by Public Contracting Institute | Dec 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
By Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant Most bid protest decisions, whether issued by the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) or the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (“CFC”) are generally very blandly written, discussing problems and non-problems in a source selection. A...
by Public Contracting Institute | Sep 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
DID YOU KNOW? FAR Part 34.201 requires an Earned Value Management System (EVMS) during development of a major acquisition system. This can be accomplished by using EVMS or Agile Program Management Systems, which are not closely compatible. Since the government often...
by Public Contracting Institute | Aug 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
DID YOU KNOW? The General Services Administration’s (GSA) is granted statutory authority — 40 U.S.C. § 501 — to oversee the acquisition and supply of utility services for all Federal agencies.
by Public Contracting Institute | Aug 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
DID YOU KNOW? The Government is permitted to procure construction and architect/engineering services collectively under a “design/build” contract? Guidance for this type of procurement which increases efficiencies and lowers administrative burdens can be found at FAR...
by Public Contracting Institute | Aug 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
DID YOU KNOW? Per FAR 35.007, a FAR Part 35 Research and Development (R&D) procurement is not subject to standard FAR Part 5 publication or FAR Part 6 “full and open” requirements. This is due to the government’s desire to save time and money and...
