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. There it “concluded that the regulation only applied to the award of concurrent contracts.” Under 13 C.F.R. B-287714.2 (Dec. Under 13 C.F.R.

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SmallGovCon

JUNE 19, 2024

We get a lot of questions about federal government contracting as federal government contracting attorneys, which makes sense. This is also unsurprising, as the government really did not do the best job in making it clear what this act does. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news?

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Government Contracts & Global Trade

DECEMBER 19, 2024

As a threshold matter, attendees will learn the differences between teaming and subcontracting, why both types of agreements can be essential, and when in the procurement timeline each is used.

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SmallGovCon

APRIL 15, 2024

FAR 19.502-2(a) requires that all acquisitions for supplies or services that have an anticipated dollar value above the micro-purchase threshold ($10,000 at the time of this post) but not over the simplified acquisition threshold or SAT ($250,000 at the time of this post) be set aside for small businesses. Simple, right?

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Federal News Network

MAY 1, 2024

For some highlights, the Federal Drive with Tom Temin spoke with Haynes Boone procurement attorney Dan Ramish. Interview Transcript: Tom Temin Dan, the uniform guidance is a little bit outside of FAR and contracting concerns. Let’s talk about maybe the threshold for what gets audited. So there’s a lot of money.

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SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 8, 2024

million or less for non-manufacturing NAICS, and the work has not been accepted by SBA as a sole source 8(a) procurement on behalf of a tribally-owned or ANC-owned concern. million threshold mentioned before; The WOSB/EDWOSB is a responsible contractor; and Award can be made at a fair and reasonable price.

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SmallGovCon

JANUARY 20, 2025

While OCI “requirements are applicable to most procurements, acquisitions below the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT) and those for commercial products are exempt, as well as subcontracts for commercial products or commercial services.” Looking for the latest government contracting legal news?

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Government Contracts

JANUARY 15, 2025

A bid protest pilot program included in the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act shifts litigation costs onto unsuccessful bid protesters and raises claim-filing thresholds, which could increase risks to U.S. Department of Defense contractors who file protests, and reduce oversight of DOD procurement awards, say attorneys at Venable.

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The Procurement School

JUNE 25, 2023

As a company that provides education in public procurement , this is perhaps the most common question that arises. similarities of public and private procurement There are many similarities between public-and private-sector procurement practices. In both sectors, demonstrating value for money spent is a key obligation.

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The changes apply to all solicitations and contracts, including those at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold and for commercial-off-the-shelf products and services. It is in the best interest of the government to apply whistleblower protections through a clause in all federal government contracts.”

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The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

This article explores practical approaches to streamline public sector procurement processes and focuses on increasing participation from Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The intention is to encourage consideration of ways to simplify and open opportunities for SMEs to efficiently participate in more public procurements.

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SmallGovCon

JULY 18, 2024

Unlike its much more expansive counterpart, the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Program, the VOSB Program only allows for set asides for VOSBs for VA procurements (and even within VA SDVOSB companies are in a higher tier than VOSBs). In contrast, all agencies can set aside contracts for SDVOSBs.

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Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

When the government purchases goods and services from private businesses, the process is known as public procurement. Public procurement matters because it boosts growth, investment, and jobs. In short, public procurement allows local businesses to serve their communities and taxpayers well. What is Public Procurement?

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 5, 2024

To be at the 100-employee threshold, the employer must be a “business enterprise that employs— (i) 100 or more employees, excluding part-time employees; or (ii) 100 or more employees, including part-time employees, who in the aggregate work at least 4,000 hours per week, exclusive of hours of overtime.” [57]

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 16, 2024

ELS involved a Navy procurement for administrative and engineering support services. The solicitation provided for a cost-plus-fixed-fee task order and contained multiple cost-reimbursable contract line items. million, was below the $25 million threshold. million, was below the $25 million threshold.

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SmallGovCon

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

million for construction contracts). Looking for the latest government contracting legal news? first appeared on SmallGovCon - Government Contracts Law Blog. Sign up here for our free monthly newsletter , and follow us on LinkedIn , Twitter and Facebook.

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SmallGovCon

JANUARY 11, 2024

This post can tell you all the basics about debriefings, a crucial part of the complicated world of bidding on government contracts. Before you can bid on a federal contract, you have to be registered in SAM. 9 Senate-Passed 2024 NDAA set to Raise DoD Set-Aside Sole-Source Contract Threshold Limits.

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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. Contractors that have a procurement relationship with a recipient are not required to obtain a UEI.

