by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Jul 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
It’s rare but it does happen, that the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) sustains five separate violations of the procurement regulations in a single protest. See Deloitte Consulting, LLP; Softrams, LLC, B-421801 et al, Jan. 30, 2024. All of the violations... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Jul 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Air Force (“USAF”) awarded Vectrus Systems Corp. (“Vectrus”) a task order against a commercial items contract that contained several Contract Line Item Numbers (“CLINs”) associated with housing maintenance. After the order’s performance period was over, the USAF... by Josh Pina | Jul 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
Hello and thank you for joining us for Episode 14 of Fun with the FAR Season 11! Our next session will cover FAR Part 25 (Foreign Acquisition)! As we prepare for our 15th episode of Season 11, here are a few Episode 15 FAR Facts for us to think about: Under the Buy... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Jul 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
One popular way of soliciting for agency needs is the use of Brand Name Or Equal Purchase Descriptions. Agencies, however, sometimes run afoul of a relatively straightforward procurement method, as shown in American Mat’l Handling, Inc., B-422171, Jan. 22, 2024, a...
by Public Contracting Institute | Jul 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
Understanding OTAs: A Game-Changer in Government Contracting Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) have emerged as a powerful tool in the ever-evolving landscape of government contracting, fostering innovation and streamlining procurement processes for contractors in...
by Public Contracting Institute | Jul 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
1. Understanding CAS 407: The Foundation of Standard Cost Systems CAS 407 provides guidelines for using standard costs to estimate, accumulate, and report costs of direct material and direct labor. This standard ensures consistency and fairness in cost accounting...