by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Dec 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
Under the Contract Disputes Act, the final decision of a contracting officer “is not subject to review by any forum, tribunal, or Federal Government agency, unless an appeal or action is timely commenced.” 41 U.S.C. § 7103(g). To initiate an appeal from such a final...
by Public Contracting Institute | Dec 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
Introduction: A Strategic Advantage for Veterans Veteran-owned businesses offer a wealth of knowledge, resilience, and leadership to the American economy. To bolster this sector, it is crucial to understand the power of set-aside programs. These federal initiatives... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Dec 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
A contract is void or voidable if the award resulted from misrepresentations in a contractor’s offer. This remedy is necessary when a contractor materially misrepresents information in its offer due to the potential “injury to the public interest by actions which... by Public Contracting Institute | Nov 26, 2023 | Government Contracting, Uncategorized
The legal panel at the Coalition for Government Procurement’s Fall Conference highlighted the risk to contractors of not keeping proper records, not being specific about the recovery sought in a dispute, and the danger of leaving ambiguous contract clauses undefined. ... by Public Contracting Institute | Nov 24, 2023 | Government Contracting, Uncategorized
A legislative proposal to change how GSA Schedule contracts meet the terms of the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) and a proposed rule to modify the Schedules Economic Price Adjustment Clause are among the larger changes GSA announced for the Multiple Award...
by Public Contracting Institute | Nov 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
Key Points Description Federal Sustainability Goals and Mandates Outlines the US government’s sustainability goals and mandates Opportunities Arising for Contractors Growing in the renewable energy sector, energy-efficient retrofitting of federal buildings, and...