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Public Contracting Institute

OCTOBER 3, 2024

FAR 8.405-5, “Small Business” Here, the FAR prescribes that contracting officers may, at their discretion— Set aside “orders”—that is, Schedule stand-alone orders —for small businesses, and Set aside “BPAs” for small businesses. Schedule contracts provide for an extensive volume of competitive cost/price offerings.

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Public Contracting Institute

OCTOBER 3, 2024

FAR 8.405-5, “Small Business” Here, the FAR prescribes that contracting officers may, at their discretion— Set aside “orders”—that is, Schedule stand-alone orders —for small businesses, and Set aside “BPAs” for small businesses. Schedule contracts provide for an extensive volume of competitive cost/price offerings.

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Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 26, 2023

To make the representation, contractors must both review the solicitation for any applicable FASCSA orders that are identified in the solicitation and review the System for Award Management for any identified covered articles or sources that may be applicable to the procurement.

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Select GCR

JUNE 4, 2024

We cover the eligibility criteria, application steps, and the tangible benefits you can gain from this program, aiming to enhance your competitive edge in government contracting. Once certified, your business becomes eligible for sole-source contracts up to $7 million for manufacturing and $4.5 How can you do this?

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Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 28, 2025

New opportunities in the public sector contracts and procurement process begin with finding the right tender opportunities. Thousands of contract notices are posted every week on different platforms in the UK. Public sector procurement information and contracts are available through both free and paid tender search engines.

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Public Contracting Institute

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Trade agreements and country of origin requirements play a big role in international trade and government contracting. These rules are important because they affect things like taxes and which products can be used in government projects. The TAA applies to procurements above certain dollar thresholds.

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Federal News Network

JUNE 26, 2024

But Percipient did file in the Court of Federal Claims on the basis that the government is obligated to use commercially available products. For what happened next, the Federal Drive with Tom Temin talked to Haynes and Boone procurement attorney Dan Ramish. This was relating to an IDIQ contract.

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Interview Transcript: Tom Temin So this was protested, not to the [Government Accountability Office (GAO)], but to the court in the first place, the Court of Federal Claims. Stephen Bacon So this was a VA procurement, the [Transformation Twenty-One Total Technology-Next Generation (T4NG)] contract for IT services.

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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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Select GCR

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Key Takeaways EDWOSB (Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business) certification is aimed at providing federal contracting opportunities to women-owned small businesses that meet specific economic criteria. These guidelines are designed to ensure fair representation and opportunities for women entrepreneurs in federal contracting.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 28, 2024

Federal Circuit Opens the Door for Software Companies Selling Through Resellers to Bring a Contract Claim Against the Federal Government The Legal Corner provides the procurement community with an opportunity to share insights and comments on relevant legal issues of the day.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 29, 2024

Topics include GSA’s implementation of cyber-related policies, how the Federal Acquisition Service supports agency partners in obtaining best-in-class cybersecurity products and services and meet compliance needs, addressing procurement process challenges, and more. 1] The Government Accountability Office denied the protest.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement is pleased to announce that multiple sponsorship packages are available for the 2024 Fall Training Conference – 2025 Market Outlook: What’s Next? The comments herein do not necessarily reflect the views of The Coalition for Government Procurement. Authored by Eric S. 89 FR 68274.

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GovCon Chamber of Commerce

JANUARY 20, 2024

These procurement forecasts alert small businesses to future opportunities and contain a wealth of government contracting market research for small business vendors. What are the two biggest barriers to success in government contracting? WHAT IS A LONG-RANGE ACQUISITION FORECAST?

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

MAY 9, 2024

Both prohibitions will apply to all procurements, including commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) items, and purchases below the micro-purchase threshold: Section 5949(a)(1)(A) ( Part A ) prohibits agencies from acquiring electronic products or services that include covered semiconductor products or services.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

“ The Coalition for Government Procurement is pleased to announce that registration is officially open for the 2024 Fall Training Conference on November 20-21 at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church, VA! The theme of this year’s two-day conference will be “ 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next?

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Government Contracts & Investigations

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This decision was not surprising, as it is a basic tenet of public procurement law that agencies may only evaluate offerors based on the criteria stated in the solicitation. Thus, the GAO sustained the protest. Thus, the GAO sustained the protest.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Section 202 of the FASCSA established the FASC, authorizing the Council to make recommendations for orders that would require the removal of specified articles from government information systems (“removal orders”), or the exclusion of sources or covered materials from procurement actions as a whole (“exclusion orders”).

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Government Contracts & Investigations

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

It also is important to keep in mind that BABA, and by extension, OMB’s Guidance, applies only to infrastructure projects and infrastructure spending – the requirements do not apply to other forms of federal spending, whether through the procurement process, or through other non-infrastructure grant and assistance opportunities.

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