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Bid Protest Minute: Proving an Organizational Conflict of Interest Exists

GovCon & Trade

The Procurement at Issue On February 10, 2023, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) issued an RFP for the procurement of a geostationary extended observations (GeoXO) sounder (GXS) instrument for the weather satellite program. Generally, agencies are afforded broad discretion when evaluating whether an OCI exists.

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Contract with the Government: Essentials for Businesses

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Key Takeaways Understanding the different types of government contracts—fixed price, cost reimbursement, and time and materials—is crucial for businesses to manage risks and costs effectively while engaging with government projects. These contracts cover various payment structures and terms.

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Contract Management’s Impact on Procurement Efficiency

The Procurement School

One of the greatest sources of contract disputes is how to handle price increase requests where there is no clear contract language. The best method is an evidence-based approach showing the underlying cause of the price increase. It frees up time for developing proactive strategic supplier relationships.

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Friday Flash 04/12/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

As a general rule, the Federal Government does not deal directly with subcontractors, and the CDA only grants the CBCA jurisdiction over “procurement contracts” (i.e., the software company’s) EULA is incorporated into the procurement contract. the MSA and Carahsoft’s FSS contract, or the Task Order).

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Friday Flash 04/05/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

As a general rule, the Federal Government does not deal directly with subcontractors, and the CDA only grants the CBCA jurisdiction over “procurement contracts” (i.e., the software company’s) EULA is incorporated into the procurement contract. the MSA and Carahsoft’s FSS contract, or the Task Order).

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Bid Protest Hub – November 2023

Government Contracts & Investigations

Two categories of successful protest arguments discussed in our previous blog are Improper Past Performance Evaluations and Flawed Best Value Analyses. Another category of successful protest challenges are those where there is an improper technical evaluation. As such, the GAO sustained this protest ground. In RELX, Inc. ,

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What is the FAR: Your Guide to the Federal Acquisition Regulation

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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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