The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

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.” To its credit, FAS is working to update/revise PAP 2021-05.

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Federal News Network

APRIL 16, 2024

It’s important work. So, one of the barriers to this is, in fact, many contracts have a labor category requirement, degree, years of experience, etc., which may or may not bear a direct relationship to a person’s ability to do the work, but it is necessary to comply with the contract.

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NIH NITAAC

MARCH 8, 2022

Now, in part 2 of this series, we’ll finish our discussion of preparation and cover the importance of establishing a clear and coherent solicitation process. Everyone does, here’s how: Contracting Program Industry Can seek constructive feedback and correct areas that are incomplete or ambiguous.

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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. Checklists are important to your professional development as a procurement practitioner. How is it done?

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Government Contracts & Investigations

OCTOBER 11, 2023

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] 3] Cost analysis is frequently performed, and the Cost Principles frequently apply, in pricing both fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts. 19] KBR Servs.,

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MAY 3, 2024

No discussion of the effective administration of Federal procurement can ignore the reality that the Executive Branch and Congress have leveraged the procurement system to affect important social policy goals. Such is the case regarding FAS Policy and Procedure (PAP) 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing.

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Federal News Network

MAY 3, 2024

No discussion of the effective administration of Federal procurement can ignore the reality that the Executive Branch and Congress have leveraged the procurement system to affect important social policy goals. Such is the case regarding FAS Policy and Procedure (PAP) 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing.

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Federal News Network

MAY 3, 2024

No discussion of the effective administration of Federal procurement can ignore the reality that the Executive Branch and Congress have leveraged the procurement system to affect important social policy goals. Such is the case regarding FAS Policy and Procedure (PAP) 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing.

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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

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

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.”

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Select GCR

JANUARY 28, 2025

This guide breaks down the major contract types government agencies use, including fixed-price, cost reimbursement, time and materials, and IDIQ contracts. Each contract type has specific uses and benefits, which are important for any business aiming to work with the government.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 13, 2025

Last week, PBS posted and subsequently removed a list of Federal buildings the agency is considering selling, stating that it will republish the list in the near future after an evaluation to determine how to make it easier to understand for stakeholders. This is important for contract administration and staffing concerns.

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