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. Transparency is in the government’s interests.

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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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Federal News Network

AUGUST 9, 2024

The results also showed significant improvement in the completeness of the data and its overall use by contracting officers. Significantly, TDR also reduces burdensome contract administration costs for GSA and its MAS contractors by eliminating the Price Reduction Clause (PRC).

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Procureware

MARCH 28, 2018

While all companies verify insurance and licensing before issuing the contract, the insurance will invariably expire during the life of the contract. Contract administrators can choose what information is required in the registration process. They then review the submission for accuracy and compliance with requirements.

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Federal News Network

APRIL 16, 2024

And there’s some discussions about whether it be committee hearings and some other things go on in the Senate to move forward there, where PSC comes into play and where our members have the most at stake here is on the government contracting side. What can you tell me about where things currently stand?

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 18, 2024

Intellectual property considerations As you pursue FedRAMP certification and government contracts, it’s crucial to understand the role of intellectual property (IP) in the process. This program provides a comprehensive introduction to the legal aspects of government contracting.

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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)! Once a Federal agency assumes cognizance for a contractor, it should remain cognizant for at least 5 years to ensure continuity and ease of administration. FAR 42.003(a). FAR 42.003(b). FAR 42.1204.

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SmallGovCon

JANUARY 18, 2024

.” As such, when reading about the CBCA you will typically hear about contract claims, and different contract administration and performance issues. CBCA Cases of Note: In its annual report, CBCA lists summaries of nine cases that it deems “Decisions of Note.” Cobra Acquisitions, LLC v.

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

This “internal” guidance outlines a host of evaluation and negotiation directives, standards, and considerations for FSS contracting officers. The PAP is an effort to support FSS contracting officers in determining what is a fair and reasonable price for offered products and services under an FSS program contract.

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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. Accordingly, GAO denied the protest.

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Tendersinfo

MARCH 24, 2021

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. Procurement Implementation- It includes activities related to the acquisition, selection of suppliers, contract award, and other activities of contract administration.

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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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Public Contracting Institute

AUGUST 2, 2024

Key benefits of the 8(a) program include: Access to set-aside contracts Business development assistance Mentoring and training opportunities 2. Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contracting Program The WOSB program aims to increase federal contracting opportunities for women-owned small businesses.

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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. Given that procurement is a step by step process, it is better to use checklists rather than rely on your memory to ensure all the steps are covered.

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Public Contracting Institute

AUGUST 9, 2024

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. This clause is critical for both the government and contractors as it provides flexibility in contract performance.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Thus, a contractor hindered by defaults of the employer leading to non-critical delays would typically be entitled, for breach of contract or according to the contract’s loss/expense provisions, to localised time-sensitive and/or disruption costs. Acceleration is increasingly on the agenda for construction projects.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JUNE 12, 2024

The Court explained the phrase “in connection with” is “sweeping in scope,” thereby capturing Percipient’s protest allegations, and that a contrary ruling in favor of the government “would allow agencies to ignore § 3453 by deferring decisions about commercial products until after the contract award.” 3406(f). a government action.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

This “internal” guidance outlines a host of evaluation and negotiation directives, standards, and considerations for FSS contracting officers. The PAP is an effort to support FSS contracting officers in determining what is a fair and reasonable price for offered products and services under an FSS program contract.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 9, 2024

The results also showed significant improvement in the completeness of the data and its overall use by contracting officers. Significantly, TDR also reduces burdensome contract administration costs for GSA and its MAS contractors by eliminating the Price Reduction Clause (PRC).

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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. This, he said, was an example of using procurement to drive competitive advantage and revenue.

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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 ! However, under certain circumstances and utilizing strict guidelines, the contracting officer may unilaterally establish final indirect cost rates. Our next session will cover FAR Part 42 and 43.

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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. KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc.

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Procureware

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Workflows can be applied to suppliers, bids, and contract records. All phases can be connected into a group, making it easy for bid administrators to manage the different steps. Last week, the ProcureWare team gathered for our annual holiday party. It was a chance to get everyone together and celebrate the year’s accomplishments.

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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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Procurement Notes

MARCH 5, 2024

Jay Blindauer The bond yield curve inverted in October 2022. [1] 1] When that occurred, it started a countdown to recession. At least it has every time since 1968. [2] 2] Specifically, for the last eight recessions since 1968, every single recession was preceded by a bond yield curve inversion. [3] At least it has every time since 1968. [2]

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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. Creating, filing and maintaining procurement and contract records. Preparing a procurement plan. How is it done?

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LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

On the other hand, there is no firm or fixed deadline for the Contracting Officer to respond to an REA. 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).

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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. Allocability.

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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. 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.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MAY 3, 2024

GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule Program (MAS), with thousands of contractors offering millions of products and services, is the federal government’s largest commercial item contract vehicle. We also have discussed its impact on MAS contracting officers and contractors.

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Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2022

13] Even under a cost-type contract, where the Government carries significant risk for cost increases, a contractor may still have to put in extra diligence to demonstrate the reasonableness of costs. [14] Labor-hour and time-and-materials (“T&M”) contractors may experience trouble if pre-determined labor rates prove too low. [13]

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Federal News Network

MAY 3, 2024

GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule Program (MAS), with thousands of contractors offering millions of products and services, is the federal government’s largest commercial item contract vehicle. We also have discussed its impact on MAS contracting officers and contractors.

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Federal News Network

MAY 3, 2024

GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule Program (MAS), with thousands of contractors offering millions of products and services, is the federal government’s largest commercial item contract vehicle. We also have discussed its impact on MAS contracting officers and contractors.

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Great Government Through Technology

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Standardized reporting: Customers require visibility into financial information for contract administration, cost control, chargeback and budget management/forecasting (i.e., It allows GSA to develop a solution for federal, state, local, tribal and territorial governments that will make buying cloud less complicated.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

This “internal” guidance outlines a host of evaluation and negotiation directives, standards, and considerations for FSS contracting officers. The PAP is an effort to support FSS contracting officers in determining what is a fair and reasonable price for offered products and services under an FSS program contract.

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Procurement Notes

JUNE 23, 2021

For a Federal Holiday to apply to a contractor or subcontractor, it must be introduced through further action (such as through a contract clause or applicable wage determination). Particularly, what does the contract say? 13] Many contracts list in one of those sections the holidays that a contractor must observe.

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Select GCR

JANUARY 28, 2025

Cost reimbursement contracts repay contractors for actual allowable costs incurred within the project scope under a cost contract. Cost reimbursement contracts come in several variants, each tailored to different project needs. This approach is beneficial for managing projects with uncertain or fluctuating requirements.

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