Federal News Network

JANUARY 9, 2025

A clause in the Defense Authorization law for 2025 has procurement attorneys sitting up in their chairs. 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 so they have lost profit.

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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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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. Over 300 protests were filed challenging that one procurement. The number of protest filings increased by 22% from FY22.

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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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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This week’s guest on Off the Shelf is Jessica Tillipman, associate dean for Government Procurement Law & Government Contracts Advisory Council Distinguished Professorial Lecturer in Government Contracts Law & Policy at The George Washington University Law School.

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DECEMBER 10, 2024

Want to start selling to governments but dont know where to begin? 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.

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GovCon & Trade

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The Procurement at Issue The Navy’s Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) issued a Request for Task Order Proposals (RTOP) to holders of the SeaPort Next Generation indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract seeking to procure administrative and engineering support services.

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Haynes Boone procurement attorney Dan Ramish joined the Federal Drive with Tom Temin to provide more details. This goes back to bid protests dating around 2020. GAO took a different view, in part in its decision in ITility, a bid protest issued shortly after the Tolliver decision. Just give us a quick background on it.

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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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Public Contracting Institute

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Initially, DHA had procured UTD’s product from UTD on a sole source basis, but the reasonableness of those awards (including a bridge contract”) were protested by another company. GAO, has declined, as a matter of policy to permit a protester “to use the bid protest function to restrict, rather than promote competition.”

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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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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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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 8, 2024

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) gives contracting officers significant flexibility in selecting the procurement method they choose to use. these parts require full and open competition, full and open competition after exclusion of sources and other than full and open competition, respectively] (a) Sealed bids.

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Select GCR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Understanding Prime Contractors Prime contractors, also known as federal government contractors, serve as the central figures in federal contracts, with the responsibility for comprehensive execution and management of government projects. This registration is mandatory for any business looking to bid on federal contracts.

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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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OCTOBER 29, 2024

Want to expand your small business with government contracts? This article covers how a small business government contractor can qualify, find opportunities, and thrive in this space. We’ll explore essential resources, strategies for winning contracts, and compliance requirements.

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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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Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 8, 2024

As we celebrate, we find ourselves at the crossroads of progress and potential, confronting the myths holding women back from participating in public procurement and attaining certain heights in leadership. Myth 1: Women-led and -owned businesses cannot successfully deliver government contracts Women are excelling in business.

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AWS Public Sector

JUNE 3, 2024

Public sector agencies need to be able to access the cloud, and they do so through public procurement processes. Procurement’s role in supporting modern, digital services for governments is the subject of a report from the Open Data Institute (ODI) and Open Contracting Partnership (OCP). Digital Marketplace. billion ($1.65

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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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Tracker Intelligence

JULY 20, 2022

In the UK, the government spends around £284 billion on public sector contracts every year. With so much money in play, it should be unsurprising that government procurement attracts so much interest. Even big names like Amazon, Dell, and Apple hold government contracts in England.

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SmallGovCon

AUGUST 23, 2024

This week in federal government contracting, the recent headlines highlight a wide array of developments within federal operations, emphasizing both accountability and innovation. Here, in Lawrence, Kansas, the kids have started school and the college students are busy moving in and preparing to start classes.

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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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Inside Government Contracts

AUGUST 23, 2023

For instance, Section 181 of the House NDAA would provide multiyear procurement authority for DoD to acquire domestically produced rare earth elements, including those that are a key component of large-capacity batteries used in electric vehicles. For more in-depth discussion on this topic, see our post “ Should Bid Protest Losers Pay?

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SmallGovCon

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

While losing a procurement is never easy, many contractors will learn some valuable lessons from a debriefing. On top of that, a debriefing can delay bid protest filing deadlines at GAO. However, recently, GAO clarified that the bid protest filing deadline delay for debriefings only applies to GAO protests. ” FAR 33.104.

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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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Government Contracts

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Successfully defending against a bid protest over the U.S.

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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. For what happened next, the Federal Drive with Tom Temin talked to Haynes and Boone procurement attorney Dan Ramish.

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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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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

This past fiscal year, we had a number of protests from a single procurement, and that is the National Institutes of Health CIO SP4. Tom Temin That’s one of four competing, one of four or five competing government wide contracts for services and products in the information technology area. Kenneth Patton Sure.

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Select GCR

MAY 21, 2024

Securing a federal government trucking contract requires insight and strategy. This article serves as your direct route to uncovering the how-to of government bids, clarifying the path from registration to successful contract acquisition. But where are such contracts for the transportation industry found?

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DemandStar

MARCH 1, 2022

What if instead of checking each government agency in your area individually for new work opportunities, there was a way to fill out one central profile and connect to all of the government procurement divisions in your area? It’s possible with a digital bid network! What are the benefits of a digital bid network?

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SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

This week in federal government contracting news had some important updates, including a new GSA schedule catalog platform, a report on savings in software purchases, and a revamped SBA training program from small businesses. 2, 2024 first appeared on SmallGovCon - Government Contracts Law Blog.

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Government Contracts & Global Trade

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

This is session 2 of 4 in the Introduction to Government Contracts webinar series. In this session, Cara Wulf and Philip Lee discuss the Government procurement process in a nutshell, as well as the Procurement Integrity Act and consequences for violations.

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SmallGovCon

MARCH 26, 2025

Well, if a small business prime contractor is found to have an ostensible subcontractor, the prime and subcontractor are found to be affiliated, and their sizes will be combined for the contract at issue. This affiliation could lead to the small business exceeding its size for the procurement/contract. As Winergy, LLC, SBA No.

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SmallGovCon

MARCH 4, 2024

A NAICS code appeal can be a powerful tool for altering the competitive landscape of a bid by changing what size of business is allowed to submit a bid and thereby either increasing or decreasing the potential competitor pool. The NAICS code size standard doesn’t allow you to bid. Questions about this post?

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Tendersinfo

JUNE 4, 2021

Bid managers are the unsung heroes of the sales team and the organization. As government sector projects lay the path for lucrative business opportunities and long-term growth it does come with a lot of hurdles and fierce competition. Here we have listed out few insights about e tendering business that can help you make the right bid.

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