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Mastering SAM Government Contracting

Select GCR

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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How to Protest an Agency’s Decision Canceling a Solicitation

Fox Rothschild: Government Contracts

The general rule ( FAR 14.404-1(a) ) is that – once a solicitation is put out for bid – the agency must award the contract to the responsible bidder with the lowest responsive bid. However, GAO rejected the agency’s plan to convert the sealed IFB to a negotiated procurement. However, as is usually the case, there are exceptions.

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How to Protest an Agency’s Decision Canceling a Solicitation

LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

The general rule ( FAR 14.404-1(a) ) is that – once a solicitation is put out for bid – the agency must award the contract to the responsible bidder with the lowest responsive bid. However, GAO rejected the agency’s plan to convert the sealed IFB to a negotiated procurement.

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Converting a Procurement from Sealed Bidding to Competitive Proposals

Public Contracting Institute

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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New HHS request for proposals, has industry up in arms

Federal News Network

They’re not actually terminating the contract. What’s really interesting here is assuming the RFP is successful and they’re ready to negotiate a new contract, they just will fail to exercise the next option. But that’s a lousy way to fix what’s a universal problem across all government contracting.

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New FAR Rule Mandates the Use of PLAs on Large Construction Projects

LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

14063 addresses the use of PLAs in the government contracts. The new rule proposed by the Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) revises the FAR contract clauses making the use of PLAs mandatory. 14063) issued on February 9, 2022.

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Private Sector Tender Platforms and Databases

Tracker Intelligence

Leverage platform resources and tools Some tendering platforms offer bid templates, compliance checklists, or even industry insights , which are helpful resources for any bidder in the procurement process. Public sector contracts, such as government contracts, are heavily regulated to ensure transparency, fairness, and accountability.

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