by Edward Carroll | Oct 1, 2024 | A Government Contractor's Ten Commandments, Contract Disputes Act/Disputes/Courts/Boards of Contract Appeals, Subcontracting
Intellectual property (IP) is a big deal in government subcontracts. It’s important to know how to handle IP negotiations the right way. Here are some best practices that can help you succeed. Key Takeaways Best Practice Description Prepare Well Conduct IP...
by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Sep 29, 2020 | Contract Disputes Act/Disputes/Courts/Boards of Contract Appeals, Subcontracting
A recently considered size decision was remanded to the Area Office of the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) by the Office of Hearings and Appeals (“OHA”) because the Area Office failed to consider all aspects of the ostensible subcontractor rule. Contego...
by Steve Daoust | Jan 9, 2017 | FAR, Subcontracting, The PCI Network
In this episode of The PCI Network, the head of our FUN with the FAR series, Stephen Daoust, discusses the four traits of a great government contracts professional. Throughout his 25-year career, Steve has worked as a Chief Government Contracts Counsel, Director of...
by Fred W. Geldon, Senior Counsel, Steptoe & Johnson, LLP | Dec 21, 2016 | Ethics in Government Contracting, Government Contracting, Subcontracting, The PCI Network
Understanding the difference between right and wrong isn’t always as easy as you may think. In the Federal Contracting industry, there are important ethical distinctions that can create confusion if you don’t know where to look. Join Fred Geldon, a PCI...
by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Jun 28, 2016 | Claims and Remedies, Contract Disputes Act/Disputes/Courts/Boards of Contract Appeals, Subcontracting, Terminations
The Federal Circuit recently clarified that a contractor’s claim does not accrue until the exact amount (“sum certain”) of the claim is known to the contractor. Kellogg Brown & Root Serv., Inc. v. Murphy, No. 2015-1148 (Fed. Cir. May 18, 2016), 2016 WL 2893218....
