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6 Key Elements of Successful RFPs and RFQs

Public Contracting Institute

Understanding the Fundamentals RFPs and RFQs are both tools used in government contracting, but they serve different purposes. An RFP is typically used for complex projects where the agency needs detailed proposals, while an RFQ is more suitable for simpler purchases where price is the primary factor.

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What is Fair and Reasonable Transparency? 

The CGP

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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Thoughts on what is fair and reasonable?

Federal News Network

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.” Pay a Fair and Reasonable Price ). Emphasis added.) See Section 2.

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FAR & Beyond: GSA’s TDR Expansion – The Journey Continues

Federal News Network

The performance results showed that contract level pricing was better under TDR than under Most Favored Customer (MFC) pricing. Small businesses generated stronger growth under TDR than small businesses under MFC pricing. The PRC is a vestige of the 1980’s MAS program and serves as a significant barrier to entry.

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Thoughts on “What is Fair and Reasonable?    

The Coalition for Government Procurement

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.” Pay a Fair and Reasonable Price ). Yet, FSS contracts are not requirements contracts.

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GSA’s TDR Expansion – The Journey Continues  

The Coalition for Government Procurement

The performance results showed that contract level pricing was better under TDR than under Most Favored Customer (MFC) pricing. Small businesses generated stronger growth under TDR than small businesses under MFC pricing. The PRC is a vestige of the 1980’s MAS program and serves as a significant barrier to entry.

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An In-Depth Examination of Inflation Relief for a Government Contractor

Procurement Notes

Department of Labor (“DoL”), Bureau of Labor Statistics (“BLS”), September 13 Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) Summary states that “[o]ver the last 12 months, the all items index increased 8.3 1] Similarly, the BLS September 14 Producer Price Index (“PPI”) Summary states that “[o]n an unadjusted basis, the index for final demand moved up 8.7