Government Contracts

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

s $1 million fight against a Defense Contract Management Agency contract costs adjustment, earning him a spot as one of the 2024 Law360 Government Contracts MVPs. Wiley Rein LLP's Scott McCaleb led a military shipbuilder's successful defense against workers' antitrust claims and advanced The Boeing Co.'s

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WashngtonExec

AUGUST 14, 2024

“By investing in the leadership program, I [.]

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Federal News Network

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

What are you hearing mostly from the folks who are on the government contracting side? But in the meantime, they have to make sure that they have their in-place contracts managed properly for a potential shutdown. What are they preparing for — the worst, or just this is business as usual now?

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 18, 2024

Demystifying FedRAMP Certification: The Pathway to Secure Federal Contracts As a government contractor, securing federal contracts is crucial for business growth and success. One critical aspect of winning government contracts is achieving FedRAMP certification.

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

We believe that the 8(a) program is essential to continuing to grow government contracting for everyone and in turn generate increased jobs and entrepreneurship to fuel America’s future economy. Small firms often don’t have the resources or time to compete for complex federal procurements.

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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 31, 2024

In the world of government contracting, understanding the basics of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotations (RFQs) is crucial. Let’s explore the six essential elements that make RFPs and RFQs successful in government contracting.

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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 12, 2024

In the complex world of government contracting, managing risks associated with subcontractors is a critical skill that can make or break your project’s success. At Public Contracting Institute , we understand the challenges contractors face when dealing with subcontractors.

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Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

AUGUST 7, 2023

Upon graduation, he embarked on what would become a 30-year career managing government contracts, first for the City of Seattle for more than 21 years, then the Seattle Housing Authority, and finally the University of Washington (UW). They had two children, Janet (1982) and David (1985).

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Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Rethinking Contract Management is Key for Smart Procurement Achieving smarter procurement requires a delicate balance of incentives and oversight. To achieve this, governments need to rethink how they do and manage contracts, meaning that contract designs should align with the complexity of transactions.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The post ASBCA’s FY 2023 Report – A Look at the Numbers appeared first on Government Contracts Legal Forum. According to this year’s report, contractors prevailed on 67% of the appeals decided on the merits, continuing a recent uptick in contractor success relative to the success rate of 53% in 2020 and 2021. View the full article

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

This article will guide you through the essentials of government contracting, from understanding different contract types to the steps required to secure a contract with government. For many businesses, engaging in federal government contracts can be a significant revenue stream and a catalyst for growth.

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Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 1, 2024

For more insights into the impact of technology on procurement, visit our blog on government contracting for related discussions and expert analyses. Learn about the role of trust in government contracting from our experts at the Public Contracting Institute.

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Public Contracting Institute

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The contracting officer at the Defense Contract Management Agency (“DCMA”) disallowed certain direct costs, and issue a final decision on July 6, 2022. For other helpful suggestions on government contracting, visit: Richard D. File all documents on time in order to avoid any problems.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 1, 2024

For our MAS Basic Training: The Nuts & Bolts , a one-day training workshop that taught the basics of the General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program, I specifically want to thank the following: Alex Barbee-Garrett and Liam O’Reilly of Crowell & Moring for their presentation on The GSA Schedules Program: An Entry (..)

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Government Contracts

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The Federal Circuit on Friday revived Boeing's suit claiming the Defense Contract Management Agency wrongly adjusted contractual cost claims using a regulation that clashes with a federal cost accounting statute, finding the case was essentially a contract dispute and not a disallowed regulatory challenge.

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Government Contracts & Global Trade

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Joe Mazzarella presents at the AI in Contracting Conference on new considerations for Contract Managers in relation to AI, including the impact of AI on rights in data, patentability and copyright ability of AI-assisted work products, privacy, data leakage and drift, licensing and data model reliability, indemnification, and challenges of using open (..)

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 11, 2024

GSA & VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel, October 29 On October 29, we will host our “must attend” General Services Administration (GSA) and Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel. To register for the GSA & VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel, click here.

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GovSpend

APRIL 5, 2023

E-procurement platforms: E-procurement platforms such as GovSpend, provide businesses with access to government procurement data, bid notification services, and bid tracking tools. Contract management software: Contract management software can help businesses manage the contract lifecycle, from initial negotiation to contract closeout.

