Public Contracting Institute Blog
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Fraud Prevention in Government Contracting: A Comprehensive Guide
Fraud in government contracting presents a significant challenge, affecting both the integrity of procurement processes and the efficient allocation of public resources. To combat this issue, incorporating best practices and continuous learning is essential for...
The Impact of COVID-19 on Government Contracting: A Comprehensive Guide
The COVID-19 pandemic has undeniably transformed the landscape of government contracting, necessitating rapid adjustments and the adoption of new practices. Amid these changes, the Public Contracting Institute (PCI) has emerged as a beacon of knowledge, guiding...
Even for Fraud Allegations, GAO Has No Jurisdiction Over Protests Of Other Transaction Authority Procurements
The Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) recently dismissed a protest involving an Other Transaction Authority (“OTA”) procurement by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (“NASA”). Lunar Resources, Inc. B-421936, Nov. 13, 2003. In this protest,...
Season 11: Episode 5: FAR Facts
Hello and thank you for joining us for Episode 5 of Fun with the FAR Season 11! In our next session, we will cover FAR Parts 8 (Required Sources of Supplies and Services), 38 (Federal Supply Schedule Contracting), 39 (Acquisition of Information Technology), and 51(Use...
Is A Partially Performed Contract Recent
The Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) recently considered an award where the awardee had performed part of a past performance reference and agreed with the agency that it demonstrated the awardee’s capability. LPE Strategy, LLC, Be-427723.2, .3, October 16,...
Armed Services Board Report For Fiscal 2023 Shows Increases In Merits Found In More Than 50% Of The Cases Reported
Take a look at the ASBCA Claims Report 2023. The most recent report of the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (“ASBCA” or the “Board”), issued on November 21, 2023, indicated a decline in the number of cases docketed in FY 2023, but an increase in the number of...
Season 11: Episode 4: FAR Facts
Hello and thank you for joining us for Episode 4 of Fun with the FAR Season 11! In our next session, we will cover FAR Part 7 (Acquisition Planning), Part 10 (Market Research), and Part 11 (Describing Agency Needs)! As we prepare for our next episode of Season 11,...
GOVERNMENT’S DILATORY PROCESSING OF CONVENIENCE TERMINATION SETTLEMENT PROPOSAL CREATES IMPASSE
When the Government issues a termination for convenience (“T/C”), the T/C termination clause states that “[a]fter termination, the Contractor shall submit a final termination settlement proposal [“TSP”] to the Contracting Officer in the form and with the certification...
MARKET SHORTAGE NOT AN EXCUSE FOR NONPERFORMANCE—DEFAULT JUSTIFIED
In a recent Army commercial contract for leasing and maintenance of trucks, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals held there was a prima facie showing of default, and found no merit in any of the excuses for failure to deliver the required trucks. SBA...
Season 11: Episode 3: FAR Facts
Hello and thank you for joining us for Episode 3 of Fun with the FAR Season 11! On our next session we will cover: FAR Part 5 (Improper Business and Personal Conflicts of Interest) and Part 6 (Competition Requirements) ! As we prepare for our 3rd episode of Season 11,...
