Buyers Price Thresholds 
Federal News Network
DECEMBER 18, 2024
This reliance on established vendors may result in less competitive pricing and a reduced ability to leverage cutting-edge technologies and solutions. Increasing the micro-purchase threshold would align with the spirit of FAR Part 13 by promoting the procurement of commercially available solutions in a streamlined manner.
The CGP
AUGUST 11, 2023
“Fair and Reasonable” MAS contract level pricing is impacted by a host of factors. Contracting officers must assess, analyze, and apply these factors when reviewing an offeror’s proposal and negotiating fair and reasonable pricing. Previous FAR & Beyond blogs regarding this topic can be found here and here.
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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. Key Takeaways Understand the unique decision-making dynamics and purchasing policies of government buyers to tailor your offerings and build strong relationships.
Select GCR
MAY 7, 2024
Securing a contract involves preparing a competitive proposal that meets the solicitation document’s requirements, developing effective pricing strategies that balance competitiveness with profitability, and potentially navigating subcontracting and partnerships.
Government Contracts & Investigations
OCTOBER 11, 2023
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]
The Procurement School
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Seasoned practitioners in public procurement can be jaded from situations that have gone wrong, and it is common for inexperienced public buyers to experience risk aversion and fear of the unknown. Relationships will benefit when buyers promptly respond to SMEs’ queries and consider them as a valuable and positive part of the job.
Federal News Network
JANUARY 30, 2024
On the face of it, it’s obviously a big deal for small businesses because now if you’re on one of these multiple award IQ contracts, the onus is going to be on the buying agency to come up with justifications to not give you task orders up to the simplified acquisition threshold, currently $250,000. And we’re kind of here.
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