Government Contracts Legal Forum

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Government Accountability Office (GAO) released its Annual Report on Bid Protests for Fiscal Year 2023. Thus, bid protests remain an important oversight mechanism for the federal procurement system. The post GAO’s Bid Protest Sustain Rate Soars, but Is There a Catch? View the full article On October 26, 2023, the U.S.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

MARCH 26, 2019

As the field of Procurement is still evolving and scholars don’t seem to subscribe to universal definition of concepts such as what constitute the procurement cycle, this article does not make reference to any textbook or academic publication. Bid evaluation is the responsibility of a body known as the Bid Evaluation Panel.

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Select GCR

MARCH 4, 2025

This article simplifies the process: understanding the basics, finding the right opportunities, preparing your business, and crafting winning bids. Agencies may even provide a stronger chance of procuring a contract when bidding to help small businesses meet their targets. How do I get government contracts?

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JULY 18, 2024

In making the award, the SSA had noted the price differential between TSG’s higher-rated, more expensive proposal and Sparksoft’s lower-rated, less expensive one, but concluded that TSG’s “distinguishing positive features” justified its price premium. View the full article We would like to thank Cherie J.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

DECEMBER 6, 2023

As contracting activities are busy awarding new contracts, it is important to follow the trends related to successful and effective protests as you consider filing your own bid protest, or as you defend your award as an intervenor. Below we dive into recent bid protest decisions and identify what won, what did not win, and why.

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Procureware

JANUARY 22, 2018

When considering all steps from start to finish, the administrative time for a bid is typically reduced by an impressive 50 to 70 percent! One of the most common questions I hear from procurement staff during implementation is, “how should the supplier bid responses be structured?” My answer is always “yes.”

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The Procurement School

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Author: Helen Doucette “Accept the bid from ABC Company” said the VP of Finance to the Director of Procurement. “I According to the Competitive Bidding Law of Canada, we can only accept compliant bids. In conducting research for this article, I found many definitions of ‘Ethics’. I cannot” replied the Director. “Why

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The following is an installment in Crowell & Moring’s 2023 Bid Protest Sustain of the Month Series. All through 2023, Crowell’s Government Contracts Practice will keep you up to date with a summary of the most notable bid protest sustain decision each month. View the full article B-421597.2, B-421597.2, In RELX Inc. ,

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Select GCR

OCTOBER 29, 2024

This article covers how a small business government contractor can qualify, find opportunities, and thrive in this space. HUBZone-certified businesses not only gain eligibility for set-aside contracts but also receive a 10% price evaluation preference in full and open contract competitions.

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Select GCR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This article will explore what is prime contractor roles, responsibilities, and the importance of prime contractors in government projects. These steps are essential for positioning your business to bid on and win government contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and opening up a new avenue for growth and opportunities.

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Federal News Network

MAY 30, 2024

Just this month, the Defense Pricing and Contracting unit issued a memo underscoring that authority. And as you alluded to before, it does also have a price impact on the government, having contractors and subcontractors comply with all these extra rules. That’s expensive and complicated. As always, thanks so much.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In January 2024, the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) published 31 bid protest decisions, two of which resulted in decisions sustaining the protesters’ challenges. Although the protester offered the lowest price, the agency found its proposal was technically unacceptable because it did not meet the new characteristics.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 8, 2023

The following is an installment in Crowell & Moring’s 2023 Bid Protest Sustain of the Month Series. All through 2023, Crowell’s Government Contracts Practice will keep you up to date with a summary of the most notable bid protest sustain decision each month. MPZA also argued that Eagle Harbor’s price proposal was unrealistic.

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

It was very in-depth, and it had proposals to modernize the program, one of which is to add, a level of competition to the program to ensure that the contractors are performing with excellence and that there’s a chance to do a price competition potentially every five years for the contracts. We don’t.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

MARCH 12, 2024

The Solicitation required vendors to submit pricing schedules that included quoted labor categories from their underlying FSS contracts. The post February 2024 Bid Protest Sustain of the Month appeared first on Government Contracts Legal Forum. View the full article GSA conducted the procurement under FAR subpart 8.4

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

In addition to monitoring the rulemaking process, contractors should be mindful of potential bid protest issues that could arise if the Proposed Rule is finalized in its current form. View the full article Under the new requirements, government contractors will be required to disclose expected salary ranges in job postings.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 30, 2024

The request for quotations (RFQ) included a two-page specification sheet identifying the salient characteristics of the wheel loader equipment and stated that award would be made on a lowest price, techncally acceptable basis. The post January 2024 Bid Protest Sustain of the Month appeared first on Government Contracts Legal Forum.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The following is an installment in Crowell & Moring’s 2023 Bid Protest Sustain of the Month Series. All through 2023, Crowell’s Government Contracts Practice will keep you up to date with a summary of the most notable bid protest sustain decision each month.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 23, 2024

KS&T bid in auctions in Ontario and consistently transferred emission allowances to California for trading. The Tribunal held that KS&T’s emission allowances did not grant it a legal share in any asset or resource, or qualify as “interests” under Article 1139(h).

