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Government Contracts Cost and Pricing: The Truth in Negotiations Act, or Whatever the Kids Are Calling It These Days (Part 3)

Government Contracts & Investigations

3] TINA defines cost or pricing data to mean all facts that, as of the relevant date, a prudent buyer or seller would reasonably expect to affect price negotiations significantly. [4] 4] TINA is intended to “level the playing field” by providing Government negotiators the same cost or pricing data available to contractors.

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Friday Flash 10/11/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

Identify unmet needs, broken processes, and problems around transparency, participation, and accountability.” Innovative approaches : “What innovative approaches or emerging technologies could the government explore to enhance transparency, public participation, and accountability?” NW, Washington, D.C.

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Friday Flash 10/25/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) denied the protest. The incumbent protested, arguing that the requirement to recertify size in connection with the order was not authorized by law and unduly restricted competition. NW, Washington, D.C. 20006), but will be offered to both in-person and virtual attendees.

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A Brief Primer on the Impact of a Federal Government Shutdown

Government Contracts Legal Forum

Contractors considering protest should note that the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) will be closed during the shutdown. While agencies are unlikely to issue new solicitations or award new contracts during the shutdown, contractors may still have timely protest issues at the start of the shutdown period.

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Top Rules for Government Contractors: Essential Knowledge for Compliance

Select GCR

Governed by a comprehensive set of laws and regulations, this process ensures fairness, transparency, and accountability. DFARS includes clauses that enhance accountability and oversight regarding contractors cybersecurity practices, ensuring robust protection against cyber threats.

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Friday Flash 08/16/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

He began with the Government Accountability Office before serving as Chief Counsel to the then-GSA Board of Contract Appeals. The first group of negotiated prices are for 10 Medicare Part D drugs that treat a variety of conditions including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, autoimmune diseases and cancer.

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Friday Flash 02/23/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

Guest speakers included: Marsha Petersen, Chief of the Pharmacy Support Branch at the Defense Health Agency Aaron Middlekauff, DoD VP of Government Accounts for Cencora (formerly Amerisource Bergen) Jay Peloquin, Senior Director of Clinical Services at Express Scripts To view a recording of the event, click here. cloud computing sector.