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Season 11: Episode 10: FAR Facts

Public Contracting Institute

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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Government Contracts Cost and Pricing: The Truth in Negotiations Act, or Whatever the Kids Are Calling It These Days (Part 3)

Government Contracts & Investigations

3] TINA defines cost or pricing data to mean all facts that, as of the relevant date, a prudent buyer or seller would reasonably expect to affect price negotiations significantly. [4] 4] TINA is intended to “level the playing field” by providing Government negotiators the same cost or pricing data available to contractors.

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Friday Flash 02/09/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

If the agency does not set aside an order it should document the market research and mission considerations and provide that information to the small business specialist (SBS) and procurement center representative (PCR). MAS Basic Training: The Nuts & Bolts, Feb.

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Friday Flash 10/25/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

ESPs and CSPs who do not handle CUI or SPD are not subject to assessment requirements, but their services may need to be documented in the contractor’s system security plan (SSP). However, their services will be assessed as part of the contractor’s CMMC assessment. NW, Washington, D.C.

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Friday Flash 06/07/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

The OIG recommended that the Chief Defense Acquisition Office (CDAO) develop a clear waiver request process for CDAO directorates that includes a requirement to document and maintain records of requests. By waiving these requirements, the OIG found that directors exposed DoD information to additional cybersecurity risk.

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A Brief Primer on the Impact of a Federal Government Shutdown

Government Contracts Legal Forum

Contractors should track and document the cost and schedule impact of both the disrupted work and the contractor’s employee relations actions to ensure that any increases in the contract work associated with the shutdown are appropriately reflected in a contract modification. Can I Stop Performance?

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Top Rules for Government Contractors: Essential Knowledge for Compliance

Select GCR

Certain modifications may necessitate preliminary price negotiations to protect the governments interests. Change orders must be meticulously documented to ensure clarity and compliance with equitable adjustments. Proper documentation is crucial for demonstrating compliance and can be invaluable during audits or investigations.