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What Happens if References Don’t Complete Past Performance Questionnaires...
by Shelley Hall This situation is discussed in a recent GAO bid protest, Genesis Design and Development, Inc., B-414254 (Feb. 28, 2017). The protestor alleged it was unfair for the government to reject...
View Article130 Contract Closeout
If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) Today we welcome back special guest Shelley Hall to discuss contract closeout. Paul and...
View Article131 Limitation of Costs or Funds
If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) When is a cost-reimbursable contract not completely reimbursable? The Government’s...
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SBA, GSA, and OFPP Can’t Agree on ‘Rule of Two’ Application
by Shelley Hall The Small Business Administration (SBA) is attempting to expand the Supreme Court’s Kingdomware ruling, applying the “rule of two” to all task and delivery orders under the Simplified...
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132 Let’s Talk About Profit
If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) This episode is brought to you by the Government Contract Pricing Summit....
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“Myth-busting 3” Further Improving Industry Communication with Effective...
by Shelley Hall On January 5, 2017, the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) issued a memorandum discussion the best practices to “maximize the return on its acquisition investment and to ensure...
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133 Don’t Write Novels For Strangers
If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) This episode is brought to you by the Government Contract Pricing Summit....
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134 Another Government Shutdown?
If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) This episode is brought to you by the Government Contract Pricing Summit....
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Acquisition Threshold Increased for Special Emergency Procurement Authority
by Shelley Hall DoD, GSA, and NASA issued are issuing a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement a section of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year...
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135 What is COTS?
If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) This episode is brought to you by the Government Contract Pricing Summit....
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136 ENCORE – Contract Types
If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) This episode is brought to you by the Government Contract Pricing Summit....
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Single Cost Objective
by Christi Gilbert When pricing work for the government, contractors must be aware of which costs are allowable under the FAR (Subpart 31.2). Allowable costs include both direct (labor, materials,...
View Article137 What is an ECP?
If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) Sometimes a contract needs to be modified after award. Some changes are administrative....
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Acquisition Threshold Increased for Special Emergency Procurement Authority
by Shelley Hall DoD, GSA, and NASA issued are issuing a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement a section of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year...
View Article138 Effective Teaming w/Kevin Lothridge
If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) Today we welcome special guest Kevin Lothridge, the CEO of the National Forensic Science...
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139 Be Early
If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) This episode is brought to you by Deltek....
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Does Subcontractor Past Performance need to be Evaluated for FSS Procurements?
by Shelley Hall Not according to a recent GAO decision on Atlantic Systems Group, Inc., B-413901 (Jan. 9, 2017). The agency issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation...
View Article140 Sources Sought
If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) What is a Sources Sought Synopsis? What about a Sources Sought Notice? Same thing? What...
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141 Small Business Goals
If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) This episode is brought to you by Deltek....
View Article142 ENCORE – Proposal Schedules
If you work in the Government acquisition world, this podcast is for you. (not just for Contracting Officers!) This is an encore presentation of a very early episode. How much time does Industry need...
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