Capital Edge Consulting

FEBRUARY 6, 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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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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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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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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Whistleblower Network News

JANUARY 31, 2024

According to the government, “MTM’s subcontract proposal overstated MTM’s cost or pricing data, thereby causing the prime contractor to negotiate and certify the prime contract with TACOM based on inflated costs, which in turn caused TACOM to pay overcharges at the prime and subcontractor levels.” government.

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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. The Cost Principles also apply to the determination, negotiation, and allowance of costs whenever required by a contract clause. [6] Terms of the contract. Allocability.

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SmallGovCon

MARCH 22, 2024

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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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 20, 2024

It typically involves the following steps: Identifying opportunities Reviewing solicitation documents Attending pre-bid meetings Preparing and submitting a responsive bid Participating in bid evaluation and negotiations To excel in the bidding process, consider enrolling in our Life Sciences Contracting 101 course.

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 5, 2024

Air Force with the expectation that its contract will continue to be renewed during the foreseeable future. Indirect costs allocable to direct costs incurred as a result of the delay are allowable when computed in accordance with the contractor’s established accounting practices [ ].” [137] 134] Idle or Underutilized Equipment.

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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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Federal News Network

JULY 25, 2024

A diligent review will typically include: Accounting for the parties’ relative business cases for entering into the agreement, including factors influencing negotiating leverage (is the subcontractor the only practical choice to supply the relevant goods or services, or does the prime have other options?)

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SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Unfortunately, for both DHHS and Cloud Harbor, the ability to make corrections to minor irregularities only applies to procurements that are performed according to FAR Part 14, pertaining to sealed bidding with non-negotiated procurements. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news? Questions about this post?

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 8, 2024

Under some circumstances, if an IFB is canceled but the requirement remains, the agency may complete the procurement by converting it to a negotiated procurement, but FAR 14.404-1 places limitations on when this is permitted. For other helpful suggestions on government contracting, visit: Richard D. LLC, B-421676.4,

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Government Contracts

APRIL 19, 2024

Government Accountability Office's recent decision in TLS Joint Venture makes clear that a lapse in System for Award Management registration, no matter how brief, renders a government contractor ineligible for a negotiated procurement, so submit renewals with plenty of time to spare, say attorneys at Haynes Boone.

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Federal News Network

JUNE 4, 2024

Generally, the government contracting markets have been relatively insulated from the economic conditions. I think most government contractors have contracts that are negotiated and the prices are negotiated upfront, and then they have to adhere to those prices over the course of the entire five-to-10 year contract.

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JULY 23, 2024

If you’re aiming to secure federal contracts, being registered in SAM is non-negotiable. Learn how to establish your business as a trusted government partner and gain insights into maintaining your SAM registration for continued success. Registration is a mandatory step for doing business with the federal government.

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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. Manos, Government Contract Cost & Pricing § 13:3 (2023). [24] NASABCA No.

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Fox Rothschild: Government Contracts

JANUARY 3, 2024

The bids received exceeded the government’s estimate and the agency therefore elected to cancel the IFB and convert the requirement into a negotiated procurement. However, GAO rejected the agency’s plan to convert the sealed IFB to a negotiated procurement.

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Government Contracts

JANUARY 25, 2024

Government Accountability Office and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims consider supplementation of the record and an agency’s attempt to convert a sealed bid opportunity into a negotiated procurement, as well as an example of precedential drift.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

JANUARY 31, 2024

Since our last Bid Protest Hub article in November, the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) has published 37 bid protest decisions, two of which have resulted in decisions sustaining the protester’s challenge. Below, we cover a few important GAO decisions you should know from December 2023.

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MAY 14, 2024

It’s like a treasure trove of standard solicitation provisions and contract clauses, providing a ready reference for the standard terms often incorporated in government contracts. In addition, the government accountability office plays a crucial role in monitoring and evaluating the performance of these agencies.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Strict laws, such as the Procurement Act 2023 and the Public Contracts Regulations, regulate public procurement activities in order to maintain accountability and safeguard public funds. Furthermore, private businesses have more flexibility in pursuing informal tendering procedures or direct negotiation with suppliers.

