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As the Acquisition World Turns: OFPP turns heat up on primes

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The report, which analyzes data reported to the Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS), further points out that if contractors had met their subcontracting plan goals on prime contracts completed in fiscal 2023, small businesses would have received almost $1.5 GSA’s inspector general issued an alert on Nov. org”, or “.com.”

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The Coronavirus Is Shattering Traditional Supply Chains

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And even if an order from an overseas supplier were to be filled, delivery issues would be compounded by the declining number of air and ocean freight options to move products into the U.S. By mid-March, just as the incidence of coronavirus victims was growing in countries across the globe, its spread showed signs of slowing in Wuhan.

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An In-Depth Examination of Inflation Relief for a Government Contractor

Procurement Notes

I spilled a lot of electronic ink on EPA clauses because it is the primary tool for obtaining contract relief from inflation. Koses recognized the possibility that, under certain factual circumstances, inflation costs could be recovered under a contract delay clause (more on that below). FAR 52.249-14(a).

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Japan: Addition of Import Declaration Items and Establishment of Simplified Import Custom Clearance System for Small-lot Shipments

Import and Trade Remedies

The number of import permits has been increasing significantly over the past few years due to the expansion of cross-border electronic commerce. tax numbers). Comes into force on October 12, 2025). apply to shipments that meet all of the following conditions. (1) provided by EC platform operators, etc.).

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