July 2018 – Page 7 – Government Aggregator

Section 809 Panel – Government’s Acquisition Workforce Needs Reforming

Published on July 13, 2018 in Blog by The Aggregator

Why should Government contractors care about the Government’s acquisition workforce? Well, for one, the acquisition workforce (AWF) is pivotal to acquisition and the efficiency of Defense acquisition depends on and is determined by the people who are responsible for all phases of the acquisition. Long-time Government contractors know – they know that acquisitions, be they easy or long drawn-out affairs, are greatly influenced by the competency of the Government’s AWF.

Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: Section 809 Panel – Government’s Acquisition Workforce Needs Reforming

Government’s Delayed Response Breached Contract, Says ASBCA – SmallGovCon

Published on July 12, 2018 in Blog by The Aggregator

Here’s a situation my colleagues and I see with some frequency: a contractor, in the course of working on a government contract, submits a request of some sort to the agency. Then waits for a response. And waits some more. Meanwhile, the government’s delay in responding prevents the contractor from moving forward with some aspect of the project, causing the contractor to incur costs.

Source: Government’s Delayed Response Breached Contract, Says ASBCA – SmallGovCon

Government Caused Delay – Contractor Inflates its Equitable Adjustment Proposal

Published on July 12, 2018 in Blog by The Aggregator

A contractor for the Department of Veterans Affairs filed an appeal with the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) for additional costs incurred as a result of extending the contract by five days because of altered and added work.

Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: Government Caused Delay – Contractor Inflates its Equitable Adjustment Proposal

How one small firm took on NAVAIR’s NAICS decision and won — Washington Technology

Published on July 12, 2018 in Blog by The Aggregator

In Selling to the Government, I devote a chapter to “The Myth of the Level Playing Field.” There are many ways Congress and Federal Acquisition Regulations try to make the playing field level (although much of the legislation is a bad joke), and the Small Business Administration interjects with small biz size standards and various set-aside categories.

Source: How one small firm took on NAVAIR’s NAICS decision and won — Washington Technology

Be Certain to Deliver What the Government is Paying For

Published on July 12, 2018 in Blog by The Aggregator

The Justice Department just announced a settlement in what has become an all-to-common situation – one where a contractor is not giving the Government what it is paying for. We’re talking about T&M (Time and Materials) contracts where fixed hourly rates are based on particular skills, experience, and other qualifications. When contractor then bills those rates using individuals that do not meet the qualifications (i.e. those with lesser skills and experience), the contractor is securing windfall profit and the Government is getting less than it bargained for. Think of it as paying for a Maserati but driving away in a Ford.

Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: Be Certain to Deliver What the Government is Paying For

OHA Lacks Jurisdiction to Hear HUBZone Status Appeals – SmallGovCon

Published on July 12, 2018 in Blog by The Aggregator

While the SBA’s Office of Hearings and Appeals hears appeals for many of the SBA’s programs, there are certain decisions that remain outside of its purview.

Source: OHA Lacks Jurisdiction to Hear HUBZone Status Appeals – SmallGovCon

Strategic differentiation with a customer focus | Lohfeld

Published on July 12, 2018 in Blog by The Aggregator

I recently worked on a proposal that required – not an executive summary – but an introduction that called out the vendor’s differentiators.

Source: Strategic differentiation with a customer focus | Lohfeld

Tips for making deadlines, from a federal contracting expert

Published on July 12, 2018 in Blog by The Aggregator

The fiscal year might not end for another three months but contractors who do not get off the dime will have trouble making the government’s deadlines, and their own quotas. Larry Allen of Allen Federal Business Partners joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin for some time-honored, but often overlooked tips.

Source: Tips for making deadlines, from a federal contracting expert

Voluntary Protest Withdrawal Following Outcome Prediction ADR Precludes Later Refiling, Says GAO – SmallGovCon

Published on July 12, 2018 in Blog by The Aggregator

GAO’s outcome prediction alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) can be a tempting option for all parties to a protest, as it provides a preview of sorts for GAO’s written decision. A recent GAO decision, however, underscores that despite its relative informality, outcome prediction ADR can have significant repercussions on future protest developments.

Source: Voluntary Protest Withdrawal Following Outcome Prediction ADR Precludes Later Refiling, Says GAO – SmallGovCon

Section 809 Panel Issues Report No. 2 – CAS Thresholds

Published on July 12, 2018 in Blog by The Aggregator

We reported yesterday that the Section 809 Panel (the Advisory Panel on Streamlining and Codifying Acquisition Regulations) had just issued is second of three reports with recommendations on streamlining the acquisition process. Yesterday, we began our coverage of the report with the Panel’s recommendations to significantly enhance the functionality of the Cost Accounting Standards Board (CASB). If you missed that post, you can go back and read it by clicking here.

Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: Section 809 Panel Issues Report No. 2 – CAS Thresholds

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