Capital Edge Consulting

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Labor is among the largest contract cost recorded to Government contracts. Inadequate recordkeeping can lead to low rankings in an audit or even worse: loss of contract. An adequate WAH policy and procedure includes, as a minimum: A contract between the employee and the contractor outlining expectations.

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Art of Procurement

APRIL 27, 2023

The labor contract between UPS and the Teamsters union is the largest private collective bargaining agreement in North America – The post [Pod] Negotiating The Big One: UPS and the Teamsters Labor Union appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Great Government Through Technology

AUGUST 19, 2024

As part of our ongoing efforts to modernize government IT procurement and management, the Better Contracting Initiative (BCI) has been a cornerstone of our strategy at the Governmentwide IT Program Management Office. We’ve embarked on a journey to streamline how our federal government procures and manages its software assets.

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Government Contracts

AUGUST 7, 2024

Air Force has hit back at a contractor's bid for sanctions over alleged late document production and document destruction in a contract dispute, saying the motion was unexpectedly sprung on it while the parties were negotiating discovery issues.

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GovCon Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Bindi Patel, a more than two-decade consulting industry veteran, has been appointed vice president of contracts and procurement and corporate risk officer at Springfield, Virginia-based defense and space manufacturing company Ensco.

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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.

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 24, 2024

Navigating Federal Government Contracts: A Guide for Small Businesses As a small business owner, securing government contracts can be a lucrative opportunity for growth and stability. However, the process of navigating the complex world of federal contracting can be daunting.

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Select GCR

JUNE 11, 2024

If you’re exploring contract types that any government agency uses, understanding the distinctions between fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, and other specialized contracts is paramount. This guide cuts through the complexity, offering a concise overview of each contract type’s structure and purpose in federal procurement.

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Government Contracts

JULY 29, 2024

Postal Service on Friday backed Oshkosh Defense's request to seal their confidential supplier contract terms in litigation challenging the agency's decision to replace its aging delivery fleet with only 62% electric vehicles, arguing rivals could use the information to undercut the USPS when negotiating their own supplier 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. The Future Starts in Q1!

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The Procurement School

JUNE 27, 2024

Introduction: In the realm of Canadian public sector procurement, understanding the fundamental principles of contract law is essential for ensuring fair, transparent, and effective practices. This article delves into the core concepts of Canadian contract law and examines their practical applications within the context of procurement.

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Select GCR

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!

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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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Select GCR

MARCH 26, 2024

In the world of business, winning contracts from the government can be a game-changer, offering stability and lucrative opportunities. While everyone talks about federal contracts, there’s a whole other world of opportunities at the state and local levels that often gets overlooked.

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Federal News Network

JUNE 28, 2024

The Gormley Group’s Sean Nulty and Andrew Sisti join host Roger Waldron on this week’s Off the Shelf for a deep dive into current trends shaping the contract negotiations and administration under GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program. GSA is increasingly looking to systems to make decision for contracting officers.

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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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The Procurement School

JULY 16, 2024

Contract Management is often thought to be the last step in the Procurement life cycle but instead it is both the beginning and end of the procurement cycle and it provides a constant feedback loop. The following article discusses the various steps of contract management and its role in procurement efficiency.

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 9, 2024

Special focus on contract pricing). price negotiations and procedures should be used by contracting officers to determine the price reasonableness of modifications offered under a sealed bid contract. Contracting officers are required to document in the contract file the principal elements of the negotiated agreement.

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The CGP

AUGUST 11, 2023

“Fair and Reasonable” MAS contract level pricing is impacted by a host of factors. These include federal and commercial market conditions, government versus commercial contract terms and conditions, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the General Services Acquisition Regulation (GSAR), and FAS policy, procedures, and training.

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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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SmallGovCon

JULY 1, 2024

For large and small contractors alike, teaming agreements and joint venture agreements can be essential to winning and successfully performing federal government contracts. In this presentation, we will explain how to develop, negotiate and administer agreements that are both compliant and effective. Register here. The post Webinar!

