by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Mar 14, 2024 | Contract Disputes Act/Disputes/Courts/Boards of Contract Appeals, False Claims Act
False Claims Act (“FCA”) settlements and judgments exceeded $2.69 billion in fiscal year 2023, with Health and Human Services (“HHS”) and Health Care the leading area at $1.8 billion. The FCA imposes triple damages and penalties on individuals and companies who...
by Edward Carroll | Mar 14, 2024 | Government Contracting
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...
by Edward Carroll | Mar 11, 2024 | Government Contracting
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...
by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Mar 6, 2024 | Bids & Proposals
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,...
by Josh Pina | Mar 6, 2024 | FAR Facts, Uncategorized
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...
by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Feb 28, 2024 | Bids & Proposals, Ethics in Government Contracting
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,...
by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Feb 21, 2024 | Claims and Remedies, Contract Disputes Act/Disputes/Courts/Boards of Contract Appeals
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...
by Josh Pina | Feb 16, 2024 | FAR Facts, Uncategorized
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,...
by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Feb 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Feb 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
