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USFCR
AUGUST 15, 2024
Feeling lost in the maze of government procurement? Government contract vehicles can be your map to success. These pre-negotiated agreements streamline the purchasing process, allowing businesses to secure federal contracts more efficiently and effectively.
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MAY 7, 2024
Trying to figure out how to get a government contract? This no-nonsense guide walks you through the contracting process, from initial eligibility to bidding, and ultimately enables your small business to win contracts available every fiscal year. You’re in the right place!
GovCon Wire
MAY 7, 2024
Choosing the right government contracting tools can help government contractors make bids, keep track of contract progress, and ensure compliance. What are Government Contracting Tools? A government contracting tool is a computer program that systematizes the
USFCR
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Government contracts come in various forms, each designed to fit specific needs. Whether you're new to federal contracting or an experienced supplier, knowing the differences between contract types is crucial for success in this complex industry.
GovCon Wire
JUNE 10, 2024
Contractors must consider the importance of requests for proposals, or RFPs in government contracting and understand how they work. But what exactly is an RFP, and why is it crucial for those aiming to do business with the government? Continue reading to learn the ropes of RFPs, including their purpose and key components.
GovCon Wire
MAY 20, 2024
State, local and education (SLED) government agencies spend billions of dollars on goods and services, contributing nearly 10 percent to the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP). Learn about the contracting process and steps to thrive in the SLED sector through this comprehensive SLED
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Holland & Knight: Government Contracts
JULY 10, 2024
Supreme Court's decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo upended decades of precedent that required courts to defer to agencies' interpretations of statutes.
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FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Engaging with government contracting officers is a crucial step for small businesses looking to explore upcoming opportunities in government contracting for 2024. To effectively communicate with a contracting officer and position your small business, consider the following 10 steps: 1.
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GovCon & Trade
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
SBA Rule On October 16, 2020, the SBA issued a rule that made significant changes to its regulations concerning small business contracting. The Joint Notice clarified that a JV formed as separate legal entities may be awarded a classified contract and may hold an EED itself, however, it is not required to hold an EED upon award.
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Government Contracts
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Here, Law360 looks at seven of the biggest government contracts awarded in 2024. General Services Administration made dozens of awards for two massive, uncapped governmentwide deals, while the U.S. Department of Energy awarded more than $70 billion both for making nuclear weapons and cleaning up their legacy.
Federal News Network
AUGUST 14, 2024
The Defense Department today released a proposed rule that will inject Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, or CMMC, requirements into the contracting process. It would incorporate CMMC requirements into the Pentagon’s solicitations and contracts. DoD had also considered requiring certification after contract award.
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SmallGovCon
APRIL 30, 2024
However, this arguably didn’t apply to contract opportunity notices. Congress is now looking at making sure that omission changes with the proposed “Plain Language in Contracting” Act, at least with regards to small business set-asides. Helpfully, the federal government even has a website devoted to the Plain Writing Act.
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Whistleblower Network News
JANUARY 31, 2024
and its subsidiaries will pay $5 million to settle charges that they violated the False Claims Act (FCA) “by falsely overstating cost or pricing data included in a subcontract proposal for work under a contract with the U.S. Government contractors must be completely above board when seeking payment under government contracts,” said U.S.
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Government Contracts
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Customs and Border Protection official in exchange for government contracts being funneled to his company. A software-testing business owner pled guilty to conspiring to bribe a U.S.
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ExecutiveBiz
JANUARY 31, 2024
Executive Mosaic is pleased to honor CGI Federal President Stephanie Mango with a 2024 Wash100 Award for her unwavering dedication to growing the company through contract wins and technology advancement, marking her third induction into Wash100.
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Inside Government Contracts
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Each agency and contract can offer unique challenges, but we offer a few key considerations below to guide contractors in assessing their approaches to potential shutdowns: Assess Impacted Contracts – As a first step, contractors should take inventory of their government contracts to assess how a shutdown could impact performance.
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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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SmallGovCon
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Often contractors will protest an award, then learn that the contract at issue was cancelled by the government due to corrective action. Court of Federal Claims (COFC) heard a bid protest in which a protested procurement saw its contract and orders cancelled due to corrective action, but the protester wanted to continue protesting.
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SmallGovCon
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
In this webinar, government contracting attorneys, John Holtz and Gregory Weber will discuss the most important legal developments for federal contractors in 2024. The Catalyst Center for Business & Entrepreneurship is hosting this helpful, virtual workshop on Legal Updates 2024. Register here.
USFCR
JULY 12, 2024
Compliance in federal contracting is essential for businesses aiming to win and maintain government contracts. This article is for newcomers and those already familiar with federal contracting basics. Understanding and adhering to federal regulations is crucial for long-term success.
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Whistleblower Network News
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The alleged misconduct dates back to 2011 when Siemens entered a contract with the Hamtramck Housing Commission, a HUD-funded public housing authority in Hamtramck, Michigan, to install energy efficiency improvement measures at public housing facilities. government.
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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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GovCon & Trade
OCTOBER 6, 2023
This illuminating webinar featuring Sharon Heaton, the Founder and CEO of sbLiftOff, and Kenneth Dodds, Vice President at Live Oak Bank, was a deep dive into the world of Government Contracting Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A).
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GovSpend
JUNE 20, 2024
Were you aware that in FY 23, a substantial $6.23B, accounting for 8% of total federal contracts, was allocated to Small Business Innovation Research (SBIRs) and Small Business Technology Transfers (STTRs), benefiting 3,230 businesses ? We see 10% of the contracts awarded as Other than Small Business contracts.
