractors seeking to maintain positive cashflow while facing the prospect of an economic slowdown or recession.

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FedInsider

MARCH 4, 2024

For more information regarding concern and/or program cancellation policies please contact: Certs@FedInsiderNews.com * To receive CPE credit you must arrive on time, fill out and submit your evaluation to registration as you leave. State boards of accountancy have final authority in the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.

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Select GCR

MAY 7, 2024

Trying to figure out how to get a government contract? Key Takeaways The federal government provides a plethora of government contractor opportunities, organized by NAICS codes, requiring awareness of various types of contracts and agency-specific needs such as cybersecurity readiness for the Department of Defense.

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 20, 2024

Government Construction Projects: Bidding and Winning Strategies for Success Government construction projects offer significant opportunities for businesses to grow and thrive. In this article, we’ll explore key aspects of government construction projects and provide insights to help you secure contracts and achieve success.

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Federal News Network

JUNE 4, 2024

Government contractors on the whole are optimistic about future business. They expect more growth as the government adopts artificial intelligence. Generally, the government contracting markets have been relatively insulated from the economic conditions. And the government spending itself never actually goes down.

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Tendersinfo

APRIL 8, 2021

Government Procurement Professionals aim to achieve the best value for money in the process of procurement of goods and services for the public. It takes into account components like Cost, Quality, and Technicality of various bid proposals while deciding a contract award. Tender Evaluation is done as an aggregate of both aspects.

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SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

However, this time, it affected the award that had already been made, resulting in the court entering a preliminary injunction against the government continuing with its original award. I see you, COFC, using the Government’s own words against itself.) Looking for the latest government contracting legal news? FAR 52.204-7.

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GovCon & Trade

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

On December 21, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) dismissed a protest by ELS, an unsuccessful bidder on a Department of Defense (DOD) task order opportunity, concluding that it did not have jurisdiction to consider it. The protestor’s proposed price was $30,478,050, and its total evaluated price was $30,566,297.

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AWS Public Sector

JUNE 24, 2024

Governments encourage public sector organizations, businesses, and citizens to embrace digital technologies and practices through a range of incentives. As an Amazon Web Services (AWS) government transformation advisor, I’ve observed best practices that deliver success, and in this post, I summarize them.

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Government Contracts

AUGUST 2, 2024

Government Accountability Office denied a Virginia small business' challenge to a $115.8 million CIA medical support deal awarded to a competitor, saying the agency reasonably evaluated the protester's proposal when identifying minor or moderate strengths under a technical factor.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The government buys billions of dollars in healthcare-related goods and services every year, and no government procurement is perfect. The question disappointed healthcare contractors should ask is whether the agency acted unreasonably in its evaluation and selection of the awardee. B-421325, 2023 CPD ¶ 74 (Mar.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 27, 2024

City and county governments are often key buyers of landscape equipment and supplies, says Keith McGinty , director of bids and government accounts at SiteOne Landscape Supply , a firm that sells soil maintenance products, irrigation, lighting, nursery products, tools, equipment, safety items and hardscapes in addition to landscape supplies.

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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 12, 2024

In the complex world of government contracting, managing risks associated with subcontractors is a critical skill that can make or break your project’s success. Understanding the Importance of Subcontractor Management Effective subcontractor management is crucial for the success of government contracts.

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GovCon & Trade

DECEMBER 18, 2023

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. B-418123.4, 9, 2020, 2020 CPD ¶ 397 at 5.)

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FedInsider

MAY 28, 2024

Thursday, August 8, 2024 | 12:00PM – 5:00PM EDT | 3 CPE | Columbus, OH State governments understand that utilizing IT effectively is the key to delivering excellent customer service. State boards of accountancy have final authority in the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants.

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Capital Edge Consulting

MAY 10, 2024

Insight by: Norman McCord, Senior Manager Summary Timekeeping for government contractors is essential. Labor is among the largest contract cost recorded to Government contracts. Labor is among the largest contract cost recorded to Government contracts. It also helps the auditor to determine if Total Time Accounting is used.

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Government Contracts

JANUARY 26, 2024

Government Accountability Office rejected a medical firm's efforts to again upend a pending $44 billion defense contract for professional medical services, saying the Defense Health Agency's revamped evaluation methodology appropriately accounted for bidders' proposed pricing.

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FedScoop

JUNE 10, 2024

The Department of Veterans Affairs has work to do in assessing its software licenses, the Government Accountability Office said in a report that included four other new priority recommendations to the VA.

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FedInsider

JANUARY 17, 2024

That kind of growth rate might be the envy of other states, but it also means increased pressure on the state government to deliver internet-based, user-friendly services for everything from child support services to renewing business licenses. Additional Information: Prerequisites & Advance Preparation : None required.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

JUNE 25, 2019

Price analysis can be considered a stage of bid evaluation depending on the provisions of a legal and regulatory framework. It is an assessment of the evaluated price of a responsive bid to ascertain that it is not unreasonably high nor unreasonably low, but fair enough to the procuring entity and the supplier.

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