SmallGovCon

DECEMBER 21, 2023

This is essentially Federal Government Contracting 101 and applies to any type of solicitation. 17, 2023) , GAO looked at this issue in the context of a lowest-price, technically acceptable (LPTA) solicitation for a brand name or better product, with an unexpected ending that the protester surely did not see coming.

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Public Contracting Institute

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The GAO sustain rate increased substantially from 13 percent in FY 2022 to 31 percent in FY 2023. GAO’s two year average sustain rate in FY 2022-2023 was 22 percent. This compares with a two year average sustain rate of 9.71 For other helpful suggestions on government contracting, visit: Richard D.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 8, 2023

The following is an installment in Crowell & Moring’s 2023 Bid Protest Sustain of the Month Series. All through 2023, Crowell’s Government Contracts Practice will keep you up to date with a summary of the most notable bid protest sustain decision each month.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 30, 2024

Though not the first sustain of 2024 (click here for our writeup of 2024’s first sustain), GAO’s decision in American Material Handling, Inc. GAO sustained the protest, noting the well-established rule that, once vendors are informed of the criteria against which proposals will be evaluated, the agency must adhere to these criteria.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

MARCH 12, 2024

Check out our discussion of the Washington Business Dynamics, LLC , decision in December’s Sustain of the Month post.) This welcome trend has continued into 2024, with GAO’s issuance of a sustain decision in LOGMET LLC , B-422200, Feb. 21, 2024. GSA conducted the procurement under FAR subpart 8.4 We would like to thank Cherie J.

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SmallGovCon

APRIL 26, 2024

In federal government contracting news this week, be sure to check out the stories about the new sustainability rules (and our recent blog ), as well as new legislation on solicitation language and buying technology.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The following is an installment in Crowell & Moring’s 2023 Bid Protest Sustain of the Month Series. All through 2023, Crowell’s Government Contracts Practice will keep you up to date with a summary of the most notable bid protest sustain decision each month. Global then protested the award.

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SmallGovCon

AUGUST 9, 2024

Meanwhile, the GSA is pushing forward with updated standards to accelerate federal buildings toward zero emissions, reflecting a broader shift towards sustainability. Some interesting stories include Senate efforts to enhance oversight of Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements and address delays in Major Acquisition Programs (MTA).

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 11, 2024

The following is the final installment in Crowell & Moring’s 2023 Bid Protest Sustain of the Month Series. All through 2023, Crowell’s Government Contracts Practice kept you up to date with a summary of the most notable bid protest sustain decision each month. 121.404(a)(1)(ii). View the full article

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SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) sustained the Service-Disabled Small Business (SDVOSB) status protest of BTNG Enterprises, LLC (BTNG). In its proposal, BTNG offered a fixed unit price of $330 per unit and represented to DLA that it was a WOSB concern and an SDVOSB concern. LLC , SBA No.

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SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Why was the protest sustained by GAO but not the agency if the Volvo tractor did not contain the salient characteristics of Caterpillar tractor? The RFQ was for the award of a contract to the offeror that offered the “lowest-price technically acceptable quotation considering price and technical acceptability.”

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 14, 2023

GAO sustained a protest challenging a U.S. In Unico , USACE sought to award a construction contract for work at the Cougar Dam in Oregon and incorporated the requirements of the BAA requirements into the solicitation without exceptions. Unico protested once again and GAO sustained. B-420355.7, View the full article

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SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The small business rule of two requires agencies to restrict procurements for small businesses when there is a “a reasonable expectation of obtaining offers from two or more responsible small business concerns that are competitive in terms of fair market prices, quality, and delivery.” Looking for the latest government contracting legal news?

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 8, 2024

19, 2023, the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) held that the Army Corps of Engineers (“Corps”) had made an impermissible conversion to competitive proposals (negotiated procurement) and sustained a protest. However, the bid exceeded the Independent Government Estimate (“IGE”) of $46.6 LLC, B-421676.4,

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SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

SBA’s proposed rule would change HUBZone protests appeals, principal office requirements (which we did discuss a bit before here ), HUBZone map concepts, and the HUBZone price evaluation preference (PEP). PEP (Price Evaluation Preference) Finally, we look at proposed changes to the HUBZone PEP. 126.800. . Email us here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 15, 2024

NW, Washington, D.C. 20006), with virtual attendance available as well.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 11, 2024

NW, Washington, D.C. 20006), with virtual attendance available as well.

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SmallGovCon

APRIL 15, 2024

The Rule of Two is the federal contracting rule requiring agencies to set aside a solicitation for competition only between small businesses when there are at least two small businesses that could do the work for a fair price. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news? Read on to find out. See SWR, Inc. ).

