Federal News Network

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The changes apply to all solicitations and contracts, including those at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold and for commercial-off-the-shelf products and services. Contractors and subcontractors must inform their employees about these whistleblower protections.

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SmallGovCon

MARCH 28, 2024

If you are a small business government contractor who ever utilizes subcontractors to complete federal set-aside contracts, knowing what a “similarly situated entity” is for a given contract is vital to your success. So, let’s take it back to the basics of “similarly situated entities.”

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The Procurement School

JUNE 25, 2023

Specific procurement requirements, including the dollar value thresholds beyond which a competitive process must be conducted, are typically embedded in internal policies and come from the various free trade agreements designed to eliminate discrimination based on jurisdiction of origin.

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Inside Government Contracts

MARCH 12, 2024

FHWA proposes that the domestic iron and steel in those manufactured products would count towards the 55% domestic component threshold.

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GovSpend

DECEMBER 21, 2023

When working with federal government contractors, particularly in the federal intelligence sector, it is always fascinating to observe and comprehend how data is utilized, whether it be for identifying opportunities, analyzing past performance, or finding potential partners.

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GovSpend

DECEMBER 21, 2023

When working with federal government contractors, particularly in the federal intelligence sector, it is always fascinating to observe and comprehend how data is utilized, whether it be for identifying opportunities, analyzing past performance, or finding potential partners.

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Import and Trade Remedies

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

114-125 ) to increase the de minimis threshold for imports into the United States from $200 to $800, far exceeding similar thresholds in other countries globally. It would maintain the $800 cap but apply lower thresholds with countries on the basis of reciprocity. De Minimis Reciprocity Act of 2023 ( S. Blumenauer.

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Select GCR

JUNE 4, 2024

To qualify for 8(a) certification, a business must meet SBA size standards, be majority-owned by economically and socially disadvantaged individuals, and demonstrate potential for success along with the owner’s good character and appropriate financial thresholds. For instance, an applicant’s net worth must not exceed $850,000.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

DECEMBER 6, 2023

2] This procurement utilized a lowest priced technically acceptable source selection methodology. To meet this threshold, a protester must demonstrate that, but for the agency’s actions, it would have had a substantial chance of receiving the award. In RELX, Inc. ,

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

For procurements exceeding specified thresholds, justification must document the effort to find alternative suppliers, listing unique technical requirements and companies contacted. A sole source purchase is justified when unique attributes or circumstances dictate that only one provider is capable of supplying the desired goods or services.

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Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

APRIL 17, 2017

In order to bring Washington law in compliance with federal small works bonding requirements, Senate Bill 5734 , which passed both the House and Senate unanimously, addresses the following: Changes Project Amount: Increases the $35,000 threshold to $150,000.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 29, 2024

There are two sets of rules that will be utilized when the CMMC program is fully formed. Further, confirming the broad applicability of CMMC, DOD confirmed that these requirements will be applicable to contracts below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (which currently sits at $250,000). Comments on the proposed rule are due on Oct.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 12, 2024

It may also cause more turnover because smaller companies handling these orders will more quickly size themselves out of the small business thresholds.” NASA outlined its initial plan for SEWP VI earlier this fall.

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ivalua

AUGUST 16, 2021

These processes rely upon different systems (if any at all) and utilize numerous and disconnected sources of data. Supplier risk criteria, tolerance thresholds, and monitoring requirements. This lack of continuity leads to grossly inefficient processes and can be a roadblock to compliant and scalable programs.

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Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

JULY 24, 2017

Other New Public Works Laws: See my blog from April 17, 2017 for a description of five new public works laws that do the following: Increases the dollar threshold for when a payment/performance bond may be waived Grants subcontractors additional rights to have retainage released early through a retainage bond Adds an additional criterion to the list (..)

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 25, 2024

For any questions, GSA recommends that contractors utilize the Industry Phase 3 Consolidation Guide. Entities that meet certain threshold criteria – regardless of size – are covered by the rule. Large entities in each of the critical infrastructure sectors are covered by the rule regardless of whether they meet the threshold criteria.

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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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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. 2] PwC’s Global Artificial Intelligence Study: Sizing the prize. 4] Barrios, et. al 2022.

