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 Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Sep 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
By Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant What happens when a response to an offer does not match the terms offered? In common law this mismatch between offer and acceptances negated contractual liability. First Comm. Corp. v. United States, 335 F.3d 1373, 1381 (Fed. Cir.... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Sep 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
A significant number of competitions are held pursuant to task orders either issued under the Federal Supply Schedules (See Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 8.4) or under the Fair Opportunity Submission Request (“FOSR”) outlined in FAR 16.505(b)(1). A recent... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Aug 31, 2021 | Uncategorized
By Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant Although the Government Contracting Officer contended that FireEye/Force 3 support services provided to the Dept. of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) beyond the first option year of a base year and two one-year option contract were... 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...