Government Contracts & Investigations

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Welcome back to the Cost Corner, where we provide practical insight into the complex cost and pricing requirements that apply to Government contractors. Applicability of the FAR Cost Principles The FAR Cost Principles apply to the “pricing of contracts, subcontracts, and modifications whenever cost analysis is performed.” [1]

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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

AUGUST 1, 2024

The result is that courts might disagree with agency interpretations of statutes, which could lead to completely different outcomes for government contract litigation than would have occurred under Chevron deference. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news? Give us a call at 785-200-8919.

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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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Government Contracts & Investigations

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

8] The Government typically analyzes reasonableness by individual employee for owners, executives, and other “high risk compensation categories” and by job class for other employees. 42] Evaluation at the job class level reduces the risk that the DCAA will challenge the compensation paid to individual outliers.

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Federal News Network

MAY 29, 2024

They’re not actually terminating the contract. What’s really interesting here is assuming the RFP is successful and they’re ready to negotiate a new contract, they just will fail to exercise the next option. But that’s a lousy way to fix what’s a universal problem across all government contracting.

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SmallGovCon

MAY 2, 2024

SBA then evaluates each agency’s proposal, and either notifies the agency that its proposal is acceptable, or negotiates with the agency to reach a goal that is acceptable. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news? In total, there are 24 agencies. Questions about this post?

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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 15.506(d).

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 20, 2024

It typically involves the following steps: Identifying opportunities Reviewing solicitation documents Attending pre-bid meetings Preparing and submitting a responsive bid Participating in bid evaluation and negotiations To excel in the bidding process, consider enrolling in our Life Sciences Contracting 101 course.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

JANUARY 31, 2024

What Won – Sustained Protests In Washington Business Dynamics, LLC , the GAO sustained a protest challenging the Office of Personnel Management’s (“OPM”) evaluation of quotations as deficient and the subsequent blanket purchase agreement (“BPA”) award as unreasonable. [1] 1] The RFQ was issued pursuant to FAR subpart 8.4,

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 8, 2024

Under some circumstances, if an IFB is canceled but the requirement remains, the agency may complete the procurement by converting it to a negotiated procurement, but FAR 14.404-1 places limitations on when this is permitted. For other helpful suggestions on government contracting, visit: Richard D. LLC, B-421676.4,

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Federal News Network

JUNE 4, 2024

Generally, the government contracting markets have been relatively insulated from the economic conditions. I think most government contractors have contracts that are negotiated and the prices are negotiated upfront, and then they have to adhere to those prices over the course of the entire five-to-10 year contract.

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SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Not Detailed Enough First, a JV agreement must contain a provision “[s]pecifying the responsibilities of the parties with regard to negotiation of the contract, source of labor, and contract performance ….” Note that the regulation does allow a lesser showing of detail for indefinite contracts under 13 C.F.R. Section 7.0

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Select GCR

JUNE 11, 2024

Designed for contractors and businesses of all sizes, we spotlight the risks, opportunities, and considerations that govern successful government engagements without overwhelming you with jargon or theoretical scenarios. The two main categories of government contracts are fixed-price contracts and cost-reimbursement contracts.

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Federal News Network

APRIL 30, 2024

Those key personnel actually have a huge effect on your on the government’s evaluation of the contractors proposal and on the ability to actually win the job and be able to perform the work. The government takes a long time to solicit, evaluate and award contracts. It’s going to take a while.

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Select GCR

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Want to expand your small business with government contracts? This article covers how a small business government contractor can qualify, find opportunities, and thrive in this space. We’ll explore essential resources, strategies for winning contracts, and compliance requirements.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Discover how to navigate the process and secure government contracts for your business. Key Takeaways Bidding on government contracts presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially small enterprises, with substantial revenue and credibility benefits. Why Bid on Government Jobs?

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Public Contracting Institute

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The case concerns the Government’s motion to dismiss the case for lack of jurisdiction, where the Government argued that the parties had not reached an impasse and the proposals had not ripened into claims under the CDA. For other helpful suggestions on government contracting, visit: Richard D.

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Fox Rothschild: Government Contracts

DECEMBER 20, 2022

While primarily used as a mechanism for recovering time and costs, CDA Claims can arise under a variety of remedy granting contract clauses – and even be used to challenge negative CPARS performance evaluations. Choosing the Path Forward Submitting a claim does not guarantee an actual dispute with the government.

