SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Below are some of the main items to think about in considering a bid protest at the COFC, as opposed to a bid protest at the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or an agency level protest. Finally, the list of documents includes the proposals and evaluation record for all offerors. Need legal assistance?

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Public Contracting Institute

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The Government Accounting Office (“GAO”) receives numerous protests alleging that the time allotted from publication of a solicitation to submission of offers is unreasonable. The RFQ also stated the performance period and the evaluation factors. For other helpful suggestions on government contracting, visit: Richard D.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Discover how to navigate the process and secure government contracts for your business. Key Takeaways Bidding on government contracts presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially small enterprises, with substantial revenue and credibility benefits. Why Bid on Government Jobs?

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Capital Edge Consulting

AUGUST 28, 2024

In government contracting, maintaining a DCAA-approved accounting system is crucial. The Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) enforces strict guidelines to ensure that contractors’ accounting systems meet the standards required for compliance. Key Takeaways: Overview of DCAA Approved Accounting System essentials.

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SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Accordingly, COFC issued the preliminary injunction, and ordered the parties to continue with the protest to achieve a final resolution, demonstrating the vital importance of accurate and continual SAM registration to the federal government contracting process. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news?

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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.

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Select GCR

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Want to expand your small business with government contracts? This article covers how a small business government contractor can qualify, find opportunities, and thrive in this space. We’ll explore essential resources, strategies for winning contracts, and compliance requirements.

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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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Government Contracts

AUGUST 26, 2024

Government Accountability Office has denied Ernst & Young LLP's protest over a $107.8 million accounting services deal in support of U.S. Transportation Command, awarded to KPMG LLC, finding that the agency reasonably evaluated both companies' proposals.

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Government Contracts

MAY 2, 2024

Government Accountability Office denied a joint venture's protest of a U.S. Navy decision to tap a competitor for an operations support deal in the Philippines, saying the protest was based on a misunderstanding of cost realism evaluation requirements.

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Fox Rothschild: Government Contracts

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Those remedies are key to contractors holding the government accountable for project changes and delays – and staying financially solvent. For federal contractors, it is not an exaggeration to say that performance evaluations are the lifeblood of the business. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 42.15

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SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Solicitations for brand name or equal products are commonly used by contracting officers to ensure that the products procured via the contract meet minimum requirements. Rather, GAO found that the contracting officer added salient characteristics after the quotations. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news?

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Select GCR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This involves a high level of responsibility and accountability, as prime contractors must manage both the resources and subcontractors effectively to fulfill their obligations. Definition of Prime Contractor A prime contractor refers to an entity that receives a government contract to oversee and carry out a project.

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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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GovCon & Trade

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In the article, we outlined some key elements that government contractors should consider when deciding whether to submit CSO proposals include: Evaluation: CSOs are reserved for the acquisition of products or services new to the federal contracting space.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Diving into government contracting with SAM requires a clear roadmap to success. SAM.gov stands as a crucial portal for businesses seeking federal contracts. This article delivers a concise guide on effectively using SAM, from completing your registration to enhancing your contracting strategy.

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Capital Edge Consulting

AUGUST 14, 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. Inadequate recordkeeping can lead to low rankings in an audit or even worse: loss of contract.

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Capital Edge Consulting

SEPTEMBER 4, 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. Inadequate recordkeeping can lead to low rankings in an audit or even worse: loss of contract.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

5] Based on inter-agency agreements, this program includes contracts awarded by certain non-DoD agencies as well as DoD contracts. [6] 6] DCAA is authorized to examine contractor records related to proposals, discussions, pricing, and performance to evaluate the accuracy, completeness, and currency of cost or pricing data. [7]

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Tendersinfo

APRIL 8, 2021

Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) is the measure for selecting the best out of the incoming bids based on factors that are related to the subject matter of the contract. It takes into account components like Cost, Quality, and Technicality of various bid proposals while deciding a contract award.

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FedScoop

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Office of Personnel Management and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence do not have adequate data for assessing government security clearances and other vetting processes, the Government Accountability Office said in a report released Monday.

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Capital Edge Consulting

AUGUST 23, 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. Inadequate recordkeeping can lead to low rankings in an audit or even worse: loss of contract.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Welcome back to the Cost Corner, where we provide practical insight into the complex cost and pricing requirements that apply to Government contractors. Applicability of the FAR Cost Principles The FAR Cost Principles apply to the “pricing of contracts, subcontracts, and modifications whenever cost analysis is performed.” [1]

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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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Capital Edge Consulting

MAY 10, 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. Inadequate recordkeeping can lead to low rankings in an audit or even worse: loss of contract.

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FedScoop

MAY 28, 2024

In February 2024, the bureau said it was in the last phase of evaluation but an award wouldn’t be made until bid protest challenges to the contract filed with the Government Accountability Office were resolved.

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Capital Edge Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 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. Inadequate recordkeeping can lead to low rankings in an audit or even worse: loss of contract.

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Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 9, 2023

This pilot program could provide an opportunity for the DIB to become more directly involved in CMF operations and evaluations. Section 1533 of the House bill would require a comprehensive review by the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) of DoD’s readiness to conduct cyberspace operations. CMF Occupational Resiliency.

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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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SmallGovCon

JANUARY 20, 2025

Current FAR 9.506 simply commands contracting officers to review OCIs, but with little guidance for agencies. While its hard to know exactly what Congress is referring to, it could mean professional standards such as those established by industry groups including public accounting rules. Need legal assistance? call at 785-200-8919.

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LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Those remedies are key to contractors holding the government accountable for project changes and delays – and staying financially solvent. For federal contractors, it is not an exaggeration to say that performance evaluations are the lifeblood of the business. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 42.15

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 20, 2023

DoD developed a standard template for these reports earlier this year to ensure consistent evaluation criteria. GAO denied a pre-proposal protest by IBM over the terms of the solicitation for the estimated $5 billion contract. GAO said IBM's claims that the solicitation's evaluation factors are unduly restrictive were not supported.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The previous four Cost Corner articles addressed the Cost Principles pertaining to the general criteria for determining the allowability of costs, direct and indirect costs, accounting for unallowable costs, and penalties for unallowable costs. 29] As a result, such compensation has a lower the audit risk.

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Small business hurt by court decision The General Services Administration used the 876 authority for its ASTRO contract for services to support the operations, maintenance, readiness, research, development, systems integration and support for manned, unmanned and optionally manned platforms and robotics.

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Government Contracts Navigator

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

DISPARATE TREATMENT MATERIAL EXCEPTION PRICE EVALUATION PAST PERFORMANCE BEST VALUE DETERMINATION The post 60-Second Sustains: Deloitte Consulting LLP and Softrams LLC appeared first on Government Contracts Navigator. Jochum ● Deloitte Consulting LLPB-422094; B-422094.2 Deloitte Consulting LLP; Softrams, LLCB-421801.2,B-421801.3,B-421801.4,B-421801.5,B-421801.6

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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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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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