Government Contracts Legal Forum

JUNE 27, 2024

The Cost Accounting Standards Board (CASB) recently announced that it seeks public comments on “whether and how” to amend the rules to clarify whether the CAS apply to indefinite value contract vehicles (or IDVs, otherwise known as indefinite-delivery / indefinite-quantity, or IDIQ, contracts). Comments are due no later than August 19, 2024.

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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. Achieving best value success also through the use of competitive pricing is also government policy and practice.

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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. Achieving best value success also through the use of competitive pricing is also government policy and practice.

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PNWC's Government Contracting Update

DECEMBER 23, 2019

First, the simplified acquisition threshold currently sits at $150 thousand but there is a FAR proposal on the table that will increase that threshold to $250 thousand. We have been discussing some of the procurement related provisions buried in the bill. There are several things to note here. Second, the request must be in writing.

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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. To meet this threshold, a protester must demonstrate that, but for the agency’s actions, it would have had a substantial chance of receiving the award.

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Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

JANUARY 21, 2020

GTI-WP/2020:01, Budapest: Government Transparency Institute. The transparency interventions selected for each country predominantly led to more data in a more accessible format to be published by the government for the general public, including civil society, businesses, but also government agencies themselves (Table 1).

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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! Announcing the 2024 Fall Training Conference: “ 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next?

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The new FAR clauses implementing these changes will apply to all contracts, including contracts below the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), contracts or orders for commercial products or services (including commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) items), and orders under indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracting vehicles.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Government and industry experts will explore cutting-edge advancements in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity, as well as challenges and best practices in these critical areas. Panelists will discuss the impacts of emerging technologies and strategies to address the latest security and other compliance requirements for contractors.

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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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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!

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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. Relief So, how does a contractor obtain inflation cost relief from the Government?

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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. That general waiver has been in place ever since.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement is excited to share the draft agenda for the healthcare-focused day of our 2024 Fall Training Conference, The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? ! Announcing the Healthcare Agenda for the Fall Training Conference – The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? We can’t wait to see you there!

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Procurement Notes

JUNE 15, 2021

Jay Blindauer A contractor will often incur a significant cost (in time and money) to prepare and submit a proposal for a possible Government contract. First, it is required, meaning by law the Government has to give it. If the contractor does not obtain an award, it is reasonable and appropriate to want to know why.

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 16, 2023

Jay Blindauer In October 2022, I circulated “ An In-Depth Examination of Inflation Relief for a Government Contractor [.]” Hence, PPI tends to be more germane to Government contractors and subcontractors. medical care, which is typically partially paid for by an employer and/or the Government). [37] Much has occurred since.

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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. government for its own use. We explore three new updates below.

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Procurement Notes

JUNE 13, 2022

For a Government contractor or subcontractor, that means it is time for equal employment opportunity (“EEO”) housekeeping. 26] Section 503 and VEVRAA AAPs also apply (when thresholds are met) to a construction contractor/subcontractor on a Federal construction project, but not for a construction project that is merely Federally-assisted. [27]

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 26, 2024

By taking advantage of the strategies in this guidance, the federal government will be able to increase the number of small business firms in the federal supplier base and increase contracting opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses (SDBs).” “This memo upends over 30 years of established policy.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 16, 2025

The Government Procurement Efficiency List On Monday, the new Administration begins with a focus on operational reform as represented by the Department of Government Efficiency (the DOGE). This focus on government efficiency provides an important opportunity for a holistic review of the procurement system.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), NIST 800-171, Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs), software attestation, new FAR cybersecurity cases, Section 889, FedRAMP, and the work of the Federal Acquisition Security Council (FASC) are all in various stages of government review and/or public comment. See FAR 15.405.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement wishes you a joyful holiday season! Your support and dedication have been instrumental in our efforts to advance common sense in government procurement. vision for AI adoption, innovation, and governance. Wishing You Joyful Holidays and a Prosperous New Year!

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 9, 2025

A recent executive order directs the government to make suspension and debarment under the FAR and under 2 CFR Part 180 reciprocal, so that a company suspended under either process is ineligible for contract awards, grants, cooperative agreements, etc. The Government Accountability Office will make a ruling on these protests by April 16.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Congress is expected to pass an additional continuing resolution (CR) by next Friday to avoid a government shutdown. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) ruled that NITAAC must certify the scores. Congress Must Pass CR Before Dec. In February 2024, several protests moved to the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

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Import and Trade Remedies

APRIL 7, 2025

What happens when a deal becomes financially unsustainable due to government-imposed trade restrictions? Does it list government actions or changes in law? In brief Following President Trumps extensive new import tariffs, many companies are grappling with increased costs and supply chain uncertainty.

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