Inter-American Development Bank

MAY 31, 2022

Amount B focuses on the remuneration of routine marketing and distribution activities carried out in the market jurisdiction by a related party of the MNE; the details of this important aspect are still being defined. New features of the proposal It is important to acknowledge that is a very innovative proposal.

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LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Certified Claims are the primary avenue available to government contractors to recover damages due to changes, delays, inefficiencies, and other government-caused issues – a particularly important point for contractors seeking to maintain positive cashflow while facing the prospect of an economic slowdown or recession.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 11, 2024

Against this backdrop, some important lessons can be drawn for practitioners. Despite negotiations, GBO notified CAI that the agreement was terminated, alleging several breaches. Identifying who may be liable is therefore of paramount importance. Shortly after, GBO became dissatisfied and decided to suspend its payments to CAI.

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Import and Trade Remedies

AUGUST 30, 2023

Under certain conditions, the EU says, well-designed subsidy schemes can make an important contribution to achieving climate transition and other environmental goals. extra import duties) aim to offset the benefits of subsidies to beneficiaries that export subsidized products. to its hydrogen industry. International Trade Commission.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

1444 of 2022 of 6 July 2023, which underlined the importance of respecting party autonomy in upholding arbitration agreements. It explained that in typical contract negotiations, once the parties’ proposed terms are accepted, a binding contract is formed. Dubai CoC Case No.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The Cost Principles also apply to the determination, negotiation, and allowance of costs whenever required by a contract clause. [6] Documenting the negotiation process and rationale are critical for such transactions. 10] A cost is allowable only if it meets all of the following requirements: Reasonableness.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

The YCAP report is a rare opportunity, given the confidentiality of arbitral awards, to see what parties can expect from arbitral tribunals, and thus provides an important data point for practitioners in advising their clients.

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VWV

MAY 19, 2021

The most common grounds for direct awards of new contracts under Regulation 32 (use of the negotiated procedure without prior publication) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 include where: No tenders or suitable tenders have been submitted in a previously advertised open or restricted procedure. These are narrowly interpreted.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 20, 2024

Assignment issues are often of decisive importance in international arbitrations given the hard-edged nature of questions of jurisdiction, title, and standing.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JUNE 6, 2024

Through working with PPH over the past two years, members have learned how service dogs play an important role in veterans’ healthcare and quality of life. Legal Corner: Senate Bill Would Require Several Important Updates to the Way the US Federal Government Acquires Technology Authored by Evan C. Williams and Howard W.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In turn, this will lead to more consistent and sound negotiation and administration of MAS contracts. In the past, the regional structure gave rise to differing cultures, negotiation approaches, and interpretations of applicable regulations and solicitation provisions.

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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. Impacts on Federal Vendors Importantly, the bills would require vendors to federal agencies to adhere to the Framework. MAS Basic Training: The Nuts & Bolts, Feb.

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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] Specifically, U.S.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Contract type and the availability of a remedy from the government for the consequences of a shutdown will also be important in the decision-making process. For contractors without readily available cash or credit lines, the consequences of more than a brief delay in payment could be more consequential. What Remedies Are Available?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The FIT Act would authorize agencies to make advanced payments for cloud computing services, increase the simplified acquisition threshold from $250,000 to $500,000 and the micro-purchase threshold from $10,000 to $25,000, and require Federal procurement officers to take cross-functional training. The CMMC 2.0

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Federal News Network

APRIL 30, 2024

Non-compete clauses have been an important tool for companies to protect intellectual property and ensure they get treated fairly when employees leave. So this takes away a very, very important attribute for companies to be able to bid and win contracts. It’s going to take a while to negotiate the contracts.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Beyond the FAR, other significant laws such as the Armed Services Procurement Act and the Small Business Act provide additional guidance on contract negotiation, pricing, and subcontracting. In addition to the FAR, federal contractors must comply with other important regulations like the Service Contract Act and the Davis-Bacon Act.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The deadline to avoid a government shutdown is September 30, although Friday, September 27 is seen as the target date for lawmakers to finalize negotiations before returning to their home districts to campaign until the election. The proposed rules offer important insights into the CMMC program: Subcontractor Compliance. The CMMC 2.0

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Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2022

18] And, for DoD, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (“DFARS”) 216.203-4 limits the use of the FAR EPA clauses to DoD contracts that exceed the simplified acquisition threshold (presently $250,000 with exceptions), and performance is longer than six months. [19] GAO’s competitive prejudice threshold should be similar.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

This Legal Update summarizes the Court’s decision and highlights important takeaways for federal contractors that pursue OT opportunities. The first group of negotiated prices are for 10 Medicare Part D drugs that treat a variety of conditions including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, autoimmune diseases and cancer.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

It’s important to verify the exclusivity of the source and highlight the criteria used to determine such a situation. For procurements exceeding specified thresholds, justification must document the effort to find alternative suppliers, listing unique technical requirements and companies contacted.