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How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Similar issues arise with the possibility to creatively structure remuneration under some of these contracts to keep them below regulatory thresholds (eg by ‘remunerating in data’). Tenderer selection The public buyer could take a dual approach. This could become a significant sticking point.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

There are two sets of rules that will be utilized when the CMMC program is fully formed. Further, confirming the broad applicability of CMMC, DOD confirmed that these requirements will be applicable to contracts below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (which currently sits at $250,000). The CMMC 2.0 26, 2023, and the U.S.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

It also lowered the approval threshold for EPA increase requests and allowed for the removal and re-addition of contract items at higher, renegotiated prices. In many cases, requests validated by commercial price lists or market indicators were re-validated utilizing market research.

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Fox Rothschild: Government Contracts

MARCH 6, 2024

If this threshold cannot be met, DOL will use a weighted average as the third step to determine the prevailing wage. Previously, the Related Acts had a higher threshold for debarment, requiring the violation to be “aggravated or willful.”

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LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

MARCH 6, 2024

If this threshold cannot be met, DOL will use a weighted average as the third step to determine the prevailing wage. Previously, the Related Acts had a higher threshold for debarment, requiring the violation to be “aggravated or willful.”

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 20, 2024

Further analysis should be performed to determine the true ‘total cost of ownership’ of including CON-IT and utilizing a system-of-systems approach and determine if the benefits outweigh the cost,” the authors wrote. Kuqo declined to comment for the story, referring all questions to the NAWWAR press shop.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

For bulk sensitive personal data, there is a yet-to-be-determined volume threshold that must be involved in the transaction for it to be covered. Suggested thresholds in the ANPRM range from data sets on 100 U.S. Government-related data, there is no threshold requirement and the data categories will be covered regardless of volume.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Most DoD assessments were found to take place above a threshold of $111.4 GAO found that DoD policy does not provide clear direction about which M&A DoD should prioritize for assessment other than those above the HSR threshold.

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Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2022

18] And, for DoD, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (“DFARS”) 216.203-4 limits the use of the FAR EPA clauses to DoD contracts that exceed the simplified acquisition threshold (presently $250,000 with exceptions), and performance is longer than six months. [19] GAO’s competitive prejudice threshold should be similar.

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Public Contracting Institute

AUGUST 19, 2024

In this manner, positive ratings are supported by the description of observed performance compliance with the plan elements and the effort made to either meet or exceed the stipulated goals; the actual goals achieved and the benefit(s) realized through the proper and contractual utilization of SB concerns (e.g.,

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

DoD Acquisition & Sustainment has currently been utilizing the Adaptive Acquisition Framework to give the military branches more flexibility in their procurement processes. The proposed changes to the DFARS are primarily to: Add references to the CMMC 2.0

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 20, 2024

For context, Guideline 7 prevents an arbitrator from utilizing AI-generated output that originates outside of the formal procedural record, unless prior to any such use, the arbitrator provides the parties with adequate disclosures regarding the nature and source of the information and an opportunity to comment on such use.

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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. Finally, agencies are encouraged to utilize data and available procurement tools to ensure new entrants and small businesses are participating in their contracting base.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In government contracting, if a contract value exceeds a certain dollar threshold and an international trade agreement governing procurement is applicable, the BAA domestic preferences will be waived in favor of permitting acquisition of TAA-compliant products.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JUNE 6, 2024

1 Simplified Acquisition Threshold: The bill would raise the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT) from $250,000 to $500,000. Unlike traditional competition requirements, these procedures are more streamlined and flexible.

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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. Finally, agencies are encouraged to utilize data and available procurement tools to ensure new entrants and small businesses are participating in their contracting base.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Learn more here GAO Finds Top Agencies Use Less than 25 Percent of Federal Office Space Last week, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report that revealed low utilization of Federal office space and shed light on obstacles to improvement. OMB concurred with the recommendation. Only Two Weeks Away!

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Procurement Notes

JUNE 5, 2021

18] On this point, it is important to remember that the dollar thresholds for the SCA (in excess of $2,500), [19] the DBA (in excess of $2,000), [20] and the Order-imposed threshold for the FLSA (presently in excess of $10,000) [21] do not apply at the subcontract level. [22] Additionally, DoL has previously made this warning.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 26, 2024

And despite small firms generally doing well under best-in-class with small business utilization holding steady at 38% between 2018 and 2022, the number of small contractors continues to decline. Deltek, another market research firm, found agencies spent more than 54 billion dollars, or 12.7%, of all procurement on BICs. This is up from $37.6

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