SmallGovCon

JANUARY 21, 2025

However, the contract awardee is not without a voice in the bid protest process at GAO. While the agency will generally defend the contract award decision regardless, the awardee itself can also have a seat at the table. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news? Need legal assistance?

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SmallGovCon

MARCH 26, 2025

Size and status protests, which are reviewed by the SBAs Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA), are far less common than GAO protests which protest an evaluation aspect of a solicitation or award. But when they are used they can be a powerful tool to keep contracting dollars intended for small businesses to stay with small businesses.

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Government Contracts & Global Trade

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The most important section in your federal proposal and contract will always be pricing – just ask any CEO or federal buyer. But in today’s government market, there are a lot of areas that can confuse a contractor’s pricing strategy. And when you win the bid, the questions remain: “will we make a profit?”

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Federal News Network

APRIL 24, 2024

Topics discussed include: The six functional areas needed for winning proposals What do evaluators across the spectrum (DOD, military,IC, civilian) care about when reviewing proposals Differences in federal vs commercial and international proposals Key elements of and the importance of the executive summary The post The keys to winning government contracts (..)

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Select GCR

JANUARY 16, 2024

In the dynamic world of government contracting, the strategic approach to marketing is not just a mere necessity but a powerful catalyst for success. As the first quarter unfolds, businesses aspiring to secure significant government contracts can lay the groundwork for triumph in the subsequent quarter.

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Whistleblower Network News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

According to the DOJ, UCHealth “violated the False Claims Act in seeking and receiving payment from federal health care programs for visits to its emergency departments, by falsely coding certain Evaluation & Management (E&M) claims submitted to the Medicare and TRICARE programs.” Sanders is set to receive $3.9

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GovCon Wire

MAY 8, 2024

Each year, Wash100 highlights the most esteemed leaders in the government contracting industry. To choose its winners, Wash100 meticulously evaluates each nominee’s past success as well as their potential to carry this momentum

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SmallGovCon

APRIL 26, 2024

Contracting agencies, and contractors, must always be aware of potential organizational conflicts of interest (OCIs). One type of OCI is an impaired objectivity OCI, typically resulting from a contractor evaluating its own offer or its own performance. As part of the evaluation process, the VA began to investigate potential OCIs.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 3, 2024

This guide explains each step, from finding opportunities and registering in SAM, to crafting a strong bid and increasing your chances of winning contracts. Discover how to navigate the process and secure government contracts for your business. Why Bid on Government Jobs?

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Diving into government contracting with SAM requires a clear roadmap to success. SAM.gov stands as a crucial portal for businesses seeking federal contracts. This article delivers a concise guide on effectively using SAM, from completing your registration to enhancing your contracting strategy.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Welcome back to the Cost Corner, where we provide practical insight into the complex cost and pricing requirements that apply to Government Contractors. We just completed two articles on the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) [1] and, before that, two articles on Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audits.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This article will explore what is prime contractor roles, responsibilities, and the importance of prime contractors in government projects. Key Takeaways Prime contractors, central to federal contracts, manage and ensure compliance with government projects, hiring subcontractors and overseeing all aspects from start to finish.

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SmallGovCon

JANUARY 20, 2025

Current FAR 9.506 simply commands contracting officers to review OCIs, but with little guidance for agencies. The rule will note that “Incumbent contractors may have a natural advantage that is not unfair when competing for follow-on contracts because of knowledge and expertise developed during contract performance.”

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SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

This is a contrast from the GAO protest world, where the agency will often decline to produce documents on the basis of relevance, and even fight through rounds of objections to not include agency evaluation materials. Finally, the list of documents includes the proposals and evaluation record for all offerors. Need legal assistance?

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Fox Rothschild: Government Contracts

DECEMBER 13, 2022

This is the seventh of an eight-part series addressing cutting-edge strategies for Certified Claims under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA). For federal contractors, it is not an exaggeration to say that performance evaluations are the lifeblood of the business. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 42.15

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Public Contracting Institute

AUGUST 2, 2024

In the world of government contracting, small businesses play a crucial role in fostering innovation and economic growth. The Public Contracting Institute (PCI) is committed to supporting these enterprises through comprehensive training and resources. This program allows agencies to set aside contracts specifically for SDVOSBs.

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Government Contracts

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Government Accountability Office that a $1 billion contract for services supporting the Office of Refugee Resettlement's program for unaccompanied children was awarded based on a flawed evaluation, making it one of Law360's 2023 Government Contracts Practice Groups of the Year. Hogan Lovells convinced the U.S.

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FedScoop

MAY 28, 2024

A total of 95 entities — 31 large businesses and 64 small businesses — received awards under the sequel to the Information Technology Supplies and Support Services contract, also known as ITSSS, the agency said in an update on SAM.gov. The new agreement will serve as the primary vehicle for the agency’s IT services for the next eight years.

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Public Contracting Institute

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The RFQ also stated the performance period and the evaluation factors. The Army contracting officer explained to the GAO that failure to have the contract in place by March 1, 2024 would adversely affect the continuity of quality care for eligible beneficiaries. The RFQ required vendors to submit their quotations by Feb.

