Make Sure that Your Company Meets the Small Business Administration SBA small business certification requirements for Bidding and Official representation Or Else You Risk Losing Your Government Contracts Award in a Small Business Size Protest and Exposure to Criminal Liability Meeting the SBA small business certification requirements requires an understanding of… Read more »
Commercial litigation law entails the various aspects of business law that deals with the relationships between corporations, merchants and manufacturers, interstate trade and so on. What is Commercial Law? By definition commercial law includes carriage by land and sea; merchant shipping; guarantee; marine, fire, life, and accident insurance; bills of… Read more »
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act FCPA violations and penalties for government contractors that have violated the FCPA can be embarrassing and can expose you to media coverage and other negative publicity. Understanding the extent of your liability can trigger the necessary in-house actions that can minimize your exposure. In recent years, the U.S. government… Read more »
Construction scope of work changes is commonplace on any federal construction project. As a general contractor, the “changes clause” allows the government or owner to make changes to the scope of work (SOW) after the contract performance period starts. Having a thorough understanding of the the contract terms and conditions can make a… Read more »
A common contract payment clause in Colorado construction contracts is “pay when paid construction clauses in government contracts” or “paid-if-paid” clause. The immediate concern for most Colorado construction subcontractors is the impact to their everyday operations when the owner does not pay the prime contractor. The first approach to this… Read more »
When considering total small business set-aside contracts and upcoming opportunities Congress, in an effort to increase its revenues, and to facilitate the mindset that government small businesses set aside program and opportunities contribute immensely to the economy, Congress has established small business goals for each agency to meet. There is no secret that agencies… Read more »
Government Contracts and Proposal Writing Training For Companies Seeking to Avoid Costly Mistakes and to Increase Company Revenues. Watson & Associates provide proactive government contracts training for companies across the United States. Review our training classes and seminars. Seats are limited. Register for our Proposal Writing Training Classes. Contact a… Read more »
Subcontractor Totality of the Circumstances Affiliation Test In Small Business Size Appeal Litigation at SBA Office of Hearings and Appeals Can be Very Tricky The SBA Office of Hearings and Appeals (SBAOHA) applies the totality of the circumstances test in small business size determination appeals and subcontractor size protests cases… Read more »
Avoid Costly Pitfalls with Your Request for Equitable Adjustment (REA) Under FAR 52.243-1 and REA FAR Changes Clause in Government Contracts What is the FAR Changes Clause? The FAR Changes Clause, also known as the Changes clause, is a standard clause included in U.S. federal government contracts. It is prescribed… Read more »
The Federal Government Has Increased Oversight and is Cracking Down on Federal Procurement Integrity Act violations under FAR 3.104. In Addition to Criminal Defense Law You Should Also Understand the Procurement Process – The End Result Depends on It. What is the Procurement Integrity Act? The Procurement Integrity Act prohibits… Read more »