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GAO Awards Recovery of Protest Costs
2007-07-27 23:07:00 In a decision issued on July 24, 2007, Matter of Panacea Consulting, Inc., the GAO ruled that protest costs should be awarded to the protester because the GAO attorney had indicated, during an Alternative Dispute Resolution proceeding, that the protest... More About: Recovery , Awards , Protest , Costs , Prot
Termination for Default Sustained in Barracks Renovation Case
2007-07-25 21:33:00 In a recent decision issued on July 6, 2007, Appeals of FFR-Bauelemente + Bausanierung GmbH, ASBCA Nos. 52152, 54563, 54808, 54809, 55017, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals held that the government had shown that the Contracting Officer was “justifiably... More About: Case , Renovation , Reno , Term , Barra
The Need for More Competition in the IDIQ Process
2007-07-13 21:27:00 “Competition is the cornerstone of our acquisition system.” This opening statement, from the Administrator of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in his May 31, 2007 policy directive, Enhancing Competition in Federal Acquisition, formed the basis for requesting that all... More About: Process , Petit
ENR Podcast of Conversation with Chief of Engineers
2007-07-11 18:34:00 Engineering News Record has posted an interesting podcast of a conversation with the recently appointed Chief of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers , Lt. General Robert S. Van Antwerp. The General responds to questions about the on-going construction efforts in Iraq,... More About: Podcast , Conversation
Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSARS)
2007-06-26 22:13:00 As part of the President's Management Agenda for Electronic Government, the Small Business Administration (SBA), the Integrated Acquisition Environment (IAE), and a number of Agency partners collaborated to develop the next generation of tools to collect subcontracting accomplishments. This government-wide... More About: System , Tron , Trac , Stem
DoD Construction Contracting Heating Up In Virginia
2007-05-29 11:48:00 On May 17, 2007, we presented a seminar in Richmond where we discussed the “New World of Federal Const ruction Contra cting” with a number of contractors interested in obtaining and performing Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) and Multiple Award Task Order... More About: Virginia , Eating
DoD Construction Contracting Heating Up In Virginia
2007-05-29 11:48:00 On May 17, 2007, we presented a seminar in Richmond where we discussed the “New World of Federal Cons t ruction Contracting” with a number of contractors interested in obtaining and performing Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) and Multiple Award Task Order... More About: Virginia , Eating
Procurement Terminology Can Be "Baffling" To Contractors New To Federal Pro
2007-05-16 17:39:00 A client new to Federal contracting was requested recently to submit a "BAFO" by an agency contract specialist. Our client asked what was meant by a "BAFO," and the government representative responded "your best and final offer," and suggested that our... More About: Terminology , Contractors , Trac , Cure , Ology
Procurement Terminology Can Be "Baffling" To Contractors New To Federal Pro
2007-05-16 17:39:00 A client new to Federal contracting was requested recently to submit a "BAFO" by an agency contract specialist. Our client asked what was meant by a "BAFO," and the government representative responded "your best and final offer," and suggested that our... More About: Terminology , Proc , Contra , Contractors , Trac
It is Dangerous to Take Shortcuts When Preparing Your Proposal
2007-04-27 23:26:00 A recent GAO decision highlights the need for offerors to fully understand a Request for Proposal s (RFP) and to pay close attention to the details when preparing a proposal in response to an RFP. In C. Martin Company, Inc., the agency rejected... More About: Ring , Anger , Danger , Shortcuts
It is Dangerous to Take Shortcuts When Preparing Your Proposal
2007-04-27 23:26:00 A recent GAO decision highlights the need for offerors to fully understand a Request for Prop osal s (RFP) and to pay close attention to the details when preparing a proposal in response to an RFP. In C. Martin Company, Inc., the agency rejected... More About: Shortcuts , Short , Cuts
SAME Reports that the DoD Mentor-Protégé Program is Growing
2007-04-18 07:04:00 The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) reports, in its latest issue of the SAME Government & Industry e-News, that since the Department of Defense (DOD) Mentor -Protégé program began 16 years ago with one agreement, industry participants have formed nearly... More About: Growing , Program , Rowing , Same
SAME Reports that the DoD Mentor-Protégé Program is Growing
2007-04-18 07:04:00 The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) reports, in its latest issue of the SAME Government & Industry e-News, that since the Department of Defense (DOD) Mentor -Protégé program began 16 years ago with one agreement, industry participants have formed nearly... More About: Report , Port , Hat , Prog
The Era of Large Construction Contracts and Task Orders
2007-04-15 16:01:00 We recently presented a number of seminars on the topic “How to Succeed in the New World of Federal Const ruction Contra ct ing” that dealt with the shift from sealed bidding to negotiated procurement in federal construction contracting, as well as the... More About: Order
The Era of Large Construction Contracts and Task Orders
2007-04-15 16:01:00 We recently presented a number of seminars on the topic “How to Succeed in the New World of Federal Const ruction Contracting” that dealt with the shift from sealed bidding to negotiated procurement in federal construction contracting, as well as the... More About: Order , Tracts , Orders
Accessing Performance Evaluations in Federal Contracting
