DoD’s newest procurement system attempts to walk the line between best value and lowest-priced, technically acceptable.
Source: DoD moves away from subjectivity in procurement evaluations – FederalNewsRadio.com
The Defense Department’s Office of Inspector General found the Army’s contracting evaluations have some issues.
Source: DoD IG: Army should do better job with contractor evaluations – FederalNewsRadio.com
Laguna Construction Company was awarded a government contract in 2003 to perform work in Iraq. After the work was completed, Laguna sought reimbursement of past costs, a portion of which the government refused to pay. Laguna sued the government for these costs at the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA). The government alleged that it was not liable because Laguna had committed a prior material breach by accepting subcontractor kickbacks, thereby excusing the government’s nonperformance. The ASBCA granted the government’s motion for summary judgment on this ground, and declined to consider the merits of Laguna’s motion. Laguna then appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. The Court of Appeals agreed with the ASBCA that Laguna committed the first material breach by violating the contract’s Allowable Cost and Payment clause and affirmed the ASBCA’s ruling.
SDVOSB joint ventures will be required to look quite different after August 24, 2016 in light of SBA rule changes overhauling SDVOSB joint venture requirements.
Source: SDVOSB Joint Ventures: SBA Overhauls Requirements – SmallGovCon
When it comes to winning government contracts, it’s all in the details. These 6 tips can help your company get the attention—and business—of the U.S. government.
Source: From Marketing to Execution: The Dos and Don’ts of Government Contracts | OPEN Forum
On average, almost one-third of all federal contract obligations are awarded in the fourth quarter. In a webinar on July 14, analysts discussed specific strategies companies can use to take advantage of the government’s Q4 spending surge.
Source: Race to the finish: Tips for maximizing Q4 opportunities
Execution, artistry, technique, and composition are all routinely critical as an Olympian, or an RFP or proposal or bid or content, operations manager. Constant quality throughout the team is a must in order to achieve the gold.
Source: Swifter, Higher, Stronger
Imagine the customer finding a web page providing insight into the issues they face in getting what they want. What would it look like? What would they do with the information? Below are a series of topics that a potential customer would find very helpful if you published the answers. Take a look at this list as you consider what the customer needs to know to write an RFP that results in them getting what they need:
Source: 28 Pieces you should have in your pre-RFP content marketing library – PropLibrary
APMP UK CONFERENCE 2016
Two days of outstanding presentations and workshops, including inspiring keynote speaker sessions
The definitive annual event for Bid Professionals
19th – 20th October near Reading, BerkshireSource: APMP UK CONFERENCE 2016
The entire Federal acquisition process runs on content. Either you’re influencing it or responding to it. At. Every. Single. Step.
Source: Content marketing for government contractors – PropLibrary
