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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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OHA Says: Show me the Money! (in Ostensible Subcontracting Review)

SmallGovCon

Size and status protests, which are reviewed by the SBAs Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA), are far less common than GAO protests which protest an evaluation aspect of a solicitation or award. But when they are used they can be a powerful tool to keep contracting dollars intended for small businesses to stay with small businesses.

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Procurement & Contract Planning: Canadian Public Sector Guide

The Procurement School

Rated Criteria The technical evaluation criteria needs to align clearly with the scope / performance requirements of the good / service being procured. The clearer the technical evaluation criteria the better the procurement outcome. There needs to be a difference between an evaluation ‘need’ and a ‘want’.

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The Public Procurement Glossary

Tracker Intelligence

Awarding the Contract The winning supplier is selected based on clear criteria, ensuring fair and competitive procurement. Contract Management Once the deal is signed, contract management ensures the supplier delivers as promised. It outlines pricing, service quality and other key details.

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Contract with the Government: Essentials for Businesses

Select GCR

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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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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