Episode 20: Did You Know?

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 asks for EVMS or Agile, it’s important to check the solicitation ahead of time to know which system you need to use.

Season 11: Episode 18: FAR Facts

Hello and thank you for joining us for Episode 17 of Fun with the FAR Season 11! Our next session will cover FAR Part 30 (Cost Accounting Standards Administration), Part 31 (Contract Cost Principles and Procedures), and Part 32 (Contract Financing)! As we prepare for...

No Piecemeal Protests or Protest Development

At the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) be sure to present all of your facts and arguments at once—do not provide them in a “piecemeal” fashion. (Piecemeal is defined as “made or accomplished piece by piece in a fragmentary way. Merriam Webster’s College...

Government Can Breach Duty of Good Faith and Fair Dealing in Indefinitely Quantity Contracts When it Orders the Minimum Quantity

In an interesting case about an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (“IDIQ”) awarded by the Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”), the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals denied several arguments of the contractor alleging breach of contract, but refused to...

Episode 20: Did You Know?

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