Public Contracting Institute Blog
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How Not to Incorporate By Reference in a Contract
A recent decision by the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (“Board”) demonstrates how careful and definitive a contractor must be (and, of course, an agency must be) in order to incorporate material by reference in a government contract. Clean Harbors Environmental...
Federal Circuit Rejects Counsel’s Error in Misreading Rules
In a recent case before the Federal Circuit, the Court found no excusable neglect in filing beyond the deadlines in the rules, and refused to reconsider an appeal of a breach of contract claim which had been rejected by the Court of Federal Claims as untimely. United...
You Can’t Assume Anything When Drafting a Proposal
The best rule to follow when drafting a proposal is to check every requirement in the solicitation, and then have your work doublechecked by someone else (or another team) to ensure that all required items are included. Don’t make assumptions about what the agency...
Season 11: Episode 12: FAR Facts
Hello and thank you for joining us for Episode 11 of Fun with the FAR Season 11! In our next session, we will cover FAR Part 17 (Special Contracting Methods) and Part 18 (Emergency Acquisitions). As we prepare for our 12th episode of Season 11, here are a few Episode...
In Best Value Determination Agency is Not Required to Quantify Benefits of Higher Priced Technically Rated Proposal
Offerors are sometimes distressed when an agency selects a significantly higher priced, higher technically rated proposal in a best value determination. The rejected offeror may believe that the government has not properly conducted the best value determination, and...
Contractor Must File Claim for Time Extension or it Cannot Assert Government Caused Delay in Default Termination
A contractor cannot assert government caused delays in a subsequent default termination, unless it has filed a claim for a time extension. Windamir Dev., Inc., ASBCA No. 63461, Dec. 21, 2023. Windamir sought more than $1 million in alleged damages in its challenge of...
Navigating Federal Government Contracts: A Guide for Small Businesses
Navigating Federal Government Contracts: A Guide for Small Businesses As a small business owner, securing government contracts can be a lucrative opportunity for growth and stability. However, the process of navigating the complex world of federal contracting can be...
Season 11: Episode 11: FAR Facts
Hello and thank you for joining us for Episode 10 of Fun with the FAR Season 11! In our next session, we will cover FAR Part 16 (Types of Contracts). As we prepare for our 11th episode of Season 11, here are a few Episode 11 FAR Facts for us to think about: Contract...
Bundling
A recent case at the Federal Circuit discussed the statutory and regulatory requirements for bundling, in the context of a bid protest that the Navy had improperly bundled. BH Aircraft Co, Inc. v. United States, GE Company, DBA GE Edison Works (“GE”), Fed. Cir. No....
Government Contract Consulting: When and How to Leverage Expert Support
Government Contract Consulting: When and How to Leverage Expert Support Government contracting can be a lucrative but complex field to navigate. Knowing when and how to engage expert consultants can give your business a major advantage in winning contracts and...
