Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

By the time you’ve finished reading this article, you will have a sound understanding of how public procurement works. Furthermore, the government organisation must make all solicitation documents available at a reasonable price. Such a service requires the government to procure contracts in a well-managed and efficient manner.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Although the protester offered the lowest price, the agency found its proposal was technically unacceptable because it did not meet the new characteristics. This decision is consistent with other decisions we have analyzed in previous articles. Thus, the GAO sustained the protest.

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Inter-American Development Bank

MAY 31, 2022

The most important innovation, acknowledging the weakness of the existing mechanisms, such as transfer pricing and thin capitalization rules, is the transfer of income from low tax countries to other countries with taxation rates over 15%. In an open and globalized economy, these two problems affect all countries.

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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). Escalating bonding and insurance values directly increase bid pricing and that cost flows through to an owner, no matter what.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

DECEMBER 6, 2023

What Won As discussed in our bid protest annual review article ( available here ), it is important to look beyond the numbers and focus on challenges that (generally) result in a successful or effective protest. 2] This procurement utilized a lowest priced technically acceptable source selection methodology. In RELX, Inc. ,

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 2, 2024

I think we recently saw an article that we crossed $100 billion a year market share threshold, which was somewhat unheard of just even a few years ago, but it’s all due to an unknown. I wrote an article in the NCMA magazine a couple of years ago where I call it the challenge of the decade, and it truly is.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 18, 2024

For more background on the initial draft RFP, Baker Tilly published an article that is available here. Read the full article here. They must also report to the government if they discover that a covered article has been provided or used in the performance of a contract.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 20, 2024

on agent’s fees, transfer pricing, employment, etc.), In this respect, article 1 of the Arbitration rules applicable to the CAS ad hoc Division for the Olympic Games, refers to “[…] any disputes covered by Rule 61 of the Olympic Charter ”. based on arbitration clauses included in contracts. Ordinary awards are generally confidential.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 5, 2024

3705, which requires offerors to submit data other than certified cost or pricing data so that contracting officers may determine the price reasonableness of a contract, subcontract, or modification. Cost Accounting Section 802 amends 10 U.S.C. The provision amends the reporting requirement under 10 U.S.C.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Contractors should track and document any changes in workload to ensure that any increases in scope and associated cost or price adjustments are appropriately reflected in a contract modification. On fixed-price contracts, any recovery from the government will likely depend on whether the contractor is entitled to an equitable adjustment.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 29, 2024

124.514(a)(1), if an 8(a) Participant graduates or has been terminated or the entity is no longer small under the size standard corresponding to the NAICS code for the requirement, negotiations to price an option cannot be entered into and the option cannot be exercised. Application of HUBZone Price Evaluation Preference (PEP).

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GovCon & Trade

AUGUST 28, 2023

For instance: “Iron or steel products” means “articles, materials, or supplies that consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both.” In addition, “[m]inor additions of articles, materials, supplies, or binding agents to a construction material do not change the characterization of the construction material.”

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Inside Government Contracts

MARCH 12, 2024

In other words, for articles, materials, and supplies where the cost of iron or steel is more than 50% of the total cost of all components, the article, material, or supply should be analyzed under FHWA’s separate iron or steel test (rather than the above-referenced manufactured product test).

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This article breaks down the essential rules every contractor needs to know. The FAR covers various aspects, including contract formation, administration, pricing, and subcontracting standards, ensuring a standardized approach to federal procurement.

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Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Department of Labor (“DoL”), Bureau of Labor Statistics (“BLS”), September 13 Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) Summary states that “[o]ver the last 12 months, the all items index increased 8.3 1] Similarly, the BLS September 14 Producer Price Index (“PPI”) Summary states that “[o]n an unadjusted basis, the index for final demand moved up 8.7

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SmallGovCon

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

If you simply cannot wait for Part II, understandable; in the meantime, please check out this article regarding the proposed Rule of Two update and some of the concerns already being raised in the industry–it even quotes yours truly. The general small business Rule of Two is similarly codified at both FAR 19.502-2 and 13 C.F.R.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This article cuts through complexity to address when sole sourcing is necessary, the justification process, and how to manage the associated risks. This must be demonstrated along with ensuring the price is fair and reasonable. Navigating sole source procurement? This indicates the presence of competitive market alternatives.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Pricing details included in the prospectus. Further, confirming the broad applicability of CMMC, DOD confirmed that these requirements will be applicable to contracts below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (which currently sits at $250,000). The scoring updates are below: Read the full article here. The CMMC 2.0

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

A future article in the Friday Flash will provide more details on the requirements in these DFARS clauses. 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. The new prices will be effective Jan 1, 2026.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Pricing details included in the prospectus. Thank you to our current sponsors of the Fall Training Conference! Further, confirming the broad applicability of CMMC, DOD confirmed that these requirements will be applicable to contracts below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (which currently sits at $250,000). 89 FR 68274.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

See the article above for more details. For bulk sensitive personal data, there is a yet-to-be-determined volume threshold that must be involved in the transaction for it to be covered. Suggested thresholds in the ANPRM range from data sets on 100 U.S. GSA is also expanding TDR as an option to additional SINs in August 2024.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

FAR & Beyond: Thoughts on “What is Fair and Reasonable? Federal Acquisition Policy and Procedure (PAP) 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing , sets forth “comprehensive guidance regarding the evaluation of pricing throughout the life of a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program contract.” Pay a Fair and Reasonable Price ).

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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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SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 4, 2024

You can read more about these topics and news from this week in the articles below. Some highlights include GSA starting the COMET II contracting process, and new guidelines on AI tool procurement for federal agencies. Have a great weekend! Carahsoft raid may be a wake up call for the reseller market U.S.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

MAY 20, 2024

The final rule creates a presumption that procurement of sustainable goods and services is practicable unless an agency justifies that it cannot acquire products or services “(i) within a reasonable performance schedule; (ii) that meet reasonable performance requirements; or (iii) at a reasonable price.” View the full article

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 9, 2025

Key Amendments to QICCA Arbitration Rules Consolidation and Joinder Provisions A major change in the 2024 Rules is the introduction of Articles 10 and 21 , which allow consolidation of multiple arbitrations and joinder of third parties. Article 10 of the 2024 Rules introduces a new mechanism for consolidating arbitrations. Article 4.9

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Procurement Notes

JUNE 5, 2021

18] On this point, it is important to remember that the dollar thresholds for the SCA (in excess of $2,500), [19] the DBA (in excess of $2,000), [20] and the Order-imposed threshold for the FLSA (presently in excess of $10,000) [21] do not apply at the subcontract level. [22] Additionally, DoL has previously made this warning.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 24, 2024

This article will cover what 8a set aside contracts are, eligibility, and the benefits for your business. The SBA Associate Administrator for Business Development approves requests for competitive 8(a) awards below certain thresholds, ensuring that all parties comply with program requirements.

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 16, 2023

Department of Labor (“DoL”), Bureau of Labor Statistics (“BLS”) Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (“CPI-U”). 3] Because economists often consider food and energy prices to be too volatile, they may pull those items out to see what is called “core inflation.” [4] Here, I provide some of the latest information and updates.

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