SmallGovCon

MARCH 14, 2024

SBA regulations dictate how the capabilities, past performance, and experience of a mentor-protégé joint venture will be evaluated. But at the end of the day, what matters is, whether agencies will follow those regulations in their small business set-aside solicitations and evaluations thereunder.

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Government Contracts

MAY 2, 2024

Government Accountability Office denied a joint venture's protest of a U.S. Navy decision to tap a competitor for an operations support deal in the Philippines, saying the protest was based on a misunderstanding of cost realism evaluation requirements.

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Public Contracting Institute

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In a recent protest, the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) held that although performance risk was not specifically listed as an evaluation criterion, an agency may always consider risk that is intrinsic to the stated evaluation factors. For other helpful suggestions on government contracting, visit: Richard D.

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Fox Rothschild: Government Contracts

DECEMBER 13, 2022

For federal contractors, it is not an exaggeration to say that performance evaluations are the lifeblood of the business. A less-than-satisfactory evaluation in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) affects far more than just the agency’s assessment of performance on a particular project.

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Public Contracting Institute

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In a solicitation for design-build construction services related to Fort Bragg, NC, Midnight alleged that the evaluation was improper and used unstated evaluation criteria. Midnight asserted that the Corps unreasonably evaluated the awardee’s technical approach as superior due to its inclusion of a conceptual design.

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FedScout

DECEMBER 5, 2021

The first hurdle you’ll need to jump over is finding a system to use to find, track, and evaluate open opportunities. With an abundance of government contracting applications and systems available to vendors, it can be difficult to decide which ones to use.

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LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

DECEMBER 13, 2022

For federal contractors, it is not an exaggeration to say that performance evaluations are the lifeblood of the business. A less-than-satisfactory evaluation in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) affects far more than just the agency’s assessment of performance on a particular project.

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SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Accordingly, COFC issued the preliminary injunction, and ordered the parties to continue with the protest to achieve a final resolution, demonstrating the vital importance of accurate and continual SAM registration to the federal government contracting process. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news?

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LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

JULY 25, 2022

In case you missed it, Sean Milani-nia and I recently hosted a webinar regarding the importance of CPARS performance evaluations for federal contractors. Too often, we encounter contractor comments that are too generic or that fail to include important information that could have resulted in a better evaluation rating.

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Capital Edge Consulting

MAY 10, 2024

Labor is among the largest contract cost recorded to Government contracts. In many cases, they are the most significant; therefore, the Government invests significant efforts to monitoring these costs and auditing them. Our Experts compiled guidance with suggestions to assure organizations are prepared for Floor Checks.

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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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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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ExecutiveBiz

OCTOBER 7, 2024

GovCon Index is a stock market tracker that follows the performance of 30 major companies in the government contracting field. The information it provides allows users to evaluate the standing of each […] Last week, Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index grew by 2.34%, raising the average to $5,469.34

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GovCon Wire

OCTOBER 1, 2024

By Kim Koster, Vice President of Industry Marketing at Unanet The 2024 GAUGE Report, a collaboration between Unanet and CohnReznick, is an essential resource for the government contracting community.

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Tendersinfo

APRIL 8, 2021

The weightage of each criterion determines the relative importance of that criterion to meet the requirements of the government project. The regulation is such that the criteria for contract award must be linked to the subject matter relating to work, services, or supplies of the contract in question.

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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. A procuring activity may not require the protégé firm to individually meet the same evaluation or responsibility criteria as that required of other offerors generally. 13 CFR 125.8(e).

