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September 2018

SDVOSB Eligibility Update: SBA Issues New Rule – SmallGovCon

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Earlier this week, Steve updated SmallGovCon readers on a very important SDVOSB eligibility change: beginning October 1, the VA will begin using the SBA’s eligibility rules to verify SDVOSBs and VOSBs.

The SBA has now followed suit—in a final rule published today, the SBA has amended its eligibility rules for SDVOSBs. These rules provide important clarity into SDVOSB eligibility going forward.

Source: SDVOSB Eligibility Update: SBA Issues New Rule – SmallGovCon

Government Exempts Some Contracts from Minimum Wage Rules

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Back in 2014, the President issued an Executive Order (EO) raising the minimum wage for workers performing work on Federal contracts. Later that year, the Labor Department issued regulations implementing the EO. In 2018, the current President issued his own EO which exempted contracts for recreational services on federal lands and for seasonal recreational services or seasonal recreational equipment rentals. The EO defined seasonal recreational services as river running, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, camping, mountaineering activities, recreational ski services, and youth camps. The EO specifically stated that the exemption does not apply to lodging and food services associated with seasonal recreational activities.

Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: Government Exempts Some Contracts from Minimum Wage Rules

OTAs to play a role in future of Navy procurement

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Navy acquisition chief James Geurts said he’s focusing on four core areas for the future of Navy procurement. OTAs, or other transaction authorities, play an important part in that. Federal News Radio’s Scott Maucione spoke with Geurts during the Modern Day Marine Military Expo in Quantico, Virginia. Hear the interview on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.

Source: OTAs to play a role in future of Navy procurement

Government Contractors No Longer Need to Accept and Dispense Sacajaweas

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Did you know that there is a clause in most Government contracts that require contractors involved in business operations (including vending machines) on any premises owned by the United States or under control of any agency  or instrumentality of the United States to be fully capable of:

Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: Government Contractors No Longer Need to Accept and Dispense Sacajaweas

GAO: Sole-Source Bridge Contracts are Acceptable after Corrective Action – SmallGovCon

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Generally, agencies are required to maximize competition for procurements. But there are exceptions to this rule, such as for simplified acquisitions. Another exception is for sole source bridge contracts awarded between the end of an incumbent contract and the start of a new contract. A recent GAO case explains the rationale for why a sole-source award is usually acceptable in that situation.

Source: GAO: Sole-Source Bridge Contracts are Acceptable after Corrective Action – SmallGovCon

Navy gives OTA authority to all systems commands – FederalNewsRadio.com

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The Navy is now giving each of its system commands the authority to use other transaction authorities up to $100 million dollars.

The move comes as the Navy and other parts of the military and Defense Department are increasingly using the procurement method to pay for prototypes and use nontraditional defense companies to spur innovation.

Source: Navy gives OTA authority to all systems commands – FederalNewsRadio.com

 Cost Principles

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Following is a listing of blog posts categorized by FAR Part 31 cost principle. You can also find these references and other related articles by using the “search” function just to the right of this index.

Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: Cost Principles

VA Will Use SBA SDVOSB Eligibility Rules Starting October 1, 2018 – SmallGovCon

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The VA will begin using the SBA’s eligibility rules to verify SDVOSBs and VOSBs beginning October 1, 2018.

In a final rule published today in the Federal Register, the VA confirms that the SBA’s eligibility requirements will apply beginning next week–but in my eyes, one very important question remains unanswered.

Source: VA Will Use SBA SDVOSB Eligibility Rules Starting October 1, 2018 – SmallGovCon

Federal contractors are look to extend ahead of Oct. 1 budget deadline

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Oct. 1 is fast approaching so many federal contractors are looking to have the government exercise options to extend contracts for another fiscal year. Exercising options comes with pretty strict rules. Often the government goofs, and that can be costly. Attorney Terry O’Connor, a partner at Berenzweig Leonard, had a few tips on options on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.

Source: Federal contractors are look to extend ahead of Oct. 1 budget deadline

A Pre-Award Protest Probably Isn’t the Place to Raise Suspicions of Wage Violations – SmallGovCon

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Let’s suppose you’re a contractor that provides services to the federal government. Typically, your contract will require you to pay your employees the prevailing wage rates promulgated under the Service Contract Act.

What if you suspect that, under previous contracts, your competitors failed to pay their employees the mandated prevailing rates? Can you use a pre-award bid protest to obligate a procuring agency to police possible ongoing non-compliance through solicitation provisions? If you say yes, perhaps you should keep reading.

Source: A Pre-Award Protest Probably Isn’t the Place to Raise Suspicions of Wage Violations – SmallGovCon

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