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The second thing, though, and I think the more insidious consequence is it pretty much locks in only those people who are already in the business of they’re on this multiple award contract. Their core business is government contracting. In your view it also makes things better for the government. Tom Temin Yeah.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

APRIL 30, 2024

Requirements for Fixed Amount Awards and Subawards Section 200.201(b)(1) states that fixed amount awards must be negotiated using the cost principles (or other pricing information) as a guide, and may be used if accurate cost, historical, or unit pricing data is available to establish a reasonable estimate of actual costs.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JUNE 20, 2024

During a subsequent government inspection, the Navy discovered significant damage to the crane’s luffing drum. 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. View the full article

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Select GCR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

By understanding the intricacies of prime contracting, businesses can better position themselves to take advantage of government contracting opportunities and expand their operations. Definition of Prime Contractor A prime contractor refers to an entity that receives a government contract to oversee and carry out a project.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The underlying appeal dated back to 2014, but the government chose to wait until 2020, after earlier negotiations and a nine-day merits hearing, to challenge the Board’s jurisdiction. Notably, the Board rejected the government’s argument that an exchange during the hearing regarding the sum-certain issue could prevent forfeiture.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 16, 2024

Service Contract Act complications Another major complication for movers: Under the GHC contract, they’ll need to comply with the Service Contract Act (SCA) — something they’ve never had to do before, and that they argue is fundamentally incompatible with the way the moving industry operates.

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GovSpend

APRIL 5, 2023

Evaluation of bids: Government agencies will evaluate bids based on a variety of criteria, including cost, technical capabilities, and past performance. Award of contracts: The winning bidder(s) will be awarded a contract to provide the goods or services required by the government agency.

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GovSpend

APRIL 5, 2023

Evaluation of bids: Government agencies will evaluate bids based on a variety of criteria, including cost, technical capabilities, and past performance. Award of contracts: The winning bidder(s) will be awarded a contract to provide the goods or services required by the government agency.

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Select GCR

MAY 14, 2024

It’s like a treasure trove of standard solicitation provisions and contract clauses, providing a ready reference for the standard terms often incorporated in government contracts. In addition, the government accountability office plays a crucial role in monitoring and evaluating the performance of these agencies.

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LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

DECEMBER 20, 2022

While primarily used as a mechanism for recovering time and costs, CDA Claims can arise under a variety of remedy granting contract clauses – and even be used to challenge negative CPARS performance evaluations. Choosing the Path Forward Submitting a claim does not guarantee an actual dispute with the government.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 25, 2024

AI Safety Institute (AISI)” and address the lack of standardized processes for agencies’ evaluation of AI systems before deployment. The AISI will create evaluation tools, test AI models and safeguards, issue guidance on AI safety and risk management, and conduct technical research. million to install and evaluate the systems.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Moreover, they make the Government an inhospitable market for vendors, causing a reduction in competition and Government access to innovation. Indeed, the Government recognizes that the number of small business participants in government contracting is on a downward trajectory even as spending with small business is increasing.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This involves documenting the evaluation of potential alternative supplies and explaining why they could not satisfy the requirements. The review process includes a thorough evaluation by a buyer to confirm that the submission contains complete information, detailed justification, and appropriate documentation supporting fair pricing.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

Accordingly, contractors competing under OT solicitations (as well as government contracting personnel) should be aware of the potential for judicial review of these kinds of acquisitions. The negotiated pricing is the first in a series that will be conducted through the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program.

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FedInsider

APRIL 25, 2024

JD Jack, General Manager for Google Public Sector Cybersecurity, talks how “security validation” can show you how to look at the tools you have, and find a way to evaluate them. Paul Blahusch, CISO for the Department of Labor, shares where agencies should anticipate weaknesses and how funding should be appropriated.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

This language would require suppliers to adhere to specified actions that are “consistent with the Framework” (although the bills do not specify what these actions will be) and provide “appropriate access to data, models, and parameters…to enable sufficient test and evaluation, verification, and validation.” Register now by clicking here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In turn, this will lead to more consistent and sound negotiation and administration of MAS contracts. In the past, the regional structure gave rise to differing cultures, negotiation approaches, and interpretations of applicable regulations and solicitation provisions.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

It is important to note, however, that an OTA is not the same as a procurement contract, cooperative agreement, or grant. This means that the government and private companies have more flexibility in negotiating the terms and conditions of OTA, as compared to standard contract vehicles. B-417379, Apr.

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