The Senate’s current version of the 2018 NDAA prematurely reintroduces severely flawed GAO bid protest “reforms.”
Source: Senate 2018 NDAA Re-Introduces Flawed GAO Bid Protest “Reforms” – SmallGovCon
Carroll Bernard of GOVOLOGY explains how small businesses can take advantage of joint ventures to pursue larger contracts.
Source: GovCon Voices: Getting Your Joint Venture Ready In Time For The Next Big Opportunity – SmallGovCon
The DoD’s micro-purchase threshold has increased to $5,000 for many acquisitions, effective immediately.
Source: DoD Micro-Purchase Increase Is Now In Effect – SmallGovCon
A government agency was liable for damaging leased space, beyond ordinary wear and tear, even though the lease didn’t explicitly make the government liable.
Source: Government Tenant Liable For Damaging Leased Space – SmallGovCon
A recent OIG report revealed SBA’s approvals for several 8(a) program entities was not adequately supported. Will the SBA now adopt regulatory changes?
Source: Recent SBA OIG Report Reveals Continuing Concerns With 8(a) Approvals – SmallGovCon
This story is about a glider, a balloon, the planet Venus, and Titan, the largest moon of Saturn. This subject matter is the fabric of the universe, but the lesson it teaches is as mundane as linen sheets.
Source: GAO: Exception To Protest Timeliness Rules Didn’t Apply To NASA SBIR Competition – SmallGovCon
A procuring agency wasn’t required to inform offerors of an inter-agency communication, which resolved a potential solicitation conflict.
Source: GAO: Procuring Agency Needn’t Disclose Inter-Agency Consultation – SmallGovCon
The government’s contracting officer’s representatives weren’t authorized to order new work, so a contractor didn’t get paid
Source: CORs Weren’t Authorized To Order Additional Work–So Contractor Goes Unpaid – SmallGovCon
A contractor was awarded more than $31,000 in attorneys’ fees and costs after the government unjustifiably failed to pay the contractor’s $6
Source: Contractor Awarded $31,000 In Attorneys’ Fees For $6,000 Claim – SmallGovCon
Successful GAO bid protesters may be entitled to attorneys’ fees and costs, but the details are complex. In The Procurement Lawyer, two government
Source: GAO Protest Attorneys’ Fees And Costs: Read Our “Procurement Lawyer” Article – SmallGovCon