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Department of Energy Office of Inspector General Management Challenges Report: Key Findings and Insights

Inside Government Contracts

The Report is notable for several reasons, but most striking is its sharp criticism of DOE’s apparent reluctance to fully accede to the OIG’s request for vast quantities of agency and contractor data in connection with preventative fraud detection efforts. billion as reported in the FY 2022 Agency Financial Report.

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The end of the beginning phase for GSA’s OASIS+ is near

Federal News Network

I like to remind those that may not be participating this time around or found out about the opportunity late, that it’s not a one and done. That’s a pretty unique feature of this indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract. I’m not really sure that message has really gotten out completely. Hixson said.

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Providing best value through the Multiple Award Schedule

Federal News Network

It is important, however, also to consider that contract prices on an indefinite quantity indefinite delivery contract, such as the MAS, are based on unknown requirements and must cover every possible contingency, e.g. , quantity, quality, delivery, complexity, scale, location, security clearance level, etc. 41 USC 152(3)).

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Sen. Ernst hopeful about fixes to small business contracting

Federal News Network

The court’s ruling forced GSA to rethink the solicitation for OASIS+ and bring price back as an evaluation factor at the main contract level. We just really want to make sure that through this effort, we’re supporting opportunities for small business owners to participate.

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Providing Best Value Through the Multiple Award Schedule

The Coalition for Government Procurement

It is important, however, also to consider that contract prices on an indefinite quantity indefinite delivery contract, such as the MAS, are based on unknown requirements and must cover every possible contingency, e.g. , quantity, quality, delivery, complexity, scale, location, security clearance level, etc. 41 USC 152(3)).

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What Would Best Value Mean for the Schedule?

The Coalition for Government Procurement

Currently, the Schedule program is deemed a competitive procedure if participation is open to all responsible sources and orders and contracts under the program result in the lowest overall cost alternative to meet the government’s needs. All told, GSA’s proposal is worthy of consideration.

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Three new story arcs of ‘As GSA’s Acquisition World Turns’

Federal News Network

The three deficiencies were: GSA said ePS-NDVSB didn’t provide the ability to have a minimum order quantity; didn’t demonstrate a data dashboard; and didn’t have a marketplace unique for government use. In this case, GAO denied Boston Consulting Group’s protest, which it filed in August.

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