SmallGovCon

JULY 18, 2024

As noted above, at the present time, only the VA can set aside prime contracts for VOSBs. On top of this, it also would allow DoD contracting officers to sole source contracts to VOSBs if the contracts are below certain dollar thresholds. This new provision would also set up a VOSB contracting goal for DoD.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In Eiser v Spain (2020), the Annulment Committee found manifest appearance of bias on the part of the arbitrator due to his failure to disclose all “past and present professional connections and interactions” with the valuation expert. This has ensured uniformity in the test for disqualification both in ICSID and non-ICSID cases (e.g.

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The CGP

AUGUST 11, 2023

Under the circumstances, proposed modifications essentially trigger an entirely new contract negotiation for an existing MAS contract, which, given the commercial nature of MAS contracts, presents a market anachronism that mitigates the attractiveness of the program.

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Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In doing so, agencies must submit a “compelling justification for why an exception should be granted,” such as on impacts to “mission-critical functions” or considerations relating to the “national interest.”

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Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In our region and within multilateral developing banks, it is a common practice to rely exclusively on monetary thresholds to decide on selection methods, which can be problematic as it is not the optimal solution for all cases. Implement targeted reforms to boost efficiency and reduce waste.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 22, 2023

He emphasised the importance of arbitration to business and society, particularly owing to the present burden on the courts. She also highlighted the high threshold in Denmark to set aside an award based on an arbitral tribunal’s action, especially if such action is covered by the national law, institutional rules and/or procedural orders.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This exceptionally short time limit is made possible by allowing tribunals to do away with the need for hearings, document production, and the presentation of witness evidence. In 2022 alone, SIAC received 87 requests for Expedited Procedure, of which 48 were accepted. Draft Rule 14.1(b) USD 715,000, and USD 1,330,00 (approx.).

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Select GCR

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Small Business Administration (SBA), presents a transformative opportunity for small businesses owned by economically and socially disadvantaged individuals. Participating in the program opens avenues for securing federal contracts through sole-source awards, eliminating the need for competitive bidding up to a designated threshold.

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 20, 2024

MVCR functionality included basic Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) contracting, such as firm-fixed price (FFP) contracts, purchase orders, task or delivery orders, and indefinite delivery vehicles under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) and using the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) for making purchases of supplies or services.

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Public Contracting Institute

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The TAA applies to procurements above certain dollar thresholds. This can present significant challenges for suppliers and contractors, especially in industries with complex global supply chains. This can be tricky, especially if you get parts from different places around the world. It ensures that the U.S.

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VWV

OCTOBER 8, 2024

For below threshold contracts , Contracts Finder will still be active. For above threshold contracts , the new Central Digital Platform will be the primary tool for finding upcoming opportunities. One of the key objectives of the Act is to improve transparency, making it easier for suppliers to discover new opportunities.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 2, 2024

The SFSC noted that in its set-aside action, Venezuela presented its own version of the facts and substituted its evaluation of the evidence for that of the tribunal. This criticism, even if it were true, would not reach the high threshold for a violation of public policy, in any event (para.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The Framework and Starting Propositions International arbitration presents an opportunity for flexibility in presentation and consideration of evidence, but that flexibility cannot come at the cost of rigour. So how do tribunals, parties, and their legal representatives overcome gaps in evidence?

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Procurement Notes

AUGUST 10, 2021

7] FAR Clause 52.222-37 (Employment Reports on Veterans) requires the prime to file the VET-4212 report, [8] and the clause is generally required for all solicitations and contracts where FAR Clause 52.222-35 (Equal Opportunity for Veterans) is present, which, in turn, is required where the prime contract is valued at $150,000 or more. [9]

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 17, 2024

and discourage parties from bypassing arbitration by presenting winding up petitions. The standard of “ existence of dispute ” without any bona fide requirements appears to be a comparatively lower threshold indicating heightened deference to the jurisdiction of the arbitral tribunal when an operational debt is disputed.

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Following the said test, the Bombay High Court determined that the facts of the present case, did not, in the eyes of a reasonable third person with knowledge of the relevant facts, give rise to justifiable doubts about the independence and impartiality of the arbitrator.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 26, 2024

Specifically, Wang argued that the arbitration procedure failed to comply with the parties’ agreement and that he was unable to present his case. To rule on Forbes IP’s petition, the Court applied the China Trade test which requires the movant to pass two threshold requirements and prevail on the balancing of five discretionary factors.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

OCTOBER 11, 2023

According to the Final Rule, FASC will evaluate sources and/or covered articles that may present supply chain risk, conduct reasonable diligence into the covered articles and/or sources identified, and will issue a recommendation for next steps. In August 2021, the FASC issued a Final Rule adding a new 41 C.F.R.

