Public Contracting Institute

AUGUST 1, 2024

A contractor’s failure to timely disclose a subject invention created under a Federal Government contract could result in the Government obtaining sole title and ownership rights to that invention. FAR 27.302(d). The term “data” referred throughout FAR subpart 27.4 FAR 27.401.

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Redstone Government Consulting

MARCH 23, 2024

Current FAR Requirements Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 42.101 provides that normally, “the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) is the responsible Government audit agency.” DCAA only has appropriated funds to provide services to the Department of Defense (DoD). All other federal agencies must pay for DCAA services.

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Contract IT Contract Administration Budget 52

Public Contracting Institute

MAY 18, 2024

This program provides a comprehensive introduction to the legal aspects of government contracting.

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Contract Government Contracts Price Contract Administration 52

NASPO

JULY 23, 2021

Perfect for new staff, or a five-minute refresher, the first issues are available now: Issue 1 – Introduction to Procurement Issue 2 – Importance of Ethical Procurement Issue 3 – Market Research Issue 4 – Solicitation Methods Issue 5 – Contract Evaluation and Award Issue 6 – The Value of Negotiations Issue 7 – Contract Administration Issue 8 – Contract (..)

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Procurement Strategic Sourcing Ethics Negotiation 52

SmallGovCon

MARCH 22, 2024

Requests for equitable adjustment are considered negotiations rather than litigation, and under FAR 31.205-33 , contract administration costs are allowable costs. Generally, costs in preparing requests for equitable adjustment are considered part of the negotiation process, and so are considered contract administration costs.

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Negotiation Contract Administration Government Contracts Contract 91

Public Contracting Institute

AUGUST 2, 2024

By staying informed and leveraging these programs, small businesses can significantly enhance their chances of securing lucrative government contracts. These resources will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complex world of government contracting successfully.

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The CGP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

In the past, FAS did, in fact, post operational policy documents, essentially providing the public, including its industry partners, with a virtual library of the guidance governing and shaping contract administration and management across the organization.

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Procureware

MARCH 28, 2018

Contract administrators can choose what information is required in the registration process. They might require all suppliers to provide valid insurance certificates, or limit the requirement to suppliers under contract. Staff Verification and Control After insurance is submitted, the contract administrator receives a notice.

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Insurance Supplier Management Contract Administration 40

Public Contracting Institute

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

GAO noted that the question of whether personnel identified in an offer will actually perform under a subsequently awarded contract is generally a matter of contract administration which GAO does not review.

Project Management 52

Project Management Retail Government Contracts Contract Administration 52

Federal News Network

AUGUST 9, 2024

Significantly, TDR also reduces burdensome contract administration costs for GSA and its MAS contractors by eliminating the Price Reduction Clause (PRC). The PRC is a vestige of the 1980’s MAS program and serves as a significant barrier to entry.

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Public Contracting Institute

OCTOBER 26, 2023

F AR Part 42 will cover Contract Administration and Audit Services and FAR Part 43 will cover Contract Modifications ! Hello and thank you for joining us for Episode 22 of Fun with the FAR Season 10! Our next session will cover FAR Part 42 and 43.

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Public Contracting Institute

AUGUST 9, 2024

Key elements of the Changes Clause include: Authorization for the Contracting Officer to make changes Contractor’s right to an equitable adjustment Time limits for submitting change proposals Understanding this clause is essential for effective contract administration.

Government 52

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 9, 2024

Significantly, TDR also reduces burdensome contract administration costs for GSA and its MAS contractors by eliminating the Price Reduction Clause (PRC). The PRC is a vestige of the 1980’s MAS program and serves as a significant barrier to entry.

Price 45

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

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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Price Evaluation Negotiation Purchasing 65

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

How these seemingly continued differences between jurisdictions will be viewed in the international arbitration landscape be awaited with interest by the various disciplines involved in those disputes.

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Collusion Contract Administration Corruption Demand 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

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.

Price 49

Price Evaluation Negotiation Purchasing 49

Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

JULY 18, 2017

Experience with contract administration strongly preferred. Two (2) years experience as a Purchasing Manager or five (5) years as a Senior Buyer with responsibility for a wide range of buying, including consumable supplies, commodity and/or heavy equipment acquisition. Three (3) years supervisory experience.

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Purchasing Management Warehouse E-procurement 100

Tendersinfo

MARCH 24, 2021

Procurement Implementation- It includes activities related to the acquisition, selection of suppliers, contract award, and other activities of contract administration. Procurement Evaluation- The final phase includes activities like Audit, Evaluation, Contract Award, and Feedback.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JUNE 12, 2024

1491(b)(1).

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The Procurement ClassRoom

AUGUST 2, 2014

You can develop a checklist to help you remember the basic steps of the procurement and contract administration process. You can also consult the procurement manuals or guidelines at your disposal.