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Government Contracts & Investigations

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The remaining successful protests were post-award victories that fall into categories similar to those we saw at the GAO: (1) improper technical evaluation; (2) inadequate documentation; (3) flawed price analysis. The protester’s spreadsheets were off by 30 hours, which resulted in a price difference of 0.063%.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 12, 2024

This year, we received nominations across four categories: Lifetime Acquisition Excellence , Acquisition Excellence , Sustainability/Green Excellence , and Advocating for Veterans. This innovative approach redefined the standard for all governmentwide MA IDIQs across the entire Federal Government.

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Federal Construction Contracting

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Notable about this case is the contractor’s invocation of a July 2, 2020 Department of Defense (DoD) memorandum concerning the financial consequences on contractors with firm-fixed-price contracts lacking an economic price adjustment clause during “historic and unprecedented challenges” in the wake of the pandemic’s onset.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Topics covered during the training will include: The GSA Schedules Program: An Entry Point to Government Contracting Obtaining Your GSA Schedule or Schedule Modification, along with Option Extensions Navigating the Price Negotiation Process Better Understanding of Management and Compliance of the Price Reduction Clause Schedule e-Tools: Tips on Competing (..)

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Government Contracts & Investigations

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In January 2024, the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) published 31 bid protest decisions, two of which resulted in decisions sustaining the protesters’ challenges. Sustained Protests In American Material Handling, Inc., Sustained Protests In American Material Handling, Inc., Thus, the GAO sustained the protest.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 10, 2024

During the training, Jason, Liam, and Alex will cover the following topics and more: Pricing – Transactional Data Reporting (TDR)/Commercial Sales Practices (CSP); Domestic Preferences; Supply Chain; Enforcement/Mandatory Disclosure/Ethics; Sustainability Requirements/Policy; and Bid Protests Update.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

2021) (protest against Air Force contract award for photorefractive keratectomy personal and non-personal services sustained where agency did not evaluate the relevance of offeror’s past performance as required by the solicitation); Ohio KePRO, Inc. , See also Onesource PCS, LLC , B-419222, 2021 WL 131280 (Jan. In Ohio KePRO, Inc. ,

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 1, 2024

For our MAS Basic Training: The Nuts & Bolts , a one-day training workshop that taught the basics of the General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program, I specifically want to thank the following: Alex Barbee-Garrett and Liam O’Reilly of Crowell & Moring for their presentation on The GSA Schedules Program: An Entry (..)

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SmallGovCon

APRIL 25, 2024

This FAR update, updates and sets requirements for agencies to procure “sustainable products and services”, outlines what those products and services actually are, and places new expectations on contractors. 14057, Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability. ’s aims. .’s

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

Acquisition Excellence Award – Presented to an organization or individual (government or contractor) for outstanding performance over the year in meeting the mission-critical needs of a Federal agency. The rule aligns the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement with the Federal Acquisition Regulation Sustainable Procurement Rule.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 17, 2024

This year’s tables include: November 20: GSA MAS PMO GSA Pricing Tools Medical/Surgical Supply BPAs SAM.gov PMO VA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) November 21: VA FSS VA Prosthetics Community Care Network (CCN) View the agendas for more details. Pricing details included in the prospectus.

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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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Government Contracts & Investigations

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Since the beginning of Fiscal Year 2024, the Government Accountability Office has published 35 decisions, but only two of which resulted in decisions sustaining the challenge. As such, the GAO sustained this protest ground. 2] This procurement utilized a lowest priced technically acceptable source selection methodology.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

However, the Federal Circuit held that in certain circumstances third parties are in privity with the Federal Government and therefore may become a contractor within the meaning of the CDA (and, in turn, have jurisdiction to bring a claim under the CDA). The Government Accountability Office disagreed and sustained the protest. [6]

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Select GCR

AUGUST 20, 2024

HUBZone-certified businesses enjoy a 10% price evaluation preference in full and open contract competitions, which can significantly increase their chances of winning government contracts. Frequently Asked Questions How do you find out if you live in HUBZone? What are the benefits of HUBZone certification?

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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 23, 2024

It’s rare but it does happen, that the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) sustains five separate violations of the procurement regulations in a single protest. This blog will not discuss every sustained protest ground, but only comment on a few significant points.

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Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

As the largest portion of the economy that is directly in government’s hands, public procurement is now at the forefront of interventions in digitizing government business, and advancing inclusive development, sustainability, and open government. This was not always the case.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

As Summer Comes to a Close, So Does GAO’s Sustain Drought In last month’s Bid Protest Sustain of the Month installment, we noted that GAO was suffering from a sustain drought, having failed to issue a single sustained protest decision in the month of July. But it appears that drought is over! In Knudsen Systems, Inc. ,

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MAY 16, 2024

The comments herein do not necessarily reflect the views of The Coalition for Government Procurement. 1 Federal contractors should avoid the risk of being found ineligible for award by ensuring that their SAM registration remains current—and does not become a roadblock to receiving a potentially lucrative government contract.

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