by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Jan 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
In a recent decision, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) Office of Hearings and Appeals (“OHA”) confirmed that even if a concern is a U.S. affiliate of a foreign-owned concern, it is still eligible for a small business set-aside contract. Size Appeal of A&Y... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Jan 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) released its annual bid protest report to the Congress for fiscal year 2018 on November 27, 2018 (B-158766). The GAO actually received 2,607 protests in fiscal year (“FY”) 2018 but dismissed or immediately denied or... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Jan 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
A bidder’s failure to acknowledge a material amendment to an Invitation for Bids (“IFB”) normally requires the agency to reject the bid as nonresponsive. To be responsive, a bid must comply in all material respects with the IFB. FAR 14.301(a). Where an amendment makes... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Jan 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
Recently, the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) issued a report on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (“LPTA”) process of procuring goods and services. Defense Contracting DOD Should Clarify Criteria for Using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Process,... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Dec 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) recently considered a protest challenging a Department of Energy (“DOE”) decision not to set aside a solicitation for women-owned small business (“WOSB”) concerns. EDWOSB Transformer Servs, LLC, B-416683, Oct. 15, 2018. The... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Dec 4, 2018 | Uncategorized
In a recent case at the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) Office of Hearings and Appeals, (“OHA”), the OHA clearly explained when “present effect” will be given to stock options, convertible securities and agreements to merge. This is important because such...