Inside Government Contracts

AUGUST 21, 2023

Section 804 of the House-enacted version of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 would establish a “loser pays” pilot program to require contractors to reimburse the Department of Defense for costs incurred in “processing” bid protests that are ultimately denied by the Government Accountability Office.

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Government Contracts & Global Trade

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Part 1 of our 3-Part Miniseries on Bid Protests In todays competitive federal marketplace, bid protests are an almost inevitable feature of many infrastructure procurements. EST REGISTER HERE The post GovCon Legal Essentials: Effective Use of Debriefings in Bid Protests appeared first on McCarter & English, LLP.

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SmallGovCon

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Our firm handles a wide variety of federal procurement and contract matters, from bid protests, size protests, joint ventures, socio-economic certifications, to everything in between. Often, when talking to blog readers and contracts we hear the same sort of questions pop up. .”

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Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 27, 2023

On Thursday, GAO released its Bid Protest Annual Report to Congress for Fiscal Year 2023 , which provides bid protest statistics and other interesting information regarding GAO’s protest system. GAO’s annual bid protest report continues to provide useful information regarding GAO’s protest system.

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Select GCR

MAY 7, 2024

Trying to figure out how to get a government contract? This no-nonsense guide walks you through the contracting process, from initial eligibility to bidding, and ultimately enables your small business to win contracts available every fiscal year. You’re in the right place!

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GovCon Wire

MAY 7, 2024

Choosing the right government contracting tools can help government contractors make bids, keep track of contract progress, and ensure compliance. What are Government Contracting Tools? A government contracting tool is a computer program that systematizes the

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Government Contracts & Global Trade

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The most important section in your federal proposal and contract will always be pricing – just ask any CEO or federal buyer. But in today’s government market, there are a lot of areas that can confuse a contractor’s pricing strategy. And when you win the bid, the questions remain: “will we make a profit?”

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Select GCR

MARCH 26, 2024

Since state and local officials are closer, it’s easier to build relationships with them, which can help when bidding for contracts. Overall, while it still takes work, state and local contracts can be a good option for businesses looking to get into government contracts with less hassle and competition.

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GovCon & Trade

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

If you have any questions about GAO jurisdiction or the bid protest rules, please contact the author. With that understanding in mind, contractors should be aware of GAO’s interpretation of its jurisdiction when considering whether to protest awards of task or delivery orders under FAR Part 16.

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Discussions & Clarifications

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Government Accountability Office ("GAO") published its much anticipated Bid Protest Annual Report to Congress for Fiscal Year 2023. GAO's annual report is required under the Competition in Contracting Act of 1984 ("CICA") and provides the government contracting community with good insight into GAO's bid protest function. [1]

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Discussions & Clarifications

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

On November 18, the Government Accountability Office ("GAO") released its much-anticipated Bid Protest Annual Report to Congress for Fiscal Year 2024 , which was submitted to Congress on November 14. 1] Government contractors and other industry professionals that become familiar.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 10, 2024

This guide breaks down the crucial steps: identifying contracting opportunities, understanding procurement processes, and building relationships with government buyers. Dive in to learn strategies that can help you secure lucrative government contracts. Research is a key component of this process.

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SmallGovCon

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Rather, it’s time for GAO’s annual bid protest report. This report is GAO’s summary of bid protests for the previous fiscal year. It also summarizes the general statistics for bid protest decisions. And unlike last year, all agencies followed GAO’s recommendations in connection with bid protests.

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Government Contracts & Global Trade

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Part 3 of our 3-Part Miniseries on Bid Protests Weve covered bid protest basics, and bid protest procedures, so now its time to dive into the substantive issues at the heart of bid protest litigation. Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 12:00 p.m. -1:00

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Redstone Government Consulting

JANUARY 11, 2024

The Government can terminate its contracts, in whole or in part, through special contract clauses referred to as “ termination clauses.”

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Government Contracts & Global Trade

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Part 2 of our 3-Part Miniseries on Bid Protests Now that weve talked about Bid Protests fundamentals in part 1, its time to talk about the mechanics and procedures involved in bid protest litigation. Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 12:00 p.m. -1:00

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Public Contracting Institute

DECEMBER 4, 2024

GAO, has declined, as a matter of policy to permit a protester “to use the bid protest function to restrict, rather than promote competition.” GAO has specifically stated that the purpose of its role in resolving bid protests is “to ensure that the statutory requirements for free and open competition for government contracts are met.

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Government Contracts

JANUARY 15, 2025

A Florida federal judge on Wednesday denied a former congressman's bid to force U.S. prosecutors to turn over evidence showing the government improperly directed Venezuela's state-owned oil company to file a New York lawsuit against his consulting firm to obtain evidence in his criminal case, calling the request speculative.