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Procurement Notes

JUNE 15, 2021

Since a disappointed offeror only has three days to timely make a written request for a required debriefing, it is important to know when the three-day period begins to run. 15] Not For All Procurements Just as important as knowing how to get a required debriefing is discerning what is not a required debriefing. 3703 , 10 U.S.C.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

For bulk sensitive personal data, there is a yet-to-be-determined volume threshold that must be involved in the transaction for it to be covered. Suggested thresholds in the ANPRM range from data sets on 100 U.S. Government-related data, there is no threshold requirement and the data categories will be covered regardless of volume.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

This “internal” guidance outlines a host of evaluation and negotiation directives, standards, and considerations for FSS contracting officers. The PAP includes other directives and guidance that raise questions regarding equity and balance in the evaluation and negotiation of FSS pricing terms.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 8, 2025

Interview transcript: Dan Ramish Well, Tom, the Buy America Act does apply to many federal contracts, but depending on the dollar threshold of the contract and whether certain exceptions apply, the Trade Agreements Act may also apply and may call for foreign supplies. But there are important limitations in addition to the notice and timing.

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Procurement Notes

JUNE 5, 2021

18] On this point, it is important to remember that the dollar thresholds for the SCA (in excess of $2,500), [19] the DBA (in excess of $2,000), [20] and the Order-imposed threshold for the FLSA (presently in excess of $10,000) [21] do not apply at the subcontract level. [22] Additionally, DoL has previously made this warning.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 18, 2025

Jolley commented that the traditional organizational structure of Japanese companies also requires a great deal of information gathering and consensus-building to decide whether the company will proceed with arbitration, during which legal departments and external counsel must play an important role. For example, Mr.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Facts In 2015, DJO was negotiating various contracts for the operation of a network of railway lines in India. At first blush, this might appear sensible, given the importance of confidentiality in arbitration. This deprived the parties of their right to a fair, independent and impartial award.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 26, 2024

This guidance takes an important step in ensuring our diverse base of small businesses have opportunities in a greater diversity of acquisition strategies,” said Small Business Administration Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman in a blog posted by the Office of Management and Budget today. “In

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 23, 2025

The SGCA clarified that the threshold for identifying vexatious or oppressive conduct is a high one. Arbitration clauses are often described as midnight clauses because, in practice, they may be included following minimal negotiations (as discussed here ).

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Its important for potential participants to understand that if competitive negotiations occur before SBAs acceptance into the 8(a) program, the application may not be accepted. Contracts under the 8(a) program must meet fair market price standards, and the SBA must concur with the negotiated contract price.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 20, 2025

For future reform efforts, Cotula emphasized the importance of prioritizing the most consequential issues and dedicating sufficient time to finding effective solutions. Cotula questioned whether the Advisory Centres design addresses systemic issues in ISDS or merely mitigates symptoms without tackling structural issues. 9/WG.III/WP.246),

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Competition and industrial base are important to the vitality of the procurement system. 5] Agencies may compete orders on the GSA Schedule 8(a) contract even if the value of the order is below the 8(a) competitive threshold ($4.5 President Biden is expected to sign the bill shortly.

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Procurement Notes

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

57] Therefore, unless an in-place collective bargaining agreement already grants to the employer the unilateral right to impose a vaccination requirement, the NLRA generally requires that a union is given notice of any proposed changes, and an opportunity to negotiate. have an important common feature. Not so with a vaccine.

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Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Administratively, where applicable, the procuring Agency can invoke its rights under FAR Clause 52.215-2 (Audit and Records-Negotiation) to inspect contractor records to verify compliance with the Vaccine Mandate (review payroll records, vaccine records, exemption records, etc.). exercises an option, or issues a new order? Still enforceable?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 9, 2025

The training will provide lessons on innovative acquisition and field procedures and negotiation skills. Request for Feedback on Proposed Rule Raising Procurement Thresholds The Coalition plans to submit comments on a November 29 proposed rule, “Inflation Adjustment of Acquisition-Related Thresholds.”

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The four priorities of the BCI include: Leveraging Data Across Federal Agencies to Get Lower Prices and Better Terms; Negotiating Common Enterprise-Wide Software Licenses; Saving Money and Avoiding Waste by Getting Contract Requirements Right the First Time; and Getting Better Value from Sole Source and Other High-Risk Contracts.

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