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Government Contracts Cost and Pricing: The Truth in Negotiations Act, or Whatever the Kids Are Calling It These Days (Part 3)

Government Contracts & Investigations

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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Why pricing and quantities go hand-in-hand for a fixed-price contract

Federal News Network

A contractor got into a pricing squeeze when the customer, in this case the Marine Corps, way underestimated the quantities for the services under the fixed-price contract. Why don’t you, contractor, just submit an REA for a go forward, change the unit pricing. This one just seeks a change in the unit prices.

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GSA aims to make buying SaaS easier through new policy

Federal News Network

I think that this is a win for enhanced competition, especially for small businesses that may have had to previously finance software acquisitions and have to offer higher prices as a result,” he said. This move should increase competition and drive better pricing. This is a win for common sense in government acquisition.”

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GSA Clarifies Permissibility of Upfront Payments for Software-as-a-Service Offerings

Government Contracts Legal Forum

Specifically, this acquisition letter clarifies that despite statutory prohibitions against the use of “advance” payments outside of narrowly-prescribed circumstances, upfront payments for SaaS licenses do not constitute an “advance” payment subject to these restrictions when made under the following conditions: access to the software is granted contemporaneously (..)

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Understanding Contract Types Government Agencies Use

Select GCR

If you’re exploring contract types that any government agency uses, understanding the distinctions between fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, and other specialized contracts is paramount. The two main categories of government contracts are fixed-price contracts and cost-reimbursement contracts.

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Landscape maintenance supplies and equipment are often near the top of local government shopping lists

American City & Country

McGinty notes however, that local governments may buy less regularly and in smaller quantities than for-profit landscaping businesses. The company has more than 600 locations throughout the U.S.

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What Would Best Value Mean for the Schedule?

The Coalition for Government Procurement

First and foremost, if enacted, the legislative language will enable the Schedule program to continue to modernize beyond the price reduction clause, which clause represents the antithesis of best value. Certainly, there will be task or delivery order competitions where price is the determining factor.

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