Public Contracting Institute

AUGUST 2, 2024

In the world of government contracting, small businesses play a crucial role in fostering innovation and economic growth. The Public Contracting Institute (PCI) is committed to supporting these enterprises through comprehensive training and resources. Types of Set-Asides Total Small Business Set-Asides: 23.6% 8(a) Set-Asides: 5.3%

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SmallGovCon

MARCH 22, 2024

If you are a government contractor, odds are you have faced a situation where some aspect of the contract you were performing changed outside of your control, or you ran into something that neither you nor the government expected. You are asking the government to make you whole for something that was outside your control.

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Greg Williams, from the Project on Government Oversight, joined the Federal Drive with Tom Temin to discuss more. He’s director of the Center for Defense Information at the Project on Government Oversight. My next guest says these problems aren’t isolated to Raytheon. Tom Temin We’re speaking with Greg Williams.

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 5, 2024

Government treasury bills (“T-bills”) becomes higher than the interest rate on 10-year U.S. Government treasury notes. [6] 23] And, as the Government has previously pointed out, “because the committee depends on government statistics that are reported at various lags, it cannot officially designate a recession until after it starts.”

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The CGP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Communication is the connective tissue of federal procurement, bringing government and industry together on behalf of the American people. Thoughtful feedback helps the government improve and refine requirements, increasing opportunities for sound business outcomes that meet mission needs.

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Government Contracts

MARCH 8, 2024

An Ohio appellate court revived a government contract administration company's suit against a state agency it claimed cut its revenue by millions by diverting potential projects from the firm despite their third-party administrator contract, reversing a lower court's decision that the claim was filed too late.

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 18, 2024

Demystifying FedRAMP Certification: The Pathway to Secure Federal Contracts As a government contractor, securing federal contracts is crucial for business growth and success. One critical aspect of winning government contracts is achieving FedRAMP certification.

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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]

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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 31, 2024

In the world of government contracting, understanding the basics of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotations (RFQs) is crucial. Let’s explore the six essential elements that make RFPs and RFQs successful in government contracting.

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Public Contracting Institute

AUGUST 1, 2024

As we prepare for our 16th episode of Season 11, here are a few Episode 16 FAR Facts for us to think about: The Government may authorize and consent to a contractor’s use of inventions in the performance of a Federal Government contract even though such use would violate a third party’s U.S. FAR 27.102(b) and FAR 52.227-1.

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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.” If, as the FAR states, “DCAA is the responsible Government audit agency,” why is it not a Federal audit agency (dare we say – FCAA)?

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Public Contracting Institute

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Our next episode will cover FAR Part 42 (Contract Administration and Audit Services) and Part 43 (Contract Modifications)! Government after contractors have executed an asset sale agreement. Government. Hello and thank you for joining us for Episode 21 of Fun with the FAR Season 11! FAR 42.1204. FAR 42.1202.

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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. For other helpful suggestions on government contracting, visit: Richard D.

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

This column was originally published on Roger Waldron’s blog at The Coalition for Government Procurement and was republished here with permission from the author. For example, the PAP directs FSS contracting officers to “leverage the collective buying power of the government to obtain competitive, market-based pricing.”

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SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

While that seems like a large number, it pales in comparison to the number of federal contracts the federal government awards in a given year. On average, the government awards over 11 million contracts per year. To clarify, this system is not for feedback on contract administration matters.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 12, 2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement is thrilled to announce the 2023 recipients of the Excellence in Partnership (EIP) Awards! The recipients of the 2023 EIP Awards demonstrated exemplary dedication, expertise, and commitment to advancing the partnership between government and industry.

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Tendersinfo

MARCH 24, 2021

The Procurement Team involves divisions like Procurement Manager, Budget Holder, Management of the contract, and representatives of different sectors. The higher the value of the contract higher is the team size hence it important to understand the metrics based on which a bid is successful.

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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 ! As a general rule, Government stop work orders should not last more than 90 days. Hello and thank you for joining us for Episode 22 of Fun with the FAR Season 10! FAR 52.242-15. FAR 43.202.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JUNE 12, 2024

After originally rejecting a government dismissal request based upon alleged lack of standing (a decision we covered here ), the CFC ultimately ruled it lacked jurisdiction over Percipient’s protest due to the FASA task order bar. a government action. whose wrongfulness would cause the task order’s issuance to be improper.”

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

For example, the PAP directs FSS contracting officers to “leverage the collective buying power of the government to obtain competitive, market-based pricing.” Yet, FSS contracts are not requirements contracts. They do not require the government to purchase all its requirements from FSS program contracts.

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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. Developing and using checklists can be a great help to increase your understanding of the procurement process and to lessen mistakes you could make if you forget certain important steps.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The Coalition for Government Procurement would like to thank everyone who attended this week’s Fall Training Conference: “ What is Fair and Reasonable? Your participation played a key role in the dialogue between industry and the Federal Government as we explored the variety of factors that impact a fair and reasonable determination.

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LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

This is the fourth of an eight-part series addressing cutting-edge strategies for Certified Claims under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA). But is a Claim the only way to request additional time and/or money from the government? So, if you are owed time and money on a contract, should your next move be a CDA Claim or an REA?

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NIH NITAAC

MARCH 8, 2022

Perhaps you can see by the roles and actions above that interactive market research trains the government team’s muscles and prepares them for similar activities in oral presentations. These sessions provide industry with an opportunity to help the government with relevant feedback and real time to rehearse oral presentations.

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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.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

MARCH 1, 2016

Study the Public Procurement Rules Most public procurement organizations are governed by a legal framework (procurement rules) consisting of a procurement law or regulation (sometimes called “the Act”). You will also be working on different procurement requirements at various stages in the procurement process.

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Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Jay Blindauer A contractor takes on a Government contract to make money, and inflation is getting in the way. With inflation eroding value for this long, a Government contractor may need to obtain contract relief. Relief So, how does a contractor obtain inflation cost relief from the Government?

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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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Great Government Through Technology

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Agencies across government continue to struggle with buying and adopting cloud technologies. The Ascend Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), to complement GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule Cloud SIN 518210C, will meet the government’s demand for more comprehensive, secure and compliant cloud-based solutions.

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Procurement Notes

JUNE 23, 2021

2] Since Congress has not created a new Federal Holiday since 1983, Federal contractors and subcontractors may be out-of-practice as to what a new Federal Holiday means for fringe benefits to employees, and for contract compliance. Particularly, what does the contract say? Christmas Day, December 25.” [2]

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

For example, the PAP directs FSS contracting officers to “leverage the collective buying power of the government to obtain competitive, market-based pricing.” Yet, FSS contracts are not requirements contracts. They do not require the government to purchase all its requirements from FSS program contracts.

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Select GCR

JANUARY 28, 2025

When dealing with government procurement, understanding the different types of contracts is crucial. This guide breaks down the major contract types government agencies use, including fixed-price, cost reimbursement, time and materials, and IDIQ contracts. However, this predictability comes with a trade-off.

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Government Contracts & Global Trade

DECEMBER 2, 2024

This program is designed for both non-tech professionals such as contracts specialists, contracts administrators, directors of contracts and others. It is also relevant to technology specialists who have to understand cloud computing concepts, FEDRAMP compliance and program initiatives.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 13, 2025

GAO Report Highlights EHR Improvements and Challenges On March 12, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report on the VAs Electronic Health Record (EHR) modernization program. The comments herein do not necessarily reflect the views of The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement. Authored by Jacqueline K.

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