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Select GCR
JANUARY 30, 2024
Recently, governments at various levels recognized the pivotal role played by small enterprises, allocating substantial funds to support their development. In this blog, we delve into the agencies and departments of the government that invested in small businesses throughout the year, exploring the impact it had on government contracting.
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Federal News Network
JUNE 12, 2024
Cost plus contracts can run into trouble when the government takes five years to audit indirect costs. Interview Transcript: Eric White Cost-plus contracts can run into trouble when the government takes five years to audit indirect costs. There wasn’t enough money allocated to the contracts during performance.
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SmallGovCon
JULY 2, 2024
Join federal government contracts attorney Greg Weber along with SBA representative, Sophia Chou, as they discuss the tips and pitfalls of subcontracting and teaming on this webinar hosted by the South Dakota APEX Accelerators. Topics covered will include: Why Use a Teaming Agreement? The post Webinar!
GovSpend
MARCH 19, 2024
So how did our Women Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) do in FY 23 specifically in federal government contracting? While total federal contract awards reached an all time high of $775B in FY 23, only 3.2% Interestingly, 1,537 of the WOSBs were first-timers winning contracts! or $25.49B was awarded to 13,707 businesses.
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Select GCR
APRIL 26, 2024
CSGMP stands out as the premier marketing program designed specifically to drive success in the government sphere. By leveraging the Client Success Government Marketing Program, companies gain access to a comprehensive suite of strategic resources tailored for government contracting.
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Federal News Network
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
This week’s guest on Off the Shelf is Jessica Tillipman, associate dean for Government Procurement Law & Government Contracts Advisory Council Distinguished Professorial Lecturer in Government Contracts Law & Policy at The George Washington University Law School.
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SmallGovCon
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The Indian Country Business Summit (ICBS) is hosting its annual “Diversity in Government Contracting” ICBSSHOW in Oklahoma City this month. And our very own Gregory Weber will be attending and presenting on federal contracting legal updates. Legal updates is always a great presentation.
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Federal News Network
JUNE 19, 2024
They say contracting officers are trying to re-negotiate finished contracts and making unreasonable demands for information. What are contracting officers actually doing, that the contractors are complaining about? Six months (or) a year later, a company comes in and asks for a contract modification. Larry Allen Right.
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Whistleblower Network News
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Fraud in the government contracting process costs taxpayers untold dollars each year,” said U.S. We will continue to work with our federal law enforcement partners to investigate and pursue those who commit government contracting fraud.” Attorney Prim F. Escalona for the Northern District of Alabama. “We
SmallGovCon
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
This week in federal government contracting news saw some interesting storis about IT and cyber security, the feds avoiding fraud payments, and a potential boost for WOSB contracts. Now it is time to transition into fall and football season which we are very excited about here at SmallGovCon! We hope you have a great weekend.
Federal News Network
JUNE 10, 2024
Interview Transcript: Tom Temin For someone that went through the trouble of finding government opportunities, deciding they want to do this and then bidding and winning, what should they have in place already to be able to fulfill a contract that is unique and different from what is normally expected in the private sector?
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SmallGovCon
MAY 8, 2024
” A contracting officer has “nearly unlimited discretion to exclude bidders for appearance of impropriety” and the decision must be based on “reasonable factual predicates” and not be irrational. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news? Give us a call at 785-200-8919.
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GovCon Wire
MAY 1, 2024
By Warren Linscott, Senior Vice President & Chief Product Officer at Deltek Over my career, I’ve closely followed the growth paths of small businesses in the government contracting space. I’ve seen several behaviors and practices that contributed to successfully growing their business.
Federal News Network
JANUARY 16, 2024
For the moment, the Pentagon’s transition to a new multibillion dollar contract for household goods moves is being held up by IT integration issues between Defense Department systems and those of its prime contractor. Those wages are set by the Labor Department and published in contract solicitations.
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GovCon & Trade
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Key Provisions The rule clarifies that Contracting Officers (COs) may not include noncommercial DFARS clauses in commercial products and services contracts. What constitutes “customary commercial practices” seems likely to become a key battleground in future contract disputes. However, questions do remain.
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Federal News Network
JULY 11, 2024
Just as important as obtaining contracts with companies to help fulfill an agency’s mission, is the ability to end them properly. The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General recently analyzed a handful of NIH contracts and found many of them were not properly closed out. Eric White Gotcha, okay.
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SmallGovCon
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
This week has been busy in the federal government contracting world with multiple developments highlighting key areas of government procurement, spending transparency, and small business support. Happy Friday the 13th! We hope you have a good week. Have a great weekend and be careful out there today on Friday the 13th!
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WashngtonExec
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
In the fiercely competitive world of government contracting, it’s not just the technology and services that make a difference; it’s the people behind them. These mission-driven companies serving federal defense and civilian sectors owe their success to dynamic leaders and their dedicated teams.
SmallGovCon
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Our firm handles a wide variety of federal procurement and contract matters, from bid protests, size protests, joint ventures, socio-economic certifications, to everything in between. Often, when talking to blog readers and contracts we hear the same sort of questions pop up. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news?
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GovCon Wire
JANUARY 24, 2024
Executive Mosaic , the preeminent media, events and membership organization of the government contracting sector, is proud to announce the winners of the prestigious 2024 Wash100 Award. Each year, Executive Mosaic’s coveted Wash100 Award recognizes the most promising and outstanding executives to watch in the coming year.
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