SmallGovCon

JULY 19, 2024

We’ve been very busy here at SmallGovCon with all that is happening in the federal government contracting world. Then the government had him write an essay. Happy Friday! July sure is flying by! We have included an extensive list of informative articles for this week in review. Enjoy your weekend!

Thresholds 96

Thresholds Purchasing Government Contracts Quantity 96

Federal News Network

MAY 1, 2024

So the federal government spends more than $1 trillion a year in grants and other federal financial assistance. And government contractors will sometimes participate in the federal grant space, either as contractors or as recipients or sub recipients. Let’s talk about maybe the threshold for what gets audited.

Thresholds 105

Thresholds Internal Control Negotiation Government Contracts 105

Procurement Notes

MARCH 5, 2024

Government treasury bills (“T-bills”) becomes higher than the interest rate on 10-year U.S. Government treasury notes. [6] 23] And, as the Government has previously pointed out, “because the committee depends on government statistics that are reported at various lags, it cannot officially designate a recession until after it starts.”

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 52

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. Anika also made an argument that the SEC failed to consider the effect the bridge contract would have on the equitable distribution of 8(a) contracts.

Contract 111

Contract Thresholds Procurement Bidding 111

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?

Price 99

Price Government Contracts Manufacturing Purchasing 99

SmallGovCon

JUNE 21, 2024

For the former, the information below can serve as a refresher on the basics of economic disadvantage–but also, a source for SBA’s most recent economic disadvantage thresholds (as of 2024, as these are updated periodically for inflation ). What are SBA’s current economic disadvantage thresholds ?

Thresholds 92

Thresholds Finance Participation Accountability 92

SmallGovCon

JANUARY 30, 2024

One of those is Executive Order 14091 , Further Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government. That executive order established a government-wide goal of awarding at least 15 percent of federal contract spending to small disadvantaged businesses in FY 2025.

Participation 108

Participation Thresholds Contract Government Contracts 108

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]

Price 52

Price Government Contracts Government Government 52

Inside Government Contracts

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The requirement to pay “prevailing wages” to covered workers is a perennial aspect of many types of government contracting, including construction contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act (“DBA”) and certain related laws (collectively referred to as the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts or “DBRA”).

IT 130

IT Thresholds Manufacturing Contract 130

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. Need legal assistance?

Thresholds 102

Thresholds Price Bidding Purchasing 102

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.

Price 52

Price Government Contracts Government Government 52

Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In fact, it was made government-wide when the law was introduced in 1984. And this really matters because of how much ordering is done as task orders as opposed to brand-new acquisitions under the many multiple award contracts out there, correct? So it’s a huge part of government contracting. Tom Temin: OK.

Thresholds 105

Thresholds Participation Contract Procurement 105

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.

Government 52

Government Government Government Contracts Supply Chain 52

SmallGovCon

MARCH 28, 2024

If you are a small business government contractor who ever utilizes subcontractors to complete federal set-aside contracts, knowing what a “similarly situated entity” is for a given contract is vital to your success. So, let’s take it back to the basics of “similarly situated entities.”

Thresholds 101

Thresholds Contract Utilities Government Contracts 101

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.

Contract 100

Contract Government Contracts Price Thresholds 100

Government Contracts

MAY 21, 2024

grew more slowly in 2023 than in the previous two years, while Kirkland & Ellis LLP surpassed the 3,000-attorney threshold, according to the latest Law360 ranking. The 400 largest law firms by headcount in the U.S.

Thresholds 95

Thresholds 95

GovSpend

JUNE 18, 2024

Below, we recap her primary takeaways, giving readers a comprehensive guide to winning more government contracts with GovSpend. Last month, GovSpend host Paige Mockler hosted a practical webinar on the top 5 ways customers can boost their public sector sales using data and workflow tools on the GovSpend platform.

Distribution 105

Distribution Competitive Analysis Data Purchasing 105

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.”

Purchasing 115

Purchasing Thresholds Quantity Contract 115

Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The FAR rule represents yet another step by the Government to mitigate the security risks that the Government perceives with the use of information technology that may be produced or provided by countries considered to be foreign adversaries. Government to mitigate risks.

Supply Chain 147

Supply Chain Contract Government Government 147

SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 8, 2024

million threshold mentioned before; The WOSB/EDWOSB is a responsible contractor; and Award can be made at a fair and reasonable price. million/$7 million threshold, the awarded concern is responsible, and award can be made at a fair and reasonable price. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news?