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Capital Edge Consulting

DECEMBER 5, 2024

In government contracting, maintaining a DCAA-approved accounting system is crucial. The Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) enforces strict guidelines to ensure that contractors accounting systems meet the standards required for compliance. Importance of maintaining compliance with DCAA for government contracts.

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The fix is in for federal small business contracting. Ernst said she believes her bill, the Conforming Procedures for Federal Task and Delivery Order Contracts Act , will let agencies push reviews of cost back to the task order level where it belongs. And this fix is actually a good one. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.),

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Select GCR

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Want to expand your small business with government contracts? This article covers how a small business government contractor can qualify, find opportunities, and thrive in this space. We’ll explore essential resources, strategies for winning contracts, and compliance requirements. Recognizing the potential, the U.S.

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SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Additionally, in a somewhat unique situation, the court in Myriddian not only had to inform the awardee, Cloud Harbor, that it was noncompliant and, therefore, ineligible, but also had to inform the contracting agency, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Looking for the latest government contracting legal news?

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ExecutiveBiz

JUNE 24, 2024

GovCon Index is an aggregate index that offers real-time insights into the stock market performance of 30 staple government contracting enterprises. Users can leverage the information it displays to evaluate how well individual companies […] This increase elevated the average to $4,979.17.

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SmallGovCon

MAY 2, 2024

Specifically, the scorecard is used to assess “how well federal agencies reach their small business and socio-economic prime contracting and subcontracting goals,” to “provide accurate and transparent contracting data,” and “report agency-specific progress.” billion, or 5.07% of all federal contracting dollars.

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 20, 2023

DoD developed a standard template for these reports earlier this year to ensure consistent evaluation criteria. GAO denied a pre-proposal protest by IBM over the terms of the solicitation for the estimated $5 billion contract. GAO said IBM's claims that the solicitation's evaluation factors are unduly restrictive were not supported.

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GovCon & Trade

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The Procurement at Issue The Navy’s Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) issued a Request for Task Order Proposals (RTOP) to holders of the SeaPort Next Generation indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract seeking to procure administrative and engineering support services. 4106(f)(1) and 10 U.S.C. 4106(f)(1) and 10 U.S.C.

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SmallGovCon

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

This is likely due to a spike in cases from the the Department of Health and Human Services’ award of Chief Information Officer-Solutions and Partners 4 (referred to as “CIO-SP4”) government-wide acquisition contract. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news? Why Are Cases Sustained?

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SmallGovCon

AUGUST 29, 2024

How agencies evaluate past performance of joint ventures has been a somewhat confusing topic for federal contractors over the past few years. This is an area where input from the federal contracting community could really have an impact on the final version of SBA’s rule. First, a little background on the current rule.

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SmallGovCon

MARCH 26, 2024

Please check out the new release from my friend, federal contracting expert Michael LeJeune. Bestselling author and GovCon expert, Michael LeJeune is releasing his new book , “I’m New to Government Contracting – Where Should I Start?” first appeared on SmallGovCon - Government Contracts Law Blog.

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SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Solicitations for brand name or equal products are commonly used by contracting officers to ensure that the products procured via the contract meet minimum requirements. The RFQ was for the award of a contract to the offeror that offered the “lowest-price technically acceptable quotation considering price and technical acceptability.”

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ExecutiveBiz

APRIL 24, 2024

Wash100 annually recognizes government contracting industry executives that have exhibited exceptional leadership. These individuals are identified using an intense selection process that evaluates the impact of each nominee’s past accomplishments as well as their potential to continue shaping the GovCon field.

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SmallGovCon

JUNE 19, 2024

We get a lot of questions about federal government contracting as federal government contracting attorneys, which makes sense. This is also unsurprising, as the government really did not do the best job in making it clear what this act does. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news?

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Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 9, 2023

This pilot program could provide an opportunity for the DIB to become more directly involved in CMF operations and evaluations. Independent Evaluation of Requirement for a United States Cyber Force. Space Command, to develop a plan to expand existing threat-sharing arrangements with commercial space operators under contract with DoD.

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SmallGovCon

DECEMBER 21, 2023

This is essentially Federal Government Contracting 101 and applies to any type of solicitation. Products and services acquired via a FSS contract cannot offer open market items, meaning items that the offeror did not include in its FSS contract. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news?

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 29, 2024

So it’s research and development, it’s testing and evaluation, it’s maintenance of systems, etc., The consulting piece where you’ve got individuals who are technical experts who can advise the government. But for us as service providers, we’re all about the workforce, right? Or am I seeing a stretch here?

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GovCon & Trade

OCTOBER 19, 2023

We recently authored an article for Reuters examining Commercial Solutions Openings, a contracting mechanism through the Department of Defense (DoD), which seeks innovative commercial technologies or services. We defined CSOs as “another pathway for nontraditional technology companies to provide goods and services to the federal government.

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