On November 25th, the DOD, GSA and NASA issued a final rule incorporating a new clause into the FAR regarding accelerated payments to small business subcontractors on Government projects. The new rule, which takes effect December 26, 2013, requires large business prime contractors receiving accelerated payments from the Government to, in turn, accelerate payments to
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Is My Teaming Agreement Enforceable?
By Edward T. DeLisle & Maria Panichelli on
Posted in Small Business Contracting
Teaming Agreements in the world of federal procurement are commonplace. They are formally encouraged by the government at FAR part 9.602 (wherein it states that “Contractor team arrangements may be desirable from both a Government and industry standpoint in order to…complement [contractor]’s capabilities; and [o]ffer the Government the best combination of performance, cost, and delivery…”)…
Feds Weigh in on Texting
By Edward T. DeLisle & Maria Panichelli on
Posted in Federal Procurement Policy
Our last blog article focused on the ability of an SDVOSB to control his company remotely thanks to the advancements of technology. Well, technology can be both a blessing and a curse. It can allow you to work from pretty much anywhere, but, as we all know, there are certain places where you should simply…
When Certifying a Claim is Required, Do Yourself a Favor…Don’t be Creative
By Edward T. DeLisle on
Posted in Contractor Information Sources
By: Edward T. DeLisle & Maria L. Panichelli
When it comes to problem-solving, we are often encouraged to “think outside the box.” The idea is to be creative; to look beyond the norm. Well, when it comes to certifying a claim, you’re probably better off simply doing what the FAR tells you to do. The…
Relying on a Contracting Officer’s Advice Could Cost You Your Contract
By Edward T. DeLisle on
Posted in Procurement Information
By: Edward T. DeLisle & Maria L. Panichelli
Be careful what you ask for, or, in the context of federal government contracting, be careful how you ask and how the government responds. If you’re not careful, you may get what you ask for, but lose a contract. That’s the lesson learned in NCI Information Systems, …
Seminar – Unraveling the Mysteries of Federal Construction Contracting
By Michael H. Payne on
Posted in Procurement Information
Join the Federal Construction Group of Cohen, Seglias as it presents, “Unraveling the Mysteries of Federal Construction Contracting,“ at two different locations.
Dates/Locations:
March 29, 2011 – Hyatt Regency Savannah, GA
March 31, 2011 – Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Orlando, FL
Time:
8:00a.m.-1:00p.m.
Cost:
$195.00 per person and $95 for each additional person…
Provisions Added to the FAR Concerning Use of Project Labor Agreements
By Michael H. Payne on
Posted in Federal Procurement Policy
By: Joseph A. Hackenbracht
On April 13, 2010, the FAR Council published in the Federal Register a Final Rule that adds a new section to the Federal Acquisition Regulation – Subpart 22.5 – Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects. The Final Rule implements Executive Order 13502, which President Obama signed on…
Court of Appeals Keeps MATOC Alive
By Michael H. Payne on
Posted in Federal Procurement Policy
The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has decided two cases that assure the continued use of the Multiple Award Task Order Contract (“MATOC”) in federal construction contracting. In the first case, Weeks Marine, Inc. v. United States, the United States Court of Federal Claims decided a bid protest in favor of Weeks…
Availability of Homeland Security Acquisition Regulations
By Joseph Hackenbracht on
Posted in Contractor Information Sources
Strangely, the Department of Homeland Security’s Supplemental Federal Acquisition Regulations (HSAR) is not included on the official Code of Federal Regulations website. However, an unofficial online beta test site, the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR), does include the HSAR. This beta test site is updated daily and also contains the Federal Acquisition Regulation, FAR, as…