2007-04-11 23:40:00 One of the most important factors considered by agencies in negotiated procurements is the past performance of an offeror. In addition to the information that an offeror might provide in response to a solicitation, source selection officials can access the performance... More About: Performance , Contract , Acting , Evaluation , Access
Accessing Performance Evaluations in Federal Contracting
2007-04-11 23:40:00 One of the most important factors considered by agencies in negotiated procurements is the past performance of an offeror. In addition to the information that an offeror might provide in response to a solicitation, source selection officials can access the performance... More About: Performance , Form , Trac , Perform , Valuation
Determination of Suitability of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Busine
2007-03-29 18:37:00 In what we regard as a somewhat unusual decision by the GAO, given its reluctance to interfere with matters of agency discretion, the GAO has concluded that the Air Force failed to make reasonable efforts to ascertain whether an acquisition... More About: Service , Nation , Small , Veteran , Owned
Determination of Suitability of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Busine
2007-03-29 18:37:00 In what we regard as a somewhat unusual decision by the GAO, given its reluctance to interfere with matters of agency discretion, the GAO has concluded that the Air Force failed to make reasonable efforts to ascertain whether an acquisition... More About: Service , Small , Veteran , Owned , Disabled
Government Right to Require Strict Compliance with the Specifications Does
2007-03-22 03:55:00 The government has the right to insist upon strict compliance with the contract specifications. However, the government does not have an unlimited right to require corrective work when it is not really necessary and amounts to economic waste. In other words, just... More About: Government , Specific , Compliance , Strict
ASCE Calls for the 110th Congress to Restore the Nation's Failing Infrastru
2007-03-12 22:46:00 The American Society of Civil Engineers calls attention, on its website, to the rapid deterioration of our nation's highways, bridges, airports, dams, waterways, water systems, wastewater systems and other infrastructure facilities that are vital to our nation's economy and our quality of life. ... More About: Congress , Calls , Restore , The Nation
ASCE Calls for the 110th Congress to Restore the Nation's Failing Infrastru
2007-03-12 22:46:00 The American Society of Civil Engineers calls attention, on its website, to the rapid deterioration of our nation's highways, bridges, airports, dams, waterways, water systems, wastewater systems and other infrastructure facilities that are vital to our nation's economy and our quality of life. ... More About: Congress , The N , Store , Calls , Nation
FY2008 Federal Budget Encouraging For Federal Construction Contractors
2007-03-09 21:05:01 Earlier this month, the President submitted the Administration's FY2008 Budget to Congress. Federal construction contractors should be encouraged by the large number of projects that are proposed for funding. The budget provides the highest level of funding ever included in any... More About: Construction , Actors , Contract , Ragi
FY2008 Federal Budget Encouraging For Federal Construction Contractors
2007-03-09 14:46:00 Earlier this month, the President submitted the Administration's FY2008 Budget to Congress. Federal construction contractors should be encouraged by the large number of projects that are proposed for funding. The budget provides the highest level of funding ever included in any... More About: Construction , Const , Al B , Cons
Code of Ethics and Internal Training Program May Soon be Required for Contr
2007-03-06 21:02:04 A proposed amendment to the FAR was published in the Federal Register on February 16, 2007 to address Contractor Code of Ethics and Business Conduct. FAR 3.101, Standards of Conduct, provides that “Government business shall be conducted in a manner... More About: Inter , Training , Rain , Train
Code of Ethics and Internal Training Program May Soon be Required for Contr
2007-03-05 14:24:00 A proposed amendment to the FAR was published in the Federal Register on February 16, 2007 to address Contractor Code of Ethics and Business Conduct. FAR 3.101, Standards of Conduct, provides that “Government business shall be conducted in a manner... More About: Training , Internal , Program
New DFARS Provision Has a "Chilling Effect" on Claims
2007-02-27 20:56:02 One of the byproducts of the recent use of negotiated procurements under FAR, Part 15, has been the concern, on the part of contractors, that the submission of claims will be a negative factor during the evaluation process on a... More About: Chilli , Effect , Sion , Claims , Hill
New DFARS Provision Has a "Chilling Effect" on Claims
2007-02-27 14:28:00 One of the byproducts of the recent use of negotiated procurements under FAR, Part 15, has been the concern, on the part of contractors, that the submission of claims will be a negative factor during the evaluation process on a... More About: Contract , Effect , Claims , Hill , Visi
Upcoming Seminar in New Orleans to Highlight Expanded Use of Negotiated IDI
2007-02-23 08:52:02 We have recently presented a series of very well-received and well attended seminars on “The New World of Federal Government Construction Contracting." It is evident from the questions raised by many of the attendees that contractors are concerned about the... More About: New Orleans , Lean , Seminar , Light , High
Upcoming Seminar in New Orleans to Highlight Expanded Use of Negotiated IDI
More articles from this author:2007-02-21 15:58:00 We have recently presented a series of very well-received and well attended seminars on “The New World of Federal Government Construction Contracting." It is evident from the questions raised by many of the attendees that contractors are concerned about the... More About: New Orleans , Seminar , Highlight , Upcoming , Ming 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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