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AUGUST 2, 2023

Government Leasing Contracts on Public Office Space Did you know that Government contracting doesn’t just belong to services and products, but also leasing office spaces. Anyone with an office building available for lease has the opportunity to contract with the Government.

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Tracker Intelligence

AUGUST 16, 2024

Public sector contracts, such as government contracts, are heavily regulated to ensure transparency, fairness, and accountability. These contracts require strict adherence to procurement laws, focusing on competitive bidding and public scrutiny.

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The Contractor's Perspective

MAY 25, 2023

The ongoing debt ceiling negotiations are approaching the “X Date” with little certainty of a resolution. Government runs out of money to pay all of its bills, is estimated to be June 1. Failing to raise the debt ceiling by that date would be unprecedented and, by most accounts, would have dire consequences for the economy.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

For instance, the recitals in the settlement agreement explicitly state that Verizon received credit under DOJ’s guidelines for taking disclosure, cooperation, and remediation into account in False Claims Act cases as set forth in § 4-4.112 of the Justice Manual. This means that Verizon paid 1.5x View the full article

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The Procurement School

JUNE 25, 2023

In addition to other stakeholders, the public sector is accountable to taxpayers and auditors, while the private sector is under the watchful eye of a company’s board and its shareholders. Canadian companies, for their part, now have greater access to EU government contracts.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The RFI aims to collect ideas, suggestions, and recommendations that can be included in the plan, and consists of four key topic areas: Problem identification : “Please explain a specific problem that open government can address. Identify unmet needs, broken processes, and problems around transparency, participation, and accountability.”

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Government Contracts & Investigations

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

This statute anticipates the use of a contract, at least in some circumstances, to procure an item. Because it is likely that an agency may use a contract to procure these supplies, the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) does not consider § 4023 an OTA statute. See Air Tractor, Inc., B-418244, B-418244.2,

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

In the 2020 Queen Mary Survey on Investment Arbitration , 81% of survey respondents expressed positive views of contract-based arbitration, and 72% expressed positive views of treaty-based arbitration to resolve investment disputes with states. Dave further noted a gradual shift within the Indian state towards institutional arbitration.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) denied the protest. The Small Business Administration’s (SBA) recertification regulations have always provided contracting officers with the discretion to request size recertification in connection with orders under IDIQ contracts. NW, Washington, D.C.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

million federal employees who will be directly impacted in some way by a federal government shutdown with the majority facing a furlough of an undetermined length. federal government contracts signed every year and they may be impacted by a shutdown. Finally, the federal government spends approximately $1.2

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

GSA “Best Value” Legislation Advances in the House On September 20, Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) announced that HR 9596, “The Value Over Cost Act”, advanced out of the Committee on Oversight and Accountability through a unanimous bipartisan vote of 39-0. The bill, introduced by Donalds, was designed “to provide the U.S.

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

John Shoraka, co-founder and managing director of GovContractPros, an advisory services firm specializing in federal procurement and a former associate administrator of Government Contracting and Business Development at the SBA, offered the opposite view. Source: SBA proposed rule from Oct.

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DECEMBER 17, 2024

Understanding Federal Government Contracting Federal government contracting is a multifaceted process involving the acquisition of goods and services by federal agencies. Governed by a comprehensive set of laws and regulations, this process ensures fairness, transparency, and accountability.

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JUNE 11, 2024

Designed for contractors and businesses of all sizes, we spotlight the risks, opportunities, and considerations that govern successful government engagements without overwhelming you with jargon or theoretical scenarios. The two main categories of government contracts are fixed-price contracts and cost-reimbursement contracts.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

Tom’s illustrious career in the private sector also includes working with the Washington Management Group as Vice President for Law and Policy and with AT&T Government Solutions, where, as Senior Counsel, he supported civilian and defense business teams and served as a subject matter expert on government procurement policy issues.

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