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Public Procurement Import Procurement Contract Administration 40

LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Typically, the contractor can rely on the same core document – but add a request for a Contracting Officer’s Final Decision, Sum Certain, and Certification (if required). For example, contractors can include “contract administration” costs as part of the damages sought in an REA.

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SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

To clarify, this system is not for feedback on contract administration matters. The rule creates a new contract clause, FAR 52.201-1, Acquisition 360: Voluntary Survey. The FAR Council has issued a final rule to get this feedback process started.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

VA Allen Smith , Division Chief, Acquisition Service 2, VA Katie Hulse , Director, Acquisition Services 3 (Med/Surg Prime Vendor), VA Julian Thrash , Director, Acquisition Services 5 (NX, Telehealth, VHA Medical Furniture), VA Laura Scott , Director, Acquisition Services 6 (Community Care Network, etc.),

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SmallGovCon

JANUARY 18, 2024

The Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) functions as a tribunal at which contractors and civilian agencies can “resolve contract disputes between government contractors and agencies under the Contract Disputes Act.”

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Government Government Sustainability Contract 79

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 12, 2024

His impressive list of accomplishments also includes spearheading NIB’s Contract Management Support Program, in which he partnered with the Defense Acquisition University to train employees who are blind on DoD’s acquisition process, Federal acquisition regulations, and more.

E-procurement 64

E-procurement Sustainability Collaboration Procurement 64

Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2022

So, if the solicitation had language or terms that contemplated the possibility of cost volatility (notwithstanding seeking a fixed price), arguably, offerors should have anticipated the issue as a significant possibility for contract administration. and extending the delivery schedule was a major change to the contract.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MAY 3, 2024

As a result of the requirement, contract administration costs are becoming increasingly complex, burdensome, and costly. This approach reflects an overreach of Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) and data. In some industries, like furniture and information technology, there are thousands, if not millions, of individual configurations.

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Data Price Sustainability Innovation 78

The Procurement ClassRoom

MARCH 1, 2016

This is further developed into policies and procedures, procurement and contract administration manuals and guidelines, including standard bidding documents which are used for inviting bids and proposals.

Public Procurement 40

Public Procurement Procurement Bidding Import 40

Federal News Network

MAY 3, 2024

As a result of the requirement, contract administration costs are becoming increasingly complex, burdensome, and costly. This approach reflects an overreach of Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) and data. In some industries, like furniture and information technology, there are thousands, if not millions, of individual configurations.

Data 57

Data Price Sustainability Innovation 57

Federal News Network

MAY 3, 2024

As a result of the requirement, contract administration costs are becoming increasingly complex, burdensome, and costly. This approach reflects an overreach of Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) and data. In some industries, like furniture and information technology, there are thousands, if not millions, of individual configurations.

Data 52

Data Price Sustainability Innovation 52

NIH NITAAC

MARCH 8, 2022

Everyone does, here’s how: Contracting Program Industry Can seek constructive feedback and correct areas that are incomplete or ambiguous. This can result in the most effective, on-time and acceptable deliverables, post award Can share insights from having completed multiple similar projects.

Evaluation 52

Evaluation Logistics Contract Participation 52

ivalua

MAY 15, 2020

He focused initially on sourcing and category management, because that would give the biggest return on investment as the firm moved from contract administration, to tactical sourcing, to true CatMan and strategic sourcing. Simplification of systems and tools was a key part of the programme. Rogers had no less than 10 (!)

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Strategic Sourcing Category Management 52

Procurement Notes

MARCH 5, 2024

Additionally, generally, the reasonable costs of preparing, submitting, and negotiating an REA are contract administration costs, and consequently are also recoverable. Which could include overtime costs, or otherwise more expensive labor or materials—perhaps because those things are being obtained on an expedited basis.

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Government Contracts Government Government Contract 52

Government Contracts & Investigations

OCTOBER 11, 2023

18049, 73-2 BCA ¶ 10,088 (contractor could have cancelled subcontract earlier and reduced settlement costs but “perfection in contract administration is not one of the tests of the reasonableness of costs”). [21] 19] KBR Servs., 57530, 19-1 BCA ¶ 37,205. [20] 20] Teledyne Indus., Geotech Div. 21] FAR 31.001. [22] Roche , 298 F.3d

Price 52

Price Government Contracts Government Government 52

Procureware

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Typically, it includes basic information: what was purchased, how much did it cost, when does the contract expire, and who holds the contract. The contract administrator can flag whether the contract information is visible to everyone or just the company that holds the contract.

Bidder 40

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

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.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Price Contract E-procurement 52

Federal News Network

APRIL 16, 2024

How do you manage that in contract administration? In fact, in some cases, you probably the younger you are, the more current you are in this sort of thing. So, but how do you verify that in a proposal? How does the government evaluate that? This is one of the tougher questions that comes into play.

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