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.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Welcome back to the Cost Corner, where we provide practical insight into the complex cost and pricing requirements that apply to Government contractors. Applicability of the FAR Cost Principles The FAR Cost Principles apply to the “pricing of contracts, subcontracts, and modifications whenever cost analysis is performed.” [1]

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SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

124.506 , if an 8(a) contract price would exceed a certain threshold ($7 million for manufacturing contracts, $4.5 In particular, it does not apply to bridge contracts. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news? Under 13 C.F.R. But this rule does not apply in all circumstances.

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SmallGovCon

JULY 18, 2024

This new provision would also set up a VOSB contracting goal for DoD. On top of this, it also would allow DoD contracting officers to sole source contracts to VOSBs if the contracts are below certain dollar thresholds. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news? call at 785-200-8919.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Welcome back to the Cost Corner, where we provide practical insight into the complex cost and pricing requirements that apply to Government contractors. The current topic is Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Cost Principles applicable to contracts with commercial organizations. DCAA, DCAM ¶ 6-413.1.c. 18] See FAR 31.205-6. [19]

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Redstone Government Consulting

JANUARY 13, 2025

The common belief is that only when the award of a subcontract exceeds the cost or pricing data threshold. Government contracts and subcontracts should have commercial determination regardless of the dollar value. When is a commercial determination required in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)?

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 5, 2024

Particularly, the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index (“PCE”) core inflation rate for January 2024 was 2.8%. [30] 33] Importantly, since the inflation high water marks of 2022, mostly what has occurred is disinflation (decrease of the inflation rate), not actual deflation (price decreases). down from 5.5%

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Fox Rothschild: Government Contracts

DECEMBER 6, 2022

For instance, contractors face a difficult road to recover costs in a firm-fixed-price contracts. Contractors have also dealt with less responsive contracting officers due to work from home policies that are still wide-spread in the government. A complete list of program-based size standards can be accessed here. [1]

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Public Contracting Institute

OCTOBER 3, 2024

More specifically, each BPA holder shall be provided a specific request for quote (RFQ) for procurement requirements of an anticipated total dollar value exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. Schedule contracts provide for an extensive volume of competitive cost/price offerings.

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Public Contracting Institute

OCTOBER 3, 2024

More specifically, each BPA holder shall be provided a specific request for quote (RFQ) for procurement requirements of an anticipated total dollar value exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. Schedule contracts provide for an extensive volume of competitive cost/price offerings.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

APRIL 30, 2024

The Final Rule also makes many changes to 2 CFR Parts 180 and 200, including, but not limited to, increasing the threshold for audits, clarifying the requirements for fixed amount awards, and implementing a mandatory disclosure rule. View the full article

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Public Contracting Institute

AUGUST 9, 2024

Understanding key clauses and provisions in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is crucial for success in government contracting. Changes Clause (FAR 52.243-1) The Changes Clause is a fundamental provision that allows the government to make unilateral changes to the contract within its general scope.

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Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

These details should help contractors, service providers, and suppliers determine if they have the qualifications to compete for the contract. Furthermore, the government organisation must make all solicitation documents available at a reasonable price. Small, local businesses can grow because they win government contracts.

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Public Contracting Institute

OCTOBER 12, 2023

As we prepare for our 21st episode of Season 10, here are a few Episode 21 FAR Facts for us to think about: Solicitations for construction contracts are required to contain the Government’s estimated price range for the project. Agencies shall not award these contracts unless specifically authorized by statute.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

After receiving quotations, the contracting officer added salient characteristics to the technical evaluation form to be considered during evaluations that were not stated in the solicitation. The GAO rejected the protester’s arguments that an exception to the general rule should apply here.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

DECEMBER 6, 2023

the GAO sustained the protest challenging the agency’s award of a task order where the record demonstrated the awardee’s quotation failed to meet the requirements of the solicitation and improperly proposed “open market” items not available on the awardee’s Federal Supply Schedule (“FSS”) contract. [2] In RELX, Inc. ,

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

PAP 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing, is one such example. Given the significant pricing policy changes outlined in the PAP, it should have been subject to public review and comment. The questions all go to the integrity of the data being used to assess fair and reasonable pricing.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Agencies are directed to focus attention on maximizing small business participation below the simplified acquisition threshold. Further, agencies are encouraged to include on-ramps and discouraged from including off-ramps for organic growth in their MACs.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 4, 2024

The CBCA held the EULA between Avue and the Federal Government was not a “procurement contract” because the EULA did not obligate Avue to furnish any services, or obligate the Federal Government to pay Avue for any services furnished. 2] In a recent size protest, quotes were submitted on August 31, 2023.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Agencies are directed to focus attention on maximizing small business participation below the simplified acquisition threshold. Identification would take place when the contractor submits their price list. search on the designated icons and price to meet climate objectives.”

