Government Contracts & Investigations

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The Cost Principles also apply to the determination, negotiation, and allowance of costs whenever required by a contract clause. [6] 7] Examples of contract clauses that incorporate the FAR Cost Principles include the Allowable Cost and Payment clause, [8] and the standard Termination for Convenience clauses. [9]

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 5, 2024

Department of Labor (“DoL”) regulations state that “[a]n important indicator of a business circumstance that is not reasonably foreseeable is that the circumstance is caused by some sudden, dramatic, and unexpected action or condition outside the employer’s control.” [70] 122] A delay/disruption may impact all, or only part, of a contract.

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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. As a result of the requirement, contract administration costs are becoming increasingly complex, burdensome, and costly.

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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. As a result of the requirement, contract administration costs are becoming increasingly complex, burdensome, and costly.

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Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2022

John Tenaglia , who is the Principal Director of Defense Pricing and Contracting in the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense, Acquisition & Sustainment (“ OUSD(A&S) ”), provided guidance to DoD contracting offices about using EPA clauses to remedy inflation. See, e.g., CESC Plaza Ltd. United States , 52 Fed.

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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. As a result of the requirement, contract administration costs are becoming increasingly complex, burdensome, and costly.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 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.” It also prescribes and/or recommends additional data collection requests for FSS contractors.

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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

The new dashboard feature allows Authorized Negotiators to see upcoming baseline modifications up to 60 days in advance of the transition date. In addition, Authorized Negotiators will receive notifications 28 days, 14 days, and 7 days before their onboarding date. This is important for contract administration and staffing concerns.

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