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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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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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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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Open Contracting Partnership

JANUARY 16, 2025

Government accountability, climate resilience and supporting inclusive economies remain top priorities for leaders around the globe, and stronger public procurement will play a critical role in delivering on them. As 2025 unfolds, OCP’s work will be needed more than ever.

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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 8, 2024

Introduction to CAS 405 and Unallowable Costs In the complex world of government contracting, understanding and properly accounting for unallowable costs as per Cost Accounting Standard (CAS) 405 is crucial for success.

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The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

This article explores practical approaches to streamline public sector procurement processes and focuses on increasing participation from Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The intention is to encourage consideration of ways to simplify and open opportunities for SMEs to efficiently participate in more public procurements.

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Federal News Network

JUNE 3, 2024

62-year-old Robert Burke, a retired four-star admiral, is facing up to 30 years in prison for an alleged scheme to steer a government contract to a company in exchange for future employment. After requesting a withdrawal from their TSP account, users no longer have to wait 30 days to request a second withdrawal.

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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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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

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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SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

This should give contractors more leeway to take on new ownership from other 8(a) Program participants, or a contractor in their same industry. This new fourth proposed exception would be: “SBA approval is not required where the 8(a) Participant has never received an 8(a) contract.”

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SmallGovCon

JUNE 21, 2024

SBA will reject an applicant (or graduate/terminate a current participant) if any of its individual owners/managers upon whom eligibility is based fall above any of these three thresholds while applying to or participating in the 8(a) Program. And these are an all or nothing package-deal. But that is about it.

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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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Select GCR

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

you’ll also need to provide bank routing and account numbers for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). International entities will need to obtain a NATO Commercial and Government Entity (NCAGE) Code. How to Create a SAM.gov Account The initial step in the registration journey is creating a SAM.gov account.

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Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Public procurement spending accounted for an average of 30% of total public spending across the region [1] and as much as 74% of that spending is wasted due to inefficiencies [2] , according to data from FISLAC , an analytics platform developed by the IDB’s Fiscal Management Division (FMM).

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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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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.

Accountability 52

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SmallGovCon

JUNE 6, 2024

However, when you dive deeper, you’ll likely notice that even though the requirements are similar, there are enough small differences in the language you can’t just assume that, say, a requirement for service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) is going to be the same for a woman-owned small business (WOSB) or an 8(a) Program participant.

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Inter-American Development Bank

MARCH 9, 2023

Public procurement accounts for around 13-20% of global GDP , so it has the potential to be an important tool for governments to promote gender equality. 1] There are different restrictions that explain this low participation of women-led companies in the awarding of public procurement contracts.

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Inside Government Contracts

AUGUST 23, 2023

Further, although this working group will be required to submit an initial report and annual reports to Congress, it is not clear how the reports’ findings will be addressed in practice, particularly without involvement of industry participants in the working group. The House bill also expands Section 215 of the James M.

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FedInsider

AUGUST 5, 2024

The guidance is to minimize any risks resulting from relying on AI to make agency decisions or take actions that could undermine the “efficacy, safety, equitableness, fairness, transparency, accountability, appropriateness, or lawfulness of such decisions or actions.” Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants.

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SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Consequently, this will mean that once the DFARS is updated in line with the NDAA (hopefully by July of this year), Department of Defense acquisitions (and only those for now), will take into account any relevant past performance information of affiliates of a small business offeror. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news?

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GovSpend

JUNE 20, 2024

Were you aware that in FY 23, a substantial $6.23B, accounting for 8% of total federal contracts, was allocated to Small Business Innovation Research (SBIRs) and Small Business Technology Transfers (STTRs), benefiting 3,230 businesses ? to the SBIR program if their extramural research and development budgets exceed $100M.

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SmallGovCon

MARCH 8, 2024

It is no doubt that the SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program is a first-class program: there is a reason that some of us around here tend to say that it is one of the most important of federal government contracting programs. Benefits like business development assistance and priority on many federal contracting opportunities.

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Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 9, 2023

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. This proposed rule would make compliance with these requirements material to eligibility for and payment under a government contract.

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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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FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. Mr. Jones is a Solution Architect and Account / Project Lead by background and has a demonstrated portfolio of delivering value to his Clients.

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GovCon Wire

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

She is responsible for the company’s government contracting affairs, bringing over 30 years of experience in project accounting and management. Koster is participating in the GovCon Wire’s Fireside Chat with Tiffany Hixson from the GSA on March 18, 2024. Learn about the demonstrated

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SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

An “offeror has access to non-public information (including proprietary information and non-public source selection sensitive information) that may provide the offeror with a competitive advantage in a competition for a different government contract.” Looking for the latest government contracting legal news?

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Public Contracting Institute

AUGUST 6, 2024

In the competitive world of government contracting, accurate cost estimating is crucial for successful proposals. Let’s explore seven proven techniques that will help you master this essential skill and improve your chances of winning contracts.

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FedInsider

MARCH 4, 2024

Carahsoft is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority in the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Department of Labor (DOL) and the U.S.

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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 3, 2024

In the complex world of government contracting, conducting thorough market research is not just a best practice—it’s a requirement. At Public Contracting Institute (PCI), we understand the intricacies of FAR compliance and offer expert guidance to help you navigate these waters successfully.

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Government Contracts

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Government Accountability Office has backed a trio of protests over roughly $280 million in task orders issued under a massive logistics support contract, saying the U.S. Army improperly ignored inconsistencies in the awardee's approach to small business participation requirements.

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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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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

We just really want to make sure that through this effort, we’re supporting opportunities for small business owners to participate. And it opened up federal contracting to so many small businesses across the state,” she said. And we have to remain focused and have that as the central focus of the SBIR/STTR programs.”

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Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 1, 2024

This groundbreaking technology offers a new level of security, efficiency, and accountability, promising to revolutionize the way government agencies and public sector institutions conduct procurements. Learn about the role of trust in government contracting from our experts at the Public Contracting Institute.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Complimentary Registration Accreditation: Participants can earn 1 CPE credit in Business Management & Organization.* * To receive CPE credit you must arrive on time and participate in the surveys throughout the webinar. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Live Captioning CART What is CART?

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