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Government Contracts & Global Trade

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

This is session 4 of 4 in the Introduction to Government Contracts webinar series. In this session, Cara Wulf and Philip Lee identify what to do when things go “wrong” during performance of a Government contract. Understand the contract disputes resolution process.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

5] Based on inter-agency agreements, this program includes contracts awarded by certain non-DoD agencies as well as DoD contracts. [6] 6] DCAA is authorized to examine contractor records related to proposals, discussions, pricing, and performance to evaluate the accuracy, completeness, and currency of cost or pricing data. [7]

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Government Contracts Navigator

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

DISPARATE TREATMENT MATERIAL EXCEPTION PRICE EVALUATION PAST PERFORMANCE BEST VALUE DETERMINATION The post 60-Second Sustains: Deloitte Consulting LLP and Softrams LLC appeared first on Government Contracts Navigator. Jochum ● Deloitte Consulting LLPB-422094; B-422094.2 Deloitte Consulting LLP; Softrams, LLCB-421801.2,B-421801.3,B-421801.4,B-421801.5,B-421801.6

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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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Government Contracts & Global Trade

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

This is session 2 of 4 in the Introduction to Government Contracts webinar series. In this session, Cara Wulf and Philip Lee discuss the Government procurement process in a nutshell, as well as the Procurement Integrity Act and consequences for violations.

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GovCon Wire

JULY 10, 2024

Each year, Wash100 identifies and celebrates the most accomplished leaders in the government contracting field. Winners are selected using an intensive process that evaluates the impact of each nominee’s past accomplishments as

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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

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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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 17, 2024

After receiving the quotes, the contracting officer added six salient characteristics to be evaluated by the agency—none of which had been expressly stated in the solicitation. American protested that the agency had unreasonably evaluated its quote as technically unacceptable based on unstated salient characteristics.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JULY 10, 2024

Crowell & Moring’s “Fastest 5 Minutes” is a biweekly podcast that provides a brief summary of significant government contracts legal and regulatory developments that no government contracts lawyer or executive should be without. View the full article

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ExecutiveBiz

JULY 15, 2024

GovCon Index is an aggregate index that tracks stock market data from 30 notable government contracting enterprises and displays this information in real time. Users can leverage this tool to evaluate the ever-changing trends […] This increase lifted the average to $4,982.68.

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Public Contracting Institute

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

LPE protested that the agency improperly accepted MPZA’s past performance under a bridge contract, had improperly evaluated proposals technically, and made an improper best value selection. GAO held that it was reasonable to consider MPZA’s performance under the bridge contract. million while LPE’s price was $28.6

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Public Contracting Institute

MARCH 20, 2024

In a recent solicitation by the Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) for a ten year, indefinite delivery, indefinite contract for supply chain modernization services, IBM protested that the evaluation criteria assessing offerors’ financial liquidity and solvency are unduly restrictive of competition. B-421841, Oct. Takeaway.

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ExecutiveBiz

MAY 28, 2024

GovCon Index is an aggregate index that follows the stock market performance of 30 notable government contracting enterprises. It presents the data in real-time, giving users the opportunity to evaluate the success of each company and track […]

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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. By evaluating proposals on characteristics not listed in the solicitation, the agency did not evaluate the offers solely on the terms in the solicitation.

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GovCon Wire

APRIL 18, 2024

The Wash100 Award is bestowed on the 100 individuals EM’s discerning voting body determines are the foremost change-makers in government contracting and the federal sector. Candidates are evaluated

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ExecutiveBiz

APRIL 15, 2024

GovCon Index is an aggregate index that compiles and presents real-time data from 30 staple government contracting enterprises. With this information, users are able to evaluate not only the individual performance of these companies but also the overarching trends that characterize the GovCon marketplace today.

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GovCon Wire

MARCH 25, 2024

Sayres Defense, a portfolio company of Charlotte, North Carolina-based private equity firm Broadtree Partners, has acquired Global Systems Technologies for an undisclosed sum as part of expansion efforts in the government contracting sector.

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GovCon & Trade

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The protestor’s proposed price was $30,478,050, and its total evaluated price was $30,566,297. The intervenor’s proposed price was $24,848,774, and its total evaluated price was $25,116,561. million, which was the awarded amount, and not the evaluated price of $25.1 4106(f)(1) and 10 U.S.C.

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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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Government Contracts

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

billion information technology deal, after being accused of unfairly evaluating bidders' proposals. These are Law360's top government contracts for February. Navy gave a shipbuilder $1.2 billion to begin its overdue overhaul of the USS Boise, and the U.S. Defense Health Agency expanded its contractor pool for a $2.5

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