LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

In terms of differences, REAs are generally less formal than Claims and amount to a request for negotiated settlement of a disputed amount. On the other hand, there is no firm or fixed deadline for the Contracting Officer to respond to an REA. Jumping straight to a claim can have a chilling effect on those negotiations.

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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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Procurement Notes

MARCH 5, 2024

The Federal Government’s procurement spend in FY2023 was $765 billion ($470 billion for defense agencies), [106] and most of the procurement spend was discretionary spending. So, given that discretionary spending is more likely to be cut than mandatory spending, procurement spending cuts will be part of any significant budget cuts.

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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. 54] It is a good thought, but there is more to say.

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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.

Data 52

Data Price Sustainability Supply Chain 52

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

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.

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Federal News Network

MARCH 31, 2025

These actions are already having a significant impact on contractors and grant recipients because personnel changes have disrupted contract administration activities, payment and contractually required reviews and approvals.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 13, 2025

An anonymous source stated that GSA plans to assume the contracting functions at several pilot agencies by March 30 including the Office of Personnel Management, the Department of Education, the Small Business Administration, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Click here to view the 2024 Year in Review.

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