by Public Contracting Institute | Sep 20, 2021
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 | Sep 20, 2021
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...
by Public Contracting Institute | Sep 20, 2021
DID YOU KNOW? Per FAR 35.007, a FAR Part 35 Research and Development (R&D) procurement is not subject to standard FAR Part 5 publication or FAR Part 6 “full and open” requirements. This is due to the government’s desire to save time and money and...
by Public Contracting Institute | May 9, 2020
Did ya know . . . ? A contractor’s failure to timely disclose a subject invention created under a Federal Government contract could result in the Government obtaining sole title and ownership rights to that invention. FAR 27.302(d). Interested in more FAR OUT Facts?...
by Public Contracting Institute | May 7, 2020
Did ya know . . . ? As a general rule, any data or computer software that is not delivered with a proper limited rights or restricted rights legend may be used by the Government with unlimited rights. FAR 27.404-5(b) and FAR 52.227-14. Interested in more FAR OUT...
