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An In-Depth Examination of Inflation Relief for a Government Contractor

Procurement Notes

18] And, for DoD, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (“DFARS”) 216.203-4 limits the use of the FAR EPA clauses to DoD contracts that exceed the simplified acquisition threshold (presently $250,000 with exceptions), and performance is longer than six months. [19] GAO’s competitive prejudice threshold should be similar.

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Government Contracts Inflation Update

Procurement Notes

75] Looking at the FRED data , it shows a little more variability, but nonetheless affirms ~20% of GDP as a threshold that appears difficult to surpass. [76] And it may be awhile before economies of scale, streamlined logistics, and other efficiencies are achieved that lead to comparable pricing. 76] Why ~20%, and why for so long?