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

million federal employees who will be directly impacted in some way by a federal government shutdown with the majority facing a furlough of an undetermined length. federal government contracts signed every year and they may be impacted by a shutdown. Finally, the federal government spends approximately $1.2

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 18, 2024

They must also report to the government if they discover that a covered article has been provided or used in the performance of a contract. The interim rule applies to all contracts, including those for commercial products and services and below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. To register, click here.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 29, 2024

124.514(a)(1), if an 8(a) Participant graduates or has been terminated or the entity is no longer small under the size standard corresponding to the NAICS code for the requirement, negotiations to price an option cannot be entered into and the option cannot be exercised. Application of HUBZone Price Evaluation Preference (PEP).

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Inside Government Contracts

MARCH 1, 2024

The EO was intended to strengthen the requirements of the Buy American Act (“BAA”) by, among other things, directing the FAR Council to issue new rules increasing the domestic content threshold for determining whether a product qualifies as a domestic end product. Beginning in calendar year 2029, the threshold will be 75 percent.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Understanding Federal Government Contracting Federal government contracting is a multifaceted process involving the acquisition of goods and services by federal agencies. Governed by a comprehensive set of laws and regulations, this process ensures fairness, transparency, and accountability.

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GovCon & Trade

AUGUST 28, 2023

Whether through the vaccine mandate, minimum wage increase, emissions disclosure rules, or now with Buy America (BA) rules, the Biden administration has long used the government contracting community to advance its domestic policies. The GAO agreed with Unico, finding the waiver was improperly granted.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Attendees will be able to choose from several program-specific sessions to engage in dialogue with key government personnel on topics such as E-Commerce, GSA IT Schedules and Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs), and more. Pricing details included in the prospectus. Click here to register. Click here to register.

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Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Jay Blindauer A contractor takes on a Government contract to make money, and inflation is getting in the way. With inflation eroding value for this long, a Government contractor may need to obtain contract relief. ” [5] Iron ore prices are down from 2021, but still above 2015-2019 averages.

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SmallGovCon

JANUARY 30, 2024

“Maximize orders to small businesses under the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT) to the maximum extent practicable.” Looking for the latest government contracting legal news? This should have a positive effect on setting more acquisitions aside for small business. Make BICs work for small business.

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SmallGovCon

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

SBA’s recently proposed rule seeks to officially broaden the reach of its “Rule of Two”–a government contracting requirement fundamental to supporting our nation’s small business infrastructure, policies, and goals. But it does not place any hard requirements on the government to apply the Rule of Two.

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Inside Government Contracts

MARCH 12, 2024

FHWA proposes that the domestic iron and steel in those manufactured products would count towards the 55% domestic component threshold. Comments on the RFI are open until May 13, 2024.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

The CBCA held the EULA between Avue and the Federal Government was not a “procurement contract” because the EULA did not obligate Avue to furnish any services, or obligate the Federal Government to pay Avue for any services furnished. 2] In a recent size protest, quotes were submitted on August 31, 2023.

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Federal News Network

APRIL 30, 2024

Tom Temin Especially in markets where prices are falling. It’s a rule that applies to the entire country to the national economy, but it has specific, unique and particular effects on government contractors. And we think you need to be broadly focused on changes in the impact on the outcomes in the results.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Legitimate sole source situations require thorough justification, including market research and analysis, evidence of unique expertise or specialized needs that only one vendor can fulfill, and a demonstration that the price is fair and reasonable. This must be demonstrated along with ensuring the price is fair and reasonable.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Pricing details included in the prospectus. DFARS clause 252.204-7021, Contractor Compliance with the CMMC Requirements , will be used in solicitations and contracts that require contractors to have a specific CMMC level, including those using FAR Part 12 for commercial products and commercial services, with the exception of COTS items.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 18, 2024

While the threshold for reporting under CISA’s rule is higher than, for example, under the Department of Defense’s (“DoD’s”) cyber incident reporting rule (which requires reporting of incidents involving activities that “may have” occurred), this is a welcome acknowledgement of the practicalities of cyber incident detection and response.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 29, 2024

Further, confirming the broad applicability of CMMC, DOD confirmed that these requirements will be applicable to contracts below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (which currently sits at $250,000). These proposed rules represent continued affirmation to DOD’s dedication to rolling out CMMC soon. The CMMC 2.0

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