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The Softly Spark

AUGUST 3, 2023

Amazon’s Climate Pledge Friendly (CPF) program presents an opportunity to showcase sustainable products to conscious consumers, increasing the chances that they will be viewed by customers. The Compact by Design certification is free and if your packaging is efficient, you may already qualify.

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Inter-American Development Bank

JANUARY 12, 2024

Note: The graph presents the average score in each dimension for the 13 countries in the sample. Countries should also use specific thresholds for economic contractions to guide escape clause activation, ensuring impartial evaluations by engaging independent fiscal institutions.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

However, in the case of adhesion contracts, one party presents non-negotiable terms, which the other party can either accept or reject in its entirety. The recent decisions reinforce the principle that challenging arbitration agreements is an uphill battle with a high threshold, requiring solid and irrefutable evidence.

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Inter-American Development Bank

MAY 8, 2024

The platform offers a variety of smart tools to improve the design and implementation of macro-fiscal policies, including the use of machine learning to identify risk thresholds, enabling early detection of potential macro-fiscal challenges. A comprehensive strategy is essential to build the capacity necessary for successful AI adoption.

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GovCon Chamber of Commerce

JANUARY 20, 2024

Some forecasts include projections of anticipated contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold that women-owned businesses, HUBZone, 8(a)-certified, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses may be able to perform under direct contracts with the government, or through subcontracting. WHAT KIND OF FORMATS ARE USED?

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 24, 2024

Essentially, the SCC reiterated that regional High Courts of Justice generally must not reopen the merits or substance of a dispute, and that cases that meet the public policy threshold are highly exceptional. In particular, the SCC clarified that the provision in Article 37.4

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 20, 2024

On General Role and Operation of CAS The event kicked off with a presentation by Hervé Le Lay of the general role and operation of the CAS. decisions made by referees or umpires or juries), unless there are fraud or corruption allegations, but this is a high threshold to reach. This does not cover field of play matters (i.e.,

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Successfully entering this market could position Paris to attract Civil Law arbitration cases, presenting a promising prospect. She identified a significant opportunity for Paris in the field of Civil Law and emphasized the need to understand why Civil Law jurisdictions might opt for a Common Law jurisdiction when going into arbitration.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 18, 2024

During the presentation, Schwartz will provide an update on recent healthcare legislation in the fiscal year (FY) 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The interim rule applies to all contracts, including those for commercial products and services and below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. To register, click here.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Tuma-Weldon provided a detailed presentation of the report, which was released earlier this year , and which focused on the emotive nature of B2B relationships and how businesses perceive cross-cultural differences. The ICSID system therefore requires States to designate their SOEs to ICSID so that SOEs can be party to ICSID disputes.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JUNE 6, 2024

Coalition members stand ready to facilitate and contribute to such a roundtable discussion to improve the program. Introducing the FY23 Federal Market Report As part of The Coalition for Government Procurement’s continuing effort to provide value to our members, we would like to present our Fiscal Year 2023 Federal Market Report.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Agencies are directed to focus attention on maximizing small business participation below the simplified acquisition threshold. During the presentation, Schwartz will provide an update on recent healthcare legislation in the fiscal year (FY) 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). To register, click here.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 20, 2024

Comment While the Court of Appeal has presented the case as a fact-specific one, it is likely to have broader implications as many commercial contracts contain similar non-assignment provisions and almost all non-assignment clauses in commercial contracts are likely to contain similar references to one or both of the parties.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 3, 2024

As discussed below, this will be particularly relevant when considering the threshold that should be applied by the tribunal as some institutional rules adopt a different test (although as discussed further below some institutions may adapt their rules to reflect the proposed amendment).

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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. During the presentation, Schwartz will provide an update on recent healthcare legislation in the fiscal year (FY) 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). To register, click here.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 2, 2023

They now have the flexibility to choose between traditional oral hearings or for the proceedings to be conducted on an “documents-only” basis for the presentation of evidence without oral arguments.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Key Principles of Arbitration Identified By the Seven-Judge Bench In deciding whether unstamped agreements are unenforceable, the Judgment considered the remit of courts at the threshold stage.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In addition, you will provide attendees with the chance to download and revisit their favorite presentations, catch up on the ‘dead-easy’ breakout sessions they may have missed, or delve deeper into the information shared by our guest speakers. Most DoD assessments were found to take place above a threshold of $111.4

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Government Contracts & Investigations

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

44] DCAA has retained this guidance notwithstanding Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) decisions finding the 10% threshold was arbitrary and did not justify questioning the contractor’s costs. [45] DCAA inconsistently used the median versus the mean of the survey data.

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