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Bid Protest Minute: GAO’s Task Order Jurisdiction

GovCon & Trade

One would think the $25 million threshold applicable to protests of DOD task orders (the threshold is $10 million for civilian agency task orders) would be easily understood and simple to apply. However, those circumstances were not present. GAO reasoned that because “the value of the task order [was] below $25,000,000.

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Even Rules have their Limits, Says SBA OHA about the Nonmanufacturer Rule

SmallGovCon

OHA reminded contractors that the nonmanufacturer rule applies only to acquisitions over the simplified acquisition threshold. Generally, the micro-purchase threshold is $10,000, and the simplified acquisition threshold is $250,000. 8(a)) at any dollar amount. 13 CFR § 125.6. .” 8(a)) at any dollar amount. 13 CFR § 125.6.

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The Third ICC Kuwait Arbitration Day Conference: Taking Stock of the Present and Looking Ahead to New Horizons in Arbitration

Kluwer Arbitration

Moderated by Omar Al Qahtani (Al Tamimi & Company), this panel delved into the arbitration provisions in Kuwait, offering a comprehensive overview of the present landscape and comparative perspectives from the region. Panel Discussions The first panel of the day took place in Arabic.

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When Determining Task Order Value for GAO Protest Jurisdiction, Look to What the Task Order Says, Not What the Agency May Do 

Government Contracts Legal Forum

The awarded task order reflected GreenXT’s proposed cost of $24,848,774, which was just below GAO’s $25 million jurisdictional threshold. But the Navy determined GreenXT’s total evaluated cost— i.e., the total amount the Navy expected to pay—to be $25,116,561, which was above the GAO threshold. We would like to thank Cherie J.

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South Africa: Do all good things come to an end? | Phasing out the low customs value consignment relief

Import and Trade Remedies

The concession presented various benefits to multinational companies as they gained access to the South African market through the retention of low costs – achievable through reduced duties and taxes. EUR26) were subject to a flat rate of 20% in lieu of customs duties and no value added tax ( low value consignment relief ).

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How to Prevent Debt from Hurting Economic Growth

Inter-American Development Bank

This means that there is a tipping point, or threshold, at which higher debt levels become detrimental to growth. The debt threshold is not the same for all countries because it can be influenced by different factors such as the economic structure, for example. For LAC countries, this threshold is at approximately 53 percent of GDP.

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UK: start of the public consultation on the introduction of a UK carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM)

Import and Trade Remedies

Creation of a £10,000 minimum registration threshold Below £10,000, importers will not have the obligation to register and account for the CBAM. Following this public consultation, the UK government will draft a legislative proposal, which will presented to the UK parliament.