Government Contracts & Investigations

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Welcome back to the Cost Corner, where we provide practical insight into the complex cost and pricing requirements that apply to Government Contractors. We just completed two articles on the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) [1] and, before that, two articles on Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audits.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

16 The Coalition’s Cloud Working Group will be hosting a members-only meeting with Joel Lundy , Director, Office of IT Products at GSA’s Information Technology Category (ITC) (pending agency approval) on February 16 at 10:00 AM (ET) to discuss the draft ASCEND Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). To register for the meeting, click here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JUNE 6, 2024

Last month, the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) issued a draft Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the proposed governmentwide ASCEND Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for cloud services. FAR & Beyond: What is the Trajectory of the ASCEND BPA? Both established and aspiring federal contractors should follow any developments on the bill.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The FAR covers various aspects, including contract formation, administration, pricing, and subcontracting standards, ensuring a standardized approach to federal procurement. Certain modifications may necessitate preliminary price negotiations to protect the governments interests.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

Healthcare Spotlight: HHS Announces Medicare Part D Negotiated Prices This week, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the final drug prices negotiated through its Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program established under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

5] I would argue that Seaport-NG is an unrestricted contract with rolling admissions where size is not a requirement for purposes of receiving a contract award, i.e. , small businesses are not competing with one another to receive a contract.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Polaris, the replacement for the Alliant 2 Small Business contract, features pools focused around different small business categories and will be used by agencies to purchase IT services and solutions. GSA and DoD anticipate purchasing 2.7

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