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 22, 2024

Government Contract Consulting: When and How to Leverage Expert Support Government contracting can be a lucrative but complex field to navigate. Knowing when and how to engage expert consultants can give your business a major advantage in winning contracts and delivering successful projects.

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Government Contracts

AUGUST 5, 2024

million to political action committees while negotiating a federal contract, prominent crypto critics told a federal election watchdog — a claim the firm's legal chief has staunchly denied. Crypto exchange Coinbase violated campaign finance laws when it donated $25.5

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 20, 2023

As FAS Commissioner Sonny Hashmi stated in a recent post, “Our regional based employees aren’t going away, but this shift in our structure will meet the growing demand from our customers that FAS respond holistically when it comes to contracting assistance.” PAP 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing, is one such example.

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Public Contracting Institute

MARCH 29, 2024

In the dynamic realm of global public sector contracts, the essence of cultural awareness transcends mere compliance; it’s a pivotal catalyst for fostering effective communication, enhancing negotiation prowess, and ensuring equitable service delivery across diverse populations.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JUNE 20, 2024

62797, 62827 (May 7, 2024), the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (Board) awarded approximately $4.9 While the parties negotiated whether to implement the Navy’s proposed corrective action, Konecranes made the correction it deemed necessary in order to continue making progress on the four cranes. LLC , ASBCA, Nos.

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FedScoop

JUNE 13, 2024

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Thursday that it has awarded Oracle Cerner — the embattled technology provider of the agency’s electronic health record system — with an extension of its contract for EHR system modernization.

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Redstone Government Consulting

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

My commercial company wants to increase business with the Federal Government – but not with all those requirements the Government follows when buying under FAR Part 15 rules (Contracting by Negotiation). Is that even possible? The answer is “absolutely”.

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The CGP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

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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Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 26, 2024

In our next session, we will cover FAR Part 15 (Contracting by Negotiation) As we prepare for our 9th episode of Season 11, here are a few FAR Facts for us to think about: A contract awarded using other than sealed bidding procedures is a “negotiated ” FAR 15.000. FAR 15.102(d)-(e). FAR 506(a)(1). FAR 15.506(d).

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 8, 2024

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) gives contracting officers significant flexibility in selecting the procurement method they choose to use. Competitive proposals will therefore be used for these contracts unless discussions are not required and the use of sealed bids is otherwise appropriate. b) Competitive proposals. []1)

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Federal News Network

APRIL 19, 2024

Flow-down requirements impact prime contractors, subcontractors, customer agencies, contracting activities, and contracting officers. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) includes a host of contract clauses that must be flowed down to subcontractors. For this reason, procurement policy flow-downs cannot be one-sided.

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The Procurement School

MAY 12, 2023

Author: Liz Busch Planning for a procurement should consider the entire procurement lifecycle, including contract management and close-out. However, it’s difficult to anticipate everything that may occur after the contract is signed – how does one plan for the unpredictable? Consider the contract end.

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 20, 2024

However, navigating the complex world of public sector contracting can be challenging. In this article, we’ll explore key aspects of government construction projects and provide insights to help you secure contracts and achieve success.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The Coalition has hit the ground running in 2024 with a multitude of webinars, trainings, and committee meetings, but perhaps none excite us more than bringing back our MAS Basic Training: The Nuts & Bolts and our GSA and VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel courses. or virtually HERE.

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SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The FAR Council has released updates that will impact a couple aspects of small business contracting. Second is that agencies must notify SBA when they seek to remove certain contracts from the 8(a) Program. One is that contractors can now file size and socioeconomic status protests for certain types of orders, under strict timelines.

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Among the more arcane rules of federal contract protests, a company can’t make a money appeal on a protest decision unless that appeal contains a specific dollar amount. More specifically, it goes to the subject matter jurisdiction of a government contract, court or board. They did not get a contract ECC.

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