Price 101

Price Participation Manufacturing Thresholds 101

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.

Thresholds 59

Thresholds Government Contracts Bidding Purchasing 59

SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Also, in moves that were likely aimed to increase participation, or at least interest among potential mentors, the DoD is proposing a reduction of the dollar threshold associated with mentor eligibility, and increasing the length of a mentor protégé agreement. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news?

IT 102

IT Participation Manufacturing Government Contracts 102

Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 16, 2024

Relevant here, the task order was subject to FAR clause 52.232-20, Limitation of Cost, pursuant to which the government is not obligated to reimburse a contractor for costs incurred in excess of the task order’s estimated cost. million, was below the $25 million threshold. ELS protested the Navy’s award of the task order to GreenXT.

Thresholds 52

Thresholds Evaluation Bidding Consulting 52

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. Both of these rules are divided into two sections based on the value of the contract.

Contract 76

Contract Thresholds Price Quality 76

SmallGovCon

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

million for construction contracts). While the specific goal will vary with each contract (or in some cases may be on a company-wide basis), it is rare for a contracting officer to find a large business hasn’t met the given goal. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news?

IT 93

IT Contract Government Contracts Data 93

Public Contracting Institute

JANUARY 15, 2024

Contracting Officers are not required to eliminate all contract risk when executing or administering Government contracts. Only Contracting Officers have the authority to award, modify, or terminate a Government contract. FAR 1.102-2 (c)(2). FAR 1.103 (b). FAR 1.602-1.

Thresholds 52

Thresholds Government Contracts Contract Government 52

Fox Rothschild: Government Contracts

DECEMBER 6, 2022

This should make more business owners eligible to qualify for the valuable small business set-aside work for the federal government. For instance, contractors face a difficult road to recover costs in a firm-fixed-price contracts. For instance, contractors face a difficult road to recover costs in a firm-fixed-price contracts.

Thresholds 52

Thresholds Supply Chain Price Retail 52

Government Contracts Legal Forum

JUNE 27, 2024

And, for contractors who do currently have CAS-covered contracts, this question is critical for quantifying cost impacts when making cost accounting practice changes and when the government alleges or asserts a claim for a CAS noncompliance. View the full article

Thresholds 52

Thresholds Contract Accountability Quantity 52

Public Contracting Institute

AUGUST 19, 2024

As we prepare for our 17th episode of Season 11, here are a few Episode 17 FAR Facts for us to think about: A bid guarantee is a form of security that the Government uses to assure that a contractor will not withdraw a bid within a specified period of acceptance. Our next session will cover FAR Parts 28 (Bonds and Insurance) and 29 (Taxes)!

Insurance 52

Insurance Thresholds Bidding Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Legal Forum

MARCH 12, 2024

financial system; Financial corruption cases outside the jurisdiction of the SEC, including FCPA violations by non-issuers and violations of the recently enacted Foreign Extortion Prevention Act; and Domestic corruption cases, especially involving illegal corporate payments to government officials. View the full article

Thresholds 52

Thresholds Corruption Education Government 52

Federal News Network

APRIL 30, 2024

But for government contractors, this has some very unique and I think, deleterious consequences. Those key personnel actually have a huge effect on your on the government’s evaluation of the contractors proposal and on the ability to actually win the job and be able to perform the work. Tom Temin Right. Your approach.

Bidding 119

Bidding Professional Services Sustainability Capacity 119

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

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Thresholds Contract Electronics 52

Government Contracts Legal Forum

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

2024), 2024 WL 201890, the Court of Federal Claims (COFC) addressed whether government disclosure of a company’s trade secrets and commercial information could create a viable claim for a taking under the Fifth Amendment or for breach of an implied-in-fact contract. appeared first on Government Contracts Legal Forum.

Government 40

Government Government Manufacturing Thresholds 40

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.

Contract 98

Contract Bidding Evaluation Accountability 98

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

The conference, which continues the dialogue from last year on “What is Fair and Reasonable,” will dive into the latest government policies, programs, and procurement topics with sessions including key government officials, industry experts, and legal minds. Incorporated other minor grammatical and/or formatting changes.

E-procurement 98

E-procurement Procurement Procurement Contracts Supply Chain 98

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.

Manufacturing 147

Manufacturing Transportation Transportation Electronics 147

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. So what’s interesting and unusual in this case is that Percipient wasn’t in a position to meet the government’s entire requirement. The protester, Percipient, had not bid.

Bidding 98

Bidding Contract Bidder Government 98