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Why contractor pricing misconduct seems to endure perpetually

Federal News Network

The company is under Justice Department investigations for defective pricing, foreign bribery and violations of the Arms Export Control Act. And I don’t believe we’re using that power effectively to drive the best prices. Not some fly-by-night, but rather the legacy contractor Raytheon. Tom Temin Right.

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Government Contracts Cost and Pricing: Introduction to the Federal Acquisition Regulation Cost Principles (Part 1)

Government Contracts & Investigations

Welcome back to the Cost Corner, where we provide practical insight into the complex cost and pricing requirements that apply to Government contractors. Applicability of the FAR Cost Principles The FAR Cost Principles apply to the “pricing of contracts, subcontracts, and modifications whenever cost analysis is performed.” [1]

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Thoughts on what is fair and reasonable?

Federal News Network

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 ). Emphasis added.) See Section 2.

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Thoughts on “What is Fair and Reasonable?    

The Coalition for Government Procurement

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 ). Yet, FSS contracts are not requirements contracts.

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ProcureWare Product Tip – Top 10 new features for 2017

Procureware

All phases can be connected into a group, making it easy for bid administrators to manage the different steps. Invite unregistered bidders Particularly for infrequent types of procurement, like accounting software, buyers need to research possible vendors and invite them to respond to an RFP.

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Friday Flash 11/03/23

The Coalition for Government Procurement

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.” Emphasis added.)