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SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

As a federal contractor, there are many factors to consider in filing a potential bid protest. In this post, we look at the potential considerations, both pros and cons, for filing a bid protest at the Court of Federal Claims (COFC). There are fewer cases in COFC, but the bid protest numbers appear to be growing at COFC.

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USFCR

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The USFCR blog provides articles, news, videos, and training on government contracting, SAM.gov (System for Award Management) and SAM registrations.

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GovCon Wire

APRIL 15, 2024

Air Force, Rocky Thurston gained the skills he needed to transition smoothly into government contracting. His first work in the field was as a program manager for an intelligence community contract at Booz Allen Hamilton, after which point he took on more assignments and learned and As a program manager and engineer in the U.S.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 9, 2025

It calls on the Defense Department and the Government Accountability Office to develop a plan to test a novel idea: having companies that lose bid protests to repay DoD for legal costs. And they actually thought through and came up with four recommendations related to bid protest. Tom Temin: Right. Chris Griesedieck: Right.

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SmallGovCon

MARCH 6, 2025

A recent bid protest decision examines the effect of a novation on a pending procurement. 2024), the Air Force sought cyber protection and engineering support under the GSA VETS II contract. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news? In DecisionPoint Corporation- f/k/a Emesec Inc. ,

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Select GCR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

By understanding the intricacies of prime contracting, businesses can better position themselves to take advantage of government contracting opportunities and expand their operations. 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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SmallGovCon

JUNE 6, 2024

If you’re interested in winning more B2G business through the bid process, but you don’t have all the answers, join this LIVE forum and talk about this market with people who have helped hundreds of companies win BILLIONS of dollars in government contracts. Registration link here. The post Event!

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SmallGovCon

JANUARY 22, 2025

Recently, GAO sustained a bid protest, finding that the awardee did not meet the material requirements of the solicitation. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news? The post GAO Says: Solicitation + Q&A = Material Requirements first appeared on SmallGovCon - Government Contracts Law Blog.

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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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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This goes back to bid protests dating around 2020. And so based on that interpretation of the Small Business Act and the implementing regulations of procurement vehicle, that’s a multiple-award contract would also be subject to the Rule of Two. So it’s a huge part of government contracting.

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GovSpend

OCTOBER 2, 2024

In our most recent webinar, host Paige Mockler discussed how to navigate the GovSpend platform to uncover the best government bid and RFP opportunities. The Challenges of Finding the Right Bids Many businesses face common pain points when using bid platforms. GovSpend does more than notify users about open bids and RFPs.

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SmallGovCon

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Clearly unimpressed, the Court stated, [i]f defendant wants construction contractors who have studied in the school of Machiavelli, it should so state in its invitations for bids. As such, the funding lapse was treated as work suspension, which was compensable under the contracts equitable adjustment clauses.

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Government Contracts

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Seyfarth Shaw LLP had the most GAO bid protest wins during a 12-month period spanning the bulk of 2024, setting precedent and prompting regulatory changes in several of those cases, earning the firm a spot among 2024 Law360 Government Contracts Groups of the Year.

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Government Contracts

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP played a major role in a successful bid protest of a $12 billion U.S. Air Force missile support contract for aerospace and defense giant BAE Systems, earning the firm a spot among the 2024 Law360 Government Contracts Groups of the Year.

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Federal News Network

JUNE 26, 2024

The protester, Percipient, had not bid. But Percipient did file in the Court of Federal Claims on the basis that the government is obligated to use commercially available products. ’ In the dissent’s words, a very important government contracts case. first appeared on Federal News Network.

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Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 8, 2024

Take a look at insights from incredible women who are breaking barriers, defying expectations, and reshaping the landscape of governance, public procurement, and leadership. Myth 1: Women-led and -owned businesses cannot successfully deliver government contracts Women are excelling in business.

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USFCR

JULY 12, 2024

Compliance in federal contracting is essential for businesses aiming to win and maintain government contracts. This article is for newcomers and those already familiar with federal contracting basics. Understanding and adhering to federal regulations is crucial for long-term success.

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Government Contracts & Global Trade

OCTOBER 7, 2024

In this interactive course, veteran Government Contracts attorneys Franklin Turner and Maria Panichelli walk contractors through the nuances of the protest lifecycle. More information The post Elements of a Bid Protest appeared first on McCarter & English, LLP.

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Federal News Network

APRIL 9, 2024

Topics include key provisions in the 2024 NDAA impacting procurement and the industrial base, the DFARS commercial item rule and regulatory creep, the impact of a recent federal circuit decision on EULAs and third party suppliers’ ability to seek redress under a government contract.

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