by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Oct 30, 2018 | Uncategorized
Agencies must strictly adhere to the procurement method as set forth in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”). Failure to do so may result in a sustained protest. The FAR provides two principal methods of procurement, sealed bidding (Part 14 of the FAR) and... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Oct 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
In an Army procurement for web-based postage, Pitney Bowes, Inc., B-416220, July 11, 2018, the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) recently made clear that its bid protest jurisdiction extends to violations of procurement laws and regulations, and does not... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Oct 16, 2018 | Government Contracting
Two recent cases at the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (“Board”) demonstrate the importance and reach of the covenant (implied duty) of good faith and fair dealing.” This duty has been described by the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit as follows:... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Oct 9, 2018 | Uncategorized
For nearly a century, the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) and its predecessor, the General Accounting Office, have provided an independent, impartial, and objective forum for bid protests on federal government solicitations and contracts. A bid protest is a... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Oct 2, 2018 | Claims and Remedies, Government Contracting
The Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals recently considered a contractor’s claim for $381,000 for the return of liquidated damages as well as a time extension. Areyana Group of Const. Co., ASBCA No. 60648, May 11, 2018. The Board held that even though a project...