Most government contracts include a Changes clause (notably, FAR 52.243-1), which grants the Government the right to order changes to the scope of the contractor’s work. That clause also entitles the contractor to an...more
The general rule (FAR 14.404-1(a)) is that – once a solicitation is put out for bid – the agency must award the contract to the responsible bidder with the lowest responsive bid.
However, as is usually the case, there are...more
We invite you to review the materials from our presentations that covered key issues facing government contractors. The topics include:
• Year in Review – Federal Contracts Case Law Update-
• Cost Accounting Compliance-...more
11/3/2023
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Federal Procurement Systems ,
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Early this month, several electrical trade associations urged the Biden administration to implement pragmatic BABA rules. In the letter sent to the Senior Advisor and Infrastructure Coordinator at the White House, the...more
One of the most common concerns for federal contractors is delay.
Projects can fall behind schedule for a variety of reasons that are outside of the contractor’s control (government-directed changes, differing site...more
Small business government contractors are (or should be) aware of the SBA’s affiliation rules. In a nutshell, the rules set the standard for whether/when another business controls – or has the ability to control – the small...more
This is the eighth (and last) of an eight-part series addressing cutting-edge strategies for Certified Claims under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA). Certified Claims are the primary avenue available to government contractors...more
This is the seventh of an eight-part series addressing cutting-edge strategies for Certified Claims under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA). Certified Claims are the primary avenue available to government contractors to...more
This is the sixth of an eight-part series addressing cutting-edge strategies for Certified Claims under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA). Certified Claims are the primary avenue available to government contractors to recover...more
The CDA has a reputation as a “catchall” for disputes between federal contractors and the government – and to a certain extent that reputation makes a lot of sense. As I’ve been covering in this series, contractors can...more
So, if you are owed time and money on a contract, should your next move be a CDA Claim or an REA? There is no one-size-fits-all answer – and contractors should carefully consider their own unique circumstances before...more
This is the third of an eight-part series addressing cutting-edge strategies for Certified Claims under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA). Certified Claims are the primary avenue available to government contractors to recover...more
Federal contractors that experience government-caused increases to the cost/time of performance have a direct route for seeking an adjustment to their contract – the Contract Disputes Act (CDA)....more
This is the first of an eight-part series addressing cutting-edge strategies for Certified Claims under the Contract Disputes Act. Certified Claims are the primary avenue available to government contractors to recover...more
A newly published Small Business Administration Final Rule provides small businesses with two new ways to satisfy Past Performance requirements when competing for federal prime contracts. The Rule takes effect on August 22,...more
Earlier this month, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a $5.2 million civil settlement agreement to resolve small business set-aside fraud allegations against an aerospace contractor.
While the $5+ million...more
Inflation and the increased cost of doing business are having a nationwide impact — and there is no exception for Government Contractors. As we recently covered contractors experiencing material cost escalation on...more
Those following our coverage of the federal COVID Vaccine Mandate need to know about the latest twist. On the heels of the injunction against the OSHA Mandate for private employers, a Georgia Federal court judge issued a...more
12/10/2021
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The Small Business Administration (SBA) finally put an end to self-certifications for the Woman-Owned Small Business Program (WOSB). Starting now and continuing through October 15, 2020, federal contractors that want to...more
Contractors filed 2,071 bid protests at GAO in 2019– the lowest number in five years.
One possible cause for the decline is the Department of Defense’s enhanced debriefing procedures. Enhanced debriefings mean that...more
Government contractors are already feeling the effects of the pandemic. Breakdowns in the global supply chain, labor shortages, and regional lock downs are already delaying federal projects across the country and around the...more
Government contractors are already feeling the effects of the pandemic. Breakdowns in the global supply chain, labor shortages, and regional lock downs are already delaying federal projects across the country and around the...more
Government contractors are already feeling the effects of the pandemic. Breakdowns in the global supply chain, labor shortages, and regional lock downs are already delaying federal projects across the country and around the...more
Organizational conflicts of interest (or “OCI”) generally exist when one party has access to nonpublic information as part of its performance on a government contract.
OCI — or even the appearance of OCI — can be a...more
Responding to agency Requests for Proposals (RFP) is an exercise in playing follow-the-leader. Contractors should take care to :
•Read the RFP
•Understand the information requested by the agency; and
•Provide that...more