by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Jul 10, 2025 | Claims and Remedies
A recent decision by the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) explained that an agency had unreasonably determined that the statutory and regulatory requirements for use of the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (“LPTA”) award requirements were satisfied. The...
by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Jul 3, 2025 | Bids & Proposals
In a recent protest sustained by the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”), the GAO concluded that once an initial offer has been replaced with the offer contained in a final proposal revision (“FPR”), the agency can no longer accept the initial offer. UNICA-BPA...
by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Jun 26, 2025 | Bids & Proposals, Government Contracting
The Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) recently considered a solicitation for a Federal Supply Service procurement that permitted the agency to conduct exchanges (discussions) with only the vendor identified as “best-suited” (the apparently successful...
by Josh Pina | Jun 20, 2025 | FAR, FAR Facts
Good afternoon to our FUN with the FAR℠ Family! Good afternoon everyone! As a reminder, next Wednesday, June 25th, we have our 12th episode of FUN with the FAR℠ Season 12! Our gracious host, Steve Daoust, will be joined by our expert guest speaker, Rick...
by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Jun 19, 2025 | Bids & Proposals
The Department of Defense, Defense Information Systems Agency (“DISA”), sought telecommunications services that would be used by the U.S. Army in Iraq. Alliance Networks failed to list the make and model number of all equipment that it or any subcontractor would use...
by Josh Pina | Jun 4, 2025 | FAR, FAR Facts
Good afternoon to our FUN with the FAR℠ Family! As a reminder, next Wednesday, June 11th, we have our 11th episode of FUN with the FAR℠ Season 12! Our gracious host, Steve Daoust, will be joined by our expert guest speaker, Jayna Rust, to cover FAR Part 16! FAR Part...
by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | May 29, 2025 | Claims and Remedies, Contract Disputes Act/Disputes/Courts/Boards of Contract Appeals, Government Contracting
The Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (“ASBCA”) recently considered an appeal involving claim certification that was made in an unsigned attachment to the claim. KiewitPhelps, ASBCA No. 62980, March 24, 2025. Although the Board ultimately denied the...
by Josh Pina | May 23, 2025 | FAR, FAR Facts
Good afternoon to our FUN with the FAR℠ Family! As a reminder, next Wednesday, May 28th, we have our 10th episode of FUN with the FAR℠ Season 12! Our gracious host, Steve Daoust, will be joined by our expert guest speaker, Bill Walter, to cover FAR Part 15.4! FAR Part...