Contract Administration Government Thresholds 
GovCon & Trade
DECEMBER 18, 2023
By: Richard Arnholt On November 8, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) denied an unsuccessful bidder’s protest that asserted the Veteran Administration’s (VA) evaluation of Texas Waste Company’s past performance was unreasonable and reflected the Contracting Officer’s (CO) bias. B-418123.4, 9, 2020, 2020 CPD ¶ 397 at 5.)
Public Contracting Institute
AUGUST 9, 2024
Understanding key clauses and provisions in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is crucial for success in government contracting. Changes Clause (FAR 52.243-1) The Changes Clause is a fundamental provision that allows the government to make unilateral changes to the contract within its general scope.
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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.”
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]
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?
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?
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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