Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 5, 2024

3705, which requires offerors to submit data other than certified cost or pricing data so that contracting officers may determine the price reasonableness of a contract, subcontract, or modification. Section 825 contains two prohibitions designed to curb the use of the LOGINK logistics software used in the People’s Republic of China.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Pricing details included in the prospectus. Under certain circumstances contracting officers may require continued performance fixed-price contracts if the contractor already has been paid or funds already have been obligated. 8, A3 Price Template V.2 James Peake , M.D., What is the funding profile?

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Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Department of Labor (“DoL”), Bureau of Labor Statistics (“BLS”), September 13 Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) Summary states that “[o]ver the last 12 months, the all items index increased 8.3 1] Similarly, the BLS September 14 Producer Price Index (“PPI”) Summary states that “[o]n an unadjusted basis, the index for final demand moved up 8.7

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

On March 6, 2024, the Federal Circuit vacated the CBCA decision on the threshold jurisdictional issue. The CBCA held the EULA between Avue and the Federal Government was not a “procurement contract” because the EULA did not obligate Avue to furnish any services, or obligate the Federal Government to pay Avue for any services furnished.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 25, 2024

The conference begins with remarks from Christine Harada , Senior Advisor in OMB’s Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP), on the governmentwide Better Contracting Initiative , a four-pronged initiative to ensure that the Federal Government receives optimal terms and prices when purchasing goods and services.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

PAP 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing, is one such example. Given the significant pricing policy changes outlined in the PAP, it should have been subject to public review and comment. The questions all go to the integrity of the data being used to assess fair and reasonable pricing.

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 16, 2023

Department of Labor (“DoL”), Bureau of Labor Statistics (“BLS”) Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (“CPI-U”). 3] Because economists often consider food and energy prices to be too volatile, they may pull those items out to see what is called “core inflation.” [4] Here, I provide some of the latest information and updates.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

FAR & Beyond: Thoughts on “What is Fair and Reasonable? Federal Acquisition Policy and Procedure (PAP) 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing , sets forth “comprehensive guidance regarding the evaluation of pricing throughout the life of a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program contract.” Pay a Fair and Reasonable Price ).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Stakeholders must appreciate and understand that there is a nexus between requirements and price, especially for small businesses. Data context in assessing fair and reasonable pricing is foundational to sound acquisition business decisions. It is also a regulatory requirement. See FAR 15.405.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The pre-proposal conference video series includes: Alliant 3 Overview Small Business Offeror Types Small Business Subcontracting Plan C-SCRM Pricing VETS 4212 Federal Contracting Reporting MRCL, ORA, GHG, Series Close Alliant 3 Proposals are due on February 3, 2025. Army Releases MAPS Draft Sections L & M On December 13, the U.S.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The Unrestricted awardees in the first rolling contract awards process are across six domains: Technical & Engineering; Management & Advisory; Environmental; Logistics; Intelligence Services; and Research & Development. According to GSA, the next release of rolling awards will be on or about December 17, 2024.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The BCI includes four priorities to make certain that the Federal Government receives “better terms and prices when purchasing goods and services.” The BCI is part of an effort that began in the Obama-Biden Administration to address agencies paying inconsistent and often higher prices when compared to the commercial market.

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