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Strategies for Dealing with a Government Shutdown

SmallGovCon

For example, according to a report published by the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the 2013 shutdown was estimated to reduce Gross Domestic Product growth by between $2 and $6 billion. ” In addition, the Antideficiency Act also might restrict an agencys ability to obligate new funds under existing contracts.

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Government Contracts Issues for a Recession

Procurement Notes

Air Force with the expectation that its contract will continue to be renewed during the foreseeable future. First, interest payments on the accumulating debt will accelerate, gobbling up more and more of the Federal budget. Sooner or later, one way or the other, significant budget cuts are all but inevitable.

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Understanding Firm Fixed Price Contracts: Benefits and Risks for Government Suppliers

Public Contracting Institute

Firm fixed price (FFP) contracts are a common type of agreement used in government contracting. Under an FFP contract, the supplier agrees to deliver a specific product or service at a predetermined price, regardless of the actual costs incurred during the project.

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Friday Flash 11/03/23

The Coalition for Government Procurement

Rather, FSS contracts include a $2500 guaranteed minimum over 20 years with the opportunity to compete for task and delivery orders. And remember, competing for orders requires consistent, long-term investment by FSS contractors above standard contract administration costs.

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Contract Types Government Agencies Use Most

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Fixed-price contracts lock in a specific budget, helping government agencies reduce uncertainties associated with project costs and ensuring fiscal responsibility. One of the defining features of fixed-price contracts is their transfer of risk to the contractor. However, this predictability comes with a trade-off.

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Navigating changes to government contracting and grants under the Trump administration

Federal News Network

The orders aim to eliminate what the administration considers to be illegal discrimination and preferences based on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies; slow down and create further checks on federal regulatory initiatives; and reduce the size and scope of the federal government.

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Friday Flash 03/14/2025

The Coalition for Government Procurement

With a layoff, the employee is effectively terminated, however temporarily, and may be eligible for 401(k) benefits and Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act coverage. You should also carefully review payments to the government and reconcile any discrepancies.