This week we’ve been discussing the contract closing process – the steps required to close out a flexibly-priced contract. It is not a simple, straight-forward or perfunctory process. The Government, especially administrative contracting officers spend a lot of time ensuring that all the paperwork is in order. Contractors should also be prepared to spend a fair amount of effort doing the same.
Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: Contract Close-Out Process – Part 4
New Regulation Formalizes Ombudsman Practice and Identity for IDIQ Contracts
An ‘ombudsman’ is an official charged with addressing and/or investigating the interests of individuals’ or companies’