By: Leanna Ajour, Esq. California & Colorado Attorney In addition to overseeing the procurement process, the bid protest process at the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) oversees how the federal government spends taxpayer dollars. Among other duties, the GAO fulfills this role by investigating allegations of improper actions in solicitations… Read more »
Avoid Getting Your Case Dismissed on Appeal. A contracting officer’s final decision in federal government contracting carries a lot of weight. For example, a contracting officer is the final authority for approving or denying construction claims or requests for equitable adjustments. Small business contractor lawyers and non-government contracting attorneys often… Read more »
Anti Kickback Statute Resolving Challenges of Fraud and Penalties The Federal Anti-Kickback Statute, cf. 42 USC1320a-7b(b), is a criminal law making it a felony to knowingly and willfully offer, pay, solicit, or receive remuneration, directly or indirectly, in order to induce business that is reimbursable under any federal healthcare program,… Read more »
Resolve Invoice Problems With the Government in a Cost -Effective Way What is the Prompt Payment Act? The Federal Prompt Payment Act (PPA), 31 USC 3901-3905 is a federal law in the United States that was enacted to ensure that government contractors are paid promptly for their services and goods provided… Read more »
By: Leanna Ajour, Esq., California & Colorado Attorney 8(a) Certification Consultants: The Five-Finger Checklist for selecting an 8(a) Certification Consultant: 1) Work with an 8(a) Consultant that not only understands the requirements of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program, but wants you to understand the requirements, as… Read more »
Under the requirements to intervene in a bid protest or some other case at the United States Court of Federal Claims. Avoid wasting money on procedural disputes and focus on the merits of the case. In rare circumstances, the court may deny your motion to intervene in a bid protest… Read more »