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Mercell

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Choosing the best bid is a central step in any tendering process. If the award criterion is the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT), this involves scoring bids on price and quality and ranking them. Scores are calculated using a bid evaluation formula that takes as inputs price and quality, and their respective weights.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

JANUARY 19, 2024

Welcome back to the Cost Corner, where we provide practical insight into the complex cost and pricing requirements that apply to Government contractors. This is the second article in a multi-part series on the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Cost Principles applicable to contracts with commercial organizations. 2] FAR 31.001. [3]

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 16, 2024

In this article, we’ll provide you with essential tips and resources to help you navigate the world of government contracting and find the right opportunities for your business. Registration is required to bid on contracts. Learn more about the benefits and risks in the Understanding Firm Fixed-Price Contracts blog post.

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The Procurement School

JULY 16, 2024

The following article discusses the various steps of contract management and its role in procurement efficiency. One of the greatest sources of contract disputes is how to handle price increase requests where there is no clear contract language. But first a definition of efficiency.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 11, 2024

The following is the final installment in Crowell & Moring’s 2023 Bid Protest Sustain of the Month Series. All through 2023, Crowell’s Government Contracts Practice kept you up to date with a summary of the most notable bid protest sustain decision each month. View the full article 121.404(a)(1)(ii).

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The Procurement School

APRIL 22, 2024

The following article outlines the solicitation process and while not all steps have equal weight all steps should be considered. A lack of clarity will be reflected in the quality of the solicitation document, the evaluation criteria and the bid submissions. Determine the Procurement Approach.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

This article will guide you through the essentials of government contracting, from understanding different contract types to the steps required to secure a contract with government. There are three primary types of contracts: fixed price, cost reimbursement, and time/materials contracts.

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GovSpend

APRIL 5, 2023

These solicitations can take the form of requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for quotes (RFQs), or invitations to bid (ITBs). Submission of bids: Businesses can submit bids in response to solicitations, outlining their proposed solutions and pricing.

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GovSpend

APRIL 5, 2023

These solicitations can take the form of requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for quotes (RFQs), or invitations to bid (ITBs). Submission of bids: Businesses can submit bids in response to solicitations, outlining their proposed solutions and pricing.

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Procureware

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Three Primary Delivery Methods The article identifies three chief methods. Design Bid Build (DBB) : DBB is the traditional three-phased contracting method for construction projects. First the project is designed and then the design is bid out to different contractors. Each of these methods has advantages and disadvantages.

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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 suggestions apply to all segments of competitive bidding, including the SME segments of Supplier Diversity, Indigenous and Social Procurement.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

This article, which compares public and private procurement, gives suppliers the confidence to move in both markets. The private sector offers more flexibility, whereas the public sector requires a more complex and formal process for businesses that are considering bidding for public sector contracts.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

This article provides a comprehensive guide for consultancies on improving their chances of success when bidding for management consulting tenders, whether from government entities, NGOs, or private sector companies. Winning management consultancy contracts via competitive tender can be lucrative yet challenging.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

concluding that the agency’s market research was insufficient to support the agency’s conclusion that it would likely receive quotes from at least two responsible small business concerns at a fair market price. View the full article Rule of Two protests can come in two flavors. The post “Et ‘two,’ GAO?”:Recent

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 18, 2024

In this article, we’ll demystify the FedRAMP certification process and provide you with the knowledge and resources needed to secure your place in the competitive federal contracting landscape. However, navigating the complex world of cybersecurity regulations and requirements can be daunting.

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The Procurement School

MAY 27, 2024

Even more so now, seasoned professionals in the construction industry have seen budgets disrupted considerably by fluctuations in pricing and lead times that have shredded carefully drafted cost estimates and project schedules. This risk absorption is directly reflected in bid prices.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In a previous article , we analyzed what made protests successful at the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) in Fiscal Year 2023 (“FY23”). Now, we want to share some insights we gained while conducting the same analysis of bid protest decisions at the Court of Federal Claims (“COFC” or the “Court”).

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

This article delivers a concise guide on effectively using SAM, from completing your registration to enhancing your contracting strategy. Bidding and Proposal Submission Submitting competitive bids and proposals is a critical step in securing federal contracts.

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