Government Contracts & Investigations

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The standard for reasonableness depends on whether the compensation is paid in accordance with an “arm’s length” labor-management agreement negotiated pursuant to the Federal Labor Relations Act or similar state statutes. [9] The DCAM states that the same industry means firms “producing similar products or providing similar services.” [33]

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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

Under the bills, “artificial intelligence” is defined as: … a machine-based system that can, for a given set of human-defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations or decisions influencing real or virtual environments. MAS Basic Training: The Nuts & Bolts, Feb.

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 5, 2024

will eventually ease monetary conditions to influence a lowering of interest rates. [15] And, if bond investors will only purchase Government debt at elevated interest rates, that will influence the interest rates across the wider economy—working against any moves that the Fed. treasuries. [13] 13] , [14] Think of it this way.

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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. The FARs dynamic nature allows it to evolve with the changing needs of federal procurement, influenced by various government agencies.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

For procurements exceeding specified thresholds, justification must document the effort to find alternative suppliers, listing unique technical requirements and companies contacted. A sole source purchase is justified when unique attributes or circumstances dictate that only one provider is capable of supplying the desired goods or services.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

Influence on Market Strategies: Sharing demand data with industry partners has empowered them to tailor their strategies more effectively to Federal market demands, focusing efforts on high-demand items. Suggested thresholds in the ANPRM range from data sets on 100 U.S. persons for highly sensitive data to more than 1,000,000 U.S.

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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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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 18, 2025

Key topics included how disputes are viewed within business and legal departments, cultural and structural factors influencing the adoption of arbitration, effective use of arbitration as a tool to facilitate settlement, and the use of third-party funding to mitigate the risk of arbitration. For example, Mr.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

The parties’ “war chests” and ever escalating party costs raise questions of equality of arms in the proceedings and affect their willingness to enter into settlement negotiations as well as the terms of such settlement. This finding reflects the exceptional nature of a grant of security for costs and the high threshold applied by tribunals.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 20, 2025

the first KAB post on ISDS reform in the year, explored the feasibility of negotiating a multilateral investment treaty in todays global landscape, exploring both the opportunities and challenges involved. The outcomes of 2024s deliberations are poised to influence ISDS reform efforts in 2025 and beyond. 9/WG.III/WP.246),

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