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GovSpend

APRIL 5, 2023

E-procurement platforms: E-procurement platforms such as GovSpend, provide businesses with access to government procurement data, bid notification services, and bid tracking tools. Contract management software: Contract management software can help businesses manage the contract lifecycle, from initial negotiation to contract closeout.

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Government Contracts

JANUARY 24, 2024

The Federal Circuit on Wednesday ruled that the Defense Contract Management Agency can pursue a $1.1 million claim against a Navy contractor for overpayments made under a cost-reimbursement contract, rejecting the contractor's argument that the DCMA's claim was untimely.

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Select GCR

MAY 14, 2024

The FAR is meticulously structured into subchapters, parts, subparts, sections, and subsections, providing detailed guidance for government procurement, from planning through contract management to compliance and enforcement.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

On February 28, again at Miller & Chevalier Chartered, we will hold our GSA and VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel course. This course is designed for lawyers and contract managers with significant contract management and compliance responsibilities with GSA and/or VA Schedule contracts.

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Government Contracts

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The Federal Circuit’s examination of claims accrual in a January decision that allows the Defense Contract Management Agency to pursue overpayment claims under a cost-reimbursement contract serves as a reminder that the government can lose such claims by waiting too long to file, say Evan Sherwood and Peter Hutt at Covington.

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Government Contracts & Global Trade

MAY 24, 2024

We will discuss the Defense Contract Management Agency’s (DCMA) mandate to examine contractor compliance with cybersecurity requirements as part of its Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSR) and its implications for contractors in the near future.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 15, 2024

GSA & VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel, October 29 On October 29, we will host our “must attend” General Services Administration (GSA) and Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel. To register for the GSA & VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel, click here.

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GovCon & Trade

JANUARY 2, 2024

Certification assessments for CMMC Level 3 are completed by the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center (DIBCAC). Obtaining a CMMC Level 2 certification is a prerequisite to scheduling an assessment with the DIBCAC.

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Government Contracts & Global Trade

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Cara Wulf discusses the pair of Proposed Rules issued in October 2023 (addressing “Cyber Threat and Incident Reporting and Information Sharing” and “Standardizing Cybersecurity Requirements for Unclassified Federal Information Systems”), and explores the implications of those Proposed Rules for contractors.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

This principle also supports economic growth by encouraging diverse suppliers to contribute to government contracts. Transparency, fair competition and also robust contract management are required to ensure that public money is being spent responsibly.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The post Be Careful What You Wish For: Limited Commercial Subcontract Flowdowns May Increase Administrative Burdens appeared first on Government Contracts Legal Forum. View the full article

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Federal News Network

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Our program is structured in such a way that the program offices who are the transition partner are the ones that identify the topic, the ones that select the vendor, and they are the ones that do the SBIR contract management.

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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.

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Tracker Intelligence

AUGUST 16, 2024

They also come with other aids, such as bid management tools, competitor analysis, contract management, or compliance tracking, which organisations can use to improve bidding strategies and increase their odds of winning contracts. How Are Public Sector Contracts Different From Private Contracts?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MAY 13, 2024

Day One Speakers Keynote Speakers: Christine Harada , Senior Advisor, OFPP, OMB Moshe Schwartz , President, Etherton and Associates Panelists: Bonnie Evangelista , Acting Deputy Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer for Acquisitions, DoD Polly Hall , Senior Advisor to the Chief Procurement Officer, DHS Udaya Patnaik , Chief Innovation (..)

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 24, 2024

GSA & VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel, Oct. 29 The Coalition for Government Procurement is proud to once again host its “must attend” General Services Administration (GSA) and Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel on October 29! To register, click here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

GSA & VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel, Feb. 28 The Coalition for Government Procurement is proud to once again host its “must attend” General Services Administration (GSA) and Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel on February 28. Register here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 10, 2024

GSA & VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel, Oct. 29 The Coalition for Government Procurement is proud to once again host its “must attend” General Services Administration (GSA) and Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel on October 29! To register, click here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MAY 16, 2024

Learn More Appian – Gold Sponsor of the Spring Training Conference Appian’s low-code acquisition solutions use AI and process automation to streamline contract management and clause automation at the US Department of Defense and Federal Civilian agencies.

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